‘Twas the night before Christmas…

December 24, 2021•

…when all through the huge house

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. At least, it was hoped.

The stockings were hung by the eight mantels with duct tape (What? You think I’m gonna hammer nails into my fabulous mantels?),

In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there with wads of cash, so work may continue for another year.

 

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14 Comments

  1. Sharon Hope on December 24, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    Timely post! I am reading the block and just got to January, 2020–reading about the bench!

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  2. michael j bazikos on December 24, 2021 at 9:23 pm

    Merry Christmas, Ross! Felice Natale e’ un sano anno nuovo! Und…. Froehliche Weinachten, alles in allem!

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  3. Sandra Lee on December 24, 2021 at 9:32 pm

    Merry Christmas Ross!

    Hahahaha!

    Stockings hung by staples around 8 fireplaces….hohoho!

    As Yule-usual you are the consummate wit!

    Felice Natale!

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  4. Melissa Delaunay on December 25, 2021 at 1:55 am

    Joyeux Noël !

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  5. Rick S on December 25, 2021 at 6:06 am

    “Veselé Vánoce”! Merry Christmas!

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  6. Pam on December 25, 2021 at 7:14 am

    Happy Christmas Ross and Cody. You have given me so many hours of enjoyment and a little angst over the years. Hugs for both of you.

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  7. NonaK on December 25, 2021 at 7:35 am

    Merry Christmas to everyone!

    Ross, I hope your stockings are filled, if not literally then in some unexpected way. It’s amazing what you have accomplished and I have enjoyed sharing the journey from afar. If I were closer, I would love to help, but maybe I can at least visit some day.

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  8. Paul on December 25, 2021 at 7:55 am

    Merry Christmas Ross!

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  9. Laurie L Weber on December 25, 2021 at 11:56 am

    Merry Christmas Ross and Cody! Hope you get what you want most. Thank you for all the enjoyment of sharing your journey with us. 🙂

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  10. CMYukon on December 25, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    Gleðileg Jól og farsaelt komandi ár! (I just had to include Icelandic LOL!)

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! <3

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  11. Leigh on December 25, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    Maligayang Pasko (Merry Christmas)! 🌲

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  12. Barb Sanford on December 29, 2021 at 10:48 am

    Merry Christmas to you, Ross! A little late, but no less heartfelt.

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  13. mlaiuppa on December 29, 2021 at 5:54 pm

    Stocking holders on the mantel. Four stockings. All for the dogs.

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  14. Cindy Belanger on December 30, 2021 at 9:09 am

    Late Christmas greetings, just got back from Milwaukee on Tuesday.
    Clever Night before Christmas poem, personalized to reflect the Cross House. I’m sure you’ll find a way to continue work on the house.

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