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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We live in a subdivision with 130
homes. A few years ago someone decided we should all put out
luminaries on Christmas eve. The lady who began organizing the event
worked at Wal-Mart and bought all the candles and bags. A thousand or
so. There are volunteers who then pick up the candles and bags from her
and distribute to all the homes. Depending on the size of your lot
and if you are on a corner, you may need 12 candles or you may need 50.
Luckily we are one that only needs 12. Our candles were delivered on
Sunday. Monday night when I came home from work 3 candles were
missing. One of the early years she couldn't get enough plain candles so
bought vanilla. So vanilla has become a tradition. The entire subdivision
smells like vanilla on Christmas eve. Anyway, I guess they smelled like
vanilla cookies and Arthur (we know it was him) ate them. Doesn't sound
too funny as I am writing this. Guess you had to be there! Ann,
Lance, Daisy, Arthur, and Lizzy.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>