Childhood??
I have sometimes been accused of actions which may border on childishness. In reply, may I repeat an often spoken idea that I am in my third childhood! First was the normal age 0-10, second was when I returned to school at age 40 with a bunch of "kids". The third era began when I passed age 70 and was told that nobody payed any attention to crazy old men
The fact that I wander around the compound with my crooked walking stick , accompanied by a black cat-I talk to the animals, cats, dogs , chickens and various other characters (I miss the cows)-I have my imaginary dog(Ralph) that only small children can see-am I crazy ?
Who cares? I enjoy life every day and hope to live long enough to dance at all my great-grand daughters weddings..Crazy?, I hope so!!

Never say never

For many years I have maintained that I did not want any pets., that the only thing I need to feed on a regular basis is a wife.
Guess What!! My day starts when I open the door to get my paper. Kitty greets me with a hearty "Meow" and climbs to the shelf where his dish is located. After a bite or two, Kitty walks me to the street to pick up the paper.
I havent been able to teach him how to "fetch" yet, He is also King of the barn, showing up any time I make noise to disturb his solitude.
On the way back from the street, the big white rooster sounds off , reminding me that they haven't been fed or let out into the big pen. Off I go to satisfy that demand. Of course , they do give 3-5 eggs each day.
Then, Shelley will show up on my porch at any time of day, expecting to receive a dog biscuit which he thinks is due just because he occasionally barks at the UPS truck or the meter reader when they are only doing their job.
If I didn't enjoy their company, I wouldn't do these things but maybe I,m getting soft in the head in my old age. You guess?? I never said "never"

Dull-boring lonesome- Not around here!
Today was a typical day around here. First, a trip to the gym and pool for Eileen and me. Next, check on the chickens-a friendly fox got five, including the big Barred rooster. Then a trip to Wally-World(Wal-Mart) while Nancy took G-M0m to the foot Dr. Oh, by the way, calls from Carol and Tabi along the way. Then work on the chicken pen to keep out foxes and hawks G-Mom came out on the porch and enjoyed a 70 degree Winter day so we spent a couple of hours watching traffic, great grandchildren , dogs ,etc. Donald came up with a load of firewood from where the city was cutting down a tree. Fixed dinner(clean out leftovers) . Washed dishes , now I'm ready for bed, tomorrow is another dull , lonesome day. I thank God every day for all my blessings.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Madam Vice-President

wasn't it refreshing to see and hear Sarah Palin speak on Wed. night? Only trouble is, she should be at the top of the ticket. She seems like a REAL person, with all the joys and yes, the problems that go with it. She seems like someone that I would like for a neighbor.

Did I read that right?

If I read Travis and Sarah's blog correctly,they have not been born yet but we can expect to see them early next year . That is, if they are nearly the same age as the newc omers which we expect in March of next year. Or, am I a nitpicker?

The hurricane blows

Well, it's not really a hurricane, it's a tropical storm but thats about as cl

ose as we will get to the real thing. The chimes outside our door are going wild, but that's about the normal thing around here recently (being wild, that is).

A few weeks ago we might go all day with only one visitor, Now, Amelia must come to see her grand-daddy and grandmom every hour or two. Others come by frequently . It is a delight to see Caitlin and Estella and/or Madeline or Isabella pal up. Amelia is an independent agent and is free as the wind, with no long term commitment to any group or project except decorating the tree house. Gretchen is beginning to warm to me and likes to tease me.
Isnt life wonderful!!

Allyson and Tabitha are both visiting now so we went to the "Wall" today along with their friends Ryan and Chris,and also Caitlin. It was good to see the three sisters together again, if only for a few days. I'm reminded of the thought "like ships passing in the night" as I see the family spreading all over the country.
Let's treasure our time together while we have it- we don't know what tomorrow brings.

Love To All-----Grand-daddy

The Girls

After a wrong click, lets try again. Generation two:
Carol was first to arrive and claims to be the"favorite". We had a great adventure this past January when we spent three days together in Macon and Atlanta.
Susan and I have had a great time this summer as she has been part-time taxi driver and she is working on the Vietnam Moving Wall. which will be here in October.
Then, there's Nancy! She can coordinate transportation for forty people, get them all to school, Doctor appointments, hospital,Church and any other place people go. I thank God for each of them every day.
Now for the grand daughters: What can I say about them? The four mothers Jennifer,Eileen , Helen and Nikki are FABULOUS. What a delight it has been to see them move on to this part of their lives!
Sarah is in a separate class- moving up in the business world. You Go,Girl!!
Allyson and Tabitha are coming on strong,but I"m anxious to seethat hairy -legged guy she talks so much about
Caitlin is a special grand-daughter; a joy and a delight to all,Caity-Bug
Now-for the Great-grand daughters.Madeline, Isabella,Estella, Amelia , Gretchen and Samantha. Every Grand-Daddy needs a bunch of little girls to warm his heart when they all line up for hugs. What a great life!!!

The Females in My Life

It has been said that, behind any succesful man,there is a female. well, since I am the richest man in Tift County, there are several females ihat I have to credit for my wealth.
First, I have thank my wife ,Hazel who has kept me on the straight and narrow for over 57 years, at least Most of the time

lest there be a misconception

The foregoing statement was entered by an unknown alien who invaded my computer.

What a beautiful Sabbath day! Pres. evanson, the mission pres was in the priesthood class that I taught today . It was a discussion of Pres. Monson's conf talk on Sunday, and of course he added some personal observations ..
after a dinner of lasagna, I'm ready to turn on NASCAR and catch a nap.Adios

hello

here i am this morning with my favorite daughter carol.