• 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


  • We left Champaign Urbana on a beautiful morning after heavy rains the evening before.  We had a 5 hour drive and took our usual breaks on the way.  We came out of fields in the south that the corn and other crops were up and growing.   Now going north they were just tilling and…

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  • After a wonderful night at the Beaumont Inn, we  had a tasty breakfast and were ready to hit the road again.    Heading northwest towards Louisville  and West on I-64.   We had a plan for a stop along the way.  Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana.   While doing some research for cousin Charles I…

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  • 2024 After a fun Night in Winter Garden we shared in a nice breakfast at the B&B. Certainly not premade eggs in a warming tray! Some coffee and conversation and we were on our way. It was warm and sunny in Florida, a little over 2 hours later the rain started and the temperatures started…

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  • Well we decided it was time. Our Spring trip home. We had a great winter, with lot’s of social time with good friends. Golf and grill outs and pool time. Most of our neighbors have headed home already and for us to get home before Memorial Day it is time to get started. So the…

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  • April 1, 2024

    Just a quick update to send a wish that everyone had a wonderful Easter. Chris and I had a relaxing day, getting up for sunrise service and spending the day at home. March has brought us some enjoyable weather. Lots of sunny days and warmth, and overall comfortable. We continue our weekly grill out or…

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  • Time has been flying by so I am overdue to post an update! Life is still good. December and January have been cooler and more clouds than we can ever remember. We have still been able to enjoy being out and about. Saturday farmers markets, visits to breweries, walks and visiting friends. Most every week…

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  • So we had some fun gaming at the Golden Nugget and then head back to the East. We were on our way to driving 3700 miles. I found how to bypass the maintenance required light on the Lexus, wheel rotation can wait until we are home. We were hit that morning with some rain and…

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  • So we had a great time in Albuquerque, lots of good food and good beer. We met some of Marie’s freinds and reacquainted with older ones. We had a room at Marie’s complex which worked out wonderfully. The room was a full apartment and had it’s own washer dryer to clean up our weeks worth…

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  • After a great night in Des Moines we had an easy ride down to Kansas City to visit old friends Steve and Nancee. They welcomed us in even though we were battling colds! It was a nice night to stay in and catch up, and share a few beers. They treated us to a perfect…

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