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SplashWellyKid's avatar

Nadolig Llawen!

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George Mahood's avatar

Nadolig Llawen to you too!

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Marianne Phillips's avatar

Both trees are beautiful. May your days be filled with peace, joy and love.

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George Mahood's avatar

Thanks Marianne. Peace, joy and love to you too. ❤️

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Mary Ritchie's avatar

So much in this post! First - congratulations on your excellent scan. My husband has had multiple myeloma (cancer of the plasma part of the blood) for 6 years and I still live for the monthly lab results that tell us if he’s still in remission (there’s no cure) and can continue with his current drugs. He doesn’t have that same feeling because he knows the labs will be good. I love being married to a positive optimist (because I’m not)!

I love your giant Christmas tree and the kids were right to choose that one. Especially Layla - always trust an artist’s eye. Okay - you’re an artist too but with words - but Layla has “the eye.” I can’t imagine that tree on top of any vehicle!

I’m so excited you tailed The Muffin Man! I hope he curtailed his drinking, driving, and littering. I wonder why he changed jobs.

Poor Tan. She really needs a doggy psychologist. It’s nice she forgot about the trauma associated with you for a few minutes.

Merry and Happy Christmas! What I want for Christmas - pictures and stories of the cat.

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George Mahood's avatar

Thanks Mary. Wow, your husband does sound amazing. I love his positive outlook. Wishing you both all the best.

Yes, I think Tan does need to see a doggy psychologist. She came out for a long walk and beach trip with us yesterday and had such a great time that she didn't want to get out of the van when we were home.

I hope you have a very happy Christmas.

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Diana Singer's avatar

Enjoyed the summaries!

May you and yours have a great Holiday.

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George Mahood's avatar

You too, Diana. Thank you. ❤️

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Lori Robson's avatar

First of all, I can't believe Leo is almost 6 foot tall already!!! I don't know your kids, but I feel like I do!!!!

And both trees are absolutely beautiful!!!

And, you are a master at cliffhangers!!!!!

Merry Christmas to George, Rachel and the mini Mahoods!!!!!

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George Mahood's avatar

Merry Christmas to you too, Lori.

I can't believe how tall Leo is either. He's declared himself the man of the house.

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Lori Robson's avatar

He is second in line.

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Barbara Hibberd's avatar

So pleased that you are fit and healthy. Love to you and your family and I know you will have a very Happy Christmas! Keep writing ❤️

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George Mahood's avatar

Thanks Barbara. Happy Christmas to you too. ❤️

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Catherine's avatar

Love your tree! Happy Christmas to the Mahood family.

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George Mahood's avatar

Happy Christmas, Catherine!

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Becky Muth & R. A. Muth's avatar

Happy Christmas from across the pond. Thank you for Reconnecting, and for this issue's reminder about everything we ought to be grateful for (but sometimes forget in the madness of life).

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George Mahood's avatar

Thanks Becky. I hope you have a fab Christmas ❤️

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Robin's avatar

This was a great read! So happy you got good results from your MRI as well. Happy New year!

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Miriam Ross's avatar

Aw giggled my way through your tree sagas - and Yey to good news!

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Mina Akers's avatar

Belated Merry Christmas to you & your family! Congrats on completing another marathon of sorts and hope you are enjoying the holiday and making wonderful memories with your family 😀🎄

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Keith Davis's avatar

Wow, the South West Coast Path is beautiful and I love when you include pictures. Hope you all had a Merry Christmas.

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Ali Lawrence's avatar

Love the tale of the two Christmas trees, the massive one looks fabulous! Good luck with Tan in 2025, and I loved the tale of your December marathon. And huge congratulations on a clean bill of health from your MRI! Keep on making us smile George xxxx

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