Tuesday, November 27, 2018

A COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER THANKSGIVING...

we took a ride to see the Festival of Lights at a park in the next town over.  
It was fun.  I tried to take photos but only one or two came out.  I thought perhaps I might do better taking a short video with my iPad, which you can listen to above.  
It was a nice leisurely drive.

Later I suggested we stop at our local coffee shop and get a hot chocolate.  It made for a very pleasant end to the day.  These photos were taken on our way to the car. The lighting was nice and bright.
 As you can see, everywhere is decorated for the upcoming season.



















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47 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerNovember 27, 2018 at 11:01 PM

    What a magical ride! And you never know what will be popping up next. SO much fun, I'm glad you took us with you!

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 28, 2018 at 1:49 PM

      I'm happy you enjoyed it Ginny. It was lovely and fun to share it with our friend. We haven't been here in a couple of years or so.

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  2. Lady FiNovember 28, 2018 at 12:44 AM

    How fun and festive!

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  3. Margaret Birding For PleasureNovember 28, 2018 at 1:48 AM

    WOW! Not always easy to photograph light but these shots are great.

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  4. ValerieNovember 28, 2018 at 3:58 AM

    I like the first picture, Denise. I also liked that by accident I clicked on the video to see more, accidentally clicking on Lee Marvin. Of course, after that I just had to listen to him singing Wandering Star. He is still singing as I type and the memories are flooding in. THANK YOU.

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 28, 2018 at 1:51 PM

      Lee must have been on the choices after my video finished. They always change so I never know what is going to turn up. Lee Marvin was laid to rest at Arlington you know. I have been by to see him many times. My Dad was a great fan.

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  5. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraNovember 28, 2018 at 4:46 AM

    Já estamos em época de Natal com as suas decorações.
    Um abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  6. eileeninmdNovember 28, 2018 at 6:11 AM

    Hello, love the Christmas decorations and lights at night. Beautiful. The hot chocolate sounds yummy. Have a happy day!

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  7. RhodesiaNovember 28, 2018 at 6:21 AM

    Wow there is no sign of Christmas in the shops here yet. Wish I could watch the video but our connection is too slow! Keep well Diane

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 28, 2018 at 1:52 PM

      The decorations go up just after Thanksgiving here Diane. You keep well also :)

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  8. SandiNovember 28, 2018 at 8:07 AM

    Wow!! That is VERY Christmasy!

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  9. MadSnapperNovember 28, 2018 at 8:15 AM

    wow, you ipad takes fantastic movies in low light. I tried to take a movie with my Samsung of my new angel and it was blurred, must be my hands. love all your pretty lights.

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 28, 2018 at 1:48 PM

      Hi Sandra, I like it for photos too, except not in low lighting. I was surprised how well the video came out.

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  10. ChristineNovember 28, 2018 at 9:38 AM

    Now you've really put me in the Christmas spirit, thanks for sharing!

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 28, 2018 at 1:47 PM

      I'm glad Christine, not long until Christmas :)

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  11. William KendallNovember 28, 2018 at 11:08 AM

    The lights are very pretty!

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 28, 2018 at 1:46 PM

      Hi William, yes I enjoyed them, especially the falling lights through the trees.

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  12. Little Wandering WrenNovember 28, 2018 at 1:23 PM

    Ho Ho Ho - you're firmly in the Christmas spirit for sure!
    Happy Wednesday.
    Wren x

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 28, 2018 at 1:46 PM

      Hi Wren, I am getting there :) Happy Wednesday to you too x

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  13. Titus John WhiteNovember 28, 2018 at 3:23 PM

    Hi Denise,
    Never find it easy to get decent images of lights, really well done.
    Super to see the various lights and figures.
    All the best, John

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 28, 2018 at 8:11 PM

      Hi John, thank you. It was a fun ride and I was happy to share what I could get. All the best to you too :)

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  14. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenNovember 28, 2018 at 4:22 PM

    Such a nice display! What a lovely way to begin the season. ♥

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  15. ellen b.November 28, 2018 at 5:13 PM

    Taking in all the lights of Christmas is so much fun. What a fun display!

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  16. RedNovember 28, 2018 at 6:53 PM

    Everything that can be decorated is decorated. They're ready for Christmas.

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  17. Nas November 28, 2018 at 7:04 PM

    Wow, its all so beautiful!

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  18. David M. Gascoigne,November 29, 2018 at 7:22 AM

    It is still a tad early to be decorating fro Christmas, but there are lots of signs of it here too. Some even have their Christmas trees up inside the house. We put ours up around 20 December.

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 2, 2018 at 10:21 PM

      For the first time I have my Christmas tree up. In fact I have two. The one came early as I ordered it. I didn't have to heart to take it down so I left it for a few days before I started decorating and I'm glad they are both taken care of now.

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  19. LindaNovember 29, 2018 at 11:43 PM

    I've noticed it from I-66 on my way to Dulles. Enjoyed your video. Your voice is lovely!

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 2, 2018 at 10:22 PM

      Why thank you Linda, how sweet of you. Sometimes I don't think that way but I have never liked the sound of my own voice.

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  20. Tanza Erlambang - Every Day IssuesDecember 1, 2018 at 7:30 AM

    aww...wonderful series of photos.

    have a great day

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  21. Lowcarb team memberDecember 1, 2018 at 6:48 PM

    Festive fun!
    Wonderful!

    All the best Jan

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 2, 2018 at 10:23 PM

      Thank you Jan, it was. All the best to you too :)

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  22. wisps of wordsDecember 2, 2018 at 12:18 PM

    Gorgeous decorations!!!!!

    And yes, you took marvelous photos of the light displays.

    🎄✨🎄

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 2, 2018 at 10:24 PM

      I thought they were lovely and it must take a whole lot of work. Thank you and love the imogees :)

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  23. DeniseinVADecember 2, 2018 at 10:23 PM

    I thought so too. I'm looking forward to going around the neighborhood as slowly the lights are going up.

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  24. ClaudiaMorningstarJanuary 21, 2019 at 1:27 AM

    Christmas lights are amazing <3

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 30, 2022 at 8:37 AM

      Hello Claudia, while browsing back through my posts, I found your comment. Thank you and many apologies for being this late.

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