• 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


  • Finally getting to an update.  My web designer (Craig) did an upgrade and I had to find my way back in to the page!   Looks like more to learn.   I will try to start out simple!   The last update was before Memorial Day.   We had a nice long weekend with Dick and Carol on Sand…

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  • Windy weekend

    Well we finally made it to the weekend.  A lot going on at work with some training this week and next,  so need the mind rest!  Some partly sunny this morning,  but winds going over 30 mph I think.    Put the pontoon boat in this week which feels good to have that done.   But I…

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  • The weekend was a little cool and wet.  But a pretty nice weekend overall.   Chris made it to Alburquerque,   with a slight plane problem.   We are 3 for 3 this month with plane problems when flying!   But she is there basking in warm weather. And I spent some time with Mom on Mother’s day.  And…

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  • So far this has been a good spring.  Some above average temperatures,  not too much rain.  The flowers and plants are coming back pretty well,  it does not seem like the very cold winter has done too much damage.   I don’t see life in a few plants and the roses yet,  but it is still…

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  • We finished our days in Florida last week.   We had a great time in Boynton Beach, visiting friends and enjoying the weather.   And we had another night to spend with Darren and Sheryl – Thanks!.   It was relaxing and enjoyable to catch up.   So we came back to work a day and then flew out…

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  • Warmer days coming, tulips and daffodils are pushing out of the ground.  Of course we need to keep the deer away from them.   And Saturday we head to Florida for just a few days.  We start out getting to see Darren and Sheryl Ender’s place and get to see the kids.   Then Sunday head to…

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  • April is here

    April may be here, but it does not feel like it yet.   We have wind chills in the 20’s right now.   And we won’t be getting close to normal anytime soon!    But we are keeping busy.  This last weekend we were in Minneapolis.  Chris had a convention and went along and visited some companies I…

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  • Well it doesn’t sound like March will go out any easier than it came in.  So I am hoping for rain tomorrow, and not more sleet and snow.  We saw enough of that this weekend in Milwaukee.  That was messy!  But we spent a little time with Mom and got to spend an evening with…

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  • OK,  we have had much better weather and it has felt great.    And most of the snow in the driveway Was melted.   But this morning is a reminder this IS Wisconsin!  All White during the night.  But we are hoping for a quick melt. Still lot’s of ice on the lake.   The pontoon poles…

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