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Happy Thanksgiving




You remember this holiday don't you?  It's the minor one squeezed between Halloween and Christmas.

Whatever your plans are, be they large or small, give thanks to yourself, your God or your Guardian Angel for the things you have.  It can all change in the beat of a heart.  

Tell your family you love 'em, your friends they matter, and while you're at it give yourself a big hug, you've made it this far. 

This year we will be honored to have dine with us Sgt. Robert Jumper of the 101st Airborne out of Clarksville, Tennessee.  Sgt. Jumper is a an old friend of Brendan's and will travel to Florida this week to see him and join us on Thanksgiving.   

    
HAPPY THANKSGIVING

There will be no Flashback Friday this week. 

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