• 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

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  • July 4, 2014

    Happy 4th of July! We wish you all a happy holiday weekend.     Celebrate life, most of us are blessed.   With deference to those of you out of the USA, those of us who live here are very blessed.    We are born into a wonderful life. Summer here in Wisconsin, it has been a rainy one…

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  • We are loving the summer!   This last Saturday was the first farmers market of the season in downtown Oshkosh .  Chris, Marie and I got our walking in and enjoyed a beautiful morning.  We were surprised at how much the vendors had for so early in the season.   We brought home some cheese, lettuce and…

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  • Well Summer did come to Wisconsin!   And we have welcomed it.   Of course with it has come mosquito’s and currently sitting through a thunderstorm with lot’s of rain and hail!   But we still welcome it.  The breezes have been warm and wonderful.    Yesterday was a number of hours in the gardens, and now hoping the…

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  • This feels like a good Sunday.  Slept in,   there is a bright sun shining and it should be close to normal temperatures.  Not quite normal but at least closer.    Made some bloody mary’s and chorizo for breakfast.  Here is hoping we have not missed summer already!     I finally bought a bike helmet and put on…

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  • Since we have been back from our Florida trips we have managed to stay busy.  Work has been busy for both of us but we have been trying to take plenty of time to relax as well!   Our Wisconsin weather this April is unpredictable.   We have had a first full week of good…

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  • Back in Wisconsin tonight.  Hated to leave Florida, it has been such a great winter in south Florida.   And we had another great 10 days.   We have good friends we enjoy spending time with and the time was special.   Noel and JoAnn spent a weekend with us and we had a very…

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  • Life is good!   Had a great Friday night catching up with cousins and brother and sister in law,   had some good food and beer at St Francis Brewery.    Then on Saturday made our way back to Florida.   This is just a different world than home.  7:30 pm and just came in…

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  • I know as we grow older the age affects how we think. I think at times the car I would like now probably costs upwards of $50,000, heck pick up trucks can cost upwards of $50,000, and you know in 1980 we bought a brand new Dodge pick up for $5000?? When my mind goes…

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  • Wisconsin winter keeps going on!  I am back in Wisconsin and Chris came home now!  Not sure she is glad she did come back.  We have had a few decent days, lot’s of snow, and now going back to the deep freeze!  We will break the record for a winter with the most days below…

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