It is not unusual to hear.I hear people talking about how the bubble is nearly upon us.I hear that sales are dropping fast. Well,  I am going to tell you that I do not see that happening.Sales are still strong and so is the economy. There is a faction of people who can only make money at others misfortune.Ignore them for now, it isn't happening.  Look for the positive in life and live it to it's fullest!   08/25/2018

Our late summer flowers are blooming and the flower beds look very pretty.I love my wife's flowers.  If it were not for her love of flowers I do not know if I would have any.But now that we have the flowers, I will always do my best to make sure she can do her thing  08/25/2018

I was at a wedding this past weekend.I was asked to take some photo's of the guests.My favorite was the kids playing outside and not with the electronics.They were running and throwing balls and stuff that kids whould be doing.Seeing them out there brought back some great memories for me.     08/24/2018

I saw this flower the other day.  It was a beautiful day to be out and about.seeing a flower that looks like it is smiling and happy with the great day.It isn't often that your subject seems to talk to you.But it could also be the 4 drinks I had.    08/24/2018

WE were out with the grand kids fishing.With small kids, size means nothing it is numbers.So I found a spot with a  lot fish and the kids had a ball.When they were tired of fishing, I dropped my line in the water and after a few timesI caught this Pumpkin seed 'sunfish.   Almost 10 inches and closer to 3/4 pound which is very nice size for Minnesotaon average.I fish for the larger edible fish when by myself.  08/22/2018

It is a lot of fun fishing with the kids.But for them, sometimes the biggest thrill is not the fishing but driving the boat.As you can see from the smile that this was the high lite of the day.But we had not even started fishing yet.   Even after the fishing  this was the high lite.Embrace it, as the fishing will be more important in year to come. 08/22/2018

Yes, I have been missing in action.No posts or comments for the last 4 days.I had some time with the grand kids at the lake.Did some fishing and didn't worry about this site. I DID however answer my hone.That will make this coming week very busy.Time to line up the week! Share a few photos later in the week. 08/19/2018

Well, we finally have a day that I can really get into.I grew up in a family that told a lot of jokes and laughed a lot dspite the hardships we had.So in celebration of the day I will share a few today.Hope you enjoy them.Make it a great day.    08/16/2018

My wife spends ime on face book.And last night she was complainin about all the negative posts.Most were about the election and something about their candidate did not win.I understand it is a foum for expressing our feelings, but   the world if alreadyfilled wih enough negativity.So, I have posted a positive POST for this morning.Hope ot brightens yout day.       08/15/2018

Good morning everyone.I am in one of those goofy moods.As many of you know I post jokes and many ties it picks on the ladies. (Who have a good sense of humor)Occasionally, I pick on us guys.Well, today is that day.  A 3 year old boy was taking a bath.He was examining his testicles."Mom, are these my brains?" he asks. Mom replied..."Not Yet!" I have no problem laughing at myself!Have a great day|! 08/14/2018

I was in a specialty candy store the other day.There was a commotion up front.  I peaked around to see what the issue was.There was a woman yelling at the 16 year old cashier.She was upset that they sold CANDY CIGARETTES.The woman was demanding that this young lady who is only an employee to remove the candy from the shelves's.I get her point, but she was going the wrong way about it.I stepped in to help the cashier and quieted the lady down and got her info on how to contact the owner.I believe these cigs will taken of the shelves will save lives.  ; }    08/13/2018

Summer is on the peak of the hill.The temps tell us so.We are seeing changes in the green leaves.Different trees have different shades of green colors.Now we are into the summer temps which do not give us the great blossoms of thistime of the year.  Our gardens are not planted for great summer colors but we are working on changing that.   08/12/2018

WE have all met them.People who just are not all there.You all know what I mean.WE all have some kind of smart A$$ line to describe them. Their clock ain't fully wound.Short a sandwich from a full picnic basket.Half a bubble off.His train left the station but he isn't on it.A couple cards short of a full deck.A few fruit loops short of a full bowlElevator doesn't go to the topThe lights are on but no one is home.Not running on all cylinders! There are many many more.How about sharing your favorite one with us.          08/12/2018

In this fast paced society we have become we have created a lot of stress.On is easy to resolve and some not so much.But one thing for sure we cause much of it all ourselves.Many times it is just by putting things off until later and then we need to rush to get done.Under some stress? Take inventory of your habits and your life.Most can be eliminated with a few life style changes.   08/12/2018

YES, I IS STILL HOT AND MUGGY.You wold think that the temps my be lower with the smoke in the air diverting the sun.But I must have bee in the wrong science class.Ont thing that is great is seeing the kids outside and enjoying themselves.Reminds me of my younger days on the farm   08/11/2018

Us farm kids made our own fun.Granted that was  ____  years ago!When chores were done we disappeared.  If we didn't MOM would find something for us to do. WE didn't have money to buy the things many city kids had, like a scooter.But we did have sling shots and other cool stuff. I guess what I am getting at, we had imaginations.If you feel your kids need to expand their horizon's...Check out the farm scene.No, it may not be glamorous but we did learn a lot!!! And we did find things to ride...   08/11/2018

Yes, Minnesota has smoke in it's skies.The smoke is from fires in Canada and out west.Sad state of affairs for those people but what beautiful sunsets and sunrises.I just hate that  we are seeing the good end of he disaster.Just takes the real fun out of the day  08/10/2018

I have made it no secrete that I love running water.My wife and I took a walk along this rushing waterway.We found a bench and sat quietly for a long time, just listening tot he water.Running water is very soothing and I will stop and listen anytime I get the chance. 08/09/2018

Not long ago I was visiting a friend in the city.We sat out on the balcony and looked at the world.There goes a truck and another truck.There goes a red car and now a white ca and a green one.Whoa there goes a another white car.There was revving motors, horns and exhaust smell. Now at home on my deck.I see in a short span no less than 12 varieties of birds.The local raccoon is at the pond looking for a frog.There are squirrels, and a myriad of other small animals.In an hour the dear will be here.The air is smooth and fresh.  I hear birds chirping and the squirrels barking. I could go on and on, but I think you get the idea!    Just a few of my country friends 08/08/2018

For those of us in  Real Estate for any larger length of time know about the ups and downs.WE get little credit or the ups and all the blame for the downs.WE can follow the letter of the law and the client will still blame us.WE can follow their legal instructions and when it does not work, it is our fault. I have been cursed at and blamed for everything the client did wrong.Thinking of getting into Real Estate?How thick is your skin?    08/08/2018