tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68348167921345096332024-03-07T21:59:26.699-08:00Grandad on a scooterScooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-77352139841553765192012-04-28T23:49:00.002-07:002012-04-28T23:49:49.490-07:00Is it Spring or Summer ?Here the weather is mostly cloudy, with an occasional sunny period. <br />
We do have a lot of dandilions, however. . . . and that is usually the <br />
sign of summer's start. So, I set out the 4 inch plants of Pole beans<br />
and the next week, most of the plants were only a few inches long.<br />
<br />
After checking, I found that the plants looked like they had been cut<br />
or broken. And after a longer time, I saw our little almost 1 year old<br />
dog, eating a leaf that was a bush bean leaf. Ann had fed Baby Snooks<br />
String beans... and she loved them- ,now she just eats the plants and<br />
does not wait for the beans to grow.<br />
<br />
I would hate to do something to the puppy, but, she is walking on <br />
only three legs. She many times holds her right rear leg off the<br />
ground. Last week, while on a walk with her "new " Mom, she<br />
got under foot at a road crossing on the Walk way, and got walked<br />
on. She cried a couple of times, but then appeared O K. Yet, she<br />
has not done her 3 legged walk before that time. Perhaps the foot<br />
has a sprain or hair line crack, that hurts when she gets tired. She<br />
can run on the grass as if she is perfectly ok, it is just when she is <br />
tired, that she lifts her right rear foot off the ground. I wonder if<br />
Medicare will cover the Dr's bill? (Vet)<br />
<br />
Also, we tried a new Puppy groomer, near our home, and they<br />
did not do as good a job, as the earlier firms. Perhaps they let<br />
Baby snooks fall off the table.. they have some students in their<br />
firm, and train others to groom dogs and cats.<br />
<br />
Baby is 2 year old on 8 May.... What do you think we should do?Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-86028931201596185072011-11-26T22:31:00.000-08:002011-11-26T23:51:01.013-08:00This is a great rideSometimes it is bettr not to comment. Our American Government<br />seems to be unable to get anyjob completed right, other than<br />that of using force in the wrong places... although I am not<br />a fan of our Current President, and also not of his party, I<br />do pray to GOD that our President gets help in doing his best<br />to help the Americn People.<br /><br />It seems that our president is not desireous of GODs help, but<br />rather, has an adgenda that is fixed and unchangeable. It is<br />almost that someone else is setting the boundaries, and the<br />scipt is supplied to our President.<br /><br />Years ago, It seems to me that there was a motion picture of a<br />robot, that was so good that everyone thought the robot was<br />human. In that Picture, the fake person caused a lot of grief<br />and pain for the followers.<br /><br />It seems that no one is following our President. When he has<br />good ideas, the Congress seems not to understand or see his<br />point. In fact, Congress looks as if Congress is the third<br />power, and cares only for it's perpetuation as that third<br />part of Gevernment.<br /><br />The framers of our country wanted a Congress, a Judiciary,<br />and an administration as check and balance so that we, the<br />people would get a fair, intelegent shot at being our own<br />course makers..and not mere followers whom had to do the will<br />of the Congress, or of the President, or of the Courts.<br /><br />We started as Wigs and Democrats... then Republicans and<br />Democrats. These two parties represented us - the people.<br /><br />Now, the two parties do not represent anything except their<br />own greed and selfishness. It seems that each person likes<br />what they get, and wants more and more of it. There seems<br />to be little concern for us, whom have to pay for their jobs<br />and their selfish programs. What a sad thing that is.<br /><br />It is not what I think of, when I think of Democratcy.. but<br />perhaps a step away from the Master /servant form which was<br />under the Kings of history.<br /><br />Government in the United States seems to be a repressive, and<br />unconcerned group, uncarring of what loads each of us have as<br />citizens. It is this take and then take more, that has been<br />the problem from the early days, when part of the country had<br />other folks working for them, amost as if those whom had the<br />power, owned the workers. Did we not have a war to correct<br />that false premise?<br /><br />Now those others seem to be the Unions, whom are in league with<br />those whom are powerful in our governmant; while we, the folks<br />whom support them, have little input and less of a chance to<br />complain about the uneven burdens.<br /><br />On balance, there are those, whom just do not care...whom go<br />through life doing what they want to do, and taking smaller<br />slice of life, and keeping a low profile... Some of them are<br />crooks, or have life styles that are not in harmony with the<br />main population of citizens. those folks are not the leaders<br />and have little concern with what our city, State or Country<br />leaders do or what they say. Many of these folks do not work<br />not want to work.. they do want the perks that they can get,<br />such as the free programs, the free money, or... And they<br />also, take, by force or stealth, from those whom do work hard<br />the savings that have been acquired, and saved.<br /><br />The main victims are the Old, or those whom should be helped<br />due to weakness, or other infirmaty. These folks have not a<br />way to complain, other than the Police or civil authority, and<br />are many times not restored when they suffer loss. Even<br />their complaints are not fully addressed by some of the folks<br />we put in power to safeguard our communities.<br /><br />And, these folks whom have been robbed, or beaten and<br />pushed around, have not much hope of recovery or<br />restitution.<br /><br />Our main problem of Government, is, it is not what was<br />intended, and what it was when first set up. It has<br />fallen down and failed in many areas, aided by frivolus<br />Law suits, etc...<br /><br />When GOD set up this Promised Lland, the Americas, it<br />was for the sake of each person, not a collective... And<br />every one could earn or save all that he could create.<br /><br />It was perfect, and I would think, a copy of that which<br />GOD used in his Kingdom,.<br /><br />We should accept GOD and HIS SON, JESUS CHIRST<br />as having something to do with our system of ruling<br />Constitution,- If we follow the precepts that are found<br />in HIS holy work, we can be assured of happyness and<br />peace. That is what we had - but have lost.<br /><br />Then too, if we accept what we learn from HIS plan, the<br />Earth was created for a Test of Man, to see if man would<br />live according to GOD' s plan and Obey HIM. Those whom<br />do, will have Eternal Life..those whom do not.....well...\Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-16074493981484875232011-11-02T00:56:00.001-07:002011-11-02T01:08:31.583-07:00Global warming Yep, GOD Planed for it. Wasting away of the <br />freedoms by the liberals yep - This was foretold in the King <br />James Bible.<br /><br />Perhaps we should just go about living, and not worry so much.<br />Those of us whom voted for THE SAVIOR'S PLAN, before the Earth<br />was formed, should know that all is well. Hardships, yes=<br />but we must remember that this is a Test for each of us, and<br />if we do what we know to be right, we have nothing to fear.<br /><br />We all leave the earth to go to our home, again, so why worry<br />as the cartoon says, - We are to live a good life, and be<br />kind and helpfull to everyone we see, of those whom call us<br />for help...<br /><br />Remember, the conflict is between the Advisary and the SAVIOR<br />and the SAVIOR will win. Let us stay on the correct side.Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-74343453138823586332011-11-02T00:56:00.000-07:002011-11-02T00:56:30.269-07:00#links<a href="http://justonemorepaigeontheinternet.blogspot.com/2011/10/ive-been.html#links">#links</a>Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-12968018747507654122011-10-17T15:30:00.000-07:002011-10-17T16:03:25.601-07:00Google vs YahooHey, is it me? or is it the fight between the two search<br />engines?<br /><br />Recently both engines would not accept my pass word. So, I<br />recreated them. Did that get me in? NO. Even when I put<br />in the secret answers... and then, magically, I was in, but<br />am still having problems getting onto my programs, as they<br />were for years.<br /><br />And, facebook was a disaster. There were options that I did <br />not like,but to use the system, I would have to accept them,<br />so, I discontinued my facebook.... and Ann has discontinued<br />her facebook also.<br /><br />then on top of that, the progams would not accept my Picasa<br />program, ...but in all fairness, it is prossible that my old<br />age has caused me to forget the way to prosses the pictures<br />from Picasa to this blogg.<br /><br />My only hope is that Paige will teach me again, and I will <br />then put pictures on this blogg.<br /><br />Just in time for the roudy crowd that is having the live in<br />in just about every city and state in this country, and with<br />violence in other countries of the world.<br /><br />It seems to me that I heard somewhere that when we had the<br />type of President we have now, that the time was right for<br />the country to have a type of anarcy.... And, that would <br />be a time when the food stored by our Church, would come in <br />handy. All of this was to come just as JESUS CHRIST was<br />to return to rescue us. I remember that as a child, I heard<br />that the continents were to be returned the only one land<br />mass and that the 10 lost tribes were to return via a land <br />bridge, and take up occupancy of the eastern part of the<br />U.S. American county-- which would have becoe totally vacant.<br /><br />I was taught that Good comes from GOD, and anything other <br />comes from the advisary. I was taught that we need have no<br />concern for when we folllow the council of those JESUS<br />CHRIST has put over us, in the leadership of HIS Church, we<br />will be protected... Are these the tough times? Is the <br />comming of the Savior close at hand? Perhaps, but what a<br />fantastic time to be on the Earth -- -Imagine, what it will <br />be like. How great!<br /><br />Well, there are my thoughts. What are yours? Are we ready?<br />Do we have time to experiment - NO. We should be ready with<br />our harmony with the parable of the 10 virgins. All seemed<br />worthy, but one half did not prepare for the bridegroom. In<br />this parable, one thinks that it represents those whom should<br />be ready, but procrastinated until it was to late to prepare.<br /><br />For those whom read this, Do what you know to be right. If any-<br />thing has been left for later, - this is later, so no delay-<br />set everything right. You know what to do! Do it.Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-24263050198348805542011-09-25T18:53:00.000-07:002011-09-25T18:54:43.260-07:00nomore facebook for me.I think that facebook is too invasive for me.<br />I'm not wanting to put all my life on the tube.<br />Iwant to be a bit laid back, so I quit the program.Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-2831599989909304152011-09-18T10:27:00.000-07:002011-09-18T10:54:34.882-07:00Has 2011 given up on Summer?Well, days are getting shorter and the Flag is put out later, <br />and taken in earlier.... So it seems to me that the daylight<br />is of shorter use. Or, perhaps the changes are from unusual<br />natural occurances.. but then if we check Google by putting <br />in, Earthquakes, or Volcanic Eruptions, or Tital Waves, the<br />result would be several pages of dates and places... Maybe we<br />just have not paid attention.<br /><br />It is said that a earthen bridge existed between china and <br />out country... or that there was land bridge between Eroupe<br />and North America. If there was, it was before I can recall.<br /><br />My thoughts are, that the two were one land mass, and that <br />the land was divided all over the Earth. the fragments seem<br />to fit together, if you take a flat map, and cut them out and <br />put them together. In the Bible, the creation of the earth is<br />given 2nd hand, and it could have been only one land mass, and<br />water was around it. Then too, it is suggested by scientists<br />that the water was in the heavens...until it rained after Noah<br />built the Arc..... Well, - that was then,and this is now. <br /><br />My goal is to live to be 100. My wife says she wants no part <br />of being that old. I want to let her know that she willonly be<br />95 then... but she tunes me out.<br /><br />If I get my wish, then I would be here to see my GreatGreat<br />Grandkids... The great grandkids now would be parents, with a <br />possibility of having 5 generations here at the same time.<br /><br />It blows me away when I think that from the two of us, we now<br />number over 36 births... and then when we count the spouces<br />that is 22 more for a total of 58, with several weddings that<br />are planned in the near future..... Now when we add Ann and I<br />the total is 60...<br /><br />Maybe the title of this tome, should have been, not of summer<br />but of ourselves, and what we do with all of our leasure time.<br />Perhaps we are in the winter of our lives.<br /><br />One highlight of my life this past year was when Laura took<br />Mom and I to see the gardens of others...and She reaffirmed<br />my desire to relearn, and to learn all about growing foods<br />and making the earth both beautiful and productive. If time<br />permits, I want to be a part of that goal - to make the area<br />more beautiful and productive.<br /><br />Well, enough of that, will you all check out Bill O'Riely's<br />factor, the #1 tv show on the tube today.....if you don't<br />like him, be silent-- if you do, let's talk.<br /><br />Nest post - -sometime a few weeks from now.lScooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-78362242051632154052011-05-28T07:43:00.000-07:002011-05-28T08:04:34.984-07:00Nansemond ?Hi, for some time, I have been searching for my Grandmother's <br />family. Grandmother's Father was Robert Steel, whom married her<br />Mother on Christmas, and was gone within perhaps, a month of<br />that day. I know his grandparents Steel, but was searching for<br />his Mother's family. <br /><br />Grandmother said her grandmother, Julia Ann Bass, was an Indian<br />Princess, with long beautiful Black hair. At least that was all<br />I had, until finding her birth in Missouri, in Perche township,<br />Boone County. (1840: Then after some checking and many years<br />I found her parents were, Eli Bass and his wife, Lucy Bass, and<br />both were born in Virginia. Eli in 1775, and Lucy in 1810.<br /><br />I asked myself, could this be so? Was Lucy really the daughter<br />of Eli, the ages would be ok if that was so... And then, if not,<br />why did the two of them have the same last name before marriage?<br /><br />Then recently, someone told me about the Nansemond Indians of<br />Virginia, whom are Indians, but have the US Court's verdict that<br />they are not Black, nor white, but free citizens in the country.<br /><br />I sent a letter to the Chief .. whose last name is Bass. I <br />learned that Bass is the Tribal Name. Almost all the members<br />of the Tribe are free white, and not on anty census records...<br />and the name came from Basse or a similar French name. That<br />family had boys that married Indian girls, and somehow all of<br />the descendents have the Bass name. <br /><br />Interesting, in that John Adams had a good friend named John<br />Bass. So, if any of you have info that can shed light on<br />this search... let me knopw. AND, if or when Chief Bass or<br />others of the Nansemond responds to my letter, I will post<br />another disertation (did I spell that right?) informing<br />all of the results.<br /><br />Because of the time and energy involved in the last 50+ <br />years of my search I have looked at so many of the records<br />that I think I will have a party when I learn of the truth.<br /><br />By the way, I am in contact with the 2nd family of Robert<br />Steel. They spell the name Steele now. They mostly live in<br />Colorado, or "Utah". More of this most interesting saga....Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-90330686641741082882011-05-11T09:53:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:31:01.292-07:00what's up, nowEveryone is mouthing the taking out of Bin-Lauden, yet, <br />that was just one person whom made wrong choices. <br />The 10 commandments in the Bible do not show which other <br />than To Love GOD, as bding the most important, so I guess<br />they are in order of importance to us.<br /><br />If one looks at the 10 Commandments found in Exodus, at the <br />20th chapter of Exodus, we see that the first 7 concern the<br />Reverence and Obedience to God and His Name, and followers.<br />And The next concern God's Sabbath Day. <br /><br />Then the we are told to Honor our Father and Mother. <br /><br />After all this, then we find the actions; <br />thou shall not kill.<br />thou shall not be adulterous. (be unfaithful)<br />thou shall not steal. (take from others)<br />thou shall not bear false wittness. (Lie)<br />thou shall not covet. (desire anothers,possessions,status, etc.)<br /><br />Somehow the taking out of a person whom does bad things is just<br />and correct. To boast of it, perhaps not so correct.<br /><br />Especially at a time, when we are nationally insolvent,not united,<br />and hated by covetous others whom by some desire us dead.<br /><br />If we but do what GOD has told us to do,(and not do) we will be<br />safe, and secure. Is it not what we want, to go about our lives<br />without fear, insecurity, and doubt? YES, we should always be<br />true to our knowledge of why we are here, and where we are going.<br /><br />We, (MY FAMILY MEMBERS) should alwasy be the leaders in doing our<br />best to radiate the positive, and the purient values our FATHER<br />in Heaven has given us as goals, and ways of life... sorry to<br />give a religious speach, but this is what is needed at this time.<br /><br />We must be the BEST we can be, and radiate our Goodness, as we<br />have it within our minds and life.<br /><br />GOD loves us, each one. GOD will help us, each one. And for us<br />to qualify, we must love and help others, each one.<br /><br />Until later, I, Grandad, have lots of Love for everyone....Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-31922419950721297132011-05-09T16:24:00.000-07:002011-05-09T16:41:25.630-07:00Mother's DayWow, My wife celebrated the day with telephone contact whit<br />all seven of our children. Ann has been an incentive to be<br />a good as I can be... for I want to be with her always and<br />forever.<br /><br />When we are attempting to do all that is expected of us by<br />Our FATHER, and repenting of the mistakes we make, both in<br />error, and by weakness, then we have the intercession of our<br />Brother, and Lord. The word Attondment (hope I spelled it<br />right) will explain what I mean.<br /><br />For those whom still have a question, I believe that Joseph<br />Smith did and saw, what he claims and that the reference to<br />him in the bible, when God spoke to Joseph whom was sold by<br />his brothers into Eygpt, was told that another, Joseph the<br />son of Joseph, would be raised up inthe latter days to lead<br />the people of God, did see Joseph Smith Jr. in his vision.<br /><br />I am greatful that seven generations back, Johannes left his<br />homw in Haefelfingen, Baselland, Switzerland, as a pallatine<br />refugee, and came to the colonies and to Delaware and freedom<br />of religion. At that time he was Lutheran, and joined the<br />Holy Trlinity or "Old Swedes Church" in Willmington Delaware.<br /><br />Also that three geneations later, John and 4 of his brothers<br />joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints. From<br />that time to this, the Nebeker's have been in the Lord's true<br />church. It teaches us that we each have the right to our<br />own actions, and it is by our choices that we are blessed, or<br />caused not to be blessed. In other words, we have free agency.Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-85793962312961451592011-04-15T08:48:00.000-07:002011-04-15T10:40:55.776-07:00Picture of our Partial Family<div>Today I put a picture of our family on the blogg. It is that what our FATHER</div><div>in Heaven has sent us. - 51 years ago this comming 23rd of July, then, there </div><div>were only 2 of us.... now look... and now Hannah, and Charlie whom are not</div><div>pictured, and we have another expected within the next 10 months..<br /><br />Although the Nation's conditions seem to be falling apart, we have been told</div><div>that if we are true and faithful to what we know to be the right way to live, all</div><div>will be well and our lives will be good. One of these ways is also a scout saying</div><div> - "do a good turn daily." We can share our good fortune with others, whom</div><div>need our help. Of course, there are those whom would take advantage of our</div><div>willingness to be generous, we need to be circumspect in our helping hands. </div><div>There is a need, and we can see it easily, if we but look.<br /><br />This word is founded on the family. It is the unit of life most valued - this </div><div>central idea is in every area, country, and nation. And the individual conduct </div><div>must be that of virtusness. We must be true to the ideals that we believe, </div><div>100%.! Our thoughts must be correct, and all of our deeds, in harmony.</div><div> </div><div>Perhaps this is a part of Love for one another... for Love is greater than just </div><div>mere virtue. To be full of Concern and Love for all others is what our Savior </div><div>told us we should do. HE said that our number one activity, we remember - </div><div>"Love one another as if the other as if yourself." To do this you must respect</div><div>yourself, and love your life. For, if you do not love yourself, you can not love </div><div>another. In the family we learn what true love is. We learn by doing, and by</div><div>sacraficing, and by correcting ourselves when a wrong choice is righted. </div><div>These are the basics that JESUS taught, and lived when he was in the world. </div><div><br />Can these principles, taught by the SAVIOR be lived today, - YES, they can.<br />Even if the government is distroyed, and other conditions come to us. After </div><div>all, in the Bible and Book of Mormon (a second text for Jesus Christ) we read </div><div>of ancesters whom lived without their governments, sometimes without their</div><div>own country, sometimes as slaves, and sometimes, as now, great conditions. </div><div>Today, if we are true to our own teachings we should fear none of comming</div><div>changes in the world.<br /><br />These changes have been written in various writtings... One that I prsonally </div><div>like is a book published in December 1939 (the year my wife was born) then</div><div>with additional ideas in 1949 and 1988. It was written by a Religion Teacher</div><div> with Devine assistance, his name is W.Cleon Skousen. Printed by Ensign </div><div>Publishing, it's title, Prophecy and modern Times. The book will give you </div><div>peace and hope. It will also stir you to want to live better, + more righteously.</div><div>If you do not agree, it will make your life a bit better.<br /><br />And, For those whom check this Blogg.. I really don't think I"m the know all </div><div>and see all - but from the aspect of the time Iv'e been here, I've a persective </div><div>view of life. I,m not fearful of leaving, but want to live to be 100 years, before</div><div>leaving. Lots of Love for each and everyone.....Granddad</div><div> </div>Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-12134812363320670242011-04-09T22:16:00.000-07:002011-04-15T10:39:24.689-07:00Good to be alive -Some minister said that when we are all in Heaven, and we are discussing<br />what we did and when we did it, all will become very guiet when we say<br />we were here in the last days... Now, are these the last days? Is this<br />the beginning of the wrap up? Will the conditions be in harmony with the<br />book of revelations in the Bable, or not....that is the question...<br /><br />For me, I believe we are in the last days of the earth as we know it. <br />I think that the changes and frequency of the changes are excellerating<br />rapidly. Does that mean I think that we will not have time to teach<br />our children, or to complete the tasks we are doing? No We will have<br />time to finish some of what we are doing. For now,I have put a frame-<br />work in our back yard so we can have veg'y growing there. I'm putting<br />pole beans in the flower bed, and have built a wooden box to put dirt,<br />seed,potting soil and steer food in - - so we can have lettus, cukes,<br />and other root foods. If the $ is declining, I think we should have a<br />sorce of food. and I am certain that you would agree.<br /><br />We have been told to have our 2 year supply of food stored - not it is<br />one year. And we are to have a 72 hour kit at hand.... good advice. So,<br />lets do it...<br /><br />In washington last year we voted down the private seeling of Beer and<br />spirits. Now we read in the newspapers that the State is going to<br />privatize that feature. Although I don't use those items, others do,<br />and if our governmant will not folow the will of the folks in the state,<br />what hope is there for expectaion that we have put leaders in whom will<br />make our lives easier, or a bit more fun? Today I wrote a infrequent<br />letter to the editor about this problem of out leaders doing what ever<br />they want without any thought of you and I.<br /><br />Now is the time for each of us to live our life as we believe. If some-<br />one crossed us up, forget it, we have better things to do than be angry-<br />- - just chock it up to "his" experience, or "her" experience and drop<br />it out of your mind.. there are better uses of the energy. And then too,<br />He or She is our brother or sister.<br /><br />As my Dad uesd to say, - just go on, forget it. Life is too short. <br />I even have gotten to forgive the mistakes that family make, and hope<br />that I don't make them too.<br /><br />I believe that God is my FATHER and that we are all one family, the<br />family of Adam given to him by God. So I pray to Him, and thank Him<br />for His Son, Jesus Christ - for if He was God's son, (and I believe<br />He was) then we need his intercession with FATHER for us to progress.<br />Then if you do not beieve, then pray according to what you believe.<br /><br />This is a great time to be alive. <br />It is well worth it, no matter how hard or long.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-297143605323838302011-03-19T11:23:00.000-07:002011-03-19T12:02:16.318-07:00the ? (Last) daysToday we learn that we are additionally at war with Gadaffy. And the<br />Japanese Earthquake is still fresh in our minds. We are out of money - <br />yet the government does not seem to be aware that we are broke... <br />all that need to happen is that other countries discontinue to honor <br />our paper money, and we are like England was which is that we can not <br />borrow from anyone anymore. Perhaps we are in the last days, as was <br />written the Bible. There are some saying that revelation is just an <br />old man's ramblings. For me, I think we are in those last days, and <br />I do believe in the Bible.<br /><br />Yet, I also believe that if we do what we know to be true and right, <br />we have no need to be afraid. We will be OK. For me, ther is a GOD, <br />and HE has a SON, whom we call JESUS CHRIST. To follow the teachings <br />of those over us in the church give us, will give us the most peace, <br />the most comfort, the most rest. To do otherwise is to be as <br />"Chicken Little," running and shouting "the sky is falling." <br /><br />I personally believe that we will return to our FATHER in Heaven, <br />and be eternal in form, and will have those of our loved ones -with <br />us... we will, of course, have to suffer what is needful to repent <br />from our earthly mistakes, if the repentance we have done isn't <br />enough, but that will be small price for the eternities we will have <br />before us. And if we can be like JESUS, and if HE asks us to do that, <br />then it is attainable, then we are able to do just that !<br /><br />With this last in view, you and I can witness the events with more <br />detachment, and less stress. We can have more peace. We can go on <br />with our lives and do what we know we should do. Also, we are all <br />the sons and daughters of GOD. HE is our FATHER. <br /><br />One a brighter note, this too will pass. The snow will melt, and <br />the Sun will come out. The warm wind will blow, and we will visit<br />with one another and can be happy. I feel that this will happen,<br />yet know that we should be busy helping and caring for one another.<br /><br />On a very happy and wonderful note, I was glad to see another sole,<br />a great grandson come into the world. What a wonderful thing it<br />is to become a parent; to see a new soul enter this world; to be<br />able to see what creation means. All my wishes for peace and for<br />comfort go out to the new parents. I love my family. I love all<br />whom I know and will know. Some sadness comes but can be delt with<br />and put behind each of us.<br /><br />We have so much to learn, and to experience, and to do. Let us do<br />it with gladness, and compassion, and love.Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-19124939229453654432010-12-10T11:49:00.000-08:002010-12-10T13:08:34.117-08:00Todays outlookToday we seem to face even greater trials in life. Our government is getting more and more intrusive in all areas of life. Each of us have a certain ability to chose where, when, and what we will do...which seems to become a smaaler choice in terms of our opportunities which timely, pass.<br /><br />In my childhood, everyone seemed to respect the older folks. -- Not so today, many have the attitude that the old folks have no idea what life is all about. It would seem that those we have put in government (to make our lives easier,) have converted our expectations of trust to one of their own. One of greed and pleasures, for themselves,only. Those in power want to perpetuate themselves and work for their own wealth, which seems to segway in their minds toward their beliief that they knpw more, and can better guide us, and thus they exert effort to sustain themselves in the job, and thus become the more controlling and "weathy." <br /><br /> They seem to want to "help us" from the moment in time we are born until the moment we take our last breath. Contrlol of all life is the goal, it would seem. Perhaps they each do not think in these terms - perhaps they relly think that they know best, better in fact than we know. And that their ideas and ways are so much better that by setting goals, and limits, we will not have to think just accept, without input. This loses our power to act, for ourselves, and makes us robots or slaves. Life is ours not that of outhers.<br /><br />I truly believe we are going into a time when each of us must be more self reliant, with reserves if we have them, set up to sustain us when the controls that are being put in place, prevent any indepent action.<br /><br />In the past few weeks, the controll over food and other sundaries, has become the provence of Government. Using the supposition that there was a need to prevent impurities and other addities in food, and to protect the consumer, those in govenment have begun to use control over the production and supply of some foods, and they eye all food and drugs.<br /><br />There has always been a distrust of too much government. This distrust has not abated, but by cleaver use of words, and regulations, we seem to be led (some of us blindfolded) down the garden path into becoming robots or servants. Life was not meant to be such. We each are in our own right, independent, intellegent (opps- some of you may questuion the 'Intellegent') people.<br /><br />Please express yourself in regard to this post,- put your comments to it on my blogg.Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-39983247194816706242010-12-05T21:23:00.000-08:002010-12-05T21:52:37.953-08:00Great PeopleWhen I was born, another good friend was also born. I met him when I was a part of the Army in the Korean times....That was great, but we both married our wives on the same day, (23 July 1960) His wife is named Anne, my wife is Ann. We both were blessed with 7 children- there the duplication is a bit off, as the girl/boy numbers are different.... We have corresponded from time to time, and my friend came to our Washington home for a visit in the late 70's or early 80's.<br /><br />Now we both celebrated our 50th wedding anniverary. Now that we are getting more mature, I for one will redeadicate myself to keeping our frendship. I guess I was not so dillegent in the past. I repent of that error. Recently, My friend sent me three pictures of his fun filled celebration, and I counted about 50 or so on one. That is about the number of our family, too. And both families are growing.<br /><br />When GOD blesses us, we should be thankfull, and pass the blessing on... We, Ann and I, intend to volunteer at the Skagitt Valley Hospital as helpers in this next year. Also, I want to see if the Sheriff can use my services also... after all, we are all in this same boat.. called Earth. It may not seem fun at times, but our FATHER has given us his word that our time will have been well spent.<br /><br />If you have a great friend, do as I intend - spend time with the fostering of the friendship . . don't let it fade. I almost did, and I would have been sorry at some time to come.<br /><br />Have you noticed that we as a nation have begun to forget why we are here, and where<br />we are going (and what we are suppossed to do) - all to our error and loss. Let us pledge<br />to be more spiritual, and trusting in GOD, and HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST, our Savior.<br /><br />More later. I love you all... GdadScooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-8541440872776199732010-11-22T16:55:00.000-08:002010-11-22T17:02:18.336-08:002010 snowIt began in the night. First a few white flakes, and then it resembled rain, except that it was little white specks. At first the specks turned to water,<br />and then after a bit, the white began to thicken on the ground. Now, everything is white, and we have about 1/4 inch covering most of<br />the area .<br /><br />What a miracle, we have steam to harness, then liquid to drink, and slush (if clean) to eat, and finally, we have drifts to stop us from travel, or bury us where we are. In past times, the later (being buried) could cause us to depart the earth, but seldon now, except in remote areas, or when we are not prepared. Then too, our bodies contain a high percentage of water in our fisical makeup.Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-18956649569160964252010-11-11T10:45:00.000-08:002010-11-11T11:11:58.114-08:00Hello,<br />Well this year is going out like a bang. We just got the Skousen Book that the<br />President of the Church asked Cleon to delay in publishing back in the 1990's.<br />Cleon was a Religion Teacher at BYU when I was there in the 1950's. He gave us<br />some of our devotionals. He felt that the Birch Society may be a good thing,<br />but later changed his mind. Back to the new (1994 UNFINISHED BOOK) iT'S<br />title is - 'The Cleansing of America for the Comming of Jesus Christ'<br /><br />I learned by google that Glenn Beck was very taken by Cleon and his work.<br />and is using Cleon's thinking as a basis for his presentations.<br /><br />Did you know that Cleon was an FBI agent? And he was so well educated that<br />he was part of the group that was our "thinktank" in the earlier years of<br />this country - until he got fed up with the people whom were getting into the<br />public feeding bin, and sticking there like a burr on the back of our people<br />then he was not so welcome, and he was attacked by many - until he went<br />back to Utah and Taught, and wrote books. His thinking is still considered the<br />leading light for future civilization. I Suggest each of you go get his book at<br />the LSD Book Store. Fork out the $20 (or so)and read it.<br /><br />We are safe if we do what is right, and follow the instructions that our<br />Savior set forth for us. This country will come out right - and we can too.<br /><br />Fox news in my mind is the straight shooting avenue for us to get the truth.<br />Is the very rich man, the antichrist? don't know but suspect it.<br /><br />Back to Beck, he called it when a week ago he suggested that the food costs<br />would go up and that is the way the government will use to devaluate the<br />dollar.... Get your 1 year or 2 year storage as soon as possible....that is<br />a must. Get out of debt if you can. Live more in line with Church teachings<br />if you are not there already. And, turn on channel FOX News.if you can see<br />what is comming, your fear is partly gone.<br /><br />These ARE the last days and we have the rear privelege to see what happenz<br />and some of us will live through it- What a great time to be on the earth.Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-65431019687559903862010-09-07T10:00:00.000-07:002010-09-07T10:36:42.947-07:00WowLooking back over the last 50 years of marriage gives me a feeling that<br />GOD has blessed me very greatly. First HE put me near Her, and then HE<br />let me know what heaven could be if She was with me. Ann keeps me in my<br />place, and helps me to live a better life. Then we added another seven<br />to our family...Wow, And each new life, added depth and strength to our<br />living. To each of my strong children, I will ever be indebted. They<br />are each endowed with qualities that make them so wonderful and great.<br /><br />Now we find ourselves very busy just in keeping up with them. Most of<br />our almost 30 grandchildren are close by, and the widening sphere of our<br />family now covers the northern half of the United States from Washington<br />to the great lakes. One,was in the south west,but is now with us in our<br />north west.<br /><br />Life is great. And we have the thought that we will have another great<br />grandchild before the year is out,to add to the 5 boys that are ours.<br /><br />I never in my wildest dreams thought we would be the progeniters of 50<br />plus individuals. And that is why I say WOW...<br /><br />Now, today with the prospect of our country going through a Tramatic time<br />we are happy that our kids are well grounded on being helpful and kind.<br /><br />We have 12 Eagles and 1 3rd degree black belt...shich accounts for the oldest<br />13 boys.... and then the Girls are quite as well prepared and qualified to<br />lead great lives. The thought that even our two oldest daughters will be<br />finished with college degrees soon, leads us to believe we had help from the<br />heavens to accomplish such a wonderful life.<br /><br />And, we have had a great circle of friends both in our Church and in our<br />neigborhoood areas... too add to the families we grew up in, wow, what a<br />ride we are having here on this earth..... I truly hope that you too can<br />look at what you are doing and what and whom you have, that you have the same<br />good feeling.. We love all of you, and that is the key.<br /><br />So long for another 3 months.....Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-87315690309014622342010-06-28T08:24:00.000-07:002010-06-29T00:44:43.829-07:0024 MORE DAYSHuman nature being what it is, a person expects to live forever.<br />And to be married for a long time. My goal is to reach 100 years<br />old, and to be married at that time with a super wife still living.<br /><br />In 25 days the milestone, "50th Anniversary" will be reached.<br />And, 8 days later, the completion of 3/4 of 100 years will be realized.<br /><br />I believe I earned this, "right" when I was in the "herebefore",<br />with God, according to the book of Genesis in the Bible.<br /><br />(if there was a heareafter, then I think the word herebefore is<br />appropriate.)<br /><br />When these two milestones are passed, then I should set new ones.<br /><br />Gorden B Hinkely's advice is to live life to the fullest, having fun and<br />enjoyment. We are to laugh a lot, and help others to enjoy their lot too.<br /><br />To dispute the words of others, or to put our spin on the words and<br />actions of others, is not correct, and should be avoided. It is enough<br />just to live our own lives and not want to live other's lives too.<br /><br />My Grandfather Gates used to say, lets be content to be ourself,<br />and let others be their own self. We must answere to our Father for<br />our own ideas thought, words and actions, not those of others.<br /><br />We are not judged by anyone else just our onselves.<br /><br />Le Tante, until another time.Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-65356195016602577882010-05-04T14:48:00.000-07:002010-05-04T15:28:56.510-07:00Tomorrow is cinco de may-oWhere did April go? Seems like we just got over Christmas. they, you know what they<br />say, when you are having fun, the times slips away quickly.(who are "they," ?) <br />Getting serious, we had a great time in California, even if you spend more time getting there than the time when you get there. There was no rain, but that would<br />be better than all the time spent on the "freeways". It was great to spend a bit of<br />time with my little brother, whom towers over me. And, to get to know my little sister and Doug. We liked Disney Land too. Mom would not go on the roller coaster, and if I am truth full, I did not want to go on it either. We should have gone on the<br />Souring over California a 2ND time. We did go on "Its a small world, after all." And<br />we did notice the political slant to things. In the Mr. Lincoln after the movie as<br />we came out there was a poster of our President, O. And at the last part of It's a Small World, there was a picture of Kennedy, and another picture of our President,O.<br /><br />May is baby's birth. June is time for Doctor's procedures. July is our 50Th wedding celebration , followed by a granddaughter's wedding. Aug I get to be 76. September <br />Ann and I get to go somewhere,,, Oct is Halloween. November is Baby time again, and<br />thanksgiving, and seeing Christmas decked out early, But, more important is the<br />birthday and family events that make this life worthwhile. You Know, we get to learn as children, then get to do as parents, and then evaluate what we did as grandparents<br />and if we are lucky, we can evaluate the lessons of our children, as we see what their teaching resulted in. If we did it right, and all the Savior's instructions<br />are followed, then we can rest easy, and know that we (our family) are safe in GOD'S<br />Love. So, love one another, and be kind to all you see, or know.<br /><br />A good friend of mine received a new total knee. During the surgery, it was thought<br />a heart attack had occurred... so all the bells and whistles were not given, and only<br />now is my friend able to get therapy. My friend's spouse suggested getting up and walking around...only to be met with, I did...which is stretching the truth beyond<br />any one's evaluation. If my friend sees this post, please, be honest.. get up out<br />of bed, and get walking, and doing what the therapist has taught you. And, remember,<br />you have another knee to replace, so quit being silly- or is that, "being a baby."<br /><br />Well, the weather seems to be good enough for me to pull some weeds, that have been<br />encroaching on our property, dandelion's, and such.....so off I go, until next <br />time, I love you all. Please pray for GOD to bless Obama, so he may do something<br />that will help us, and not damage our world...Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-9386521740529738842010-04-27T09:43:00.000-07:002010-04-27T10:25:00.358-07:00Another milestone in life...?Following our treck to southern Washington to help, if we could, with the events following 14 April, we returned home. And a day or two afterwards, a sharp pain<br />was felt in my right big toe. It was so painful, no walking was possible. So bad<br />was it, that a trip to the urgent care center was necessitated. There it was learned<br />the pain was from Arthritis.. and called by a speciaql name, "rich man's GOUT." Well<br />I've never considered myself as rich. In fact there are times when we have not had much, and have gone without insurance, and sometimes without a job...<br /><br />At the clinic, the doctor, a very wise lady, told me it would take about a week, and<br />if i took three pills, one each hour as soon as I could get them, Costco was where<br />the Rx went... and so did I. After several hours, there was only one person filling<br />many requests.. The counter woman, Brittney was very nice, and prevented me from bolting, and leaving the store... insead, she suggested I shop and return after a bit<br />and all would be well.... except that did not turn out to be the case...<br /><br />It is now over a week from my visit to the clinic, and the problem is still there,<br />but the pain is very minor. I did find out the the foods I was eating were great<br />but had purines in them. Purines may be found in several vegitables, in Salmon and in most meats- also in mushrooms, and in water pills. All of which I had been consuming within the lst few days. And, all of those that I no longer take. Yet, when<br />all is done and said, I feel that life is good. I love everyone.. even though I<br />don't like what some do, take our fearless leader in Washington for one. I feel that he is leading us to distruction.... yet he is to be prayed for God to lead him<br />in that which he does... and for us to keep the faith, and remain anchored to God<br />and his program for us.<br /><br />How about some of you that see this, commenting on what I do or write, so that this<br />may be a tool of conversation... or link for us. Love you all.Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-43919004384426155902010-04-18T13:42:00.000-07:002010-04-18T14:30:50.927-07:00Sunday 18 April 2010 - FamilyOn the 14th of April, we had a call that part of my wife's family , a brother<br />had passed away. Needless to say, - we were in the car heading there almost<br />immeadiately. We travelled to the surviving family members, and with no<br />surprise, found not young kids, but three mature, quick minded, young adults.<br />The surviving daughters and son, were coping, sad, but with intellegent acts<br />and comments.<br /><br />I was, and am impressed with these young adults, and can truly say I am<br />very happy with each of them. Comming to know someone is sometimes<br />a long process . . .I can not say I know them as well as I would like, I<br />know I want them in my life for as long as possible, and for them to feel<br />toward me, as I feel toward them. I love them, each of them, and their<br />families, also the friends they have arround them. The world will be o.k.<br />if all younger adults were as competent as Our nephew and nieces.<br /><br />The departed loved one left with much undone, many projects partly<br />finished, that now either must be finished by these adults. Without<br />doubt, the important will be completed, unimportant - dumped. <br />And, the greatest of the projects will be finished with such sucess<br />none will find flaw or undone part.. It is certain these fine, wonderful<br />adults, have good common sense and will accomplish much.<br /><br />To these survivors, my admiration and yours should be tendered.<br />We stand ready to help, and to give of our time tallent and love.<br /><br />Again we say, to the departed, and those he left, WE LOVE YOU !Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-73748742538216568102010-04-14T23:29:00.000-07:002010-04-14T23:30:32.661-07:00GaryMy brother in law is now on the other side. He is probably quite happy.<br /><br />We whom are still here are not so happy, for we will miss him.Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-82874057805176301042010-04-12T22:26:00.000-07:002010-04-12T23:04:53.219-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WgRlxK_JTrA/S8QA510m0dI/AAAAAAAABZA/wBnc4csrxZs/s1600/Flashback_Vintage_Shell_Station_medium.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 296px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459489641980154322" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WgRlxK_JTrA/S8QA510m0dI/AAAAAAAABZA/wBnc4csrxZs/s400/Flashback_Vintage_Shell_Station_medium.jpg" /></a> I was thinking of my first real job in Pasadena. It was at the Stonebraker's<br />76 Union Service. It looked pretty much like this. Where the jack is at the<br />left, on the other side of the service bays, I had dug a whole and put in a<br />tire stand, where we used iron bars about 18 inches long, and we would<br />break the bead of the tire from the rim. then we would take the inner<br />tube out of the tire, and patch the hole with a rubber patch of about 1<br />inch by 1 inch. Then we would put the tube back into the tire, and make<br />certain the tire was back inside the rim. The final step was to inflate<br />the tire, and remount it on the car.<br /><br />The worse job at the station was cleaning the rest rooms, especially the<br />female one. I worked at the station until I left for BYU in 1952-3. My<br />boss, Ovena Stonebraker, remarried when her husband died of cancer<br />and became Mrs. Mayo- and they still ran the service station.<br /><br />Oh, before July, I should have my life story finished. I have a few of<br />the pictures that have to be made at Office Depot, so they will show<br />various events, or persons in my life. Most of the family feel that<br />Genealogy is when you confuse the dead & irritate the living.<br /><br />And that to be a genealogist, you must lose your census. Seriously,<br />I am in contact with grandmother Gates' father's family. You may<br />recall that She never saw her father, as he left the home before her<br />birth. He remarried and they had 5 kids, whom moved to Montrose<br />Colorado, where Robert Newton Steel is buried. there are two of<br />my cousins that are emailing between the three of us.. so we will<br />know whom the family is, and was. Also, my Grandmother Nebeker<br />(Nana) was a Lloyd. And the Lloyd family genealogist is in email<br />contact with me. It seems that Nana's grandfather was born out<br />of wedlock in England. Although he knew it, he never told anyone,<br />and we found out about it via a stepmother's marriage just before<br />he could have been conceived. Two of his step sisters were born<br />before his birth... His father had him in his house with all the<br />step children, and some adopted children also. That was in England<br /><br />I believe that if the genealogy is not done, then I will not have<br />completed my life's task.... it is up to me to do it. Not many of my<br />children are interested. And thouse whom are have their own work<br />which may not be the same as my life's task.<br /><br />Trent, my brother is a health enthusiast, as is Melinda, my daughter.<br />Also, my wife is having us eat healthy. Laura is the expert in this<br />area, and her kids have been eating healthy for some time.<br />You know, Jeff was into this area before his mother, my sister died,<br />and still is interested in this area. He just had a birthday last Saturday<br />and recentlly Amy gave him their third child, a girl to help his son's<br />know how to treat the fair-er sex.<br /><br />If anyone is in contact with Janice, let me know. . I would like to be in<br />communciation with her... I can email Jill, and have.<br /><br />My sister, Les and I have been in contact with my Uncle Fred's girls,<br />and I wrote Aunt Orale - but she does not write back, and is not<br />interested in talking on the phone. She does enjoy letters, however.<br /><br />Oh, the week after our 50th anniversary, Brandon will be here with<br />Heather. And, Nikkie will be married to her red headed sweetheart.<br />If you are in the area, the reception will be here, and in either Idaho<br />or His home town... you can catch Nikkie on her facebook, and get<br />first hand info.....<br /><br />bye for now...it is 11:00 pm, and we go to Bellingham tomorrow..Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834816792134509633.post-14445463256281818842010-04-03T20:42:00.000-07:002010-04-03T21:12:15.628-07:00Happy Easter<em>Our trip seems like oldnews ...We did enjoy California. Especially The Magic</em><br /><em>kingdom. The California area had a ride that had you sitting in the front of a</em><br /><em>plane, without anything to contain you... then you were like a bird, and it</em><br /><em>was fantastic. Too bad we did not go on it twice.... It was that good. And, </em><br /><em>the Indiana Jones ride will be remembered for a long time.... I don't think</em><br /><em>I can forget for a long time, - how much laughter my wife made, on the ride.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Getting to know my sister was very special. She is a take charge type of gal</em><br /><em>and that is nice to know. Les is a great person. She is loving and kind.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>I also got to see another side to my Brother.... I guess I am very lucky to have</em><br /><em>those two. I suppose we should get together more often in future.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>It is great to be home, though... and have my own vehicle to drive again.</em><br /><em>When I left, I purchased a lawn mower that has a starter, and a drive bar</em><br /><em>that lets the mower pull itself. The wheels are not theat powerful, until</em><br /><em>you tilt the mower forward- then it tries to take off. The lawn gets a great</em><br /><em>cutting.... I was going to cut it again, but as Easter sunday is tomorrow,</em><br /><em>the 2 inches will be better to hide any eggs in... for the very young ones.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>And, I understand that another granddaughter is being married at the</em><br /><em>last of July, so we may have a few more "great" grandchildren."</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Have you ever noticed that your childhood friends seem to drift away,</em><br /><em>or pass away - - and the only ones you want to be with, are family..</em><br /><em>(well) perhaps some family. My dad used to say, "family comming</em><br /><em>to visit were like fish.... great the first day, OK the second, but beginning</em><br /><em>to have an odor on the 3rd or 4th day." Sadly, he believed it.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>So, Sunday, many of our family are comming... I look forward to the</em><br /><em>group. You know, I like my kids, and their spouses seem to be the best</em><br /><em>ever.... How lucky can you get ?</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Being back has it's good points. Did you ever like to lok at the clear cut</em><br /><em>area's of the mountains? At this time of year, there is a fresh coat of</em><br /><em>snow, and it looks great.... All winter, there was none, but now when it is</em><br /><em>spring, there it is... I guess we will have a partial drought - gee, that would</em><br /><em>be like living in Arizona or California.....</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Whopps, the wife has a bfew things for me to do... so I can not hang out </em><br /><em>here anylonger ... so long for now, see you in a few days. .. .. .. GDad N</em>Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056635699177940322noreply@blogger.com0