• 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


  • I posted up a few pictures from around the yard. Very clear and crisp. 11:30 am and we broke through -5. We have not broke through 0 in the last 24 hours. I’m looking forward to that +10 degrees to feel warm again. I should probably just make sure to run the car a little…

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  • All of you who winter in Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona.  Do you realize what you are missing?   You are gone from the winter wonderland.    The weatherman predicted winter storms today, but it was not as bad as they thought.  But it still meant snow last night, snow all day (again) and now wind and…

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  • A weekend at home for us. A chance for both of us to get caught up on things around the house. I moved some firewood and set up the rack close to the house for the start of the week. And got a lot done in the garage and workshop. It was still a mess…

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  • A weekend at home for us. A chance for both of us to get caught up on things around the house. I moved some firewood and set up the rack close to the house for the start of the week. And got a lot done in the garage and workshop. It was still a mess…

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  • What is with this January weather?  Tornado’s and thunderstorms.  But sounds like it will be cooling down tonight.   And tomorrow some sunshine for a day, which will be welcome.   And then the weather back to normal.  We would not want a football game at Lambeau Field in January to be in the fog and the…

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  • We made it home!  We had a relaxing day yesterday in South Florida.  There was a pool party put on by the ladies club, serving burgers and hot dogs down at the pool and new clubhouse.  And yesterday was warmer than the previous few days.   So things turned out well.  Everyone was looking to get…

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  • We had a great New Years in Fort Meyers with Noel and Jo Ann.   I did not get a picture uploaded the other night so I added one in todays album.  As usual Jo Ann was cooking for us. Cool and overcast today, but it was a good day anyway.  My Cuban friend Jose invited…

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  • Happy New Year to all!  May 2008 be healthy and happy for all. We spent New Years Eve with good friends Noel and Jo Ann Enders in Fort Meyers.  They took us out for some great ribs, then we attended a New Years party in thier rec hall at Shady Acres.    Food, beverage and dancing…

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  • Had a great day so far.   Slept in late and caught up on some sleep.   Then went to late mass, and when we got home spent some time catching up with neighbors.   Then Chris, MJ and I went to a local restaurant /sports bar to catch lunch and the Packer game.  There is something better…

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