If any of you have not seen the movie that shares the title of today’s post, it’s a classic. John Wayne at his finest in a WWII movie that’s right up there with the best movies of all time.
Yesterday truly was a really long long day, for everyone in our little clan. I was out the door to the distributor to pick up wine by 7:30 and after a quick pit stop at home, was off again. I returned by a bit after 1pm just as the misses was arriving home from at least 3 trips back and forth to the lighting store and the doctors office. Meanwhile the boys were at school and would stay there until 4pm as they had chess club after school. By the time Mom picked them up and made it home at 4:20 or so (she had to drop a couple more kids off as her friend is still home sick with croup, whatever that is), she only had 10 minutes before jumping back in the car and heading back to school to work he assigned shift at the annual carnival which ran until 8pm. I went shopping at the grocery store as we were flat out of food. $321 later (we were out of vitamin C and D) I arrived home around 7. I would have gone to the carnival but I thought the misses was coming home at 7 when her shift was over. I had the food all put away by 7:20 when the misses called and said she’d probably stay until 8 as the kids were having a blast.
When they came through the door, the boys had a treasure trove of toys in both arms. At the carnival you play games that can earn you tickets that you then can trade in for prizes. Apparently the oldest found a game he could ace and played it over and over raking in large amounts of tickets. He won so many tickets he even “bought” his brother some prizes. Everyone went to sleep by 9 and of course, they’re all still sleeping. It’s a bit after 5 and you know where I’m headed soon.
Today I’m not sure what’s going on. We were supposed to get a little snow but it’s dry outside right now. The east coast though is another story. It seems even though they should be used to it, they’re never quite ready for a storm. The news shows crowds of people lining up to buy water, bread, batteries and other staples, you know, things everyone should always have at home. Living on the east coast, especially in a major city, is a different life.
Still no ammo anywhere. One of my military buddy’s and his father in-law drove around yesterday to all the major sporting goods stores, gun shops and even Wal Mart, looking for ammo to buy but came up empty everywhere. I did manage to find a brick of 22 long rifle (500 rounds) at my local cop shop (our hang out where all the cops and feds shop) for only $36. The guy who owns that shop thankfully isn’t gouging everyone like most other shops.
Strange times we live in. Think back ten years ago and what was different in your life. If you think about it, it’s a totally different world. Sure some things are the same but lots has changed. I won’t go into it but you know what I mean.
Time to run, drink my coffee, read the paper and head off for my workout. Hope everyone is well, take care, stay safe and God Bless.