A Year of Change

Ok, not much, maybe a half an inch but we have snow. The patio is wet but there’s a dusting on the grass and trees. What a year with no snow so far. We’re not worried though as it always seems to come. Have to admit though, we thought it was going to be a big year.

Lexi, Jag’s best friend, came over last night to visit and spent the night. They’ve been best friends since we moved up here in 2015. She goes to Middlebury in Vermont and just got home for break until Sunday. They talk every day though and have ever since they met in 8th grade. Great to see her as she’s like one of the family. Ty worked until 10:30 or 11. Man that kid has a good work ethic. I think he works tonight too.

Lori is going in for a few hours today and I’m picking up our turkey around 10. We’re cooking one just so we have some turkey for sandwiches. Dixie called and woke us up at 1 am. She was confused and Lori had to talk her back to reality. Not fun and so sad.

I read an interesting quote from Matthew McConaughey saying the key to happiness is gratitude! If you think about it, this pretty much is what I’ve been saying when I say be thankful for every day but it does take it to another level. It means be thankful for everything, your life, the planet, friends, family, health. It’s all encompassing and seems like a good plan. Oh well, take it for what it is. Having gratitude for what you have does give you a different outlook on life though. Remember as Rip said in Yellowstone, you don’t deserve it! Meaning you don’t deserve anything, no matter what the democrats tell you!

Time to get moving as we slept in with Dixie waking us up. Robi and Robert arrive in Denver today! Yea! Can’t wait to see them. Hope all’s well. Annette, you should come out for Christmas! Take care, stay safe and God Bless everyone.

Ty made it home around 12:30 am. He worked from 6 until around 11:30. He’s a good worker. I guess he works today and tomorrow too. Not sure why he didn’t tell them he couldn’t work tomorrow. He’s going to have to stop in December so he can focus on finals. Earlier in the day both boys took off and were gone until around 5. Jag and Lori then ran a couple errands and stopped to see Dixie.

Today I have a call at 10 and Lori is working in Edwards. Not sure what Jag has going on. I think Lexi is home. No snow up here, maybe tomorrow, we’ll see. Not much else to say. Robi and Robert arrive tomorrow! We’ll see them Thursday. Be well, stay safe and God Bless.

3 work days this week, then 2 next week and then it’s December. Lots going on. Jag made it home, Lori is on a Zoom call and Ty worked 8 hours yesterday. I’m trying to kick some stomach bug. Might have picked up some virus somewhere according to the doctor. Just finished 3 days of antibiotics.

I have a call in 90 minutes and have a quick call before. How’d ya like my picture yesterday? Jonny V is finding a bunch. He sent me a few more yesterday. He has over 500 old negatives he’s going through. Good memories, man life goes fast. Seems like just yesterday. Hard to comphrehend sometimes if you think about it.

Lori will probably put up some more Christmas lights today. It’s good to have both boys here. Not sure if Ty is working again tonight. He’s been working a lot. Time to go, be well, stay safe and God Bless.

Yesterday was a bit grey and gloomy, not much sun. Today looks much nicer. Ty worked and had lacrosse while Lori and I went to Costco and did some things around the house. Today more of the same. Ty works at 12:30 and Jag is coming up sometime today.

Here’s a picture of me at 17 that Jon Newmark just sent. He, Dave V, Julie and I were headed to California when Dave’s van broke down about 5 minutes into our trip. This is on the side of I-70 almost to the Red Rocks exit probably around 1973.

How do ya like the bell bottoms? Think I’m wearing some platform shoes too! It was a fun trip. Not many buildings behind me then. That’s all developed now with mainly the Jefferson County Courthouse and Jail.

Lori and her mom are going to get their nails done today. I think around 11am. Then I think we’re putting up some more Christmas lights. Lori is on a mission to get some more Christmas going on around here.

Think we’re going to the gym again this morning. We picked Ty up yesterday after working out as he spent the night at Will’s house after the concert. He gets home from work around 10:30 or 11 at night and works hard. He wants a new job where they pay more but is sticking this out until he gets enough hours for his class. I told him the time to get a new job is when you have a job, meaning don’t quit this one until you have a new one!

That’s about it. Turkey Day is 4 days away! Enjoy the day and God Bless.

Aspen was fine, I made it on time and was in and out in an hour. After I made it home I dropped Ty in Edwards to meet Will. They took off for the concert at Red Rocks and arrived around 5:30. We were nervous about them going to a rap concert but you can’t shelter your kids from life. All was fine and they were back in Edwards by 1:38 am as I had Ty text me. Whew.

Not sure what’s going on today. Both boys are off for a week but Ty does work tonight so he’ll need some rest today before work. I’ve quit coffee. This is a big deal as I was drinking around 5 cups or more a day. Not good for you, still recovering from the effects. It just sort of got away from me as I didn’t realize I was drinking that much. Well I’m done now.

Nice weather up here, still no snow. When it comes, it’ll come. Not sure if Jag is coming up today or tomorrow. It’ll be great to have them both home. Not sure what we’re doing today, probably cleaning and seeing Dixie. She had a rough day yesterday. She cried a lot and when I asked her why, she said she didn’t know. Poor girl. That’s it, time to go, God Bless you all.

Tonight Ty and some friends are headed to Red Rocks for a concert. I’m in Aspen today for a haircut around 11. Lori is waiting here as the appliance guy is coming out to reset our clock and freezer as the clock won’t change from daylight savings time and the freezer needs some sort of reset from when the plumber turned the water off.

Last night I went to James and Mark, Luca, Clark, James and I hung out. Mark brought some brisket and pork loin and made mini sandwiches. They were good. He brought his homemade bbq sauce which he makes with some fruit instead of sugar which was really good. He used to manage the 4 Seasons so he has some background in food. It was cold in Lake Creek but we had a fire going so it wasn’t too bad.

Jag comes up tomorrow or Sunday, not sure. Lori had a MRI yesterday and then visited her mom. They’re now wearing eye covering and masks at Dixie’s place. Hope they don’t put visiting restrictions in. That would be bad for Dix.

Almost 7am so time to get going. Have a great day and weekend. God Bless.

A week from today is Thanksgiving. Two more days of school for the boys until they have a week off. Lori is headed in for a doctor appointment and then to do some work at the office. I have a call this morning and then a conference call at 2. James made it home Monday so we’re hanging out at 5. So a busy day ahead.

No snow or weather up here. The guys from Denver who came up to fix my smoker said it was so nice and much warmer up here than down there. Looks like we’ll make the trip down to Denver to Tom’s for Thanksgiving. We decided Dixie can make the trip so I’ll grab a tenderloin at Costco as no one in our family really cares for turkey except me. Dixie says she really doesn’t care for it either, hmm.

Ty worked last night. Not sure if he works tonight or not. I think he does as well as Saturday. I’m in Aspen tomorrow getting a haircut and stopping for groceries at Whole Foods in Basalt. We’ll see what they have left. I’ll hit Costco today.

Democrats are still so out of touch it’s mind boggling. They’re trying to cram as much through as possible before they lose next November. Hopefully they’ll fail. 78% of Americans are against anymore spending, but to the dems, it’s not their money so they don’t care. Hard to believe how much damage one party could do to our Country in 10 months. Good news is, people have noticed! Hang tight, God Bless.

Thought we were waking up to a little weather but nothing here. Not sure about Denver. Had a headache last night, ugh. Lori is in Frisco today and Ty works tonight. He has late start today at 10. I have some work to do on the phone and computer. Walt our plumber came out yesterday and replaced an air intake vent and some cannister that connects to our water heater that goes to the overflow valve. Hope that fixes everything. Still working on our punch list.

Not much else today, they are coming up to fix a control board on our smoker. I guess I’ll get going, be well, stay safe and God Bless.

As of today we’re on the backside of November. Then December will fly by. Get your house in order. No time to waste.

Ty is off to school early, Lori works in Edwards and I have a couple conference calls before heading to the range. We made it to our appointment just in time yesterday. Traffic in the city is almost unbearable. I counted almost 30 people in the waiting room and only 8 of us were white. Looks like a bunch of Joe Biden’s friends trying to get citizenship.

We left around 10:30 with our new passports in hand. I dropped Lori at the hospital in Vail for work and then headed home. I renewed our Global Entry cards and then had to run to the DMV as Jag’s plates on his car expired in September and he just noticed. Ty received his first speeding ticket, ugh. Consequence coming. Lucky he gets paid today so he has the money to pay it.

Christmas is coming. Trying to find unique, useful, fun gifts for family. Dix was a little tired yesterday and pretty much just hung out in her room taking it easy. That’s ok, she had a big weekend. Maybe some snow tomorrow, unusually warm yesterday and today.

6 am now, time to get going. Lori is already in the shower. Take care, God Bless.

4:45 am, hope to be on the road in an hour. Should be back by 11. Good day yesterday. Lori put lights up outside. They’re super bright led lights. Ty had bowling club and I think today after school maybe work. Someone lightly side swiped the left rear end of his truck. Hard to see but it’s there. Jag made it home from Telluride ok. Both boys have this week and then are off for a week. It’ll be good to have Jag home. I think Friday they’re going to a concert at Red Rocks. Time to move, 4:55am now, God Bless.