THROWBACK THURSDAY & MERRY CHRISTMAS

THE HAT GANG

Some years back in Grand Junction, Colorado.  Waiting for a train back to Denver with good friends, Jeanne and Tim.

(Historical notes: my beard was reddish-brown, Tim's camera was a 35 millimeter SLR)

And, since today is December 25th, here's to one more opportunity to make you laugh.  Or irritate you.

FELIZ NAVIDAD

CHRISTMAS EVE

I took a spin into Prescott yesterday to see if Arizona's Christmas City was ready for the big day.  Looked to me like it was.

This is one of the historic old homes on Mount Vernon Street.

Two toy soldiers are standing guard at the front door.

A nearby street lamp was colorfully bowed.

The largest decorations adorn the walls of the newly refurbished Yavapai County Courthouse.  These candles undoubtedly give a warm light at night.

And a huge holiday wreath centers the west side of the building.

Meanwhile the gazebo on the Courthouse Square is heavily decorated and features who else?  Good old Saint Nick.

Even in the oddest places does one find a holiday decoration, like on the passenger seat of this gorgeous white BMW convertible.

So all appears to be in readiness.  Now if Santa Claus can just get Rudolph to cooperate.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

WINTER SOLSTICE

Our actual high temperature yesterday was 60.4 degrees F.

It's going to be frigid today, though.  The forecast high is only 52.

THE BEARD - 4TH PHOTO

It continues to struggle on.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

FRIDAY FUNNIES

Hah!  Did you really think I'd leave you without the Friday Funnies this week?  Not a chance!  But first, this safety warning.

O.K.  Now that we have that out of the way.  It's on to the funnies. And something to be extra thankful for.  This is the last week of Christmas funnies.  Brace yourself.

This next one is only marginally Christmassy.

O.K. That's it folks . . . .what?  Oh you want a cat one?  Well of course.

Thanks for the contributions, folks.  Now remember, everyone have a cool yule.  And keep on laughing!