• 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


  • And it does not seem to let up!  Officially over 7 inches yesterday,  and most of my driveway seemed like more.   We did have some melting today, but by Wednesday night it is supposed to be close to zero,  again.   This is March? So we try to keep busy to think about having some fun. …

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  • Another cold week goes by.   At least the sun is feeling warmer these days,  but the air is so cold today you need to sit in the window like Sassy.  This is waaaay too cold for March 1st.  And I hate cold.     I did go out ice fishing for a few hours yesterday afternoon.  With…

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  • We spent a good part of the weekend in snowy Milwaukee.  Saturday it snowed most of the day,  but it was not too bad a ride to Milwaukee.  We had a nice time.  My cousin Jim, cousin Bob and wife Fran came over to Mom’s for cocktails.  Then we met my brother and wife Claire…

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  • Just a beautiful day!   Weeks of below zero must make the 40’s feel so good.    We were in Milwaukee this morning and it was above 50.  A well deserved break for all of us.    A little cooler tomorrow but still above freezing.  The ice is clearing off the driveway and roads, this is much better.…

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  • We finally had some sun and temperatures above freezing!  Boy did that feel good.   Friday night we went up to Door County and it was zero degrees when we got there.   Saturday was better and today was just great.   Our friends in Florida won’t believe how good 38 degrees can feel.   I did some clean…

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  • Life is good in South Florida.  We are having beautiful weather.  Each day has gotten warmer.   We have been relaxing for the most part.  Noel and Jo Ann came over from Fort Meyers Friday  night and will be leaving today.  For the most part we have eaten and relaxed.   I’ll have to get back to…

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  • Sunday 1/18

    Well we survived one cold snap.  It was a long week.  And of course when it got above freezing it snowed some more,  very little though.    So hopefully we don’t have more of these temperatures,  I really prefer snow and 30 degrees.   Actually I prefer sun and 78 degrees.   So we hope everyone else survived…

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  • Our first weekend back in Wisconsin.  It was a rude awakening coming back home after the wonderful Florida weather.  Wisconsin is still cold and wet!  We took our good friends in Florida Al and Viv out to lunch before we left, and they dropped us at the airport the next day.  There was plenty of…

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  • Nearing the end of the year, and we are having a Marvelous time in Boynton Beach.  The weather here is ideal.  Close to 80 during the day, light breezes, upper 60’s at night.  My cold is getting much better!   Chris MJ and I spent some time at the pool today just soaking up sunshine.    We…

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