{"id":6592,"date":"2016-01-02T12:06:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-02T17:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2dogsbarkin.com\/blog\/?p=6592"},"modified":"2023-06-29T22:23:13","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T02:23:13","slug":"happy-new-year-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.2dogsbarkin.com\/blog\/archives\/6592","title":{"rendered":"Happy New Year 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we arrived in PA on Dec 22nd, it was a comfortable 70 degrees. Today, Jan 1, 2016 it is in the 30\u2019s and a steady North wind is blowing.<\/p>\n

In the past, our New Year\u2019s day celebration included a wintry kayak trip. (Photo from Jan 1, 2010, Deanne, Jul, Wendy)<\/p>\n

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As we have aged, we have gained a bit of wisdom. Now we forego the kayak trip in favor of \u201cThe Burning of the Chair\u201d. This tradition started in 2015. Since we fly home, packing bulky winter clothing is not something we do, so standing around a hot fire is better for us.<\/p>\n

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The event is held at Bill and Jul\u2019s river lot. In addition to encouraging more people to show up, the non-water event also lets the younger generation participate in the New Year\u2019s day celebration.<\/p>\n

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There is plenty of eating and drinking going on as we look back on 2015\u2019s successes and failures.<\/p>\n

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As more guests arrive, anticipation of the main event grows.<\/p>\n

Future dreams and plans are voiced in the hopes that the \u201cChair\u2019 will hear and bestow good fortunes to the attendees.<\/p>\n

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At last it is time\u2026..<\/p>\n

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Wow! With flames this intense we are sure that all will have a good year.<\/p>\n

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Apparently this is a 2 chair year!<\/p>\n

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To all of our family and friends, we wish you the best in 2016. God bless all.<\/p>\n

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