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Psalm 90:10, "The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty if we are strong.... |
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Three Score and Ten the Introduction, Well here we go, After 50 years I am going to take another attempt at writing. The first time was the Palmer writers correspondence school in 1969. The writing will be not a book that will be written with the idea of being published, But will be a writing of thoughts unencumbered by possible publishing and monetary gain. This writing will be a hybrid of Journal and Reminisce. It is important to me that the writings are my true thoughts at the time, not influenced by any factor. The writing will try to explain how a 70 year old white, male USA citizen now relates to today's world. Is every oldest generation lost in their own world, that they aged into? What do I see, and feel as I age farther. I know I am not normal as in what this world today would consider normal. But I hope I am in the ball park writing the thoughts of a 70 year old. I hope for you to learn to know who I am, As I search for Who I am at 70+ This work will carry on until I am no longer able to think or write. This will be done on a nearly daily writing interwoven with a life's reminiscing. This writing has been in the planning for 10 plus years. and I have now made it to this starting point. This writing is dedicated to My Wife The Kitten, My family, My grand children, Lukas, Levi, Luis, Lydia and Sonora Pearl. I thank you God that you have allowed me to have your Three Score and Ten Time. |
| Three Score and Now Eleven + Day 161 Dear Grandsons Well, This is it, The day of the year I try to avoid, But I can not. It is the bottom of winter. We are going to get to a minus -16 degrees F tonight. I always worry about froozen pipes in our crawl space under the kitchen. Our old Queen Ann at one time had a fire back in the early 20's, I think. They cleaned up and built on again two stories with a down kitchen and uper bedroom. But they did only a crawl space in that area. So, I worry about the crawl space. I have it all pipes wrapped with heat tapes. There is a heat lamp on, it is insulated on the inside and during winter on the outside north end with the 2-inch pink insulation. Then I try to cover it all with fluffy snow for additional insulation. I then let the faucet drip all night. At the north location it will be -22+ degrees. It is not unheard or unusual of to be -40 up there, so -22 is Normal during winter. It all reminds me of growing up in a cold house up there, Frozen Pipes and a bathroom out of service for the rest of winter. There were times when windows were out, and water froze in the upstairs bedrooms. At some point in time, I will write about the earliest days, But I still can not. We put our clothes in the bed with us so they would be somewhat warm to put on. I still do that with my under clothes. The wife understands. It was a brutal cold long winter in northern Wisconsin. I only went south 3+ hours, what a difference. So tonight, I will sleep in my office chair and get up and turn the water on a couple of times. But it all looks much better after tonight. I can tolerate 0 degres just fine but the -0's I would just as soon live without. We have not started the van I think for four days. But I have shoved snow two days. It will be Thursday before I start it to go ice Fishing. I am always looking for someone to take along?? I like ice fishing, but I always go alone. But it is true I am not always open and likely not a good companion. To me fishing is all business. I like fish. It is the only time I completely loose myself from world around me. We had crappies yesterday and leftovers today with sliced baked fingerling garden potatoes and a green salad. I hope you are all snuggled into night with your favorite squeeze. Have a Blessed Evening |
| Three Score and Now Eleven + Day 155 Dear Grandsons It is day 155, What did I get done in the last 5 days? I have to think about it. I did some internet listings in the store, and there were mailings to do. We went to the city yesterday and grocery shopped. And there were not any Fireworks, But I did see sparks a couple of times. It went well with the exception of growing expense along some empty shelves. I sure am Thankful for our large gardens and a Wife that is a great cook and likes to do so. We do not need to buy premade or processed foods. Next up is the dreaded Property Taxes due along with property Insurance. we do plan for it during the year, so it is not a surprise. I have been paying property tax since 1974. It has been a pile of money. What is a surprise is the new Water Softener just installed? And now a bit later a new Wind Shield for the van. I had hoped I could put it off for a while, But the crack has grown. I will have it replaced soon, Note I am not saying when for sure. it is the time off year to now do the year end bookkeeping. It is interesting to plan for a coming year and then assess how you did at the end of the year. it is not written in stone, but it does give you something to shoot for. We are now starting the planning for this season's gardens. We will get seed and fertilizers' soon, maybe Friday. There are more gardens being planted all the time. Lukas and Levi you phoned on Monday evening. I am sorry I do not always have a lot to talk about. I am afraid at this age I do not lead a very exciting lifestyle. I can get about 6 good hours of physical activity out in a day and then I am tired. We stay close to home in winter. Thank You for calling. Having you phone is very important to me, For me to hear of your activities. I went to bed last evening about 8;30 I was very tired, and I am also tired now. I can tell I am again rambling. So, I need to end this. There is no good reason to bore all of you. Please have a Blessed Evening |
| Three Score and Now Eleven + Day 150 Dear Grandsons Wow! The days have flown by. It is now the middle January. It has been reasonable here for weather and looks to remain so as far as I can see out on the weather site. It should be a lot of good ice fishing time. Our coldest so far this season is -5. I can live with that. the weather in the north has been also reasonable but still much colder. We have not been up there since before Christmas and then only for one night. As for the activities down here, we replaced our water softener system. The old one was 33 years old and had started leaking with no more parts available to fix it. Then yesterday the neighbor and I decided to trim the large maple tree on our lot line. We called in a tree service person to give as a bid to do it. After the bid we decided to tackle it our self's. Between us we had all the tools we needed. We have been hacking on that tree for years. It is a valued tree by us both, but it was up against his house and very close to ours. This time it was a major trimming with major limbs coming down. We got it done, it was a nice day to do it without wind. For two old guys we did well, no physical accidents. But it really tired us out, up and down a 26-foot ladder and sawing. Now after writing this, we need to go out and finish the cleanup. He burns some wood so this will be seed for him for next year. I have gotten out ice fishing three times. And have some meals of fish to show for it. I hope to go out again next week some. I will try some different locations. I am trying to stay close to the house. It is the cost of gas but also, I don't like a long drive back after fishing. I have no one to fish with so it is a long drive alone and I am tired and hungry. And On top of that I do not see well in the dark. So, it is best to stay close and hour or less. I was going to try and sneak in going to an estate sale this morning before the tree clean up. It is about 45 minutes away. I could have done it, but I am just not the Gung Ho anymore. At one time 20 plus years ago I would sleep in the vehicle the night before so could be in the first rush into the house. If you have never been in the first rush at an estate sale it is a real excitement you need to do once. The anticipation for all the good stuff. Sometimes there was good deals to be had, not so much anymore. Most of the things are now overpriced for me. And also, there is two houses full and three large garages full. So, I can live now without more stuff for Internet Store and Flea Markets. I hope you can enjoy these winter days; Spring is on the way with its long busy days. Be Blessed |
| Dear Grandsons and All It sure was windy last night. I worry abound the high wind speeds, anything can happen with an old house. It creeks and groins making all kinds of strange noises. And I get all kinds of thoughts in my head. But it seems all is good this morning. The winds are dying down, but it is cold. Yesterday I did get out on the ice for fishing. There was 3-4 inches of good ice, so that was good. The bad winds had not picked up yet, But there was a good breeze. But best of all I did get two meals of fish, one for us and one for the neighbor. I hope to go out again tomorrow. The best ice fishing is early and late ice. You know the old saying make hay while sun shines. Now a new saying, Catch Fish while they bite. It has been little chores catch up day inside. So, I am catching up with writing. We here are now full throttle into 2022. But we have discovered we cannot find our two new calendars. I can't imagine what I did with them. I need calendars so we will need to hunt two down. So what else is new, We are later today going to cut the cats back claws. I suspect knowing that has made your day. Can you tell I am floundering looking to write something? They say No news is Good News especially in this day. So maybe we can say nothing to write means everything is at rest and good. Have a peaceful Evening |
| Dear Grandsons and Others Well, we are now fully into 2022, It does not feel any different from last year. Maybe it will as we go long. Yesterday and earlier today I was able to make care of the snow. I did get the 2021 reviews written; See last the entry. Last evening, we did our yearly To Do list. Our goals for the year list. I have been writing one for maybe 50 years. But why do it. I know most people do not and get along just fine. I think, Maybe not. It maybe my personality of being prepared. I value my time on this earth, In this life as my greatest treasure. So, I reason if I write down my yearly goals I can be focused. I will plan and use my time wisely. There are things that need to be done to keep a home. My list is Personal goals then maintenance on buildings, Then New Projects, business goals and yard and gardens. I do look at the goals through the year to see if I need to make time adjustments for their completion. Sometimes I just forget something that needs to be done. But every year I say I need to put less on the goals list. I do try. There needs to be a realistic attainable list. It needs to be real. This year there is more items to be farmed out to hired professionals. I am now reluctant to climb around like a monkey. I get tired, I can't see well, nor hear well. But the list continues until the end but with more reliance on others. I will still go to the plate and swing. and I will have more balls and strikes, but less home runs. For me there is no choice I have to swing at the ball. When I can no longer swing it will be game over. So, this year's list seems real and attainable, It is shorter or maybe the paper is just smaller. Know if I can find the needed help. Have Blessed New Week |
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