A Year of Change

Lori and I are headed to Denver for lunch with the boys 1t 11:30. I need to stop at the distributor and meet up with Toby to pick up a 1911 (pistol) before lunch but we’re all having sushi together today!

Should be much warmer down there. They said it was going to be 10 below last night so I plugged in the truck to keep the engine block warm. Not sure if it was that cold or not. We hope to be out of here by 7 and it’s 6:10 now.

Cigar night was fun last night. I think 8 of us showed up. We decided to all go to dinner next Thursday and take the wives. I came up with this idea and we did it a few months ago and decided it was time we do it again. Good to include the better half’s every now and then, ha.

Time to get moving. Make it a great day and weekend. Don’t let the news and all the crap get you down. Have faith in God and stay on the path. The demonic Globalists are doing everything to remove God from the general population in the West. The inevitable decline in morals and civility that follows is manifested in the chaos we are seeing everywhere. This is the only way they can win. Don’t believe me, read the bible. It’s eerie how all history repeats itself. Fight back by being kind and loving your fellow man. In the end, you’re going to want to be on the right side of things, trust me! God Bless.

It’s been a year of record snow but we’re not complaining. We’ll take the water. I was reading how there are a lot of people that moved to warmer climates than will soon be dealing with 100 degree plus temperatures and no water, or drought. Arizona, Vegas and California come to mind. I’m sure there’s a bunch more places I’m not aware of. So, we’ll take the snow.

The next few days it’s warming up. I was going to Denver today but think I’ll wait until tomorrow or Saturday. Should be a much easier drive. Denver was hit a lot harder than us up here. Looks like 10 inches down in Lakewood where Tom lives. So far this year, over 40 inches in Denver, about 20% higher than last year. We probably have six weeks or so more of winter. March used to be the snowiest month but if you look at the last 10 to 15 years, February has been much snowier than March so it looks like things are changing.

It’s Presidents Day weekend. That means lots of people in town so we’ll stay out of Vail. Not like we go there much anyhow. Lori and I are headed to the gym this morning. I’m on a roll with my 2 miles a day on the treadmill.

No politics today, as it’s so toxic I need to give myself a break from thinking about their incompetence and stupidity. Almost got sucked in! God Bless.

Since I bought my new shovel called the Snow Plow, we’re not really getting much snow! It has a blade on it about 3 feet wide! Oh well, one of these days.

Lori had a good, long first day back at work. I had a great day at work as we have some really huge things going on that I started working on around last August. Turns out it might just turn into something huge. More on that if and when it happens.

Today I’ll hit the gym for another 2 miles on the treadmill and Lori is working in Vail. We are planning on going down to see the boys Friday but I might go tomorrow if the snow clears up down there. Looks like they have it much worse than we do. The news says a lot of places are closed in Denver. Looks snowy on the news and warmer up here.

Keep topping off your supplies. Get anything you can think of now that you regularly use or think you’ll need in the future, asap. Do not take this lightly. I’ll leave it at that on this one.

Lori and I were talking last night and we both like popcorn balls! Think we’ll make some. Ty and Maddy went to Sushi Sasa for Valentines Day last night. They then went to the Meow Wolf museum which is supposed to be pretty cool. Glad they had fun. Not sure what Jag did, if anything.

Today I have a drywall repair guy coming to see about fixing all the dings and dents in our drywall. New houses settle so sometimes you get small cracks and of course, the dog and people ding the walls.

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

Anyone remember those little heart candies with sayings on them when we were kids? Wonder if they still have those or if they’ve been discontinued for some pc reason. They were usually two words like “Be Mine” or something. Those were the go to candy for Valentines Day.

We used to always get Mom flowers. She’d always get us something too even though we were technically not her Valentines, just her kids. But that’s who Mom was. You could always count on a card with something from Mom.

Today Lori is headed back to work for the first time in about 10 days. She’s still a little red but is good to go. I ran to the hardware store, Costco and the grocery store yesterday as I’m in the middle of rotating and topping off some supplies here at the house. I also oiled all the axes and hatchets with boiled linseed oil to protect the handles and make sure they don’t shrink in our dry climate. It’s important to take care of your tools. I learned that as a kid from Grandpa in Wisconsin as one day I watched him oil and the handles of his wooden tools.

Later this week, Lori and Adriana are starting their shooting lessons with my buddy Steve who is Group 19 (Green Berets) in the Army. Adriana wants to learn to shoot so she can surprise James when we all go to the range. Lori needs a refresher course and Steve trains everyone from guys in the Service to civilians. Time to get both girls comfortable so it’s second nature. Lori has her concealed carry permit but Adriana needs to get hers.

Speaking of shootings, two yesterday at schools in Denver, nice. One at the School of Mines in Golden, maybe 5 miles from where we grew up and another at East High School in Denver. They seem to be common place now. Democrats want to blame guns but just ask England how that worked out. They had record knife attacks and deaths last year and that number was higher than gun deaths in any year before taking guns away from everyone but the criminals, hmm. It’s a different World and until people go back to treating others with respect, I’m afraid nothing will change. Sadly I and most of the guys I know, go nowhere unarmed. Sometimes up here, I slack off but in Denver, no way!

The Super Bowl had a few ads promoting Jesus and people living as one and treating each other with respect. Of course AOC, the bartender congresswoman from New York, who has never had a single bill she sponsored pass, blasted it. What the hell is wrong with some people. She needs Jesus more than anyone and I pray for her like I do for our Country and all of you. The power of prayer is real! Don’t doubt it! I’ll go now, enjoy the day, tell your loved ones you love them, even if they’re no longer with us. Believe me, they know! God Bless.

Fun day yesterday. Good game for the most part but once again, the officials decided the game, just as they did in the Chiefs Bengals game two weeks ago. Also a crappy halftime show. On top of that, I can’t remember a memorable funny commercial! I miss the good old days with great games, hilarious commercials and halftime shows like the Rolling Stones. And I am 100% not racist but what in the hell is the Black National Anthem? A Country can have only one National Anthem! Oh well, it’s over, on to next year.

Lori and Adriana had great massages and then hung out for a couple hours just talking. I cleaned up the house, made a run to Costco and City Market. Around 3:30 Adriana showed up and around 4:30, Marty and Melanie. James was in L.A. shooting more videos. We all had good food, and lots of laughs and fun.

Snow they say this week. It might just miss us if we’re lucky. We’re sort of on the line between snow and no snow. I was texting with Tom about what we were cooking. We both kind of had a cheat day but as expected, I’m up 2 and a half pounds! Back on it today.

So what the hell are all the things Biden is supposedly shooting down almost daily? He is refusing to even brief Congress, dems and republicans, and both are upset, rightfully so. Don’t get me started here. Just get ready for just about anything as these guys in power will do anything to stay there. Trump would have been impeached by now, enough said.

Have a great week, Valentines Day tomorrow! God Bless.

Today, the highlight of the day, will be three racks of beef ribs I’m cooking. They’ll go in at 9 and be done around 3:30 or 4. Not sure, and don’t really care, what else we’re having! Oh, I am doing broiled crispy jalapeno’s stuffed with cream cheese and topped with bacon!

Lori and Adriana are going to the 4 Seasons at 10am for massages. Around 3 or so, Marty and Melanie are coming over for the game to join the three of us. Brian and Michelle and K.C. and Shannon down the street invited us over too but we just wanted to stay home. Hope the commercials are good. Brian did give me some elk yesterday (like we need more, ha) as his freezer is full.

Yesterday we went to the gym. Lori is sore today as she hadn’t been for over a week and worked out way too hard. That’s normal when you haven’t gone in a while. You always do too much trying to get back on the program. Later I went to Costco while Lori made a little chili.

Weird crap going on with China. The warmongers in Washington might just get us into trouble. The last thing any Country should want, is war. Even if someone wins, it won’t be good. The problem is the people in charge in Washington will do just about anything to change the narrative to cover their missteps and stay in power. It came out yesterday that the State Dept. has had a department to censure things they don’t like. This shouldn’t be a surprise. The remarkable thing is most people will just ignore it. The propaganda spread to all of us rivals that of regimes we used to all be shocked at when growing up. The point is, you really can’t believe anything anyone tells you anymore, even from those that supposedly represent us. God help us, and please think for yourself. With all the saber rattling with China, time to top of supplies of things you use on a regular basis. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it!

Ok, enough said, Go Eagles! God Bless.

Yea, it’s the weekend. My trip down was fine yesterday. I met up with Ty and dropped him some groceries and after a few stops before that, headed home. I think I was home by 2. Lori and I then hung out, had a nice dinner and watched a movie. Today Lori can go to the gym for the first time in about 10 days. I think she still has another day or two before she can wear makeup. I told her last night, she doesn’t really need it as after a week, it’s the new normal. She always looked good without makeup anyhow, but you know how women are, ha.

It’s nice outside, with a little haze mixed into the sky but for the most part, clear. It is in the single digits again. Doesn’t seem all that cold but the thermometer says it is. We have had snow on the ground for what seems like a couple months. It was warm in Denver with most of the snow gone from the side streets and yards. That was nice.

Not sure what else we’ll do today. Tomorrow is the big game which even though I don’t care about, is still a time for gathering with some friends and making some good food. I’m more into the commercials, the halftime show and the food than the game itself. Now that I think about it, I think that’s how most Super Bowls have been for a while anyhow. It’s like the game is secondary to all the festivities. I do hope the Eagles win though. Can’t cheer for the Chiefs being a Bronco fan!

That’s it, I’m trying to eliminate politics and some computer time from my daily routine. I decided I’m going to read some more books instead of surfing the web. Spending too much time on a computer is like having an endless conversation with a bunch of people you don’t even know. I’m going to go post free for the rest of the month, meaning I’m not posting anything about anything. Of course, that doesn’t include the blog! Lucky you!

God Bless.

This morning I need to head to Denver to pick up a dozen cases of fine wine that arrived. I’m then going to go see Ty who has had a cold for a few days. He of course needs some groceries! What college kid doesn’t!

Last night Mark, James Rush, Andres, Marty and I met up at James house for some cigars. James is in L.A. shooting videos. His first video that they released last month, which is a song on the new album coming out, has been number 1 on the charts for 6 weeks now. Of course it has, ha. Addy and Lori I think are going for massages on Sunday and then she’s hanging with us for the Super Bowl as James will still be shooting videos this weekend in L.A. I think he comes home early next week. We all have our jobs to do.

No snow but it is in the single digits outside. I think we’re in the clear until the middle of next week. Lori can finally go out starting tomorrow. She’s been on lock down since last Friday and is finally starting to look normal again. I did go see Dixie yesterday on my way to cigars. She’s doing fine but can’t remember things from a few minutes earlier. Less than 60 days and she’ll be 92!

Time to get going. Hope everyone is well. Take it easy, be safe and stand up for what’s right. We all know what’s right and wrong but it seems nowadays many of us let things go rather than getting involved. Not saying break up random violent confrontations but do stand up for your rights and values. That’s the only way things will change. We’ve let the vocal minority overshadow the silent majority for too long. Did you see every democrat voted to not say the Pledge of Allegiance in Congress any more? WTF! I’m out, God Bless.

It only lasted about 30 minutes but arrived right on schedule, according to the Emergency Alert email I received around 6:30pm. At 7:07pm the wind picked up and snow blowing sideways came up the valley like a freight train barreling through a tunnel. It didn’t last long and only left a little less than an inch of snow. Hope it’s not bad on the pass. I’m leaving around 7 this morning just in case.

Yesterday I washed Lori’s car and filled it with gas as it’s been sitting in the garage since last Thursday. I washed my truck yesterday so both cars are clean. If you really know me, you know I hate dirty vehicles.

I hope to get in and out of town quickly and plan on being home by 2. Not a whole lot else going on to talk about. Things are getting uneasy out there, people are stressed more than usual. You see it everywhere you go. Just an observation, I’ll leave it at that.

Enjoy the day, be thankful and do something for yourself. You deserve it! God Bless.

Here we go, halfway through another week. Tomorrow I have a dermatologist appointment in Denver and will leave around 7 or so. Lori is still in lockdown due to her face. She’s healing a bit more every day. It’s cloudy outside this morning but no new snow.

Today I promise not to dive into all the lies spread by the administration last night. I’ll just leave it at that. I couldn’t watch it but didn’t need to to know it’d be full of equivocations at best. You have to remember, the guy talking is a puppet who knows not what he’s saying. He’s reading a script written by his handlers behind the curtain. Most of the people I know couldn’t watch it either. I was getting texts from all kinds of people who were blown away that a guy could stand up there and lie to all of us with a straight face. I told them any number or fact can be manipulated or twisted to be able to use in one way or another. To lower their blood pressure, I suggested they just change the channel!

The boys are well. We need to get Ty up here for a check up on his hand and to go get a hard copy of his drivers license. He hasn’t had it replaced since he was pick pocketed a couple months ago.

Time to get moving. February 8th, 20 days until March! God Bless.