Let There Be Twins!!!

We have twin grandsons!

Our Daughter In Law went on on March 05, 2008 to give birth to twins and she did!

Brett and Blake. Our new grandsons. TWINS!!!

Yea!

Brett has a little cleft on his chin that's just like Grandpa's so I can tell which one is which. They're really not identical but they are kind of identical.

Officially they're fraternal twins. You know... not identical but born as twins. They were about two minutes apart.

Brett first then Blake.

I know some of you want all of the details re: size, weight, etc. but I just don't have that with me right here, right now. I had it at one time but not now.

The birth was by "C" section so I guess the order of birth was determined more by the attending physician rather than Mom Nature.

Brett is the smallest of the two.

He's also got a bit of a "perky" personality. I mean, he's already being a bit ornery... in a cute sort of way.


Blake, on the other hand... his "younger" but bigger brother is more calculating. He seems to be a bit more cautious, more wary... for an infant.

I don't know, I'm no Dr. Spock but I swear these two boys are destined to be great, productive citizens in this world.

I just feel it in my bones.

Call me crazy, call me nuts...

Call me whatever you want. But I know these two boys have what it takes to make a positive and productive mark in this world.

They're destined for greatness!!!

Better yet, you can call me Grandpa!



Mom's doing fine! She's had some tough spots but she's doing fine.

A day at the "estate"...

The other day I took a walk down a recreation trail that belongs to the company to see if there was anything "wrong" with it... windfall, erosion, etc.

We've been having some pretty rugged weather in these parts this winter. Restaurants, homes and roads destroyed by mudslides, floods closing the interstate highway for several days, scores of thousands of trees blown down...

...all kinds of natural challenges.

And that's on the "job" side of things. I wish life was that simple.

At home we're still sorting through the "estate". Trying to tie up all of the loose ends before we move on.

I think I mentioned that Dad didn't have a will. He left some things to be dealt with when he died.

He was doing his best to "catch up" when he was alive but we really didn't realize how much he was affected by that stroke he had earlier in August.

I don't think he realized that himself. Several bills were left unpaid, the checks were in the envelopes but they weren't mailed... for two months.

He had more than enough money in the bank to cover the checks he just didn't mail them. But he thought he did. He told me he did a couple of times when we chatted after the stroke.

When Dad died all of the bills to be paid were stacked at the end of the breakfast bar. Stacked there for months. Checks in sealed envelopes that were never mailed.

At first everyone was in agreement as to what to do. All five of us "boys" were on board as a team... an odd accomplishment at best. Now it's fractured a bit but it lasted much longer than I thought it would.

Right now there's a bit of dissension. The one who could be counted on to throw a tantrum did. I lost money on the bet as to when though. I lost it quite awhile ago.

So, four of us are moving down the same path, the fifth... who knows what he's doing and who really cares.

I have some personal collections and a house of Dad's to sell so quite frankly, I don't particularly care where he's pouted off to.

I'm tired of having to act like I do.

Once these deeds are done I'll be done too. Done with it all. I'm going to move on, wash my hands of his lifelong tantrums and enjoy what's left to live.

Take care all. I apologize for returning with so much negativity but it's been a long eight months, at least.

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Have a safe, sane and happy New Year!

We'll be staying in touch.

Life moves forward from here...

An interesting test...

Now, I'm not a Dungeon and Dragon player though I admit the game's always intrigued me a bit...

Anyways, someone sent me a link to a quiz on a Dungeon and Dragon website. I caved and took the quiz. In the end my answers were used to generate a Dungeon and Dragon character.

Here's the results:

I Am A: Lawful Good Dwarf Ranger (7th Level)


Ability Scores:

Strength-16

Dexterity-15

Constitution-16

Intelligence-15

Wisdom-17

Charisma-16


Alignment:
Lawful Good A lawful good character acts as a good person is expected or required to act. He combines a commitment to oppose evil with the discipline to fight relentlessly. He tells the truth, keeps his word, helps those in need, and speaks out against injustice. A lawful good character hates to see the guilty go unpunished. Lawful good is the best alignment you can be because it combines honor and compassion. However, lawful good can be a dangerous alignment because it restricts freedom and criminalizes self-interest.


Race:
Dwarves are known for their skill in warfare, their ability to withstand physical and magical punishment, their hard work, and their capacity for drinking ale. Dwarves are slow to jest and suspicious of strangers, but they are generous to those who earn their trust. They stand just 4 to 4.5 feet tall, but are broad and compactly built, almost as wide as they are tall. Dwarven men value their beards highly.


Class:
Rangers are skilled stalkers and hunters who make their home in the woods. Their martial skill is nearly the equal of the fighter, but they lack the latter's dedication to the craft of fighting. Instead, the ranger focuses his skills and training on a specific enemy a type of creature he bears a vengeful grudge against and hunts above all others. Rangers often accept the role of protector, aiding those who live in or travel through the woods. His skills allow him to move quietly and stick to the shadows, especially in natural settings, and he also has special knowledge of certain types of creatures. Finally, an experienced ranger has such a tie to nature that he can actually draw on natural power to cast divine spells, much as a druid does, and like a druid he is often accompanied by animal companions. A ranger's Wisdom score should be high, as this determines the maximum spell level that he can cast.


Find out What Kind of Dungeons and Dragons Character Would You Be?, courtesy of Easydamus (e-mail)



Now I have no idea what any of this stuff means. It's gibberish to me. However, those of you who might be players of the game, well you might just want to give it a try yourself. If you get the urge, jump on over there and take the test. If you feel even bolder post the results on your blog.

Everyone, take care and have a safe and merry Christmas and New Year.

It's not the same around here but we're regrouping.

not up to it lately...

I'm just not up to posting anything on here lately. I guess I'm still trying to get some things behind me.

I'm writing this just so everyone knows we're still here. Just not quite ready to post things yet.

We're still out here though. One day at a time, eh?

Take care.