>John,
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>>... Lord willing, I'll "See You In September."
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>I guess there's not much use anymore for the entire, original saying, "Lord willing, and the creek don't rise, I'll see you..." Not too many people these days are limited by a creek -- but in the old days (before our time), a high creek would make it impossible to get the mule and wagon across.
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>People in my hometown in Alabama still use the entire expression, however.

Well, being a Christian and all, I always figured if the Lord was willing, I didn't have to worry about creeks, lakes, oceans, etc. etc. etc.< G >