COVR
Many of you have heard me speak of the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch. I met the founder, Alison, when I moved to Redmond,OR in 2012. At that time she was dreaming about setting up a working ranch which would also serve as a veterans HOSPICE. I loved the idea and attended several brainstorming sessions with her and a group of like minded vets. I still send the ranch a monthly donation.
The ranch has morphed into way more than I had ever hoped. This week they sent out a very short documentary on the ranch. I’d encourage everyone to visit their website and check it out. Here’s the site: https://www.covranch.org/ . Use the drop down menu “ABOUT/OUR STORY” to get a quick history
And here’s the documentary on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/747756881/88b97d748f
Hope you all made it through the summer. Fall is my favorite time of the year. It seems that all the pressure is off and we can kick back and enjoy the scenery changing every day.
Enjoy your pumpkin spice.
So far I've reached acceptable proficiency at the following, in chronological order: Silversmith, infantryman/door gunner, helicopter pilot, fireman, carpenter, residential contractor, FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist and crotchety old retired guy. Currently, I'm learning to fly again and that is what this is all about. 7/7/2020 edit: As I have had the opportunity to reflect (old people do that a lot) on my actual proficiency level at the above occupations, I feel adjustments are in order. The term "acceptable" depends on the observer, their own proficiency and experience level. Acceptable to me might be woefully deficient to the master. I think it would be more accurate to claim that I have earned a living wage at all of these occupations but never got rich. Actually, I feel that I have gotten rich at the last one. I have what I need and am profoundly grateful for all of it. The future looks bright indeed, as I have learned to fly again. For that I have all of you to thank. Thank You!
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