• Coming up on the 25th anniversary of 9-11, we are starting to hear more about Do Not Forget.    It’s getting more important as no one under 30 has any memory of that day.   We should remember those that were in the towers and planes, the first responders, and all of us who experienced the terrible day.  We need to work together as Americans to be aware and ready.  We need to invest in a strong military, that have divisions that take new technologies to the next level.   We need the smartest commanders, not just the ones that look best in a uniform or have the highest testosterone.

    We cannot forget who our friends are and help keep the US safe- where information must come worldwide and combined strength wards off those wanting to do us harm.  We should not forget on 9-11 Canada welcomed over 225 planes as we closed our airspace.  Including Gander Newfoundland that welcomed 38 planes and over 7000 people. Our Canadian friends stepped up to feed and welcome in their stranded guests.  The Royal Canadian Air Force stepped in immediately to help us get through the days and weeks ahead.   The bi-national NORAD is the eyes and ears of North America defense, then and now the most important partnership for the US.    NATO, for the first time declared Article 5 in which all members pledged to step up and help the US in whatever was needed.   At the time no one knew what had happened and what was next.   From October to May NATO AWAC radar surveillance aircraft, and 800 NATO personnel patrolled US skies.    80,000 Canadians gathered at Parliament Hill for a National Day of Mourning, to show support for their US neighbors. 

    9-11 was orchestrated by Saudi’s. And now we are going to make Saudi Arabia nuclear, because it’s a smart business move?   And we vilify Canada and our NATO allies.  Do Not Forget


  • It has been awhile since I updated,  but it has been rather hectic.   Chris stayed in Florida until early February when I went to get her!  Florida was wonderful,  Marie had spent time with Chris in Florida so they ‘bonded’.  We have great friends in Florida who we love to be with.  Including Al and…

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  • I just want to say Merry Christmas to all! A great time to reflect on our lives and our blessings, and we are truly blessed.   A different Christmas this year,  we are in Florida, shorts and sandals.   Last year we had Christmas Eve dinner with Mom, and she had a good day.  Today…

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  • It already feels like we are nearing the end of November. And that means winter is approaching.   I did see some snow flakes in Menasha last week.   But we had a beautiful November day today. It made it to 60 degrees and sunny.   So we picked up some leaves for the last time, I prepared…

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  • We have had so much fun the last couple of weeks! Marie and Albuquerque were fun and relaxing. We saw a lot of the beauty of New Mexico on this trip. And we tried to help out with a little yard work while we were there.   The end of the trip was up to Denver.  …

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  • Well summer is almost officially over!    The days are much shorter and I am told leaves are starting to turn in Wisconsin.   But we are not there!    We have traveled south and are still enjoying some warmth.   We are in Albuquerque New Mexico visiting Marie.  We took 2 weeks and are having a great time. …

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  • July 29, 2015

    We are well into the Wisconsin summer and trying to do all we can to enjoy it.   I have been lucky enough to get some golf in.  We currently are camping in Peninsula State Park in Northeast Wisconsin.  Last year was the first year we missed in 35+ years, so it is fun to be…

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  • July 6, 2015

    We hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend, even those out of country!  A big deal here in the states to celebrate the country’s independence, although too often we may forget how good we have it.   We are living a good life here.   Work sucks some days,  but it is a means to…

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  • Hello All. Just a quick update from the Bauer household.  Nothing new and earth shattering!  We have made it into June,  1/2 way through the year already.     And the Wisconsin weather is starting to make us think summer.   I finally put more of my winter clothes away and brought out some of…

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  • May 1, 2015

    I have been remiss in doing updates, not that you ‘all miss hearing from me!   Life has seemed as busy, or busier the last couple of months.   Wisconsin weather was good, then lousy, and now hopefully getting better.  It is time to get the yard cleaned up and have not done much yet.  The weather…

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