Sad Goodbyes

Well yesterday was the day. I dropped Justin off at his company building at 0930. I was able to hang out with him for a little while and then left to come home. A couple hours--and a few tears--later, he called to say he was off for lunch. So I took McDonalds back and we ate lunch together. He was then released until 2pm, so we came home and hung out for a couple more hours. Then I had to say goodbye all over again! Justin was doing well and this long year is just a big stepping stone to getting out of the Army and returning home! He called this morning from Germany and was headed to Kuwait. When I talked to him he was complaining about the prices in Germany...he found a sweatshirt he liked and it was $83!!! I will keep everyone posted as I know more!

WOW

Thanks to Sarah Palin and the energy bill/dividend fund, I purchased a new toy today and let me tell you it is nothing short of spectacular. It is a CZ double barrel 12 gauge shotgun with exposed hammers and double triggers. It is modeled after the stage coach shotguns of the late 1800's. The barrel is 20" in length, it accomodates 3" shells, and has no choke on it. Slugs can be shot out of both barrels simultaneously. The chosen ammo for home protection is 000 buckshot, in both barrels of course. Me and Vanover went and shot it and WOW is the only way to do it justice. I put 3" slugs in both barrels and it about took my shoulder off. If bruising occurs, I will post that later. This will be the kept in the family gun.

Thanks also to the wifey for allowing such shenanigans.

Katie's Yearbook Yourself

And here are mine from 1954, 1960. 1966, and 1978!

YearbookYourself.com

These are hilarious! Check out some of our photos through the years from the website www.yearbookyourself.com
Here is Justin is 1956, 1970, 1976, and 1980