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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 31, 2020 12:07:39 GMT -5
Had a panic attack yesterday for no reason that I can tell. I'll be glad when this year is over.
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Post by taiguy66 on Dec 31, 2020 13:34:14 GMT -5
You, me and 99% of the world too Ron! Sadly 2021 can’t get any worse. Here’s to a brighter, better and more optimistic new year.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 31, 2020 17:13:09 GMT -5
You, me and 99% of the world too Ron! Sadly 2021 can’t get any worse. Here’s to a brighter, better and more optimistic new year. Actually, I think 2021 CAN get worse. Eking out a dollop of optimism, I'm going to bet it WILL be better. But that's a token. Also not a very good bet.  |
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Post by Scott W on Dec 31, 2020 17:56:46 GMT -5
Wanted to share this.
My Sensei got a message from a well respected Hanshi in Okinawa. He asked my Sensei to visit and bring some of his best students to Okinawa to train. My son and I are invited to go. The trip won’t be likely until April 2022 but to be invited and to possible share this with my son is so amazing.
Some good news for the day👍🏻
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Post by bigwoolie on Dec 31, 2020 18:00:45 GMT -5
Really warm today, snow is melting off pretty fast. This forced inactivity has had an upside though. I'm getting more content recorded on video and uploaded for the horse training channel, and getting caught up on a little bit more of the writing.
Conversely, Im back to drinking too much coffee, and my weight is creeping back up.
(sigh) It's gonna be a long winter.
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Post by taiguy66 on Dec 31, 2020 18:12:55 GMT -5
Finished my weekly lunch with mom. Great way to finish out the year.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 31, 2020 18:41:05 GMT -5
Finished my weekly lunch with mom. Great way to finish out the year. You are a good son. I am sure she appreciates you. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 31, 2020 19:32:22 GMT -5
Wanted to share this. My Sensei got a message from a well respected Hanshi in Okinawa. He asked my Sensei to visit and bring some of his best students to Okinawa to train. My son and I are invited to go. The trip won’t be likely until April 2022 but to be invited and to possible share this with my son is so amazing. Some good news for the day👍🏻 That's freakin' awesome news. Will you son be ok with the changes involved in the trip? |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 31, 2020 19:35:55 GMT -5
Wanted to share this. My Sensei got a message from a well respected Hanshi in Okinawa. He asked my Sensei to visit and bring some of his best students to Okinawa to train. My son and I are invited to go. The trip won’t be likely until April 2022 but to be invited and to possible share this with my son is so amazing. Some good news for the day👍🏻 Congratulations to you and your son...an amazing accomplishment!! |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 31, 2020 19:37:18 GMT -5
Fireworks going off...puppy is getting pretty anxious...holding her in my arms while the noise is going on...some dogs really don't like loud noises...some people too!! (me)
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Post by lizardonarock on Dec 31, 2020 19:51:19 GMT -5
Snow in the Texas hill country about six inches just west of Segovia at the old homestead. Happy New Year folks.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 31, 2020 19:55:26 GMT -5
Getting boring by now, but the dogs and I had another fine run, me in the newly-returned Rhino and them, of course, on foot. Or paws rather. It’s a bit like Xmas to have the buggy back from its hospital stay. I think the dogs are grateful, too, since we can cover a lot more ground now. It was 1° this morning, warming somewhat during the day, but still I don’t like to keep them out on snow and in extreme cold too long. Dog’s feet are “protected” from the cold but I don’t like to push a good thing, even when they are more than willing. Got to wear my new super-warm ushanka from my Russian friend, too. Beautifully made Russian (well, Soviet) officer’s hat with a lovely enameled badge. Ha! First we dismantle them, then we steal their hats! Have to be careful where I wear it though. At least the dogs don’t mind...
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 31, 2020 20:01:45 GMT -5
Fireworks going off...puppy is getting pretty anxious...holding her in my arms while the noise is going on...some dogs really don't like loud noises...some people too!! (me) Poor pup. I used to have a Boston that was noise-afflicted. My guys now actually LIKE gunfire. And just seeing a gun being unlimbered gets them frantic with excitement. But there’ll be no noise from me tonight. And no neighbors close enough to hear if they made some, which I doubt they will. Around here ammo is supposed to result in table-fare, not noise. |
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Post by toshtego on Dec 31, 2020 20:04:32 GMT -5
Getting boring by now, but the dogs and I had another fine run, me in the newly-returned Rhino and them, of course, on foot. Or paws rather. It’s a bit like Xmas to have the buggy back from its hospital stay. I think the dogs are grateful, too, since we can cover a lot more ground now. It was 1° this morning, warming somewhat during the day, but still I don’t like to keep them out on snow and in extreme cold too long. Dog’s feet are “protected” from the cold but I don’t like to push a good thing, even when they are more than willing. Got to wear my new super-warm ushanka from my Russian friend, too. Beautifully made Russian (well, Soviet) officer’s hat with a lovely enameled badge. Ha! First we dismantle them, then we steal their hats! Have to be careful where I wear it though. At least the dogs don’t mind... When I lived in NYC in the 1980s, I wore a Muskrat Ushanka which is almost Mink. As you know, in Russia, the quality of the fur determines your social status. This was a high class hat. I still have it but seldom wear it. Back then, I emerged from my apartment on winter mornings wearing this Ushanka and a double breasted navy blue overcoat over my suit and tie. I walked through my Polish and Ukrainian neighborhood spreading terror amongst my neighbors. Later, I was told that in that hat and coat with my blue eyes and steel rimmed glasses, I looked every inch a KGB official. Hence, my neighbors discomfort. I switched to a rain coat and fedora. |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 31, 2020 20:14:56 GMT -5
Getting boring by now, but the dogs and I had another fine run, me in the newly-returned Rhino and them, of course, on foot. Or paws rather. It’s a bit like Xmas to have the buggy back from its hospital stay. I think the dogs are grateful, too, since we can cover a lot more ground now. It was 1° this morning, warming somewhat during the day, but still I don’t like to keep them out on snow and in extreme cold too long. Dog’s feet are “protected” from the cold but I don’t like to push a good thing, even when they are more than willing. Got to wear my new super-warm ushanka from my Russian friend, too. Beautifully made Russian (well, Soviet) officer’s hat with a lovely enameled badge. Ha! First we dismantle them, then we steal their hats! Have to be careful where I wear it though. At least the dogs don’t mind... When I lived in NYC in the 1980s, I wore a Muskrat Ushanka which is almost Mink. As you know, in Russia, the quality of the fur determines your social status. This was a high class hat. I still have it but seldom wear it. Back then, I emerged from my apartment on winter mornings wearing this Ushanka and a double breasted navy blue overcoat over my suit and tie. I walked through my Polish and Ukrainian neighborhood spreading terror amongst my neighbors. Later, I was told that in that hat and coat with my blue eyes and steel rimmed glasses, I looked every inch a KGB official. Hence, my neighbors discomfort. I switched to a rain coat and fedora. At least your ushanka didn't have a wreathed hammer-and-sickle!  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 31, 2020 20:44:05 GMT -5
Had to pick up a few groceries and a bunch of prescriptions. Wore my wool fedora and the Carhartt chore coat. They shed ice water well. Rained all last night and all day today.
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Post by Scott W on Dec 31, 2020 22:02:39 GMT -5
Wanted to share this. My Sensei got a message from a well respected Hanshi in Okinawa. He asked my Sensei to visit and bring some of his best students to Okinawa to train. My son and I are invited to go. The trip won’t be likely until April 2022 but to be invited and to possible share this with my son is so amazing. Some good news for the day👍🏻 That's freakin' awesome news. Will you son be ok with the changes involved in the trip? Hoping so buddy, it will be a trip that we won’t ever forget |
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Post by Scott W on Dec 31, 2020 22:03:15 GMT -5
Wanted to share this. My Sensei got a message from a well respected Hanshi in Okinawa. He asked my Sensei to visit and bring some of his best students to Okinawa to train. My son and I are invited to go. The trip won’t be likely until April 2022 but to be invited and to possible share this with my son is so amazing. Some good news for the day👍🏻 Congratulations to you and your son...an amazing accomplishment!! Thank you my friend, it’s very exciting and I’m looking forward to it👍🏻 |
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Post by toshtego on Dec 31, 2020 22:24:29 GMT -5
Had to pick up a few groceries and a bunch of prescriptions. Wore my wool fedora and the Carhartt chore coat. They shed ice water well. Rained all last night and all day today. Now your talkin'! |
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Post by toshtego on Dec 31, 2020 22:28:24 GMT -5
Coyotes in the pasture surrounding my critters and yipping and howling.
Discharged a round from the old Krag. That always quiets them down.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 31, 2020 23:05:47 GMT -5
I hate in when coyotes pack-up. Especially bad around calving time.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 1, 2021 5:00:45 GMT -5
Had to pick up a few groceries and a bunch of prescriptions. Wore my wool fedora and the Carhartt chore coat. They shed ice water well. Rained all last night and all day today. I bought myself a fedora earlier this week. It's to arrive tomorrow, but I doubt that. Things are taking a lot longer these days! |
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