Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all friends, family, and fellow bloggers who have stumbled here. There are actually a few flurries of snow happening right now and I'm feeling the un-motivation that accompanies the mother of all eating holidays.

It's been a year to be thankful for in so many ways. The whole family has been healthy this year, a considerable amount of cycling has happened, and many friends (old and new) have been a part of our lives this year. I attribute some of that to getting in the car less and planning time with those who are a part of our lives.

As far as the kids, they are thankful that they finally got their cable tv back that left in June due to "couch potato-ness". They finally proved they can be responsible so Dad made them happy and allowed cable back in the house, with one small warning: It CAN go away again. They get the hint.

Happy Thanksgiving all!

Veterans Day

It's Veterans Day and once again I didn't receive a single present from any of you. I'm a little more than disappointed here!

On a serious note, happy Veteran's Day to ALL Veteran's. As I've told many of you in person: Regardless of how you feel about the war, and many of you know my position, it's not the soldier who is to blame for what is going on. ALWAYS support your troops as they are following orders and doing as they are told. They are doing the best they can under the circumstances and deserve all the prayers and support we can give them.

God Speed and come home safe (and SOON!).

Last but not least, a shout out to all my fellow soldiers from the 730th Medical Company (Clr) Det. 1 who I served with in Desert Storm. We served in the name of the SD National Guard with pride and did one heck of a job. Here is hoping that those of my comrades who went back this time don't have to see another tour....ever..