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Things happening in our community:
Toys for Tots
Annual Toy Drive
Each year the Marine Corps program, Toys for Tots help needy children throughout the U.S. experience the joy of Christmas by uniting members of local communities in the common cause through the months of October, November and December for toy collections.
Since this is the last month for toy collection, we wanted to share this great cause, in hopes that you are able to donate a new, unwrapped toys for the designated drop off for a child age group of your choise at one of the locations located in the link below.
Click here for toy drop locations and deadlines
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| Charlotte's Kitchen |
Growing up in the South, we had 4 or 5 large pecan trees in the yard. We would harvest pecans i the fall by picking them up off the ground-a distracting process as I think sometimes I ate more than I picked up. The best thing about pecan picking is what my Mama made with those picked nuts.
Divinity Candy
Click here for full recipe
We'll post them in the next newsletter! |
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Greetings!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! It is officially December and with the warm weather we had in November, I am hoping it is not the calm before the storm!
I am trusting everyone had a great Thanksgiving. It was a good one for us. Since all of the kids were going to families of their spouses, or soon to be, on Thanksgiving Day, we decided to have everyone over the Sunday before so we could all be together to celebrate what we are thankful for. For Thanksgiving, Charlotte and I decided to leave on Wednesday to drive to Kentucky to my sisters and surprise my Mom, who is 84. I called my sister to let her know we were coming and not to tell Mama because we wanted to surprise her, but then I found out my sister was going to be spending Thanksgiving in Indiana. We then tried my nephew, Adam and his wife Courtney in hopes that they could help us with our surprise tactics and luckily we were able to crash there. The plan was coming together after all, whew.
So, we were off Wednesday afternoon, right after Charlotte's doctors appointment (she is doing great by the way). Fast forward to Thursday morning, we arrived at Adam and Courtney's safe and sound at about 10:30 in the morning, about an hour and a half before my Mom arrived for dinner. We parked the car in the garage, so it wouldn't be seen when Mama pulled up to the house. When she arrived, Charlotte and I hid in the living room, as she came in and said all her hellos, she proceeded to the bathroom. While she was in there, we made our way to the kitchen and as she came out of the bathroom, she just stood stiff in her tracks, stared at us, blinked a few times to make sure she was seeing right, and then started to cry. She said she thought we were a mirage. Mama said that it was the best Thanksgiving she has ever had.
Being able to make that trip, made me realize how doing the littlest thing for each other can make such a hugh impact. I do hope you are also able to do some little things this holiday season.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Your friend,
Bill
Bill Gurney
Gurney's Automotive Repair |
| Gurney's News
We can't believe it's December already and winter is here! Even though the weather has been mild, we are bound to get those colder temperatures sooner or later. Please take the time to read our "So That's Why" segment for some winter tips make sure your car is ready for winter, especially if you are going to be taking any trips during this holiday season.
In the mean time, if you are thinking of what to give for gifts, we have gift cards available in any denomination. We also have a waiting room full of stocking stuffers and car accessories, perfect for anyone (hint: email special below offers discounts for gifts).
The decorations are going up in both our locations, stockings are hung and we are ready to celebrate for the holidays. Keep an eye out for our Christmas cards full of goodies! Also with the hustle and bustle of your shopping days and outings, feel free to stop in for a cup of coffee. That's right, you don't have to just come here to get your car fixed, and remember our coffee is complimentary!
Most importantly, from our family to yours, have a Happy Holiday Season!
Humbly,
Bill, Charlotte and the Gurney Team |
So that's why!
Is it really that important to check your car for winter? 
As much as many of us would like to, there is no getting around winter. As we prepare ourselves for winter, getting warmer clothes out of storage, breaking out the shovels and scrapers for those snowy and cold morning, don't forget to check your car over for winter as well. It is important before the season is in full force to check or have us check items such as your defroster, brakes, heat, battery, antifreeze, wipers and tires. Doing this quick inspections, can prevent a series of things that could affect your this winter.
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December Email Special
'Tis the season to be jolly and we are offering something that will get everyone into the hoiday spirit!
Also, don't forget stocking stuffers, our waiting rooms are filled with great gifts.
Valid through December 31 2011 |
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