A Year of Change

Ok, a quick question, how come when a muslim shoots a bunch of people we’re not supposed to blame all muslims but when he uses a gun, we’re supposed to blame all gun owners? Doesn’t make much sense does it? So once again we have the democrats exploiting a tragedy to push an agenda. A bunch of them even walked out of Congress yesterday during a moment of silence for the victims in Orlando. That would be like you going to a funeral and standing up and protesting because your didn’t get the inheritance you wanted. I mean come on, there’s a time for politics and a time for respect.

Now since they want to talk guns, let’s talk guns. Hillary says there’s no place on our streets for weapons of war, (the latest dem talking point). Well first off, the guy did not have a “weapon of war” as if our troops used what he had, they’d be outgunned and lose every time. Second the news keeps saying he had an automatic weapon which again is not true and by the way, they’ve been outlawed since prohibition. And last but not least, this guy worked for a govt contractor and had multiple licenses to carry firearms. Again he was vetted three times in the last 18 months yet because he was muslim, they didn’t remove him from his job even though everyone said he was a whack job. How’s that for political correctness. Maybe the dems should be protesting our loser administration’s immigration and hiring policies. I’m so sick of the incompetence in Washington. Oh and now the Russians are going to release top secret emails from Hillary’s hacked account that she has repeatedly said she never had or sent, uh oh. That’ll sink her with most voters except again for the dems with their head in the sand or who turn a blind eye to her lying and manipulating. Oh and there’s the 54 year old immigrant Mohammad, who took hostages in Walmart yesterday in Texas because he didn’t get a promotion. Thankfully the cops shot him dead. If I ever was passed over for a promotion, I’d talk to my boss, ask why I didn’t get it and then work harder to move up. But not Mohammad, he decided to take a handgun and take hostages. Of course our Pres (hard to call him that anymore as a true President is a leader, not a divider) will now blame the handgun. He won’t look at his immigration policies, no that’ll never happen. By the way, 480,000 immigrants overstayed their visa’s in the last 12 months and the govt doesn’t know where they are, great. Get ready people, war is here, you just don’t realize it yet.

Family stuff tomorrow, GB

That’s right, today is Flag Day, Make sure you hang your flag today and do it proudly. With all the upheaval in the World and in particular, our Country, we all need some good old fashioned patriotism.

I’ll let the attacks from yesterday go although I wrote a whole page on them but then came to my senses as we all have our own opinions and nothing I can write will change that. Just be vigilant and aware as I’m afraid this type of terror is soon coming to a neighborhood near you. Avoid big crowds in public places if possible as they are the most likely targets. By the way, these are not my words but our own govt. agency’s words. You have to make up your own mind.

The kiddos and I ran some errands after I finished my work and then I cleaned a bit before Lori came home. I’m off to Big D tody for a 7am meeting and then early lunch. I think I’m also down tomorrow and hope to stop and see my Mom. The past 10 days to 2 weeks have been nonstop. It rained a bit today and was a nice cool Spring like day. Time to run, hope all’s well, be safe, and watch your six. God Bless

Ok, here we go, back to work. Hard to believe it’s mid June already. I have a lot to do this morning and today, as I have a big lunch with a number of accounts in Denver tomorrow. I also need to go down Thursday with Lori for our Global Entry interviews with the govt at the airport. Yesterday we went back into town and bought a slack line for the boys. Later in the day we took it to the park and set it up and the boys practiced and played on it for a good hour. A slack line is a 2 inch wide, 100 foot long piece of nylon like material like a seatbelt. You then suspend that between two trees a couple feet off the ground and tighten it up so you can then walk and bounce on it. It’s pretty fun.

Jag and I are going to the gym pretty quick so time to run. Sad about the terrorism in Florida. Of course some democrats are already trying to spin this as something other than terrorism. But unbelievably some have come out and actually called it that. You see the shooter called a tv station and said he was a ISIS terrorist before it started. Hard to ignore that. Next up will be gun control. Now let’s look at the facts, this guy was on the govt terror watch list for years and brought in 3 times by the F B I  for interviews but yet, they left him off the list that would have prevented him from buying any gun. So, hold on as next up politicians on both sides will spin this to further their own agenda. And by the way, this club was a gun free zone. Anyone with any brains has to notice that all locations where all shootings take place don’t allow guns. Say what you will but if 10 people in that club were carrying, a lot less people would have been killed. Time to go as the news, in their typical sensationalist fashion is starting with “Terror in Orlando”, super.  Have a great day and GB.

The town is packed, mostly with kids in their 20’s and 30’s looking to make their mark. Whether as an athlete or an entrepreneur,  they all are competing to win a competition or sell you their wares. It’s actually pretty fun to be part of and I think we’ll go back into town today.

Yesterday after taking Serena and Matt in to town, Lori and I left them to find Matt’s sister and husband. Ty also took off as soon as we arrived to hook up with some friends. We dropped Jag at home and then headed for the grocery store as we had all four of them for dinner plus our good friends Mike and Sue who are moving to Australia in 2 weeks. We had a fun dinner with Serena and Matt and his sister and husband leaving around 9 for Denver.  Mike and Sue hung out with us for a few more hours. We’re all going camping next weekend before they leave. You might recall Max, their son, went with Jag to Austin.

Ty is sleeping on the couch as he gave up his room for Serena and Matt and we haven’t washed the sheets yet. He had one stipulation for letting them stay in his bed, NO SEX. He was going to put a note on the door but just had us tell them, too funny. The weather is perfect, sunny and 75 or so. Time to go as I have lots of laundry to do, ha. Enjoy your day, it’s a good one, hell, they’re all good, right? God Bless.

After a long day, we finally made it home about 10:30 at night. Lori picked me up at the airport around 7:30pm and then we went to pick up Matt and Serena (Lori’s sister) who stayed with us last night. The Go Pro Games are in Vail all week and they came from Seattle to see them. Tonight they’ll go to Matt’s sister’s house in Denver and then Matt and his sister are going bouldering (climbing) in El Dorado Canyon tomorrow. I think they’re here in Colorado until Wednesday. The Go Pro Games are everything from kayaking to climbing to Yoga to anything millennial you can think of.

Lori’s back went out yesterday and she picked me up wearing a brace Dr C gave her. He’s off to Hawaii for 2 weeks so she’ll get a little break at work. The boys are fine and Lori had house cleaners come in for the first time since we moved here last August. It’s sunny and nice and summer appears to have arrived. Time to run so I can go to the gym as I ate way too much crap all week in Seattle. Have a great day, God Bless.

The week’s over and this afternoon I’ll be flying home. It was a good week, although a bit long. I on’t really feel much like writing today so I’ll leave it at that. Maybe the misses can pick up where I’m leaving off. Have a great day, GB

Lori made it down to the airport by about 9:30am to pick up Jag and his two friends. Glad he’s home safe from his Austin experience.

We had another good day up here and today will wrap up by 2pm. Then we’ll all catch a ferry to a cabin out on one of the islands for a bbq and evening of fun. Tomorrow we all leave for home and I’ll land around 7pm.

Time to run as my meetings start in 45 minutes. Take care and GB.

After our all day meeting, we took our group into downtown Seattle to a place called the Garage. It was an old car dealer that has been turned into a bowling alley. It’s located in an area called Capital Hill which has nothing to do with the State Capital as that’s located some 90 miles south in Olympia. Anyhow we bowled for a couple hours before heading back to the house. There we hung out for the next 3 hours or so before going to bed.

Some fun stuff at the first day of our meeting. We announced that we’re going into France and French wines big time as one of the oldest families in France and wine has agreed to invest in us to build their brands in the U.S. More on that in the coming days.

Jag is on a plane right now and Lori is on the way to Denver to pick him up. She’ll also grab Ty from Ben’s house before heading back up the hill. Guess I’ll run, it’s cooler here today which is nice. It feels like Seattle should feel, a little cool with a slight breeze coming off the water. Time to run, have a great day, God Bless

I landed about 9:20 and by the time I picked up my Ford Flex rental car and grabbed a bite to eat, Brian had landed so I picked him up too. We made it to the office a bit after 11am and then started to work. Our people arrived throughout the day and by 5 in the afternoon, everyone was here.

Antonio was on cooking duty and all afternoon made Osso Bucco and Milanese Rissotto for dinner. Throw in a bunch of appetizers and wine (although I don’t drink) and everyone had a good time.

Meanwhile Jag isn’t having quite as much fun. He says the Program is pretty lame and pretty much disagrees with much of what’s being said in the Program. I told him to tough it out as all through life he’ll run into people who have different views and opinions on things and you need to learn how to deal with them. Just look at the current election, right?

Lori made it up to Vail in time for work and then picked up Mojo after her day was done. I guess he played with one of the girls at the Pet Centers dog that was a Mastiff. Sounds like he had a good time. Ty took off in the afternoon and is staying and playing with Ben right next door to Grandma in Denver until tomorrow.

So there you have it, that’s what we’re all up to. Hope you all are doing fine. It was sunny and hot in Seattle, like in the 80’s which is about as nice as it gets. My meetings start at 8 and it’s 6:30 so I’d better get moving. Have a great day and GB.

Ok, this is a test, where’s Jagger, where’s Lori, where’s Ty and where am I? Let’s see how many of you can get it right.

The memorial service yesterday was nice from what Lori said. The traffic to Denver was crap and so far we’re getting mixed reviews on the college seminar Jag is at. I’ll be home Friday, Jag on Wednesday, Lori today and Ty today as well, but only for a moment.

Ty’s buddy Ben and his Mom are picking him up and the way back from Walla Walla and Ty will go stay with Ben for a couple days.

It’s hot here, in Vail and in California too. I’m at my gate waiting for my flight to board which takes off in an hour, so time to run, GB