Another year has come and gone. Some friends had a nice dinner party me and my buddy Allan ( he is about 12 hours older then me). A very nice time with very good friends, not much more a man can ask for. The bride and I are headed up to Park City today for lunch. My daughter just stopped by and dropped off a birthday present for me, a big bag of coffee beans. Granddaughter Ava colored a beaitiful picture as a present. It will be hanging on the fridge in just a minute. This is going to be a good day

Our youngest granddaughters had a sleep over with us last night. It was fun but tiring, they left about an hour ago. The house gets so quiet after they leave. The weather is turning cold again. Just looked out the window and a rain snow mix has started to fall. Looking forward to spring, want to get a garden in the ground and do some fishing. I have kept myself pretty much house bound this winter. I need to get out and start doing fun stuff. I'll admit that my buddies have invited me along on some adventures but have opted out, my bad.

The Entire Campaign in One Cartoon

Went to a gun show today with a couple of freinds. as guns shows go this one was just ok. No real deals on guns and one table every thing was marked 50-60 percent high. we didn't bother to talk to these people. I don't deal with folks that gouge. But it was a fun day hanging with my buddies. I did pick up some 12 ga buckshot and a couple of magazine for my AK 47. Tomorrow we will watch our two youngest granddaughters while mom and dad hit the slopes snow boarding. I am sure Ava and I will spent time baking brownies or cookies. She loves to bake with grandpa.

Nasty wind storm. winds 40-60 mph with gust up to 90 mph. from the safety of my house I can see 1/2 dozens fences blown down. The house across the street is going to need a new roof and their siding is flapping in the wind. I won't go out and check my place untill the wind has died down. please pray for my neighbors.

It was nothing but fun.

My buddies (Jim and Nate) and I headed for the desert yesterday to do some shooting. I was more then pleased with my new AK 47, it shot great. It is so easy to field strip and clean I understand why it is the most popular firearm in the world. As we were leaving my house we drove past a trash can with a 20-25lbs pound pumpkin sitting on top. We had to stop and grab it for a target. It turned into mush by the end of the day. We always pick up our trash after shooting but there was not enough pumpkin left to pick up. Anyway we figured it is bio-degradeable or it will be jackrabbit food. The bride is out of town visiting our youngest son and his wife. She seems to be having a good time and I am sure she is spending a bunch of money. She will be home Tuesday and her sister is coming for a visit Wednesday. I was given orders to make sure the house is clean and in order, so the next few days are planned around the goal of a clean house. There is no rest for the retired.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING