Ringing Some Bells!

Maddy and I have often said that we

should volunteer and ring the bells for the Salvation Army.

So, I contacted the volunteer coordinator through

my good friend Jodee and

signed us up!

Our red kettle duty was last Saturday

when the temp was around 20, the wind was blowing at least at 30 mph, the

wind chill temp was 10 or below

and our location was not one that was not protected by 

buildings!

What I'm trying to say is  . . . 

Baby, it was cold outside!

We rang loudly whenever people were 

going in or out of the store and even

louder if someone put some money in the kettle!

Maddy made me sing along some Christmas 

carols with her -- I may have frightened 

off donors when they heard my voice!

Even though we were cold, we both deemed it a worthwhile

endeavor.  Next year, we will try to get the cheerleaders to 

ring bells too -- hmmm- somehow I think high school

cheerleaders could generate a few more cash donations!

Merry Merry Christmas!