tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post6412617380288889728..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: December: One-Minute VacationsJill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-8419805465354671722009-12-04T16:24:04.269-05:002009-12-04T16:24:04.269-05:00Patti: Welcome! I love the idea of sashaying throu...Patti: Welcome! I love the idea of sashaying through Normal! Hope you can repeat the experience.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-80357656817295238232009-12-03T20:49:44.462-05:002009-12-03T20:49:44.462-05:00Great idea, Jill! Great blog!
One year, our newspa...Great idea, Jill! Great blog!<br />One year, our newspaper here in Normal (good Midwestern name, wouldn't you agree) published "must see" Christmas lights. My husband the plotter Googled up directions, and we sashayed about our town. Did I mention a dessert stop? <br /><br />LOVED that night.<br /><br />Patti<br /><br />www.pattilacy.com/blogPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-38045044422328703982009-12-03T16:22:40.304-05:002009-12-03T16:22:40.304-05:00Sande: Welcome! It doesn't take much to get me...Sande: Welcome! It doesn't take much to get me excited either--a few light up reindeer and I'm thrilled!<br /><br />Jody: Sugar cookies...yum! Your tradition sounds fun!<br /><br />Sharon: Welcome! I love your idea of a five-minute nap, although a 20 minute nap would be even better!<br /><br />Tess: Fruits, nuts, and chocolates by candlelight--I want to snag that tradition! (Congratulations on selling your book, too!!!)<br /><br />Katie: This year should be especially sweet now that your little guy is older!<br /><br />Tabitha: I adore candles. I love tealights, tarts, any kind really. Rest up this month!<br /><br />Susan J: It's fun to tour the neighborhood! Hope you bring coffee and cookies!<br /><br />Maria: That sounds incredible! 7-1/2 miles of lights. I want to go!<br /><br />Lisa and Laura: Nice! And a good way to burn off little kid energy!<br /><br />Georgiana: Boy, that sounds amazing! I know my kids would love it, not to mention me!<br /><br />Robyn: I've always wanted to tour Biltmore, but so far I've only seen it through HGTV Lowe's commercials! It's too bad about the cost, especially in these times. I hope you'll be able to attend.<br /><br />Amber J: Oh, you're going to have fun! I, too, am usually more excited about this stuff than anyone in my family!<br /><br />Melissa: I love the idea of a one-WEEK vacation :) but I'll take what I can get!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-75225385238353776002009-12-03T13:07:19.236-05:002009-12-03T13:07:19.236-05:00I love the idea of a one-minute vacation! And you&...I love the idea of a one-minute vacation! And you're right - with all of December's extra activities, taking a break from the writing craft/business/etc. is completely understandable.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-81824519018475082322009-12-03T10:01:19.268-05:002009-12-03T10:01:19.268-05:00We are headed to the festival of lights for the fi...We are headed to the festival of lights for the first time this year here in Albany, NY - so I'm a little excited...might be more so than the kids...but it will be a nice excursion for sure. I like this idea! One-minute vacations can be very healthy!!!Amber johnshttp://www.perpetualramblings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-43425540955140835852009-12-03T09:26:12.542-05:002009-12-03T09:26:12.542-05:00Biltmore House in Asheville. It is beautiful at Ch...Biltmore House in Asheville. It is beautiful at Christmas. Problem is, I'm stressing about the rising cost of doing this. A family with more than four (us) it can run into the hundreds. <br /><br />There use to be a town near us where every house in the little town was lit up beautifully. This was all paid for by the factory in the town where they all worked. It was gorgeous. But they stopped doing it, because of the rising cost of electricity. <br /><br />And so it goes. Wonderful post, Jill. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-69592054652283758652009-12-03T08:46:22.730-05:002009-12-03T08:46:22.730-05:00Fun one minute vacation! Yes, we attend a lighting...Fun one minute vacation! Yes, we attend a lighting at a local hotel where they have cocoa, cider, crafts for kids, santa, choirs singing, and of course, the big lighting. Almost every tree on their lot is packed with lights. Good times!Georgiana Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148430180111786272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-76166174005485671652009-12-03T00:22:56.419-05:002009-12-03T00:22:56.419-05:00Great idea, Jill! My kids love the Christmas light...Great idea, Jill! My kids love the Christmas lights. Lately we've been walking around the neighborhood to admire them. It is very relaxing.lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-64766160319681717562009-12-02T22:56:09.300-05:002009-12-02T22:56:09.300-05:00Thanks for taking us on a one-minute vacation, Jil...Thanks for taking us on a one-minute vacation, Jill! What fun! Here in GA we enjoy going to the Lake Lanier Island Magical Nights of Lights: a 7 1/2 mile drive featuring literally millions of Christmas lights. It's become a family tradition!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-66002604892820218752009-12-02T22:24:05.125-05:002009-12-02T22:24:05.125-05:00Hi Jill -
What a lovely idea - a one-minute vaca...Hi Jill - <br /><br />What a lovely idea - a one-minute vacation! <br /><br />We usually do a tour of the neighborhood to check out everyone's displays. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-55965294335485677772009-12-02T22:14:20.774-05:002009-12-02T22:14:20.774-05:00Candles always signal Christmas time to me. I love...Candles always signal Christmas time to me. I love the idea of a one min vacation. I might need to take myself off a lot this month :)Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-70956026268289131902009-12-02T21:43:54.851-05:002009-12-02T21:43:54.851-05:00Our tradition is driving around in our car through...Our tradition is driving around in our car through neighborhoods and looking at the lights. We love to do that!Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-10555740067142032002009-12-02T20:25:32.645-05:002009-12-02T20:25:32.645-05:00Oh crud! I forgot about Christmas cards - dang! A...Oh crud! I forgot about Christmas cards - dang! And, I agree w/ Sharon, I need at least 5 minutes to allow my body to actually relax. Good reminder this busy busy time of year.<br /><br />Our traditions are many -- I'm a tradition fiend. One of my favorites is sitting around a candlelit table (no other lights on). The table is completely covered w/ fruit,nuts and chocolates. We take turns telling stories and singing songs in the candlelight and gobble the treats. It comes from my hubbys Scandanavian roots and is lots of fun!Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014195715998913268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-52207192744988792372009-12-02T18:57:44.711-05:002009-12-02T18:57:44.711-05:00I love your one-minute vacation idea. I think I&#...I love your one-minute vacation idea. I think I'm going to increase it to a five-minute vacation a day. No, not a nap five minutes of my eyes closed with my feet up just resting. December can be very stressful.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-25738371184733845732009-12-02T18:52:48.539-05:002009-12-02T18:52:48.539-05:00My little town used to have a display of Christmas...My little town used to have a display of Christmas lights at the fair ground. But they stopped doing it a few years ago! So now we make an annual tradition of driving around town and looking at lights, sipping hot cocoa, and eating our homebaked sugar cookies.<br /><br />I love your one-minute vacation idea for the month! How creative. Are you a writer or something? :)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-68787375012149824532009-12-02T15:49:29.971-05:002009-12-02T15:49:29.971-05:00To live through this season without obligation; t...To live through this season without obligation; to enjoy it with anticipation, how staggering would that be?<br /><br />The children are impressed with street lights considering we have none so a drive around our closest town at Christmas is even more spectacularSandehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606869771327737827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-35708294776074435182009-12-02T15:02:30.538-05:002009-12-02T15:02:30.538-05:00Kristen T: I smile at even one strand of lights. Y...Kristen T: I smile at even one strand of lights. Your neighbors sound delightful!<br /><br />Cindy: There's something very festive about going to the zoo at night and seeing all the lights. Your kids will love it!<br /><br />Paul: Dealing with the extremes of Alaska must be interesting. Candles are a wonderful way to bring the light of the season in.<br /><br />Eileen: I'm a big kid at heart. I'm always looking for fun things to do!<br /><br />Erica: What a great tradition! And I hear you on the runway lights. I enjoy looking at those!<br /><br />Susan: You make me want to walk around the Plaza and stop for a cappucinno. Let's do that!<br /><br />Tamara: I'm always amazed at the generosity of others. They've brought so much joy to their area. Thanks for the link!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-17559212941105669502009-12-02T14:05:43.737-05:002009-12-02T14:05:43.737-05:00Jill,
How fun! I haven't seen it in several ...Jill,<br /><br />How fun! I haven't seen it in several years, but I grew up going to see the Burns Fantasy of Lights. It began in the front yard of the Burns family and grew and grew each year. When they died, they willed the display to the college. Here is a link - http://www.mwsu.edu/fantasy/index.asp.Tamara (TC) Stapleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633350990983632539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-49958540583287805992009-12-02T12:33:14.071-05:002009-12-02T12:33:14.071-05:00The Plaza is the place to go at Christmas around h...The Plaza is the place to go at Christmas around here. It's an upscale, outdoor shopping area. The rooftops of every restaurant, every store, and every office building are lined with lights. It's beautiful.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-35037273895039251332009-12-02T11:53:27.536-05:002009-12-02T11:53:27.536-05:00Our family likes to drive around town after the Ch...Our family likes to drive around town after the Christmas Eve service and look at the light displays around town. Some folks get so enthusiastic about lighting their house it looks like runway lights.Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-87040877233069371162009-12-02T11:46:22.330-05:002009-12-02T11:46:22.330-05:00Thanks for the mini vacation, Jill. Now I want to ...Thanks for the mini vacation, Jill. Now I want to find lighting events close to home to go to. The zoo one looks great, I'm sure you'll love it.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-44408336320279520152009-12-02T11:42:15.373-05:002009-12-02T11:42:15.373-05:00We light lots of candles in our house. Since the s...We light lots of candles in our house. Since the sun is up for less than four hours on the shortest day of the year, the candles really add to the mood.Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-59760948784862338042009-12-02T11:41:38.665-05:002009-12-02T11:41:38.665-05:00Oooh, we have zoo lights at the Denver Zoo but I&#...Oooh, we have zoo lights at the Denver Zoo but I've never been. We got free zoo passes this year so I am thinking we might have to go when it starts. Great idea!<br /><br />By the way, I definitely like the idea of a vacation! :DCindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-21344811340384255892009-12-02T11:10:15.168-05:002009-12-02T11:10:15.168-05:00What a great idea! No, we don't do anything. B...What a great idea! No, we don't do anything. But there's a house not far from us that is so extravangant I feel like I'm at a show every night. I love it!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-82785834135538882482009-12-02T10:58:57.216-05:002009-12-02T10:58:57.216-05:00Beth: I can taste those mini-doughnuts you're ...Beth: I can taste those mini-doughnuts you're describing and I think that in itself is a mini-vacation! <br /><br />Heather: Oh, the horses! The light display sounds really cool and unique!<br /><br />Jennifer: A Christmas show with Mom? Perfect! I hope you have a special time!<br /><br />Janna: I can picture it. What a great night! I'd probably bring an extra thermos of creamy coffee for myself since it's a long drive!<br /><br />Natalie: Okay, I'm laughing out loud and scaring my cat! I'm pretty sure every town has the crazy guy who goes overboard with inflatables and lights!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.com