1 December




Every year the big blue spruce in the park across the street is lit up for Christmas.

It's situated at the end of the causeway so all who come home 

to this rather tiny sort of an island are cheered by it's bright and colorful presence. 

Last year, for some reason, it wasn't lit. 

I was so disappointed.

 I began to wonder if they would light it this year and on Saturday afternoon....

along came a big crane with a bucket loader

to set about stringing the tree!

I can see it from my living room and dining room windows.

It's the little things that are the real ones after all.

Santa will be sailing in on Saturday night to flip the big switch 

the town tree at town hall, the tiny white lights at Memorial Park,

and this year, once again, the big blue spruce

will all shine brightly!



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Comments

  1. Handmade in Israel1 December 2016 at 06:34

    What a sweet post! Enjoy that lit-up Spruce!

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  2. Gayle1 December 2016 at 08:46

    and is that rain or snow they are working in? Glad the bright spot will be back for you this year.

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  3. diane 1 December 2016 at 09:37

    What a lovely large tree to greet people.
    I can't wait to see what it looks like all decked out.
    Thanks for sharing.
    diane @ thoughts&shots

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  4. Tamar SB1 December 2016 at 21:41

    I love the bucket truck amidst the tree! Gorgeous edit.

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  5. Carol @Comfort Spring Station2 December 2016 at 05:10

    It's the small things that can bring great pleasure in life.

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  6. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson4 December 2016 at 22:53

    Yes, it's those small things that make Christmas special Isn't it funny how we look forward to each and every one?
    Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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