Last night we went to the Utah State Junior High Wrestling Championships for 1A, 2A, and 3A. Can you believe that---Championships for Junior High? Anyway we have a grandson that was wrestling. He lost last night but wrestles again today at least one more match. It is really hard for me to believe that they are having this tournament. I guess it truly is the State Championship because all the kids are there but it is amazing to me that they would put that kind of pressure on the kids that are participating.
Since I wrestled in high school and college it is fun for me to watch. Probably not so for my spouse but she's a good sport and goes anyway. There are some super good young wrestlers at this meet. The future of wrestling in Utah looks good.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
MOVING IN CONTINUED
Yesterday I started to take care of the stuff I have moved several times and it kept ending up in the garage. I went through the four boxes I have moved four times. I can't believe that I moved that stuff all those times. I salvaged six books out of the boxes and the rest went to the garbage. Most of the stuff in the boxes was Logging Engineering materials that I got at Oregon State back in 1981. I used it a lot in Philipsburg and some in Beaver but I haven't had any cause to use it for the last 18 years. Oh what a pack rat I am.
One of the books I salvaged I wish I had known where it was several times in the last 18 years but not enough to try to find it in the boxes (I knew it was in one of those four boxes). Now it is on the book shelf with the rest of my education books. I'll probably never again have a reason to look anything up in the book but it makes me feel better knowing where it is. It cost me a heck of a lot of money when I bought it in 1975 ($29.95). That was when I had about $20.00 left of the pay check after the bills were paid. EXTRAVAGANT - You betcha. I used the book at least twice a week to look up insect pests when I was responsible for timber sales. I used it a lot---probably more than any other book I ever had. It was a good reference and was easy to find insects in....the pictures were great and showed the damage to the tree that was visible. People actually thought I was smart at that time because I could figure out the pest so quickly. Guess I was smart---I bought the book.
This blog didn't go where I thought it was going. Suffice it to say that I have now dealt with all of my moving home stuff---ALL OF IT---I am through moving. Today I am starting on cleaning out the garage---that ought to be fun.....
One of the books I salvaged I wish I had known where it was several times in the last 18 years but not enough to try to find it in the boxes (I knew it was in one of those four boxes). Now it is on the book shelf with the rest of my education books. I'll probably never again have a reason to look anything up in the book but it makes me feel better knowing where it is. It cost me a heck of a lot of money when I bought it in 1975 ($29.95). That was when I had about $20.00 left of the pay check after the bills were paid. EXTRAVAGANT - You betcha. I used the book at least twice a week to look up insect pests when I was responsible for timber sales. I used it a lot---probably more than any other book I ever had. It was a good reference and was easy to find insects in....the pictures were great and showed the damage to the tree that was visible. People actually thought I was smart at that time because I could figure out the pest so quickly. Guess I was smart---I bought the book.
This blog didn't go where I thought it was going. Suffice it to say that I have now dealt with all of my moving home stuff---ALL OF IT---I am through moving. Today I am starting on cleaning out the garage---that ought to be fun.....
Monday, January 25, 2010
'NOTHER NEW GUN
Went shopping with Inklings this morning to get a few things to eat later in the week. When we finished I went to the sports section to look at GUNS. They had the 0.410 shotgun I have been watching for so I decided to buy it. I spent the money that I got for retirement from an adjoining District and another $67 to get it but I am way happy to have it.
I also bought some shells. They only had 0.410 shells with 00 buckshot where I bought the gun (so I only bought one box). What do you think the chances are of hitting anything with four pellets. They are loaded in-line. I don't think there is much chance of hitting anything, but the buckshot is the same size as the barrel so maybe you could get close. I think they are really for the 0.410 pistol, which I also wish I had.
I stopped at another store where I tried to get them to order this gun for me and they still haven't so I told them I have it. I did buy two boxes of shells from tehm though because they have several choices of shot. 8, 7 1/2, 6 - Not much chance of massive damage with those loads.
I came home and put it together and tried out the action. The gun feeds really well and after I readjusted the barrel after I jammed and ruined a shell it is going to be fun to shoot. Everything is smooth and the feed works well---can't wait for the first hunt.....
I also bought some shells. They only had 0.410 shells with 00 buckshot where I bought the gun (so I only bought one box). What do you think the chances are of hitting anything with four pellets. They are loaded in-line. I don't think there is much chance of hitting anything, but the buckshot is the same size as the barrel so maybe you could get close. I think they are really for the 0.410 pistol, which I also wish I had.
I stopped at another store where I tried to get them to order this gun for me and they still haven't so I told them I have it. I did buy two boxes of shells from tehm though because they have several choices of shot. 8, 7 1/2, 6 - Not much chance of massive damage with those loads.
I came home and put it together and tried out the action. The gun feeds really well and after I readjusted the barrel after I jammed and ruined a shell it is going to be fun to shoot. Everything is smooth and the feed works well---can't wait for the first hunt.....
Saturday, January 23, 2010
TRIPPIN' AG'IN
We went North yesterday between snow storms to the fiftieth wedding anniversary of an old friend and range con from our Beaver days. We were good friends and they were surprised to see us there. I am so glad we went.
After the party we went to our son and his wife's home for a quick visit before we hit the road for home. While we were there another good friend came over and brought me these two pen and ink drawing he did for my retirement. They are both signed and both have a very special message to me. The cowboy picture says:
"To my friend Dee Ice Hole-one straight shootin' son of a _ itch."
I have been friends with this guy for 39 years. He worked for industries where we became acquaintences doing business. Usually the company he worked for was applying for new permits and he got the assignment to acquire it. I got the assignment to deal with these permits and make sure all was correct before we issued them. We spent many years working together in these capacities.
Our relationship developed into one of respect and trust followed a little later by loyalty. We both had a great time doing our jobs and we got to know each other very well. He can read me like a book and I think I can read him too. We can communicate pretty well without saying anything. Had lots of corporate meetings where we were the only two that really knew what was going on.
After the party we went to our son and his wife's home for a quick visit before we hit the road for home. While we were there another good friend came over and brought me these two pen and ink drawing he did for my retirement. They are both signed and both have a very special message to me. The cowboy picture says:
"To my friend Dee Ice Hole-one straight shootin' son of a _ itch."
I have been friends with this guy for 39 years. He worked for industries where we became acquaintences doing business. Usually the company he worked for was applying for new permits and he got the assignment to acquire it. I got the assignment to deal with these permits and make sure all was correct before we issued them. We spent many years working together in these capacities.
Our relationship developed into one of respect and trust followed a little later by loyalty. We both had a great time doing our jobs and we got to know each other very well. He can read me like a book and I think I can read him too. We can communicate pretty well without saying anything. Had lots of corporate meetings where we were the only two that really knew what was going on.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
BRAT CAT
This morning we took our kitten to the vet to get fixed and remove her claws. Last night she ripped up the carpet by the kitchen door trying to get out. She may rip it up again but it will be a lot harder starting in a few hours. She has been driving me crazy clawing everything she passes including me. She draws blood everytime she attacks. We get to pick her up between 1:00 p.m and 5:00 p.m.---I'm thinking as close to 5:00 as possible so we don't have to sit a hurtin' cat as long!!!!
Sunday, January 17, 2010
TRIP'N'
Friday we headed North to a retirement party for a woman I worked with for five years on a District. She retired on the same day I did and our parties were, at first, scheduled on the same date. Mine was changed to allow others to come that needed to be to both. It was a fun party and I am glad I went. I got to see a lot of old friends and had a great visit.
The best part of the trip was we got to see our four girls and one son and their children, or at least most of their children. I also got to spend a couple of hours with one of my friends that has very bad cancer. I am very glad we made the effort to go to the party. I had a great time and am glad I got to do the visiting I did.
We also planned to go to Barnes and Noble to spend the gift certificate I got at my retirement party - you know the one in University Mall - wrong there isn't one in that mall---shoulda visited the one further North. Oh well hind sight is always 20/20 - ALWAYS!
The best part of the trip was we got to see our four girls and one son and their children, or at least most of their children. I also got to spend a couple of hours with one of my friends that has very bad cancer. I am very glad we made the effort to go to the party. I had a great time and am glad I got to do the visiting I did.
We also planned to go to Barnes and Noble to spend the gift certificate I got at my retirement party - you know the one in University Mall - wrong there isn't one in that mall---shoulda visited the one further North. Oh well hind sight is always 20/20 - ALWAYS!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
FINAL MOVE COMPLETED
Yesterday I finished the filing, hanging on walls, putting in filing cabinets putting into scrap books and throwing into the trash all of the stuff I brought home from work. Guess I am finally HOME - and only HOME. I have a pretty good sized pile of clothes and other personal gear that was in my work truck in the garage that needs to be gone through and taken care of. BUT, It is out of sight and out of mind for now...it's too damned cold to sort stuff in the garage for a while.
I am pretty happy that I don't have to go into work any more. I have found that if I try I can stay in bed after 4:30 and actually go back to sleep until 7:30 or so....I guess I am starting to get used to a new life.
I am pretty happy that I don't have to go into work any more. I have found that if I try I can stay in bed after 4:30 and actually go back to sleep until 7:30 or so....I guess I am starting to get used to a new life.
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