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With the Holidays Looming...

...I suspect DrummerWife and I are finding ourselves staring up at a very, very large mountain that we have no choice but to climb. In an effort to alleviate some of the stresses that the holidays will present to us, we're looking at a number of distractions and diversions that will hopefully make the next few months a little bit easier for us.

We hope to be able to sort of announce one of those diversions later this week, and we'll be asking for any help that any of you would care to provide for us. If everything goes according to plan, we'll have news at some point later in the week.

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Wish us luck the next few months. We'll need it.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hmmm... that's a very cryptic post.. which will drive me crazy all week but I'll wish y'all luck anyway.
Anonymous said…
I know you will think of something to do to remember, celebrate and cope with what is coming up. I am here for you guys and would love to help with whatever I can. I hope you will be around to see but if you need to be alone that is fine. Whatever you do it will be what is best for you.
But I agree with the last person I want to know!!!!
Love ya, Hanna
Anonymous said…
This is mysterious. You can always count on me to help where I am able.

Love you both.

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