Reawakening

Summer is busy, life moves fast and no one was paying attention to my blog. Those are my reasons -excuses for no posts since April. Time to dribble a bit.

Since the last post much has happened. Back home in MN for much of the summer months. Some time at the cabin-never enough. The great MN walleye shootout was rainy and some what crimped in style because of weather, but still a success. JC claimed victory and was allowed to get his rights to the name on the trophy, with an asterick behind the recorded title.This guys only adventure has been a totally enjoyable and memorable part of my life.

As this is written I am back in Germany, visiting for the third time. Enjoying Brenna, Parker, who is now 1 year old, and enjoying time with JC as we co-parent ( ok, I am just coasting-he is doing the real work) as his mother and Sandy visit our French daughter Manue'.

We all did Paris for 3 days. What a place. Beautiful architecture, delightful scenery along the river, and food choices that are almost without comparison. Ashley will really have to see the Eiffel Tower in person someday. 50 tons of paint alone on the surface(s)?

I am looking forward to a relatively short time home in MN and then escape to Phoenix for the winter. I do plan to work hard on getting the 49 Ford PU finished before I leave. A lot left, so I don't know if it will happen. 2 more coats of varnish need, then mount the box and finish the headliner/cab interior. Rear fenders and tailgate also not on. It does take more time than most of us plan for or imagine.

 This year is our chance to have our children with us at Christmas time. At this time we are hopeful that all will be able to attend. JC and Ashley need to see if they can repeat the Phoenix version of the MN Polar Plunge. The Green Lake guys would say 62 degree water really does not count, but it ain't for me. I like laying on the floater in 88 degree water with 100 degree real temp and sunshine. I did that in September.

This is it for the moment. Next post may get political.