A Year of Change

I dropped Lori at work and drove to Glenwood to see Sean at the collision center. Looks like the car is not damaged too bad. Hopefully we can get the parts we need fairly quick. Could be a couple months though. We also managed to get the garage door panel on order. Melissa at the garage door place was so nice and told Lori not to be upset as this happens all the time. She said one guy called and said he needs a whole new garage door and when Melissa said, maybe not, why do you think that? The man said, because the door is in the backyard! Apparently his wife drove through the garage door, into the garage wall and into the backyard all in one swoop! So there, could have been worse.

Ty is headed up today and his friend Tony is driving him up. He’ll stay the night and go back tomorrow. Lori works in Vail again today. I didn’t make it shooting yesterday as I got caught up at work. Maybe later this week we’ll get some more range time in.

Another shooting in Denver last night, that’s 3 days in a row. Cities are just not safe anymore. No where is totally safe but we’re much safer up here in the bubble. Nice outside now with Fall on the way. I have some work to do so time to go. Have a great day, God Bless.

Ok, before the news of the day, some sad news that put things in perspective. The day before yesterday we found out that a friend of ours little 7-year-old girl passed away in an ATV wreck. It’s so sad as she was best friends with Hanna, our neighbor girl next door. Her parents were the people we get our eggs from, devastating. Then yesterday we found out that one of Adriana’s best friends died the night before in Colorado Springs! Horrible. It seems nowadays that more people are passing away than normal. Maybe it’s just because we’re older, not sure.

Now to the crunch. During the Bronco game, Lori was going to go pick up Ty and give him a ride to the bus to Denver that was in Vail. I moved my truck and as I was walking back from the street, and there it was, crunch. Somehow Lori had backed her new car into the garage door! We’re not exactly sure what happened as she opened the door with the remote. We think as she set the remote down in her car, something hit the button and it began to close as she was backing out. Anyhow, the top of her new car, in the rear, has some damage and of course, the garage door needs to be replaced. Steve and I managed to get it somewhat fixed and closed but who knows how long it’ll take to get it fixed. Garage doors are notoriously hard to get right now. Lori was very upset, but I reminded her of what I just shared earlier in the post. Point is, no one was hurt or died, yes, it’s a pain but it’s just a crunch and we’ll get it fixed and many people in this World are going through much worse daily. At least we’re not in the middle of winter! So there you have it.

Today I have a really big day at work as I’m pretty much changing the entire structure of who does what and how we do things. I’m sure I’ll get some resistance, but I don’t care, some things need to change. Lori is working in Vail today and later in the day, Steve and I will go do some more shooting.

The Bronco’s blew it again yesterday, ugh. Tough loss but you can’t really expect to change things overnight, unless you’re Coach Prime and CU! The weather is nice, and it was warm yesterday. We went to the gym for the second day in a row but I’m taking a break today as I don’t want to push it and I have a tinge of a tension headache. Looks like the 70’s all week up here with maybe the low 80’s.

Just about two weeks left in September. Ty is in Denver but coaching some kid’s basketball team in Ft. Collins today with his friend Tony, that are in the State tournament. Not sure what’s going on there. Think it’s Tony’s little brothers’ team. I’ll pick him up tomorrow when I’m in town. Have a great day, be well, stay safe and God Bless.

We’re tired, but happy. Last night after a late start (8:20pm), we won the big game in double overtime! We trailed most of the game and it wasn’t our best showing, especially in the first half, but in the end, we tied it up to go to overtime and won. It was a chippy game and the other team from Ft. Collins, took tons of cheap shots the entire game. I think they had 10 personal fouls. It almost seemed like they planned to knock one of our top guys out of the game on purpose. Some of their guys should be suspended.

Before the game, Marty and Dr. B came over to join Lori, Ty, Steve and I for dinner. We had a blast and Dr. B was happy to be invited as Molly, his wife, was in Nashville. Lori and I didn’t do a whole lot during the day. We were going shooting today but after being up to 12:30am and getting up a 5:30 am, not sure we’ll go today, maybe tomorrow instead.

That’s about it, 3-0, we’ll take it. I always say, no one remembers how you win, only how you lose! Have a great Sunday and God Bless.

Tonight at 8, CU plays CSU. Yesterday the The Rock, and other celebrities were in Boulder getting ready for the big game tonight. We also have Fox Sports and ESPN both doing their national broadcasts from here today. We’ve become the talk of college football for now.

Ty works at 7 and we’re heading to the gym. Time to get back after it but I need to make sure I don’t go at it too hard. Steve spent the night again and is probably with us a few more nights. We hardly notice he’s here as he’s at the shop all day closing things down and heads out when we do to go to his gym.

Nice and cool up here which we’ll take. Snow way up high above 12,000 feet. Lori made chili yesterday and it was really good. Perfect for a cooler day. We’ll eat the rest today.

Time to get moving as we need to be on the road in 30 minutes. Enjoy your day and Go Buffs and God Bless.

Went to the doctor yesterday and am getting better. Turns out I have a lot of wax in my ears, hmm, that I’m getting sucked out by the ENT doc hopefully today. Guess it builds up and can then cause equilibrium issues. Cancelled my MRI at Lori’s work as my muscle pull is feeling better too.

Steve, my Group 19 (Green Beret) buddy, spent the night here and I think is staying a few more days as he was sleeping in his van at the range. We have plenty of room downstairs and he’s an easy guest. Think we’re hitting the range tomorrow for some practice too.

After the doc yesterday, I stopped for a quick cigar with the guys. Good to see everyone. Lori took Ty to work this morning as they asked if he could open today at 7. She then went to the gym. I laid off one more day just to make sure I don’t tweak anything and am 100% healed up.

I’m breaking crap at work and resetting everything for 2024. Lots of stuff needs to be adjusted (that’s a nice description) as we need to adapt to the changing market and times. Change is never easy but if done right, is effective. Doing the same thing over and over and expecting the results to be different, is just stupid.

Time to get moving, Steve headed down to his gym here in Eagle. He’ll be back later. Have a great day and weekend, GB.

It’s here! Fall! Today and tomorrow’s temperatures should have the trees start changing colors, as early as today. Last night we met Marty and Melanie for dinner. Made it home around 8:30 and headed to bed.

This morning I’m dropping my truck off to have my topper that I bought over two years ago from South Africa, put on. It took me over a year to get it and then I had to wait for my new truck. Just in time for winter.

My voice is hoarse from so much talking yesterday on the phone at work. My buddy Steve who moved to Arizona but is back up here closing down the gun store, will stay with us for the next few nights as he’s been sleeping in his van at the range and showering at the gym. They sold their house a month ago and moved to Arizona at the end of August. We told him to stay here, so he doesn’t need to sleep in his van. He’s a good guy.

Ten to seven now and we need to leave in 40 minutes so no time to waste. Ty woke up early which is good as the cleaners come today and he needs to clean so they can clean. He at least needs to put his bong away, ha.

That’s it. I think Biden is about done. I predict the Dems will take him out before Halloween. No one wants him or Trump to run. I think the news keeps saying Trumps in the lead and is uncatchable as that’s who the Dems want to run. Seems the only thing they can agree on is that they all hate Trump. Time for new people on both sides. Make it a great day, God Bless.

Tonight we’re going out to dinner for Marty’s birthday. Thankfully, knock on wood, I’m finally feeling better. Ty stayed an extra day in Denver and will be back today. I have calls at 8, 9:30 and 11. Lori works in Vail, and I’ll pick her up at 5:30 on the way to dinner, which means I’ll drop her at work this morning.

Yesterday, in a big win for all of us, the Democratic Attorney General of New Mexico declined to defend the Governor who suspended citizens’ rights to lawful carry. Even a uber liberal California congressman came out and said she’s violating the Constitution. Maybe there’s hope for us after all. I only mention this as it’s a really big deal, even though it might not seem like it.

Looks like some weather coming in, a little rain and cold temperatures. There’s a major flood in Libya that wiped out about 40,000 people’s homes. There have been 8 major floods Worldwide this year. A lot of it has to do with the ground being so dry. Another lesson (warning) to be prepared to take care of yourself. Sorry if I’m beating a dead horse here but if something happens, you are on your own. ok, I’ll stop now.

Fall is in the air. You can tell from the temps in the morning and the trees look like they’re on the verge of changing colors. My favorite season of the year. The sky is pink and blue right now, hovering over the tan mountains outside at 6:40 in the morning. Sometimes we take for granted just how lucky we are to live where we live. Then we look outside on mornings like this as we drink our coffee and realize how great it is. We’re truly blessed.

Time to go, make it a great day and God Bless.

No matter how you think the Bronco’s did the other night, we still have our quarterback. Well, last night, on the 4th play of the game, Aaron Rodgers, formerly of the Green Bay Packers, now with the Jets, tore his achilleas tendon and is out for the season, wow. Not life changing in the grand scheme of things, but in sports, especially in New York, wow. What’s almost as shocking is the Jets somehow beat the Bills. I feel a whole lot better about losing to the Raiders, ha.

Biden has to go. Yesterday on the anniversary of 9/11, he gave Iran 6 billion dollars to swap 5 prisoners for 5 prisoners. What ever happened to not paying ransom to terrorists? Smart logic will tell Iran, grab some more Americans. Let’s see, he’s now made bad deals with Russia and Iran, who’s next? Mexico? North Korea? I’ll bet North Korea. Furthermore, Iran says they’ll spend the money however they want, meaning on more weapons and crap, to kill Americans, unbelievable. And to do this on 9/11. Throw in not showing up in New York as all other Presidents have since the Twin Towers went down and his blabbering blunders all last week and it’s clear he’s done.

The only good news is a New Mexico Sherriff said he will not enforce the Dem Governor’s unconstitutional banning of legal citizens carrying firearms. At least one elected official has balls in this Country. To be clear, this was an organized trial balloon by the Dems seeing if the people will comply. Man are we far gone.

Now to the day, I’m nursing a strained disc in my neck since working out too hard when we came back from Arizona. Tomorrow is Marty’s birthday and we’re going to dinner with them at Frisco Prime, a steak house in Frisco. I was going to Denver today, but Ty is going to take the bus up saving me a trip. Marty stopped by yesterday as he was waiting for Costco to get his new diabetes medicine ready. Jag is doing well and so is Lori. Weird not writing about how Dixie is doing but she’s in our thoughts and prayers daily. It’s been two weeks today and it’ll take time to get used to her not being around. Tom mentioned the other day I didn’t post about Mom being gone six years on the 9th. I’m no longer posting anniversary’s of people’s death, and I didn’t post Dad’s or Ali’s either. I will post memories and stuff on holidays, but I think we all know and remember and miss our loved ones and can grieve or remember them in our own way. I, think about Mom every day, and I know Tom and Robin do too. For me, I’d rather celebrate their life through good memories rather than focus on the sad times, but I get it, to each their own. Moving on.

It’s been a little cooler up here which is nice. No rain like in Denver. Snow above 12,000 feet, winter is coming. Had Antonio the painter out yesterday as we might stain part or all of the house. The heat in the summer and snow and wind in the winter take a toll on the wood. A new house a block away just sold for $3 million so looks like we’re not in those areas where property values have dropped. That’s good news for our equity and value but bad news for our taxes which have doubled for next year. That’s about it, time to get moving, make it a great day and God Bless.

22 years ago today the Country was attacked. Doesn’t seem that long ago does it? Not sure things are a whole lot different as far as relations with other parts of the World go. In fact, if you really look at the World and how we interact with each other, things are even more messed up. Something is wrong with the people in charge. One day, let’s hope we can all just get along.

The big game yesterday was a big game but we came up 1 point short. Our QB looked way better but a loss is a loss. Hope we show up and play better next week. James is happy though as he’s a Raider fan, ugh.

Today I have calls at 9 and noon and Lori needs to get some things done for work and Dixie. Yesterday Ty rode down to Denver with Sami from work and I’ll get him tomorrow. I’m taking Jagger’s dresser down which has been in the garage since he moved out the middle of May. He did get his ticket for the Rocky Mountain Showdown between CU and CSU next Saturday. Fun times in Boulder.

Biden is losing it even more than he has been. His handlers rushed him off stage in Viet Nam yesterday when he said he’s going to bed. Looks like Michelle Obama is going to step in because she’s so qualified, right? Barack has been running things for the past couple years anyhow. The public isn’t falling for the “new covid” emergency, so they’ll come up with something else to try to control the people. The Governor of New Mexico suspended legal carry of firearms for all citizens which she says she has the right to do. Get this, she even had the gall to say the Constitution is not absolute! God help us. Can’t believe she would say that out loud. You know the Dems believe that but to actually say it, wow. This is all part of them seeing how much abuse we, the people, will stand for. At some point, people will push back, like they are with covid. Only 17% went out and got the third booster which has those wanting to control you freaking out. They know they’re losing their grip on power. Think about what they’ve told you the past 2 or 3 years and just how much of it turned out to be false, then you decide. Think for yourself people!

That’s it, time to get moving, have a great week and God Bless.

Great win yesterday in the big game. We started out a little slow but by the end were on a roll. Hopefully today’s game will be more of the same.

5:52am and Ty works again at 7. That means we’re out the door at 6:30. We cleaned a little bit yesterday but not much. We’ll try to get some more done today. I think Ty is going to Denver after work on the bus, not sure. Looks like he’s not going after all so maybe we can go fishing or something Tuesday.

Back to the game, Jag was up early and in the stands by 7:30. I guess there were more parties last night as he was taking a nap mid-afternoon so he could go out later last night. Oh, to be in college again!

Lori gave Harley a bath, that’s always fun, hair everywhere. Guess we’ll go to the gym after we drop Ty. Big quake in Morocco, thousands of people dead. Don’t hear much about the fire in Maui anymore, do you? Another lesson that you need to be prepared to take care of yourself.

God Bless.