Work continues on the Jeep, hoped to get it painted before cold weather, but that didn't happen. Too many other things got in the way. Too often happens. I did get the 12 V. conversion completed, a lot of the rusted body sheet metal repaired. Ordered a new tailgate, some new weatherstripping for the hood, between the cowl and windshield, got the seats reupholstered. Anxious to get back to work on it, get it completed. 

Kevin bought himself a motorcycle, so now it's time to get rid of the blue Goldwing. Served it's purpose. Bought a little mini-chopper at a fundraiser for a friend, have no idea what I'll do with it, probably donate it for a raffle prize or something. Neat little bike. Hope to get it running this spring and at least ride it around a bit.

Kyle's gold Camaro decided to break a pushrod, wound up pulling the heads on it, time for a valve job. Heads are at the machine shop being rebuilt, then to reassemble. I will have to pick my brain and remember how to set up the initial settings on the rocker arms. I know you back them off til they clatter, then tighten til they quit, then another quarter turn, but you have to get it running first. Discovered the Insurance had lapsed on it last April, thankyouverymuchStateFarm, so renewed it with Farm Bureau. State Farm slowly nailing the coffin shut on my business. Need to get the heater fixed in the blue Camaro, and the wipers. Just haven't had time.

Got a new chimney installed on the corn furnace, got my corn for the winter, but the main auger motor on the furnace is worn out, running slow, so ordered a new one. In the meantime, propane furnace not running right, won't stay on until thermostat satisfied. Frustrating to have to turn it off, then on constantly.

Wanted to get the new rear door installed before cold weather, that didn't happen. Unless we get a warm stretch, that won't happen. Work slowed down a little, finally. November was crazy nuts.

Got Christmas figured out for most everyone, want to find a local place that prints photos on T-shirts, or find one on line that can do it pretty quick. Be fun to get each of the kids a t shirt with a personal pic on it.  Got stocking stuffers for the most part, can't find the jellied orange chocolate and raspberry sticks this year. Will keep looking.

Allen on vacation on a cruise, hope he's having a good time. Work has been a little rough for him lately, he butts heads with his female supervisor, which I fear is a problem he will have for some time to come. He has always struggled with female authority figures. No wonder.

Kyle will be home in a few weeks for winter break, he is ready for it. I know he is burned out on school, just hope he can keep it together through spring, complete his degree in both majors.

Mo and Kev seem happy so far with their jobs, working second shifts. Kinda kills the recreational time, but once you adapt to it, can be very beneficial.

Aunt Babe is now in the nursing home, continues to deteriorate, not a pretty picture. Pray some night she goes to sleep and doesn't wake up. Sad to say, but at 93, restricted to a wheelchair, what have you got to look forward to?

Tom and Betty seem to be doing OK, as do Curt and Kris and family. Mary Ann struggling with the concept of retirement looming quickly, she is not sure what to do with that. Know it will be hard for her to adapt to being around Jeff a lot, they really don't have much in common. Scott and Dave continue to do well, they struggle financially so much. Once you are in the hole, it is really hard to climb out, especially on what they earn. Been there, done that.

Spend some time at the Elks Lodge, but am going to taper back. This will be my last year as Deer Hide Chair, someone else can do that. Same for State Eagle Chair, again, someone else can do that. Half tempted to retain that, as it is a "do-nothing" position. Oh, I can send letters and make a great effort, but get no response, so what's the point? Really need to shed a lot of these time drainers so I can spend time here at home working on my house.

Hope to get a garage put up this winter for Mo and Kev, need to get to NC and apply for variance on the setbacks, then get the building permit, take down some fencing, move the small shed, etc. Great weather to be doing all that in...

Wanted to get some ham antennas up this fall, that didn't happen. Bob asked me at the last Elks dinner if I got to work any of the 160 meter contest, told him I still didn't have antenna's up. He said, "that's what you said last year". Kinda hit home. Too much other stuff on the plate, not getting enough "me" time out here. That needs to change. Hope to get the bath in the basement finished this winter, then hit the radio room hard, get it in shape, finally start to get organized a bit. Plenty to do, for sure.

Had a great early Christmas gift from the kids, they went together and got me a Gibson Les Paul Studio, black with ivory trim, one I have always wanted. Now I have to work and improve my playing skills to match the caliber of the guitar! Ed has been after me to start lessons again, but just haven't had time this fall. Need to cut back on work a bit and make time, but hate to turn down work...never know when the phone stops ringing...

Well, best wrap this up. Need to update more often.