• 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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  • Oct 12 2011

    This is really Columbus day isn’t it?  Of course when he became politically incorrect I guess it doesn’t matter.   We have had wonderful Wisconsin weather for fall.  This too will come to an end but it has been a great ride.  I have lot’s of things left to do before winter – finish moving…

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  • I am enjoying a long weekend in Colorado.  Weather here is wonderful, as opposed to what looks like cold and windy back home.   We should be in the 80’s today.   Thursday we walked downtown Denver and spent the evening at the Great American Beer Festival.   462 breweries, hard to make choices.  …

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  • A partly sunny Saturday.  Cool at 51 degrees but should get a little warmer.  Chris and I are camping at High Cliff State Park, and have been for 10 days.  It has been relaxing and fun.   Last Saturday we headed to Milwaukee for Noel’s birthday/Octoberfest party.  A great time as it is every year!…

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  • It’s one of those special days.  I have watched a number of TV programs today about 9/11.  Bad things happen everyday, but the pain that day was so immense.  So many lives affected in those hours.  And it still continues to affect us all.  And by remembering, we gain resolve that we must defend our…

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  • Another weekend comes to an end.   The weather has been very nice, and tonight is a great evening to watch the water and relax.   I am behind on an update,  so a little information! Last weekend the 19th we were down in Milwaukee for Irish Fest.  Chris and I enjoy the music, the…

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  • Another week flew by.  There are times I worry about life being to short.   I worry about it being too short after I retire.   We had our usual busy week,  but enjoyable.    Mom is doing well.  The therapy seems to have helped her get stronger and walk better.   I encourage her…

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  • Another week went by quickly.  I am worried summer will end soon!  This last week was warm enough to keep those worries in the background for now.  I do enjoy summer.   I made it to my Taurus investment club meeting on Wednesday in Milwaukee.  Good to see a few friends.   The aging process…

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  • We are home tonight,  back from our Door County trip.  Life was good,   now back to this other life!   We had a great time.  I came back to work Tuesday and Wednesday each week to save some vacation.  But Chris stayed, and Mary Jane was there both weeks.   John joined us for…

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  • Trailer almost all packed,  truck hooked up.  We will be off shortly to Door County.  Our annual summer vacation.  Hard to believe though that summer is going by so quickly.  Hopefully some f the days can slow down the next couple of weeks!  I hope to get some golf in, and some bike rides.  And…

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