Merry Happy
Hope all y’all are having a great holiday season.
We are having a mild winter while Los Anchorage is getting hammered. Spenard Builders in Anchorage had a huge storage building roof collapse. We have had snow/rain mix in town and plenty of snow in the mountains for playing. It is slippery but my shoes ( Ice Bugs ) really handle it well. Worth every penny.
Got a treadmill for Earl as I don’t get him out enough. If you ever find yourself looking for a treadmill, just mention it at work and you’ll soon have one for free. I asked if anyone would like to get rid of a treadmill and immediately got one delivered for free. Much thanks to Scott and John for lugging it up three floors. John brought his daughter, Delilah, and she was instrumental. Her job was ensuring that I was actively engaged long enough for he and Scott to brute force the treadmill up the stairs. These days, my friends have found that the best way for me to “help” is to distract me while the hard part gets done by the youngsters ( those under 60 ). I’m grudgingly starting to agree.
Anyway, as soon as I get Earl accustomed to the treadmill I’ll send a picture. Since it involves me demonstrating how much fun it is, it could be a while.
Meanwhile, here’s some “before” photos.
He’s not averse to exercise; he loves to run with other puppies, I just don’t get him enough opportunities. We are headed up to Bill & Shellies, where he gets plenty of run time.
Stay safe out there.
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!
That dog looks like he ate too much caribou or something. The GOOD LIFE definitely agrees with him. Happy New Year!!!