Oh no,, and here I was really thinking you were a good guy, and then you pull the flames stuff out of the closet,,,, LOL,, oh well, just dont know anything about sports I see,, j/k OILERS/ESKIMOS Baby,, lol and yes I know who won the grey cup,, they had to do sooner or later, the esks need to make it competitive,, lol

Merry Christmas

Kevin

 

You'd think if they were gonna make it competitive, they would've made it to the playoffs.

 

Thanks guys, my house is a zoo and I'm tired!!
Anyone going south this winter for a vacation??

 

The wife and I are looking at going on a cruise,, they are so cheap right now

 

Me and a bunch of buddys from high school are headed to Mexico mid to late february, should be a gong show!! Its like 450 a person for a 7 night all inclusive deal, you can't not go for that price!!

 

We leave(Mrs/me)on April 16,my birthday, for a 9 day cruise to the Caribbean,the ship is the second largest in the world right now.We went on its sister ship 2 years ago and had a blast---"LOVE TO CRUISE".I went snorkleing in the morning and "ice skating"on the ships rink that afternoon.I played ice hockey pretty much all through the late70/early80"s so skating was second nature---after a hour on the rink of doing laps around the other folks a fella from Europe came over and ask if i was from "Canada".I got a heck of a chuckle from that..

 

lol,, I have never been on a cruise,, allways been worried that I would get bored on one. But my wife deserves a trip really bad, she has been working very hard lately,

Kevin

 

Whered you find that deal? I dont think you can beat that anywhere. wow.

 

Actually Shane there is deals like that all over right now.. it is amazing.. I was just looking at cruises for 2 or 3 hundred a person for 7 days

 

My mother just built a house in Peoria, Arizona. picked up the keys thursday last week. SOOOOOOO I've got a place to stay when the cold gets to be too much.

 

I might go sledding this christmas. Finally we have enough snow. After working outside this week, its not that bad. I'm starting to like the cold again. Maybe I need southern vacation one day, I was thinking about going to the Barett Jackson action in early january, but everyone backed out. Luke its on the first week in January, if you go south, its one sweet car show. Just don't get a bidder badge.

 

what do you run for a sled Mike? I love sleds,, unfortunately I am sledless right now, sold my RMK last year... probably next winter I will get anotherone

Kevin

 

A Soldier's Silent Night (Vanity)
Unknown | Lance Corporal James M. Schmidt

Posted on Sat 20 Dec 2008 08:48:37 PM EST by Army MP Retired

'Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone,
in a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone.
I had come down the chimney with presents to give,
and to see just who in this home did live.
I looked all about, a strange sight I did see,
no tinsel, no presents, net even a tree.
No stocking by mantle, just boots filled with sand,
on the wall hung pictures of far distant lands.
With medals and badges, awards of all kinds,
a sober thought came through my mind.
For this house was different, it was dark and dreary,
I found the home of a soldier, once I could see clearly.
The soldier lay sleeping, silent, alone,
curled up on the floor in this one bedroom home.
The face was so gentle, the room in such disorder,
not how I pictured a United States Soldier.
Was this the hero of whom I'd just read?
Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed?
I realized the families that I saw this night,
owed their lives to these soldiers who were willing to fight.
Soon round the world, the children would play,
and grownups would celebrate a bright Christmas day.
They all enjoyed freedom each month of the year,
because of the soldiers, like the one lying here.
I couldn't help wonder how many lay alone,
on a cold Christmas Eve in a land far from home.
The very thought brought a tear to my eye,
I dropped to my knees and started to cry.
The soldier awakened and I heard a rough voice,
"Santa don't cry, this life is my choice;
I fight for freedom, I don't ask for more,
my life is my God, my Country, My Corps."
The soldier rolled over and drifted to sleep,
I couldn't control it, I continued to weep.
I kept watch for hours, so silent and still
and we both shivered from the cold night's chill.
I didn't want to leave on that cold, dark night,
this guardian of honor so willing to fight.
The the soldier rolled over, with a voice soft and pure,
whispered, "carry on Santa, it's Christmas day, all is secure."
One look at my watch and I knew he was right.
Merry Christmas my friend, and to all a good night.

 

I'm in the same boat. My brother has all the toys, so I just borrow his. I just want to get out and enjoy some of this winter wonderland. You guys up there get any snow? At least, not too many are working out in the oil patch this winter at $30 barrell oil. We just have to keep the lights on long enough to keep everyone warm at home. Its been fun winter for us utility guys. Drink lots and you forget about the cold until you have to go outside again.

 

There sure are a lot of great deals for warm getaways. we are currently trying to coordinate a trip for 12 of us to Mexico. My inlaws had their 50th in Sept and our surprise from the family is this trip for all of us. Looks like the area will be Cancun/ Playa area...all inclusive.

We are also planning a tip to one of the largest indoor waterparks in the world...at Wisconsin Dells Wi.

Getting a couple of centimeters of snow every other day over here but the wind is moving it or hardening the drifts too fast to get out and enjoy it.

Scotty