We went to a Christmas Party this evening and on the way home, we reflected upon some Christmas past. During our years in the Washington, D.C. area, a trip down to the ellipse to see the National Christmas Tree was always a high priority. Especially if we hadn't driven back to Nebraska. We did that in 1963, 50 years ago and didn't get down to see it that year but we had a great time in Nebraska. I got off work early and we left South Arlington at 4:20pm. We were up to the Pennsylvania Turnpike by 7:00 and on our way in our '56 Pontiac Station Wagon. Our generator began to make noise as we approached Chicago but fortunately were able to get it replaced along with a new voltage regulator at an all-night Service Garage. It was -15 degrees as we drove across Illinois and Iowa, but we kept warm. We got in to Seward by 10:30pm. Elaine, Carolyn and Jon stayed at Flowerday's while Verlon, Tim and I went out to my folks. We had Christmas Dinner at Flowerday's and went out to my folks during the afternoon where all the family had gathered for supper. We all had a great time, even the kids, visiting with old friends, etc. We left to drive back at 7:00am on the 31st and had good weather through Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana but ran into snow around Pittsburgh but were able to get home by 12:30pm EST. We watched Nebraska beat Auburn 13-7 in the Orange Bowl. Elaine even got a washing done. We were glad to be home.
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