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Pull Up a Christmas Carol

…albeit an unconventional one. Let me start this by saying I Brad Paisley. If I could afford it, I’d own every single one of his albums. And when he does a Christmas Album? I’m all over it. So I heard … Continue reading

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Pull Up a Desk

So, I’m sitting on a hotel bed near Des Moines, Iowa as I write this. Tomorrow, I start a two-day class to learn Personal Lines Insurance (Monday) and Commercial Lines Insurance (Tuesday). Apparently, it’s two days of pretty intense learning … Continue reading

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Pull Up Some Lunch

Well, it’s Monday. Today’s the day I start my new job. I figured using a picture of an office lunchroom was appropriate for our Monday Chat. I have no idea what to expect. I’ve started reading the books to prepare … Continue reading

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Pull Up an Outboard

Yep. I’m back in the great Northwoods again. If I try really hard, maybe nobody will notice and I can sneak off and steal a piece of land and just *stay* here. It’s so beautiful, and peaceful up here, I … Continue reading

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Pull Up an Egg

Ahh, Easter is done, but now you have a TON of food, including a dozen hard boiled eggs. What now? I found these fun ideas, thanks to Pinterest, and I thought that for today’s Pull Up, we could get together … Continue reading

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Pull Up A Chainsaw

Since Laura has a manservant at her disposal this weekend, I told her I’d take over the Pull Up for today. I’ll be happy to learn all that she got done. She’ll probably be one tired Momma tonight. So what … Continue reading

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Pull Up a Rake

and get MOVING, people!!! That picture? Yeah, it’s my yard. That’s what it looks like at the beginning of Spring. It’s a nasty, nasty mess. I don’t rake/clear leaves in the Fall, it’s a never-ending job, since I live in … Continue reading

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Pull Up Some Ammo

Today (Sunday), I spent the day down in Cedar Rapids learning how to shoot. Ok, I kinda already knew how to shoot, but I’ve never had an actual lesson in handling, shooting, care, etc. And there’s a big shooting (mostly … Continue reading

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Pull Up a Controller

A couple of years ago, a really sweet and wonderful friend gifted our family with a Wii video game system. Since that time, we’ve had lots of fun with it – yes, even my blind husband can play video games … Continue reading

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Pull Up a Treadmill

I know most of us, in one way or another, are either in shape and trying to stay that way, or are trying to get there. Personally, I’m trying to get into the same STATE as “not really roly-poly”, and … Continue reading

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Pull Up a Swing

I happened across something the other day that referred to the “slap of a screen door” and got a little nostalgic for the cabins that we stay in when we visit Wisconsin. They have those “slappy” doors, and it also … Continue reading

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Pull Up a Hammock

We’re smack in the middle of the Winter Doldrums. Everyone I know is in the grip of some sort of yuck – colds, flu, and some Winter Blahs. So I figured we could all use a tropical break. Warm breezes, … Continue reading

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Pull Up a Scrubbie

Well, the “Big Game” is over (don’t want to step on any copyrighting toes, do we?), one QB is on his way to DisneyWorld and the other to the bargaining table; the cup has been awarded, the Gatorade dumped, and … Continue reading

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Pull Up a Toboggan

We haven’t gone sledding in a while, so grab your toboggans, your runner sleds, your saucers, sheets, snowboards and skis! We’re hitting the hill, people. Last one there gets stuffed in a snowbank! Tell us what you did this weekend… … Continue reading

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Pull Up a Ball

Inspired by Sue’s accomplishment this week, we’re going bowling . So grab your balls, your shoes, and your talc. Make sure you’ve got plenty of cash for the goodies that go along with bowling – beer, fries, and a couple … Continue reading

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Pull up a Seat…

…we’re going on a Road Trip!! (and NO, MSSC, you can’t drive!!) Some of the best conversations I’ve had, have been in a car on the way to wherever. So today, we’re going on a virtual road trip. I’ve got … Continue reading

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Pull Up a New Day

Happy New Year! Welcome to a new day. There’s a lot going on already, and the new year is only one day old. Tomorrow (Jan. 3) is the big Iowa Caucus, which means the official start of the Political Season. … Continue reading

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Pull Up a Cozy Spot

The stockings are empty, The wrappings are shredded, We’re tired and we’re beat, So a nap’s where we’re headed. Ahh, Christmas. What a lovely day. But if you’re like me, you had a LOT to do, and very little time … Continue reading

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Pull Up a Drink

Well. A week until Christmas. Are you exhausted yet? I am, and I’m nowhere near done. But our tree is up, the house is decorated, and I’m well into my present-purchasing. I figured today, we could use a break. So … Continue reading

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Pull Up a Pint

Today, we’re meeting at a seisun. That’s an Irish gathering of musicians – a session. They pop up often, I hear, at pubs in Ireland. I can tell you that my family is notorious for bluegrass seisuns at nearly every … Continue reading

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Pull Up Some Paper

We got all our shopping done last week, right? Good. Today, we’re wrapping. I love wrapping, believe it or not. I can spend a day wrapping presents, especially if I don’t have any other pressing issues. I stick in my … Continue reading

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Pull Up a Shopping Cart

Well. Now that we’ve had an entire four days to recover from the most delicious meal of the year… is everybody ready to SHOP??? Because as much as we swear that THIS year, we’re going to be simple, and we’re … Continue reading

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Pull Up a Chair

Let’s talk Turkey, shall we? Today, we’re pulling up a chair to the “Us Girls” Thanksgiving Table. And we want to know things… obviously, what are you thankful for? But we want to know the nitty gritty…. What is your … Continue reading

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Pull up some Christmas lights

Happy Monday again all. I’m doing the Monday Pull Up for Laura this week. She has a sick boy and between us, I think she’s just celebrating her Bears huge win today. We spent the weekend putting up our Christmas … Continue reading

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Pull Up a Seat

I’ve decided that when I win the Lottery and have more money than I know what to do with, I’m going to put a home theatre in the basement of my house. Yeah, it’s an unnecessary extravagance, but it’s also … Continue reading

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