Patches Pals in Beagleland!

More Winter Madness!

2012-01-22T18:46:00.000-08:00

Here are some more "Before and After" photo's.

Here is the area around my Koi pond and the Japanese Maple (it's the one in the center of the photo). On the right is what the tree looked like during the snow fall. The photo on the left is the aftermath of the Ice storm. I am not sure if the tree will ever look like it did before.

In this setof photo's is the big tree in the next door neighbors backyard. This tree looks so cool covered in snow, but as you can see it was just destroyed after the ice storm. This tree was really hanging low but it has bounced back a little.

Cold Bailey Beagle!

Cold Lucy Beagle!

The Beagles have not been happy with all the snow and ice. They didn't quite make it to the yard to poop, so I had to shovel some poo off of the deck for the last few days. I think they will be happy when the plain rain comes back!

Monte

Old man Winter Sucks!

2012-01-21T18:22:00.000-08:00

Here is a before on the left and after on the right. Look at the tall trees in the back ground, much thinner on the right. Look at my truck on the right it's coated in a half inch of ice.

This is a couple of big branches that fell from one of the trees in Dad's back yard.

This branch fell from almost 25 feet to the ground and landed on the sidewalk in front of Dad's house and there are two more big branches hanging from the neighbors tree.

More big branches from some trees in the backyard!

This is a huge tree in my neighbors house you can see that it is split down the middle.

This is my Japanese maple during the snow. It is gone now; frozen and fell all apart. I am hoping that this ice crap is over. I have family and friends that are still waiting for the power to be restored to their homes. I pray that all will be safe.

Winter Quarter!

2012-01-03T16:40:00.000-08:00

Well my month off for Christmas break is now over and it's back to college. I am really looking forward to this last year of school, because most of the classes are going to be computer/IT related I think that it may be more interesting. I am looking to see what God has in store for me this quarter and what new things he has in store for me.
For now, Monte

Death on the Mountain

2012-01-02T16:29:00.000-08:00

One new years eve, a gunmen took the life of a Park Ranger Margaret Anderson as she was doing a routine traffic stop. She was killed and the man hunt was on. The Park Rangers, Pierce County Sheriff, State Police and the F.B.I looked for the Gunman. The man they were looking for was a Gulf War veteran, suffering from Post Thematic Stress and going thorough a major challenges. This morning they spotted him dead in a stream, he had died from exposure.

So, I wonder if more could have been done to help this man; so that the whole event could have prevented and two lives could have been saved.

So I ask all of you to pray for Margaret Anderson's family and the officers involved. Also for all the veterans that are begging for some help with their mental issues.

Monte

Happy New Year, Patches Pals!

2012-01-01T13:48:00.000-08:00

Well 2011 was a long one for me. I finished my first year of college with a surprising GPA. This first year was a big adjustment to college life for this old man, LOL!

We took a summer trip to Montana to see family. Our first stop was at Glacier National Park and to visit my cousin Gregg. He came over to the campground every night for dinner and a visit. I got to see my first Grizzly bear and man was that bear a great looking animal. We then went to Columbus, Montana to See my uncle and aunt. I love going there and we always have a great time. There was only one problem I got sick and spent the majority of the time in the motor home. Our last stop was back in Washington in Spokane to visit my family in the Spokane Valley.

Kirk 2010 Rookie of the Year

Chad, 2010 Compact Outlaw Champion

WOO Racing

Our racing schedule was a wet one. Too many races rained out in 2011. I am hoping that in 2012 we will get more racing action. So I am wishing that the 2012 year will bring us happiness, laughter, and stability in our lives.

Happy New Year may friends,

Monte

Dog Types!

2011-09-21T21:20:00.000-07:00

Found this on a facebook friends post and I love it. As we traveled to Montana and Colorado the Beagles introduced themselves to many different types of dogs and many others types of animals. They even shouted out to a group of rabbits, wild turkeys and even some animals they didn't even see. These photo;s were on facebook and I thought of our travels and the dogs we met.

Is this Shepard a Country or City dog!

Bye-Bye Tubebe!

2011-09-17T18:43:00.000-07:00

We dad is in the plasma zone now. We went to the store and picked up a 51" Samsung Plasma.

He didn't put up mush of a fight. You see he was watching a 19" Tube type TV at the distance of ten feet.

Well my friends that doesn't work. He actually looked happy, yes I said happy. If your wondering what the heck I'm talking about. My father usually never shows Happiness. I think we got this one right this time!

For Now, Monte

Fashback Friday, Dave Niehaus Style!

2011-09-16T19:28:00.000-07:00

Just finished watching the statue ceremony at SafeCo field on TV. This is a great addition to the ball park and to the Seattle Mariners home. I think it looks great. Here is a photo from the Seattle Mariners Facebook page.

The Niehaus Family

My Flashback on this Friday is a call Dave made after a prediction that was made by Mike Blower.

Listen in will you!

MY OH MY!

Remembering my chidhood!

2011-09-15T21:46:00.000-07:00

I can remember my mornings when I was a kid. Getting up to watch Our Gang, then my favorite show J.P. Patches. While watching his show I would eat breakfast, get dressed, and brush my teeth. He always had cartoons, humor, and special guests. When his show was over I knew that it was time to head out the door for the long walk to school, LOL! You could say that he made our day start out with some laughter. I really wish they would put these back on the air as reruns. Wouldn't that be cool to see the wonderful master in action. I you were on his show, to see yourself as a kid again.

Here is one of my favorite clips from KIRO New!

What a Clown, LOL!

Later, Monte

Eggshells & Respect!

2011-09-14T21:03:00.000-07:00

Hello Patches Pals, I have a question for you all. Do you have a person or two in your family that you feel like you have to walk on egg shell around? I mean Damn, this is really bugging me. I am getting to the point that I don't care if I piss them off anymore. The fact is, in my family we have several babies that we have to look after or they might just throw a tantrum. I mean after the age of two isn't that suppose to stop. I don't know, I guess my patients is running thin. If you know me, you know I rarely get mad! Life is made up of a bunch of Rules and Laws we as adult must follow. These are made by man and God, so, I guess they are meant to be followed by everyone.

I mean it just plain RESPECT to your family. You don't get respect, you have to earn it. Yes, some people even lose it after acting like a child. Then, Yes, you must re-earn this respect; it just not given out like suckers.

You learn allot from your parents and I have had two of the best examples of respectful and thoughtful parents in the world. Yea, we are not perfect! Today most parents just don't give a darn if these kids grow up to be disrepectful babies!

You say just forgive them! You can forgive these babies, but they will never learn how to treat people with any respect. They need to be accountably for their actions or lack of action. They think that they have the right to talk to anyone in a manner that is disrespectful. They will tell you they are just telling it like it is. Well, hurting people with condescending words is selfish and evil.

If you have someone like this in your family, your not alone.

Pray that God will change them, because you will drive yourself into the funny farm trying!

For now, Monte!

I forget sometimes!

2011-09-13T15:24:00.000-07:00

"I pick up the phone, but I remember that you’re gone. I have a question, but then I remember you’re not there. I would give anything to talk to you just one more time, but I can’t. I want to huge you, but I can’t. I hear a song on the radio that reminds me of you and I start to cry. You are home, not in pain, you’re happy; you’re at peace, because you’re with our Father God. I miss you mother!"

I think that with all the stess in my life, she would be my rock. Our life changed in so many way's and if you haven't lost someone you love it's hard to explain the feelings. When I think I have gotten over the pain, something pops up in my life that reminds me of you and your love. I will never forget, I wish that it didn't hurt so much. I know it's me being selfish, because she is in the best place one could be. Maybe it will someday!

See you someday mom!

Monte

10 years after 9-11

2011-09-12T18:52:00.000-07:00

It’s the day after of the September 11^th, 10 year anniversary. I spent the day watching some of the specials on the television. I wonder if the world has learned any type of lesson. I know most of us in the U.S. have, but I think the government still has a lot of work to do.

I think the most important thing is to take care of the hero’s that did the back breaking work at Ground Zero, the fire fighters, police, and all the other that didn’t think twice in helping on September 11th.

Cancer is being discovered in these workers in a alarming rate, some with diagnosed with more than one type of cancer. The toxic fumes from whatever was burning in that pile is killing these men and women.

The government needs to quit hiding their heads in the sand and step up and take care of these men and women. Government officials look at these heroes’ as your example and just jump in there and take care of this issue.

The service men and women that went to war to find the terrorist that attacks on the U.S. have not been taken care of. They often come home to NO Jobs, medical issues and mental issues. These things are not acceptable.

Get off your dead ass and do your job and take care of these hero’s and their families. The families that loose a service man or woman need to have more done for them. I am so tired of hearing of soldiers losing their home while overseas. If it wasn’t for them you in Washington DC would not even have a job.

I encourage you to call your Congress person or Representative and tell them to do the right thing or they will be replace with someone that will listen to the people. The Ground Zero workers are dying of cancers, some with multiple types.

“FIX IT AMERICA, JUST FIX IT!”

September 11th, 2001

2011-09-11T09:18:00.000-07:00

This day is one that most Americans will never forget. As most people where getting ready for work, I was just leaving mine. The new of the attack spread like wildfire in the plant and before you knew it we were huddled around the computer monitors. The news was shocking that a jet could have crashed into the World Trade Center. We all thought that it was just a bad accident. Little did we know it was NOT!

While driving home I listened to the radio and as soon as I got home I was glued to the Television set. Like most on that day I was in shock to watch as the second plane plunged into the second tower. The news showed the Police and Fire responded to help those in need. Little did they know that the tower would fall.

The tower fell like a house of cards, people injured walked the streets, and New Yorkers help the thousands trying to escape the falling buildings. I sat in shock and wondered if or what was coming next.
"Breaking New" sound on the television once again. Two planes just crashed, one into the Pentagon and on in a field in Pennsylvania.

I watched the news for days as rescue worker battled to find someone alive. The sad thing was that most in those tower would not be found alive. Oh, they did find some and this just fuel the search to find more.

That night due to a national grounding of all planes the skies there silence. I sat in the hot tub and not one plane was in the sky. The highway next to the house was almost silence, just a few cars.

It's been 10 years now and the world has changed in many ways. Some nations have fallen, some removed the dictators, and some have had attacks of their own. America found the leaders of the attack in the U.S and terminated their lives. We made places more secure, airports, borders and public places. There would be more attempts to harm American's, but average Americans would spot them and turn it over to the police to handle.

When and if anything happens again we Americans know that we are strong and will fight back. As my cousin Ken would say, "Don't poke the Bear!" We will never forget this day by honoring the VICTIMS of this attack.

"We will never forget" and "God bless the U.S.A!"

Pre-9-11 thoughts!

2011-09-10T21:32:00.000-07:00

     Well, on the eve of the 10 year anniversary of the 9-11 attacks. I sit her thinking of that day and what I felt. I knew that when that first plane hint the first tower I was out of a job, no one will want to fly for awhile. I was at work at the Boeing Plant in Auburn, just getting ready to go home, when someone started screaming that a plane had hit the World Trade tower. When you work at Boeing any plane down is news and mostly we all feel bad because of the loss of life.

   I rushed home and turned the TV on and I never moved from there until it was time to go to bed, but who could sleep. I went out and sat in the hot tub and the silence was unnerving. There was not one plane in the sky. You see I live about ten miles from Sea-Tac International airport and five mile from two small airports. One in Auburn and one in Puyallup. As I sat there I felt that I had been punched in the gut and in the Balls at the same time. The loss was great for man kind, America, and the world.

   I will never forget the site of those huge buildings falling into themselves, the faces of the people in the streets of New York, and the pain of all America's.

   I did loose my job as the industry came to a stop and many worker where affected by this act of terrorism. The world was changed that day for many people. Some lost family, jobs, sense of security and I think we just felt helpless for know what would be next. Maybe we needed to be attacked to find out how strong we could become and what we would do to the one's that sucker-punched America. We became stronger and more aware of the evil that wants America to fall and give up, but we will not!
   Please remember all the children, men and women lost that day, So many life's lost!

"I will never forget that day and feeling of loss!"

Flashback Friday!

2011-09-09T19:59:00.000-07:00

LeAnn Evans, Aleanne Wasell Armstrong and Laurie Wasell Couper

Here are three great women, but in this photo just girls. Look at the 80's hair, LOL! Just kidding we have always have the best time when we get together. As little kids we would laugh for hours and it's just the same now-a-days. Sometimes I wish that we could stay small kids and not have a worry in the world. It seems that as we grow up everything becomes more complicated and stress full. I miss the carefree days of youth. The days where cleaning your room was the most stress full job we faced.

OK, now that we have "responsibilities" and read jobs you can say it; GROW UP MONTE!

For now, Monte!

Grandpa's Hands!

2011-09-08T19:29:00.000-07:00

Grandpa's Hands

Grandpa, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. He didn't move, just sat with his head down staring at his hands. When I sat down beside him he didn't acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat, I wondered if he was OK. Finally, not really wanting to disturb him but wanting to check on him at the same time, I asked him if he was OK.

He raised his head and looked at me and smiled. "Yes, I'm fine. Thank you for asking," he said in a clear strong voice.

"I didn't mean to disturb you, Grandpa, but you were just sitting here staring at your hands and I wanted to make sure you were OK," I explained to him.

"Have you ever looked at your hands," he asked. "I mean really looked at your hands?"

I slowly opened my hands and stared down at them. I turned them over, palms up and then palms down. No, I guess I had never really looked at my hands as I tried to figure out the point he was making.

Grandpa smiled and related this story:

"Stop and think for a moment about the hands you have, how they have served you well throughout your years. These hands, though wrinkled, shriveled, and weak have been the tools I have used all my life to reach out and grab and embrace life.

They put food in my mouth and clothes on my back.

As a child my mother taught me to fold them in prayer.

They tied my shoes and pulled on my boots.

They have been dirty, scraped and raw, swollen and bent.

They were uneasy and clumsy when I tried to hold my newborn son.

Decorated with my wedding band they showed the world that I was married and loved someone special.

They trembled and shook when I buried my parents and spouse and walked my daughter down the aisle.

They have covered my face, combed my hair, and washed and cleansed the rest of my body.

They have been sticky and wet, bent and broken, dried and raw.

And to this day, when not much of anything else of me works real well, these hands hold me up, lay me down, and again continue to fold in prayer.

These hands are the mark of where I've been and the ruggedness of my life.

But more importantly it will be these hands that God will reach out and take when he leads me home.

And with my hands He will lift me to His side and there I will use these hands to touch the face of Christ."

I will never look at my hands the same again. But I remember God reached out and took my grandpa's hands and led him home.

When my hands are hurt or sore I think of Grandpa Young. I know he has been stroked and caressed and held by the hands of God. I, too, want to touch the face of God and feel His hands upon my face.

Thanks to Sherri B. Stillwagon for this in a emial!

Man of the Year-Vote for J.P. Patches!

2011-09-05T17:39:00.000-07:00

VOTE

"Man of the Year!"

I come to you today, to ask for your Vote. I ask you to Vote for J.P. Patches as "Man Of the Year!" Go to King5.com to cast your vote. Let show Chris that he has touched many heart and cast many memories in our common life in the Pacific Northwest. I have cast my vote and I hope you will too.

The Salmon are runnning!

2011-09-03T17:20:00.000-07:00

Here is my nephew Logan, his catch is might fine.It's crazy here in Washington the river banks are shoulder to shoulder with people fishing to catch the prize Salmon. Nothing like fresh Salmon on the grill, smoked in a smoker for hours or baked in a oven, It's the freshness of the fish and only in the Northwest.

My friend Randy last year at the same place as Logan. The Kolama River is a great place to camp and fish off the banks.

This is my dad two years ago at Camp Kalama on the Kalama river in Washington.

Here Fishy, Fishy!

Flash Back Friday!

2011-09-02T19:31:00.000-07:00

Who could ever forget going to North Bend to Aunt Merriam's and Uncle Herman's house. The fishing for Rainbow trout, floating down the river, playing pool and drinking soda's. Here is a photo of Ryann, Logan and Dan getting ready to go fishing. Then you have my mother and Florance "Grandma" Best, this is two classy ladies here. Grandma had the heart of an angel and was always a great time talking to here for hours upon hours.

HONDA UPDATE:

Well after six months of a fraud investigation of Butch Motors in Auburn, I was called by the DOL to get my title for the Honda. Man, this has been a Bunche of crap, but I am glad that everything has worked out. Now, I can do some work on it and not have to worry about the ownership side of things.

For Now. Monte

Theifs, Cheaters, and Crooks!

2011-08-31T19:20:00.000-07:00

I bought a used Honda Accord from a Small car lot in Auburn, "A crook!" This Thief took my money, lied to me and never paid the wholesaler for the car. He lives his life like he is special, but he is really a lyre and crook. What happens to the one's he took money from? What happen to the people that gave him all the money they had for a car and now they don't know if they really own the car?

Hopefully he will loose all that he gained. He has to answer to God for his dishonesty. I will get my title this week, but may have to wait for the fraud investigators to finish their claim. I Will never trust "Butch Motors in Auburn and Jon Nelson the one who Lied to me for months!"

Thank God, it's almost over!

Have Faith!

2011-08-30T20:06:00.000-07:00

God has answered prayer for my cousin Jeff, he starts his new job on Thursday at Dishman Dodge in Spokane.

He has always had the gift of gab and that salesman attitude. Even as a kid he talked me into golfing cow pies on my Grandparents farm. Note, "Do not golf fresh pile, they may backup on you!"

He will be a good sales person and if you need a car, truck or SUV go see him!

Good luck my cousin, god answered your prayer!

Montana Fun!

2011-08-29T20:46:00.000-07:00

Izaak Walton Inn in Essux, Montana has the greatest little railroad display. This Inn still has trains zipping by and still has the Amtrak station here.

Here is just one of the Suites that they offer at the Izaak Walton Inn. This is a train lovers dream.

You can take the Red Bus Tours in Glacier National Park, these restored buses are a real work of art. They have been restored with new Ford power trains and run off Propane.

You could say they were packed to the roof, but they didn't have a roof on this sunny day, LOL!

The Lodge at St. Mary's Lake is a cool lodge right on the lake. They offer Red Bus Tours, Boat Tours on the St. Mary's Lake, Horse back Tours and you can just sit and stare at the mountains looking for mountain goats.

The old roads have a few tunnels that whined through the mountain pass.

The view points off the pass of St. Mary's Lake are breathe taking and totally amazing.

Don't forget the white river rafting tours! We found that almost anyone can go rafting!

We found family at Glacier National Park!

2011-08-28T13:46:00.000-07:00

I was given a tree at Boeing for Earth Day in 2005 and planted it in a pot on the deck. He has grown up to be a nice looking little tree, I am sooo proud. Well, we were stopped at a Scenic lookout at Glacier National Park, I looked down and found my tree's little sister, Amazing! You never know who you will meet while you are on vacation!

Glacier National Park

2011-08-17T14:59:00.000-07:00

We made it to Glacier National Park and have set up our camp spot. I have been feeling crappy agian, but I think once we settle in I will began to feel better.

Here is our camping spot at "SAN-SUZ-ED RV Park." Very nice and clean. The manager told us that they have had a Bear roaming the grounds. So we put dad's booz in a locked compartment, YEA! I am sure that the Beagles will let us know if there is a Yogy out there!

Love Ya, J.P.!

2011-08-14T20:14:00.000-07:00

“The J.P. Patches Show” debuted on KIRO/7 Feb. 10, 1958. When it went off the air in 1981, it was the longest running locally-produced kids show in the United States. Julius Pierpont Patches, played by Chris Wedes, was Mayor of the City Dump. His girlfriend, Gertrude, showed up two years later when floor manager Bob Newman answered Patches’ call off-camera. Seattle PI.com

I just learned that J.P. will retire from doing personal appearances. As a child I would get up and watch his show until it was time to head off to school. This was good, clean, educational, and super entertainment for children.

The world needs more people like him to put on clean TV for children in the morning. I will always be a Patches Pal, I still have my card. I think that someone should request that they start running reruns, maybe you just might see yourself on the show, LOL!

You are the BEST J.P!

Lazy Dazes of Summer!

2011-08-13T20:07:00.000-07:00

Bailey and Lucy lounging around while Steve and I watch the Mariners play the Boston Red Sox's.

Lucy the "Pig Lover!"

Bailey sneaking in to "Smell the Sneakers!"

These two hounds have two different ideas on how to relax and chill out!

Flashback Friday, OOOPs it's Saturday!

2011-08-13T18:37:00.000-07:00

EVANS WOMEN!

Here you go, here is the Evan side of our family, all the women. Poor Ryan and Dan too little to resist the baby shower and the female cousins.

Evening out with friends!

2011-08-12T20:22:00.000-07:00

(Steve on left and Richard Cooke on the right)

We went to "Dixie's" for dinner. My Friend Richard is heading to school in Missouri to become a minister, so we took him to a local dinner for dinner.

Dad was not happy with his Meatloaf sandwich, humm! No one make meatloaf like my mother did and he is never satisfied with anything else. I sat through dinner and listen to him tell his story about his Bullet buying adventure, LOL!

I just love it when Steve tried to take my pitcher, just as the cel phone is gearing up you just stick out the tougn, LOL!

I also installed more graphics on the front of the motor home. I over layed some to make a sprint car kicking up some dirt on track, check out the second photo!

When I get back from the trip I am going to try to wax this beast!

Motor home makeover!

2011-08-11T18:14:00.000-07:00

Installing new graphics on the motor home, I bought last year and just now have got some time to do it. The hardest thing is getting the old ones off. Steve found the hair dyer and that helped greatly. I have to come up with a design to cover the peeling graphics that I removed.

I will post more as I go. I will also have before and after shots. Now that school is out for the summer and I have a moth off, maybe I can get this done.

For everyone that prayed for me for the spider bite and school challenges, I thank you!

Monte

I needed the food of Youth!

2011-08-10T19:29:00.000-07:00

Well after my finals and feeling like a young frisky buck, I needed some fuelfood. As I drove though the city of my youth I thought, "Monte you haven't had a Cubby's Burger in years!" So I made a quick turn and pulled in the Drive Thru of Cubby's.

This place is a icon in Auburn. In the 1980's you had young High School girls working the counters, packed on the weekends at night and the best burgers and fries. I thought that this would just help me heal from the spider bite and the bite of finals. So I ordered a "Big Cubby's With Cheese." Let me tell you what, I loved it, Oh Yeah!

P.S. No young girls, just a 63 year old lady!

This is what bit me!

2011-08-07T21:33:00.000-07:00

Here is the little bugger that bit me or his body double.

He bit me on the back of the arm, which wasn't that bad as the photo below!

No this is NOT MY BUTT, it's on the back of my very hairy leg.

As the pain got bad then my hand started to swell up and felt like it was on fire and man, did it start to ache.

I am starting to feel better and hope that I can do well in my summer finals at school. This has made me nausea, fever, headache, dizziness and I could not think right. So, what else is new!

I guess my motto is going to be from know on,

"Stomp on every spider, I mean everyone!"

Flashback Friday!

2011-08-05T19:21:00.000-07:00

Oh Sparky, you were a smart little dog! This little dog was a gift from my uncle Jack on my birthday, but he soon became my Dad's buddy. This little dog would sit like this to look out the front door, in the passenger seat of the Beetle and of course for FOOD!

This is my Great Grandmother holding her cat Tony. She loved that cat, he would rule her house. This lady was amazing, she had a photographic memory and had some great theories on UFO's. I was just fascinated by her encounters and beliefs. She would always give me a dime and tell me to by myself something.

BREAKING NEWS!

2011-07-31T19:13:00.000-07:00

Well, well those lazy butts in Washington, DC have finally finished a job that should have taken just a few days. Come on, if you dummy's got docked 1% of your pay a day until you reached a plan.Then you guys would have finished in record time, but since you dorks are using our money you took your sweet ass time. I say, fire everyone of you and replace your sorry butts with the unemployed people of America. To quote a famous American, Larry "The Cable Guy," "Geeet-rrrrr-doone!"

I am the HORNET KILLER, LOL!

2011-07-30T19:56:00.000-07:00

Ok, I am the man! I sprayed those little BAS***S and showed them who was boss. It started out a little ruff, I did run like a girl, swatting at the air and tripped over the shovel. BUT, they removed their dead and moved out of my sheds steps. I am the man!

Next time you want to buzz me think twice or maybe more little Hornet!

Flashback Friday!

2011-07-29T18:51:00.000-07:00

First photo is of Cody and his Grandfather. This month Cody turned 20 and man has he grown. He has become a great young man,

"Happy Birthday, Cody!

The second half of my flashback is of my childhood house in Auburn, Washington. I drove by it the other day and the people have really fixed it up. We had many great time in that neighborhood. This little house was about 900 square feet, it that! Man, it's hard to believe that two adults, four kids, and usually at least two or three animals. What memories that I have and I had so many good friends, it was a great place to grow up in.

It's hard to say good-bye!

2011-07-28T19:33:00.000-07:00

Seattle and Mariners fans have lost another Mariners Icon. Rick Kaminski, known to Seattle fans as simply "The Peanut Man," passed away Wednesday at the Evergreen Medical Center due to a large brain hemorrhage, said his partner, Candi Mindt-Keener. He was 67 years old.

Rick had a way of delivering the goods to the fan, it was a quick throw behind the back and extremely accurate with his delivery. He worked in the King Dome and at Safeco Field.

"Say Hi to Dave for us Rick!"

"I will miss your great throws."

R.I.P

The Bear and the Bee's

2011-07-27T18:16:00.000-07:00

I feel like a bear with a headache, I'm grumpy, and can't do much of anything lately right. I really need a vacation from school. If you are new to this blog I'm a forty nine year old going back to College! I think that I'm stressed out at this point, really, really stressed.

Tonight we will have round two of the flight of the Bee's. Hopefully, No I Will, kill them off! These little buggers are living under the steps of my shed and get PO'ed if I want my lawn mower or weed whacker. "They are going down and I going to send them there!" I tell you. Last night they tried to bombard me after I shot them with Hornet Spray, I have plan B.

To be continued......................................................................

What can Algerba do for U?

2011-07-26T20:14:00.000-07:00

If only math was this easy I wouldn't be pulling my hair out, wait I don't have much hair! I feel like an old dog trying to learn new tricks. I am going to either get a sucky grade or fail.

I feel like I could just hide my head in the sand and it might just go away, NOT! I am feeling like I need to just hit the RESET BUTTON~REBOOT!

There is one constant in my life, my Beagles always give me love and greet me with "Happy Tails."

I am feeling a little bummed but I will bounce back!!!!!!!

Where do I dump the Poop?

2011-07-25T19:40:00.000-07:00

I spent almost an hour putting together a little book of Dump Stations in the Northwest. Let face it, if you are a RV'er you must have this knowledge of where to dump the waste tanks. It's the most crappiest job in RV life, but one that has to be mastered. It like potty training the owner, LOL! It's also one that you must not make a MISTAKE or you pay dearly.

Staple update!!

2011-07-25T11:24:00.000-07:00

The 10 staples were removed today!! Just remember to watch out around the RV Awnings as the bite sometimes.

USS GMS!

2011-07-24T17:30:00.000-07:00

This looks like a blast, but the maiden surf was cut short. My friend Gregg took his power board out and the craft started to take on some water. Hopefully he will get it running and enjoy this nice sunny weather in the Northwest. Knowing Gregg he will figure out this small challenge and be flying over the water in no time.

OMG, here is Cake on your Face!

2011-07-23T20:59:00.000-07:00

My dads neighbor lady dropped this cake by his house as he was on his way to my house for dinner, LUCKY ME! I fixed Homemade pizza and we cut into this red beauty and let me tell you this red hot Raspberry fluffy delight was GREAT! She laid every berry just right on the top, a thin layer of Custer, and all of this laid on top of a light fluffy yellow cake. OH MY GERMAN-LADY!

Later, Monte

Dad update!

2011-07-20T18:24:00.000-07:00

Well my father turned 79 on July 9th and he made his first trip to Safeco Field last month. Steve took him to a San Diego vs Mariners game. As in usual Buck fashion he was jumping up and down like a school girl, NOT!

He rarely get Getty or even shows much excitement about anything. I asked him, "Hey dad isn't that a nice ball park?" He responded, "The food was too expensive!" As you can see in this photo he was just so happy! I love you DAD!

STAPLES TO BE REMOVED

2011-07-20T10:15:00.000-07:00

For those of you that were with us at Gray's Harbor Raceway last weekend, I have appointment on Monday to have those 10 staples removed. All has gone well. Still disappointed we saw no racing! The weather still is not Summer Like, but at least no RAIN. This coming weekend is suppose to be better. We shall see, it's only WED. Will post again after Monday. Hopefully NO STAPLES. Have a Great Day!!! :)

Gray's Harbor Speedway-Brownsfield Menmorial Race

2011-07-18T21:25:00.000-07:00

Well her we go again with a rain out! We had a fun time camping and tailgating with our racing friends and family. The race weekend was canceled and will be rescheduled, but I don't know if we will be able to attend. We were glad to meet new friends from Canada and the U.S. We had a little accident between Steve and the Motor home awning, the awning won. Steve needed ten staples in his melon. He will live and live to go to another race. I was hopping to see some mud fly but I will have to wait to watch my two cousins race at South Sound Speedway, check out the action just south of Olympia, Washington.

I will post more, I promise. School is taking up allot of my time and starting to get harder. So, please check back!

Monte

I'm back!

2011-03-26T15:39:00.001-07:00

Sorry, I have been gone awhile. I started school and have been super busy. I just thought that I needed to start posting again.

Nascar season has started and baseball will soon be starting. My main man Kasey has a new ride with Red Bull Racing and new team mate Brian Vickers. I am hoping that this will be a great season.

The Seattle Mariners are in a rebuilding season this year and I think we can do much better than last year.

I finished my first Quarter at my local Community Collage and had a good time finishing better than I ever imagined I would. I really hope the rest of my two year run will go as good. I have had a major breakthrough in my paranormal life. I have a real understanding of what is to come. If you don't know me, I am not crazy, I'm just in tune with my gift and I thank God that he has given me such a gift.

After a huge earthquake, tsunami, snow, and oh, lets not forget the nuke problem. I have to say the Japanese people are great. The dumb ass people in the south didn't handle the hurricane like the Japanese, they looted and killed to get the big screens etc. I pray that the Japanese people get help and support that they need. I pray that the nuclear plant meltdown gets under control and the people stay healthy.

See you soon, Monte

Beagle Christmas Tree

2010-12-09T09:55:00.001-08:00

Bailey and Lucy have their own Christmas Tree on the deck.

Baby Pictures!!!!

2010-11-11T18:28:00.001-08:00

50th Wedding Anniversary!

2010-08-29T20:51:00.000-07:00

We just came back from Spokane. We celebrated Wes & Bev's 50th wedding anniversary. The party was great! Doug, Dawnie, Cody, Tiffy and Brian did a great job with the celebration. We had super weather and food.

We set up camp Moen in Doug and Dawns backyard!

Here is the cake table for the party!

Bev and Wes posing for their 50th pitcher's!

Tiff put on her Grandmothers wedding dress to surprise her and had the whole party in awh!

Here is some Pogue family photos!

Bailey and Dad! We found Bailey sucking up to him on Sunday morning. She was hungry and no one payed any attention to her so she climb onto his bed. She loves her grandpa, LOL!

SONIC BOOOM WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

2010-08-17T21:24:00.000-07:00

As a kid I used to be a outside kid and I can remember hearing Sonic Booms often. Living not far from an Air Force base we used to hear this quite often. Today we were treated to a big boom as F15 fighters jets scrambled from their base in Portland Oregon to the Seattle area. You see a small plane forgot the the president was in town and the air space was restricted, WHOOPS! Thanks for bringing back the Boom, Monte!

Racing For Jesus BBQ and Racing!

2010-08-15T21:19:00.000-07:00

Well we started the day out with a raffle and BBQ. It was a great time and I got to meet my cousins wife's and kids. We also had tons of food and drink. The raffle went well, the weather was HOT and after the dinner most of the Patches Pals jumped into the pool.

I hope that they didn't pee in there!

Abby was a real hot dog, really with the heat she was spread out and camped out in the shade.

Then the Patches Pals were off to the track to watch Kirk and Chad race. We all had the red and blue shirts to support their team. Did I tell you that it was HOT!

Chad took his heat race and the main event. Thanks to Kenny for the loan of his race car for the weekend.

We did have the chance to see the main event and go into the pits after the race. I really wish that we could have been there to give them some support, maybe next time.

Later, Monte

Sleeping Beagles!!!!

2010-08-12T11:11:00.000-07:00

Well the beagles are resting up for the big Weekend of racing and visting with their dog cousins!!!!!!

Nascar, Mariners Baseball and Hidroplane Racing!

2010-08-08T16:57:00.000-07:00

Here is Dad, Bailey and Lucy taking a nap between heats. I think they are all worn out from all the sports that we watched throughout the day. We watched the Nascar racing, Mariners baseball and Seattle Seafair racing on lake Washington. We installed a second TV so we could keep up on everything.

The top TV is from the motor home.

For now, Monte

J.P Patches!

2010-08-07T19:46:00.000-07:00

I just got a call from Rick and Nancy. J.P. Patches was the guest speaker a her class reunion tonight. If that isn't the coolest person to have a your reunion. If you grew up in the Puget Sound area, you enjoyed the clown that was mayor of the city dump. He was the person that sent us to school with a positive start to our day, man could kids today use that kind of start to their day. "Your the man, Clown, J.P."

For now, Monte

What a great find a Goodwill!

2010-08-07T19:37:00.000-07:00

Jackie found their youth choir record in a Goodwill store in mint condition. She was soo proud and had to show all the Goodwill workers and anyone that would take a look. I think I'm going to make a CD of this so we can listen to it. If there is anyone out there that wants one leave me a message or email me @ iwlbfree@gmail.com God works in mysterious ways, even though the Goodwill, LOL!

HTC 4G, Wow this is cool!

2010-08-02T06:46:00.000-07:00

I'm posting for the first time through my mobile phone. I thought that I would give it a try.
Monte

Fred Brownfield memorial race Part 2!

2010-07-26T20:33:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone meet Benson on the right, this is Gonzo's new brother. They have soo much energy and got the beagles all worked up. Bailey really doesn't like her Butt sniffed and Lucy wasn't quite sure haw to handle the power of the Puggle!

Here are some photo's of the camp area at the track, Food, Food And more Food!

Below the gang took the carts and bike over to the small track to take in some quarter midget racing!

Mrs Bebee and Mrs Benjamen, looking chipper. What will they look like after the party that night? Hangover or sunshine?

The gang on the cold steal, man those seats SUCK! If you are going bring your pillows, blanket and seat cushions.

For now, Monte

Brownfield Memorial race weekend.

2010-07-25T13:31:00.000-07:00

We have not missed one of these races and I thinks that this was the best action filled Brownfield race to date.

This is Dad kicking back before the races in camp PATCHES!

We had Greg Biffle in the owners both right behind us. He bought one third of the Gray's Harbor Speedway and has brought a new series to the track, it's a new breed of modifies.

Greg saying HI!

The Biff sighing a autograph for some of us!

We had some great modified action and the Biff had four of his own cars driven by his nephews.

We took a ride over to watch the quarter midgets run on the small track, this was cool!

Lucy taking in some quarter midget action!

Here is the gang watching some action on the small track!

We had several bad flips and even had a hour pause in the action to wait for the EMS to come back to the track after taking the three drivers to the hospital. All in all the racing was fast and close. The new track surface was super to race on. The best part was having family and friends to tailgate with.

For now, Monte

We are home!

2010-07-25T11:03:00.000-07:00

We started out at the Zion National park. We spent the first afternoon trying to cool off, it was around 106 deg. The beagles had their tungs on the ground it was sooo hot!

Then off to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, it was breath taking to see this peaceful place.

Then it was off to Bryce Canyon another place that took your breathe away!

Then from there to Denver to see family and spend the July 4th. It rained 2" in 20 minutes that night along with thunder storms, gods light show! From there it was off to Montana. Just a few weeks ago they had a golf ball size hail storm that messed up the truck and 5th wheel. I took photo's of the truck but not the trailer. Below is the damage done to the Winnebago after going over the Columbia river at Vantage in a high wind storm. The cost of this is going to be over $8,000.00. Just this Monday Doug & Dawn in the same spot, received wind damage to their 5th wheel coming over the Columbia River bridge. Mother nature has not been kind to our family's and RVs.

I guess if we still have each other and no one was injured, that's all the counts, YOU Think!

For now, Monte

Wagons East!

2010-07-03T20:28:00.000-07:00

Here is what was right next to us in the campgrounds heading to the Montana. Eight deer eating behind my motor home.

This was breath taking view for a look out point along the road.

Flash Back Friday!

2010-06-11T23:45:00.000-07:00

Here is some photo's of my late Casey. She was super smart and loved to play with the tennis ball. She was adopted from the shelter and was great dog. We miss you Casey Dog!

She's taking over eveything!

2010-06-07T11:49:00.000-07:00

While Bailey is guarding the house Lucy's sucking up to Steve. Bailey is the one that is usually the one one Steve's bed.

On this afternoon I was looking for the dogs and found Bailey upstairs on the chair and Lucy wasn't with her. I got to looking around and this is what I found, a trader. She had gone to the dark and cold side (inside joke). She was in watching TV with her uncle on the bed. Lucy is truly this Alfa dog in this house, LOL!

Flash Back Friday

2010-06-04T11:42:00.000-07:00

Here are 2 picture of Grandpa & Grandma Young and another of the 6 brothers. I believe the brothers picture was taken at Terry's work in Buckly, WA.!

Flash Back Friday!

2010-05-28T16:51:00.001-07:00

Here is a little bit of local racing history. This was uncle Darrell getting ready for a trophy dash race in 1974 at Port Angeles Speedway in Washington State. Man these cars looked heavy, one big hunk of steal. Some of the best memories have come while sitting in the stands on the weekends watching the number 12 race around the track, bumping, pushing and sometimes spinning out of control. Who can forget the smell of the rubber burning off the tires, that is one of best smells to a young kid dreaming to race someday, LOl!

Goodbye Uncle Ross

2010-05-27T10:54:00.000-07:00

Uncle Ross and his sisters.

Uncle Ross and Aunt Vi.

Uncle Ross and my mother.

On Tuesday my uncle Ross Arnold died in southern California. He was full of vigor and fight. I really enjoyed his war stories, Life stories and how he had done it all. I guess if you have lived as long as he did you just might have. I had come to know him better while he stayed at my parents home for a while. I know that God's got his hands full now, LOL! We will miss you Uncle!

Family in Spokne Valley

2010-05-24T16:03:00.001-07:00

Wind Turbines on Vantage hill over the Columbia River, I love this green power!

This is Elk Height's off of I90 just east of the pass in Washington state. Note the elk fencing in the bottom of the photo!

More of the wind turbines at the rest stop at Vantage, Washington.

This is Tiffany and Bailey. Bailey sticking her tongue out at the camera, bad beagle, LOL!

Brian, Cody and Lucy in the motor home. We were rebuilding the Fig with a new cooling unit.

My uncle Terry, my brother Steve and Cody installing the new Cooling unit that we had made in Post Falls, Idaho.

Here the beagles are passed out after a long weekend in the Spokane Valley visiting Family! This is rare that they sleep so close to each other. They usually don't like to touch each other while sleeping,

Hey, don't take my pitcher I just woke up!

Lake Sylvia Fishing trip 2010!

2010-05-18T21:20:00.000-07:00

Lori, Shiera, Abby and Roy & Sheri Stillwagon.

Tommy Bebee has a whopper!

This was are view from the boat looking back at the camp!

This is Lake Sylvia at the north end of the lake, it has a old wooden damn on the south end.

This is the Bebee camp site!

You couldn't ask for a better view from the door of the motor home!

Her is Randy with his two girls Rieley and Abby!

My Bailey!

Lucy doing a little dance!

I think some one just woke up!

We spent the weekend at Lake Sylvia. Had a great time with family and friends. The Beagles were having a super time. The fish were kind of small, but it was just a relaxing two days.

Later, Monte

Mothers Day!

2010-05-10T11:43:00.001-07:00

Well this mothers day was another day filled with good memories for mom and aunt Patti. I know that she is having a ball in heaven with all of the family! I hope that we can continue this tradition on mothers day, we had one of moms favorite dinners and talk about her and the things the taught us. We fixed fish, prawns and Fry's. I hope that she putting in a good word for us in heaven, LOL! We miss the both of you!

Monte, Julie, Steve and Buck!

If roses grow in Heaven, Lord pick a boquet for me~Place them in my Mothers arms & tell her they're from me. Tell her that I Love her and that I miss her & when she turns to smile~place a kiss upon her cheek & hold her for awhile~Because remembering her is easy~I do it everyday~There's an ache within my heart that will never go away. Happy Mother's Day!

Flashback Friday!

2010-04-30T09:16:00.000-07:00

This was Sparky, he was a gift from my uncle Jack for my birthday. This little dog loved to sit up like this for hours looking out the front door. He also sat up like this while ridding in my parents yellow 1974 Beetle.

He also loved the time we spent a Lake Tapps in the summer. Here he is catching some shade on the dock or he is looking at the neighbors sexy bulldogs, LOL!

His baby photo!

He loved that green shag carpet, I think he thought it was grass!

Begging for Christmas gifts!

Look at this face!

2010-04-10T15:19:00.001-07:00

This the face that was looking at me while I was eating this week, while I was at the Oregon coast! She just stares at me with those big brown eyes!

Finally she get to do the dishes, it saves me the hot water, LOL! Just kidding, I still had to put the dishes away! It wouldn't be camping without having the dogs lick the bowls and forks/spoons! I know some of you might gag, but get over it!

Depoe Bay, Oregon 2010

2010-04-08T10:31:00.000-07:00

FaceBook and Blogging

2010-03-28T17:47:00.000-07:00

I was on Face book today and was reading what my face book friends and family had posted. Most of them are a great read or just a quick comment. I ran across a comment on a post that I just love, it was posted by a friend of my aunt and uncle's. It read...............................
Take your passion that you have and pick out something extremely positive to post. Find someone or something so positive and amazing that you can give a shout out to greatness. If you are going to tell me that there isn't much positive in this world to comment on, then I will be disappointed. You have God in your heart. He would want you to use your charisma and passion to point out all the good and amazing things in this world. Come on brother! Use your platform in a good way! Go see the movie Blindside...go read the Left Behind series....find someone who is making a difference, then make one yourself!

Thanks for the positive post, Jennifer Kirkham Ray

Set you dishwasher on sanitize!

2010-03-18T15:20:00.000-07:00

I was loading the dishwasher and I looked over to see Lucy licking the plates off. I asked myself "Self why did I spend close to $1000.00 for a new dishwasher when the dogs could have done the job, LOL? Folks that's why I use the "Sanitize" setting on my dishwasher! It doesn't matter how many times I chase them out of the kitchen, as soon as I turn my back, there they are licking something in that dishwasher. Sometime I think there was gold in there or a bone!!!!!!!

*This was a photo from google and not Lucy or Bailey. They look just like that when they are in the dishwasher.

Clean Beagle!

2010-03-16T15:20:00.001-07:00

They come to your house of business and clean your pet, how COOL IS THAT JEFF!
Lucy getting ready to get cleaned of the hound dog smell, LOL!
Look Bailey is so happy see is laughing at JEFF because she knows how he would love to have two gals wash him! She knows how much time is wasted going to the vet. Thanks to Corky & Fritz the beagle's are happy, clean and ready to roll in something DEAD!

All kidding aside, I am soo glad that I didn't have get on my bad leg and give these two dogs a bath.

Until next time, Monte

2010-03-04T10:28:00.000-08:00

Mom, thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in His keeping, I have you in m...y h......eart.

Facebook, What do your kids do to get your attention?

2010-02-12T21:28:00.000-08:00

Well we had a little problem with a rats that came from the old neighbor's. They were renters in the house behind us. They didn't believe in putting their trash out for the garbage man, so they just put it in the side yard. Well that's a RAT magnet. That was three years ago and we have been frighting those little buggers all that time in my out buildings. I think they have met their match. Lucy the rat beagle!

This is what I was blessed with tonight while I was on Facebook, a big, very dead rat and to think I bought those sticky traps! Who needs them now!

Great Job Kasey

2010-02-12T10:44:00.000-08:00

Great job in Duel #2, that were we like to see him in Victory Lane.

Keep up the great racing!!!!

Happy Birthday Jackie!

2010-01-30T22:00:00.000-08:00

Just want to say "Happy Birthday" to my big sister Jackie. Here is a photo of Jackie and her beautiful dog Denali.

Spoiled hound!

2010-01-27T20:22:00.001-08:00

Lucy was sleeping next to me shivering, so I took Steve's jacket and covered her up. "Spoiled you say," you bet and so is Bailey 100% spoiled.

Oh quit already!

2010-01-25T23:43:00.000-08:00

This is a every night occurrence. Both of the beagles love to track this little shit all over the backyard. If you have ever had a hound you know that they do not give up, they are locked and loaded. I had to start letting them out with their Bark collars on. I have not been feeling well and this kind of stuff tic's me off. I do love my girls and am proud that they have their instincts still. Getting the motor home ready for summer and can't wait for summer.

Later, Monte

The stewey effect!

2010-01-20T22:56:00.000-08:00

Dad, dad, dad, daddy, daddy, daddy, father................ This is every morning around 5:00 am! She wants FOOD! Lucy is not effected by Bailey's begging and whining. I hope that some day she will start wanting her food at maybe 6:00 or 7:00 am instead.

Happy New Year From Beagleland!!!

2009-12-30T14:37:00.000-08:00

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Hi, we here at beagleland want to wish everyone and happy new year. May next year bring happiness, a job, good health, prosperity, hope, good grades, peace in our relationships, weight loss, safety in the streets, our soldier's back home and hair, LOL! My family is looking forward to traveling, fishing, racing and just spending time together. My hope is that you find what makes you happy in life. The photos above a a sample of what make us happy(1:Bailey 2:Lucy 3: Family 4: dog tricks 5: My Dad

Have a great 2010, Monte

Walter "kent" Mundell

2009-12-28T22:05:00.000-08:00

Today 44-year-old deputy Walter 'Kent' Mundell who was shot in an Eatonville home Monday night died of his wounds. Please pray for his family and fellow officers. This area has had to many officers killed, JUST STOP!

Monte

It's a RED Christmas????

2009-12-23T20:17:00.000-08:00

This is Kaylyn she is four and she was in charge of the photo taking. All photo's here were taken by little Kaylyn.

The beagle's got into a fight and had blood all over the place. It took me over an hour to get Bailey's ear to stop bleeding. Then I had to clean up all the mess and Steve cleaned up the carpet. All this was all over a piece of pizza crust, CRUST!! All in all the girls, Logan little one's had a great time opening their gifts. We have three more of these events planned, hopefully no more fighting!!!!!!!!!!!!

HEE Haa, Monte

A thought for Thursday!

2009-12-17T12:45:00.001-08:00

This is the governments cost saving idea, a new kind of Border Patrol!

If you thought that it was cold outside!

This is the dangers of having a male dog, LOL!

The Beagles Chirstmas tree!

2009-12-13T10:44:00.000-08:00

Well the beagles have their own tree this year. This little tree was a Earth Day gift from The Boeing Company. We decided to decorate it for the dogs. It's planted in a whiskey barrel on the deck, next to the hot tub. You can see from the photo's it didn't take them long to snoop it out!

Lakewood Officer Memorial.

2009-12-08T13:06:00.000-08:00

This is the day that the public, police officers, public officials and families of Sgt. Mark Renninger, 39, Ronald Owens, 37, Tina Griswold, 40, and Greg Richards, 42 honor their memories at the Tacoma Dome. We have to stand up and make a difference. I pray for the families and fellow officers to have the courage to push on. Thank you officer Renninger, Owens, Griswold and Richards for your service. You will be missed!

It's cold but I'm ready for bed!!!!!

2009-12-06T20:40:00.000-08:00

It's super cold outside and the beagles are resisting the idea that they need to go out before bed. Lucy stuck her nose out the slider and then ran back in the living room. Needless to say I had to kick them out for awhile, so they can do their business, if you know what I mean. If you click on the photo, it will take you to the Flickr site that owns this great photo, please do.

Monte

Flash Back Friday!!

2009-12-04T20:58:00.000-08:00

Hey, this is the 12 cars pit crew in 1974. You can tell that their having a great time. Where did the time go. I remember going to the speedway as a family and spending the time together. I think that's why the Patches Pals trips means so much to me, the fishing trips, Dirt track races, watching the kid race and just spending time with my family.

If you have a beagle, you know what I'm talkn about!!!

2009-12-03T21:42:00.000-08:00

Ok, It's around 5:00 am and you feel hot breath on your face. You open your eyes and things are still not in focus and this is what you see. It's a three year old, thinking she is starving. You tell her to go back to sleep and then you feel a cold nose pushing on your cheek. You open your eyes and this is what you see! If you have a beagle, you know what I'm talking about! "Get out of bed and feed me!"

Monte

Lazy dogs!

2009-11-28T21:52:00.000-08:00

Lucy has really taken to her new bed and has a strong dislike to being moved once she has fallen asleep. Needless to say she is getting schooled on this and we are working on "who's the boss." Bailey loves hers too, I'm still working on getting a photo of her sleeping.

Later, Monte

Stuffed Beagles!

2009-11-26T21:48:00.000-08:00

Hey, Thanksgiving was very relaxing. It was just the four of us and the dogs. The turkey, mashed potato's, stuffing and desserts were all great. All I have to do know is the dishes. The dogs were begging to lick all the plates, like they need that! Everyone took a nap and then we had some cake. I love Thanksgiving, don't you!

Monte

This dog is not crazy!!!!

2009-11-22T13:40:00.000-08:00

The paranormal, do you believe in it? For those who know me, know that I believe. This dog is so much like my beloved Casey, that I know that she was my protector. The beagles are not a sensitive and she was ,but they stand guard over me in the night. Please don't judge people on their life experiences, someday YOU might need someone to believe you when the time comes.

Monte

New beds for the Girls!!

2009-11-20T18:24:00.000-08:00

The beagles got their new beds and they love them. Thanks to EBay I picked these up for $20 each. If you have ever bought anything for your pet you know how much things can cost. My hope is that they will get to the point that they well want to sleep in them without being pushed too. So when we go in the RV they will sleep in their bed and not with, I mean on me! Just about a half hour ago I had to break them up, they were having a sister fight(that a lot of noise and not much of a chance of them getting hurt)

Until tomorrow, Monte

Where's the light! Where's the light!

2009-11-18T11:14:00.000-08:00

I found a Lazar pointer that I used to play with Casey and introduced it the Beagles. They went CRAZY over this thing. It's so funny because beagles want to smell everything and the Lazar light has no scent. So, you play with for a while and the will look for the light by sniffing for around a hour. This keeps them busy and feeling like real hunters, LOL!

Monte

Lights Out!!!

2009-11-17T10:25:00.001-08:00

Well I was watching a celebrity ghost story on TV last night and the actress that played Blanch on "The Golden Girls" was telling her story. She got to the part that she asked her long time friend, that was dieing to contact her by using electricity. Just then my lights in my house went out! Oh, did I tell you that we were having a strong wind and rain storm also last night. So, I made my way into the bedroom walk in closet to retrieve the flash light and why it was in there I couldn't tell you. I gathered up the two beagles and made my way to the bedroom at 8:45pm. No TV, no Computer, no Mp3 player, no DVD movie, what the hell am I doing to do? What any one would do, I picked up the Cell phone and played games until I was tired. The beagles were asleep in about three minutes.
Monte

Take the Time!

2009-11-11T09:07:00.000-08:00

I thank you my defenders of the U.S.A. To those who served to protect our right to live in a land that's free. To those who gave their family members for my freedom I thank you! This is our land, this is your land and it's the land of the FREE! I say "THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU"

Monte

New Beds for the Beagles

2009-11-05T12:26:00.000-08:00

Monte has order new travel beds for the Beagles. Hope they fit better than this!!!

Steve

Boeing takes a walk again!!!!!

2009-10-28T20:58:00.000-07:00

Once again Boeing screws the people in the northwest. They blame others to make themselfs look good. Here is a email form the I.A.M:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28, 2009

Statement of District President Tom Wroblewski in Response to Second 787 Line Announcement

October 28, 2009 – “Boeing has betrayed our loyalty once again, walking away from our discussions just like they walked away from Seattle eight years ago to move to Chicago. We tried very hard to reach an extended agreement with Boeing. We listened closely to what executives said, and suggested ideas to meet their needs. We offered concrete, real-world solutions. But I can tell you now, no matter what Boeing says or implies, the truth is this: We did offer Boeing a 10-year contract, and even offered to go longer than that. And when we did, they seemed stunned, and stopped talking. It was obvious to me that Boeing wasn’t really interested in working with us. They didn’t take our proposals seriously and they never offered any proposals of their own. Most of the time, they didn’t even take notes. It’s now clear that Boeing was only using our talks as a smoke screen, and as a bargaining chip to extort a bigger tax handout from South Carolina. I haven’t reported this before – not to our members and certainly not to the media -- because Boeing had asked for confidential talks. My word means something, so I said nothing, even while the company was leaking half-truths to reporters. When our team asked Boeing if 10 years was going to be enough for them, they didn’t respond. And when I asked them to confirm that the extended contract would secure the second 787 line for Washington state, their reply was only: “Well, it would be helpful.” But they would not commit to anything. Still, we tried to get a deal, because I know that’s what our members and our community wanted. To do that, we were willing to discuss any issue to get a deal that we could recommend to our members. We floated ideas on health care costs, wages, pensions and lump sums. None of this mattered to Boeing. They didn’t want solutions, but only a scapegoat. Our seven-week strike last year is not the reason the 787 is already more than 120 weeks behind schedule. Instead of investing in our shared future and a highly talented workforce and a region ideally suited for aerospace, Boeing has decided to double-down on its failed 787 strategy and place an ill-advised, billion-dollar bet on a strategy that’s a proven loser.”
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Fix'n and swap'n!

2009-10-24T19:17:00.000-07:00

Just finished swapping out the radios in the motor home's. I finished cleaning out the old one and just need to vacuum. I am going to post it on Craig's List on Monday and I hope that i can weed through the basket cases that will be calling. I pray that I can sell it fast and get it out of my drive way. I am looking toward the races and having the room to move around without tripping all over the baggage that is on the floor.

Well until later, Monte