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Talking With ‘Old Guys’

Posted on 22/07/2021 by Cheeta17

Joe and I were talking the other day, about how we used to love talking with ‘old guys.’ We learned so much from these guys who ‘went before us’ – about everything, about Life. One of the ‘old guys’ I … Continue reading →

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Bob, at 68…

Posted on 14/09/2014 by Cheeta17

I was out working on Evan’s canoe this morning and began reflecting on ‘Bob.’  It seems like I spend a fair amount of time on ‘introspection’ these days… If anything I would describe ‘Bob’ as ‘one big kid’ today.  A … Continue reading →

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My Crazy-Ass Neighbor…

Posted on 27/07/2014 by Cheeta17

Let me tell you about my ‘crazy-ass’ neighbor… Lauri and Gary moved in next door to me maybe 21 years ago or so; in 1992 – ’93.  I really liked Gary right away; Lauri, not so much.  My “defensive senses” … Continue reading →

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Engaging in Mindless Sh*t

Posted on 12/06/2014 by Cheeta17

I suppose the earliest memory I have of engaging in ‘mindless shit’ is when I was a senior in high school.  Someone noticed that I had nice handwriting and asked me to make the seating place name tags for the … Continue reading →

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Texas Bluebonnets

Posted on 31/03/2014 by Cheeta17

I have always loved Texas bluebonnets.  Along side their highways and in the Hill Country – they hardly ever seem to not capture my attention.   I seem to miss them this time of year more than any other – … Continue reading →

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Internet Banking With PNC Bank

Posted on 17/09/2013 by Cheeta17

I opened a ‘business account’ last week with PNC Bank.  Gawd, I will never do that again… Yesterday, as I went to log in, I inadvertently entered the wrong password.  Then, for some reason or another, I did it again.  … Continue reading →

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‘How do you kill a pickle?’

Posted on 23/06/2013 by Cheeta17

I met Jill in the Fall of ’68 at a barn party in Sidney, Nebraska.  She was attractive, clever, witty and Jewish.  And like me, she lived in Denver at the time.  I was in Munitions School at Lowry AFB, … Continue reading →

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Sprint Wireless

Posted on 23/06/2013 by Cheeta17

Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, what-ever – I don’t know if it makes a difference anymore or not.  From my perspective, they all suck!  Of course, living in the woods probably doesn’t help either; but, oh well… When I first went in … Continue reading →

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Gifts for the GrandKids: Awareness

Posted on 02/04/2013 by Cheeta17

A lot of us, as we coast into our “Golden Years,” consider ‘gifts’ to leave for the GrandKids – or, at least, I have.  The obvious gift is money.  Well, that comes, and goes – and is often soon forgotten.  … Continue reading →

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Warning: Keurig Coffee Pots

Posted on 24/02/2013 by Cheeta17

A couple years ago Bill F. introduced me to the Keurig coffee pot.  I soon bought one, and love it.  However, there area couple things about this coffee pot that I have learned, and I think you should know. Often, … Continue reading →

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