Monday, July 01, 2013

No Snow In July


Hello, and welcome to Christmas in July 2013!  Err, actually, welcome to No Christmas in July 2013.  Yes, it's sad but true, I won't be sharing any Christmas gems with you all this year.  No one is a bigger fan of Christmas music than I am, but some things are just more important, and her name is Jennifer.  Yes, that's right, I finally met that special someone that I've been looking for for a long time now, and she's great.  So my spare time has been spent working on building a relationship that I hope will span many, many years to come.  I'm certainly not going to rule out a future return to Christmas music sharing, and believe me, I still have piles and piles of music that I'd love to bring you, but for now it's on the back burner.  Maybe I'll have some goodies come the real holidays at the end of the year, but for now, all I can do is wish you a Merry Christmas in July!

60 comments:

  1. Wonderful news, Ernie! Best to you and Jennifer.

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  2. I wish you both much happiness.

    Merry Christmas in July!

    (Time to rename your blog : Ernie (& Jennifer !)

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  3. Congratulations Ernie.
    I wish you both much happiness.

    Doug

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  4. Ernie, you've deserved a July off for many years. Spend every waking moment with Jennifer.

    You got to squeeze her, don't tease her, never leave her. You got to hold her, and brother, something else - try a little tenderness!


    Capt

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  5. Well, Ernie, that's the best Christmas in July gift you could have. Enjoy your time off!

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  6. Congrats to you Ernie! I wish you and Jennifer many happy Christmases and Julys!

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  7. Fantastic news, Ernie! You are excused. There are things even more important than Christmas. Best wishes to y'all, and post us some pictures once in a while.

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  8. you deserve all the good life can bring. wish you both happiness. thanks for all the christmas music treasures you shared.

    ronnie

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  9. And a beautiful early Christmas present at that.

    Thanks for all the musical presents you gave us in the past.

    Don't let her take all your time...without you it just won't be Christmas.

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  10. First it was the apple in Eden and now this ... damn women ruin everything! ;-)

    Congrats on finding that special someone, bonne chance!

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    1. Profético, será el año sin Santa?

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  11. Great news, Ernie! Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Congrats, Ernie! Now, Christmas can arrive every day. Truly, good for you! (Happy B-Day too!)

    Thanks for all the shares over the years. You deserve a break for love.

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  13. Hey...enjoy your blessings, there are other July Christmases down the road. Congratulations!

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  14. Off topic but just curious, has anyone ever pointed out that Christmas in July in Australia (and all southern hemisphere lands) is actually seasonally appropriate? So yes, there actually is snow in July ... down under!

    Blue

    "Do people in Australia call the rest of the world "up over"?" -- George Carlin

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  15. Congrats to you both! I appreciate what you have done but more importantly how you have your priorities straight. Christmas music is a lot more fun when you can share it with a loved one. Best of luck to you both!!

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  16. Ernie, that's the best news I've heard on the blogs this year.

    All my best wishes and blessings to you and Jennifer - you deserve it.

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  17. I wish you both nothing but happiness. If Jennifer brings you 1/100th of the happiness my lovely wife has brought me (coming up to our 25th wedding anniversary this October!), then you will be a very happy man! Keep us posted,many thanks for all the great shares and again...best wishes!

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  18. Good for you and Jennifer. As a happily married man, i can tell you nothing will bring you more joy than a true love. It's even better than Christmas music and THAT is saying something.
    All the best to you both. I will miss your posts, hope to see them resume sometime, but I understand and send you my support.

    JohnnyUSA

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  19. Allowing real life to get in the way of blogging?? Shocking!

    Congratulations! And, um, stay "real." I have no idea what that means, but I just wanted to give some hip-sounding advice.

    Best to both of you!

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  20. While I always look forward to your "Christmas in July" postings, you are certainly due an early Christmas present. Congratulations and best of luck to you both!

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  21. Ernie, that's incredible! You've provided so much to all of us over the years; I'm glad karma seems to be working for you. All the best to you and Jennifer.

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  22. Your priorities are in the right place, Ernie! (Hopefully Jennifer doesn't just like you for your turntable!)

    Adding my best to you and Jennifer!

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  23. This is the best news for Christmas in July! So happy for you and Jennifer.

    She is a lucky girl!! :)

    Heather

    P.S. Rhys sends his best wishes to you too. Very happy for you. :)

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  24. Congratulations and have a great summer.

    Even if you never share another Christmas record I've got enough from here already to last for many Christmases.

    Thanks,

    Geordie

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  25. Happy for you, Ernie. Thanks for all the listening pleasure you've shared in the past.

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  26. Hey Ernie,

    CONGRATS top you both !!! I'm very happy for you and to be honest, I'm still not thru listening (even unzipping) several years worth of files you've already shared, so you needn't give another moment's thought to us obsessed kindred spirits. We'll get by with all the great music you have brought to us in past years editions !!!

    Here's hoping you're not able to find time even THIS Christmas either !!! Wishing you both well !!!

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  27. No snow in July!!! Oh no!!! Your work and effort every July has been such a treat. It will be missed in 2013.

    Those of us who have shared your efforts have always known a man with such a generous heart would be found by a lady of deserving virtues. That time has come. Wishing you both joy in the sharing of heart - the true center of all this Christmas music thing.

    We will be on watch for your return, knowing when you do it will be with a fuller heart. Thanks, upon thanks again and again for all you have already done. Wishing Ernie and Jennifer the Merriest!!!

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  28. Very best wishes to both of you! And thanks for all you've shared in the past, which will keep us all busy for a long time.

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  30. Take good care of each other...nothing is more important than that. Congratulations.

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  31. We all miss you, Ernie, but it IS true. There ARE more important things in life. Hope you and Jennifer have years of happiness! Hopefully we'll see ya in December, and if not, our loss is definitely Jennifer's gain! Merry Christmas and belated Happy Birthday!

    Tom in Detroit

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  32. Congratulations!

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  33. Congratulations!

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  34. Best wishes,Ern! At first I was bummed out by this but then last night was wandering thru your past X-Mas in July downloads, and realized that there is several YEARS' worth of great stuff there.

    And that does not even take into consideration your December downloads! If the mood strikes you go for it, but if not, no problem!

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  35. Congratulations and thanks for everything that you've shared!

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  36. I wondered what was up with ya! Now I know the rest of the story...and what story. Congratulations to both of you.
    Jack

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  37. can't blog and have a relationship at the same time?

    Sheesh.

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  38. Have a great summer! Looking forward to your blog this Christmas!

    Word is that some public blogs are being shut down. If this happens to you and you continue on a private basis, please include me! Your Christmas music blog is my favorite music sharing blog.

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  39. You can see from the large number of well-wishers how much your music has been appreciated!

    We are delighted that global warming finally thawed the snow down there in Florida and allowed you to find the very best of all music finds - someone to be with!

    Congrats to you and Jennifer. Enjoy!

    Susan H.

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  40. I should leave my email address: mspencer678@gmail.com

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  41. You will be missed Ernie. I wasn't spending much time on the computer myself last season and didn't keep up with your blog. Was so looking forward to it again this year. I enjoy the shares in addition to your accompanying posts. It is evident you've done your homework to provide as much info as possible about the tracks & artists! So again, a big thank you!!

    Best wishes to you and Jennifer!

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  42. So... now it's August.

    Has the novelty worn off yet? ;-)

    all the best.

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  43. just get her on board... easy.

    some soft candlelight, good food and wine, a 101 greatest yuletide hits by the bell-ringing ladies' auxiliary of st andrews... she'll be putty in your hands.


    we've got a big victrola
    and let me make this clear
    i buy all the records
    and she buys needles once a year

    --- whispering jack smith 1926
    tonight's my night with baby

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  44. Hi....
    I'm Buddy Burden from the Christmas album you show in your blog. I want you to know that this record was done in 66 or 67... some of it was recorded in Gatlinburg, and some of it was done in a studio in Nashville. I wrote two of the songs... "The Christmas Polka" and "Christmas Card"
    Christmas card was done in two versions... one with vocals and one without. These same recordings were used on a number of Christmas records. Some of them had only my music, and some were collections using other artists... one notable artist was Bill Purcell.. a famous pianist who had a hit on "Walk in the Black Forest" I played organ backup on some of his recordings..
    I currently live in Boca Raton Florica, and Bunny and I were divorced in 1977. My current wife and I have been married 34 years. Time flies when you're havin fun.
    Buddy Burden

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  45. Hi, Ernie and Jennifer. I see Dali in the background. Wife and I were there in August for the first time to the new Dali. Hope you both liked it.

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  46. Congrats to both of you!

    You will be sorely missed on the Christmas postings. Perhaps Jennifer will indulge you a few moments with we your blog friends leading up to the holidays.

    Thanks for all your hard work and all that you have given!

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  47. Ernie,
    Do you still have the music by the Snap on Male Chorus "carols of Christmas'? The reason I ask is because my Great Grandmother was Marjorie Morrow. She directed the album and has long since passed away. I would love to get ahold of the music but cant seem to find it anywhere for download. Any help you might have is greatly appreciated.
    Oh and congrats are your new relationship!!!! Having someone to share your life with is truly a blessing.
    please email me at chandlerc@valassis.com

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  48. Ernie,
    Do you still have the music by the Snap on Male Chorus "carols of Christmas'? The reason I ask is because my Great Grandmother was Marjorie Morrow. She directed the album and has long since passed away. I would love to get ahold of the music but cant seem to find it anywhere for download. Any help you might have is greatly appreciated.
    Oh and congrats are your new relationship!!!! Having someone to share your life with is truly a blessing.

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  49. Brilliant! Congrats, Ernie. Let the Christmas bells ring!

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  50. Congratulations to you both and thanks for all your hard work over the years.

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  51. All the best to you and Jennifer and congratulations. She got a wonderful man; I hadn't seen him picture until now which was also a pleasure.

    Ernie: thank you for enriching our lives and the Christmas Season in particular with your diligent work on behalf of Christmas and music...

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  52. All the best to you and Jennifer and congratulations. She got a wonderful man; I hadn't seen his picture until now which was also a pleasure.

    Ernie: thank you for enriching our lives and the Christmas Season in particular with your diligent work on behalf of Christmas and music...

    G. M. Patchen

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  53. Congratulations Ernie! Many thanks for all your work over the years. Will miss you. But will think of you fondly every time a special song comes on over the holidays that I wouldn't have but for your sharing.

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  54. Congtaulations Ernie!! I came looking for my annual Christmas music hit, and found your message instead... I hope everything goes well for you both. But I'll miss those seasonal gems, that's for sure. (Still, you've built up quite an archive to get stuck into...)

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  55. Best wishes for Christmas. Hope things are just as you would want them to be.

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  56. Congratulations again and Merry Christmas to you both. Still enjoying so many of your shares this Christmas season.

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  57. Congrats, Ernie. I've been here, there and yonder the past few months and just saw your great post re you new best friend. (maybe by now she is your bride and I am that late, double congrats are in order.
    Was in your fair state a while back and tried to find you but alas, I guess you were holding hands with your lady. That is a lot more important than seeing an old man.
    Merry Christmas to you and all your family

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