Tuesday, December 31, 2013

New Year Wishes

As the first day of 2014 works its way westward, I'd like to wish each of you a Happy New Year! 

We don't know what the year will bring us, but I'm hoping the theme for the year will be that we'll all have too much money to spend (for me, 2012 was the year of car trouble and 2013 has been a year of odd health issues in the family).  Well, forget the money.  May 2014 be a year of good fortune and good health for all of us!

Thank you for spending part of your year with me.  Friendship (in all its forms) is precious.  As someone once sang...

My universe will never be the same
I'm glad you came (to my blog)  :D 


PS - We're expecting snow later in the week, so I think I'm going to dust off a few more snow stories this week. 
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  1. kristieinbcDecember 31, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Happy New Year Rick! I hope 2014 turns out to be the year that makes up for your lack of funds in 2012, and the lack of health in 2013. I do feel as if we are friends, and hope some day to be able to meet-up in person. The question is, are you coming to my cottage in the wilds of BC, or should I get on a plane and fly to the East Coast? :-)

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    1. RicademusDecember 31, 2013 at 10:59 AM

      Thank you Kristie, Happy New Year to you too! Meeting would be nice, but I can't recommend that anyone come to the East Coast. We seem to drive neither on the left or the right here. The wilds of BC would be a much nicer setting. :)

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  2. Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalkyDecember 31, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    happy new year, Rick! may 2014 be filled with lots of love, happiness and joy for you and your family xoxoxox

    -kathy
    Vodka and Soda

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    1. RicademusDecember 31, 2013 at 11:09 AM

      Thank you Kathy! Your being so open has influenced me to share "the" snowstorm story. Most people won't like it (it's long, a 2 parter). But if this blog is about sharing my stories, it belongs here.

      Thanks! :)

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  3. RUSSDecember 31, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    I gotta agree on that odd health issues BUT .....
    you're a good person and you have a big heart so I think 2014 will be ok. Just continue to be the positive person that you are. I wish you lots of reasons to smile this year. Cheers!

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    1. RicademusDecember 31, 2013 at 11:12 AM

      Thanks Russ, I hope 2014 is a great year for you too! But I don't know how you got the impression that I'm a positive person. :D

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    2. RUSSDecember 31, 2013 at 7:32 PM

      Because you are :)
      Well, at least that's the impression that I have.

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  4. lisacngDecember 31, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Snow, more? Really?
    Anyways, here's to health and a good-running car! We know too well those expenses can add up. We're hopefully making our way out of debt in 2014 too. Not huge debt, but enough that can't put $$ away for a house yet.

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    1. RicademusDecember 31, 2013 at 12:57 PM

      The forecast keeps changing! This morning the weather app on my phone showed snow on Thursday...now it reads sunny AND rain??? I should stop checking and just keep my boots handy, just in case.

      I'm sure you'll make your goals for 2014! Somehow things always work out. Twice in the past two years I've discovered debt I didn't know we had, but everything is fine now--as long as there is no more secret debt!!! :)

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  5. IamSuperMelskiDecember 31, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your family Rick! Cheers to another year of friendship and blog adventures! =)

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    1. RicademusJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:34 PM

      Thank you Mel! I hope you'll be able to find time to post after the big event--it's sooo close now!!!

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    2. IamSuperMelskiJanuary 3, 2014 at 4:36 PM

      Awww hey Rick! I will definitely find time to blog, blogging has been a wonderful part of my life because through blogging I came across awesome people like you! =)

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  6. The Girl In StilettoDecember 31, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Happy new year, Rick! I do hope that we all will get more money this year. Everything needs money (and lots of money) these days, whether we like it or not. I also do hope that our friendship will last for ever. :D

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    1. RUSSDecember 31, 2013 at 8:21 PM

      I want more moolah too, haha + I'll visit your blog in a bit. I was MIA for a while, but I'm back to blogging.Ü Have a fabulous year ahead.

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    2. RicademusJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:43 PM

      Thank you TGIS! I'm not going anywhere--until I'm at least 140, so we'll be friends until I wear out my welcome. :)

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  7. JoJanuary 1, 2014 at 1:15 AM

    I hope you enjoy yourself wherever snow or not! Happy new year to you and may 2014 be an awesome one for you and your loved ones. I wish you good health and may money rain on you too!

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    1. RicademusJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:46 PM

      Thank you Jo! I like that expression--raining money for us would be great. But only if it doesn't ruin any friendships!!! :)

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    happy 2014. may it be a good one with just the right mix of good and bad. xoxo

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    1. RicademusJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:47 PM

      Thanks Petra! The bad is so often the best. :)

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  9. Nequéren ReisJanuary 1, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    Olá!!!, Deus te abençoe boa tarde, Amigo hoje eu só quero AGRADECER, pela oportunidade de ter você como amigo e que neste ano a nossa amizade seja melhor e mais forte apressar de ser virtual mais eu agradeço por todos recados que você durante o ano todo mandou mesmo sendo critica ou que gostou eu amei cada palavra por que aprendi a amar e a respeitar cada pessoa, e a prendi com os erro e acerto e ajuda de você que para cada dia o post no blog fica se melhor eu preciso de você para dizer o que esta bom ou ruim eu só tenho a agradecer pela oportunidade de conhecer você e me desculpe por tudo, mais uma coisa eu sei DEUS, pela sua infinita bondade colocou você na minha vida para exalta o seu nome a cada dia e ser glorificado por nós, 2014 vai ser o ano da nossa vitoria. 2014 DE SUCESSO.
    Blog: http://arrasandonobatomvermelho.blogspot.com.br
    Canal de youtube: http://www.youtube.com/NekitaReis

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    1. RicademusJanuary 1, 2014 at 7:07 PM

      Happy New Year! I'm afraid I can't read what you shared.

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  10. roothJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    Happy new year to you and your family - may this year be the best yet!

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    1. RicademusJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:56 PM

      Amen rooth!!! Happy new year to you and your family too!

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  11. LaurenJanuary 2, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    I would love too much money to spend and more snow than I can see over (seems unlikely here in coastal VA, but a girl can dream... heck, I would take one good snow storm, really!). Many happy days ahead for all of you this year.

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    1. RicademusJanuary 2, 2014 at 11:48 AM

      Thank you, I hope 2014 holds the same for you and your family! Snow is magical--I think it's time for a snow post. :)

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    2. LaurenJanuary 6, 2014 at 7:22 AM

      And I am filled with envy. I have my fingers crossed for snow SOMETIME this year.

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  12. nooneJanuary 3, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    lol too much money to spend- how I wish that would be true hahaha! hope 2014 bring you joy with you and your family!!

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    1. RicademusJanuary 4, 2014 at 2:07 PM

      Thank you...I hope 2014 is great for you and yours too!

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  13. Bijin BlairJanuary 4, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    Extra money is always welcome haha~ Happy new year, Rick!!!

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    1. RicademusJanuary 4, 2014 at 2:08 PM

      Thank you Blair! Extra money for all of us in 2014!!! :)

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  14. Always MayleeJanuary 6, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    Happy new year! Definitely wishing you health and fortune for 2014! And although, I'm sure you wouldn't mind some extra money either. :)

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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    1. RicademusJanuary 6, 2014 at 7:37 AM

      Thank you! I hope for the same for you and your family. I've decided to max out my retirement contributions this year. So I'll have a little less money short-term, but hopefully more long-term. :)

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