The painting frenzy is over.
However, the bill collector feeding frenzy has begun. I had to scrape together every dime I could today to pay the car payment. Then, I get a final notice from the power company. Of course, they won't compromise in any way. So, I have to beg/borrow/steal every dime I can to pay that. What is next?
I discovered an interesting update to the bear story from earlier this week. On the front page of the regional paper was Bear and his wife. The article was about an apartment complex where everyone was evicted, including Bear and his family, so the new owners could remodel the unit. It's funny how things work out I guess.
Wednesday, August 07, 2002
Today I went into a painting frenzy and ended up finishing 6 models and completing an entire squad. Only 3 squads left to go. This is quite remarkable because I have not done any painting in a while. I'm hoping to get my Iron Warriors done by this month so that I can start taking part in tournaments.
Last week I bid on a couple items on Ebay. I can't believe how much people are charging for shipping and handling charges. Both things I bid on cost as much to buy as it is to ship. I'm getting so disgusted with the sitution that I'm thinking of giving up on Ebay.
Lastly, I am just brimming with pride at how well my wife is doing in her cheerleading coaching. Her squad is doing great and I can see how much this has boosted her self confidence. I'm really sorry and ashamed that I criticized her in the beginning. This is one of those times that I am overjoyed at being wrong.
Last week I bid on a couple items on Ebay. I can't believe how much people are charging for shipping and handling charges. Both things I bid on cost as much to buy as it is to ship. I'm getting so disgusted with the sitution that I'm thinking of giving up on Ebay.
Lastly, I am just brimming with pride at how well my wife is doing in her cheerleading coaching. Her squad is doing great and I can see how much this has boosted her self confidence. I'm really sorry and ashamed that I criticized her in the beginning. This is one of those times that I am overjoyed at being wrong.
Tuesday, August 06, 2002
Well, it's been a while since I've updated my blog, and alot has happened, so this may be a bit long.
Last Friday I went to a Civil War Reenactment in a nearby town. It was extremely good to see my old pards again. I was received warmly by everyone. I haven't taken part in a reenactment since before my injury. I fought in 4 battles on Saturday and ended up getting sick from exhaustion and heat. I came home that night and was nursed back to health sufficently to return the next morning. By far the 2 battles on Sunday were more enjoyable. Even though my new Springfield Musket kept fouling up.
On Sunday night my wife and I went to the movie to see "Signs". Extremely good, I highly recommend!!! It was one of those flicks that drive me up the wall because I would be fighting like a madman. Anyway, I think this movie was as good as "Sixth Sense".
On Monday the wife and I went to the city to do some grocery shopping. I was in a bad mood all day and I had a funny feeling something was going to happen. Sure enough, as we were leaving the supermarket we ran into Bear. He looked pretty good. He grew a beard since I last saw him. And I think he lost a little weight. He was rather cordial to us and seemed interested in visiting for a few minutes. Apparently, I caught him on the eve of his big move to Oregon. I was frankly surprised that he told me about the move. He's hoping to connect with some friends up there and land a job driving truck again. I hope he does well. He asked me about his grandfather's rifle which I owned at one time. It's a long story how I came into possesion of it. Anyway, he wants me to get it back for him. I think I will as a gesture of goodwill towards him. However, I won't use the rifle to bribe his friendship back. I think hopes of any relationship beyond an association is fleeting. This time the grudge is on my side.
Tess called us on Sunday night. She's still real nervous about her big move and was a bit grumpy over the phone because she's been fighting with her son-to-be ex boyfriend. I guess she plans to tell him today that she is moving out. We're supposed to go get her on Thursday. I can sense that deep down inside she doesn't like breaking up with her beau. But, she really wants to be near us, and more importantly she wants to live with her son. We're expecting her to call tonight so we should find out. I'm guessing this is the 11th hour. It's either move or not for her at this point.
Finally, today we bought "Lord of the Rings" on DVD. As soon as my wife gets home form cheerleading practice we will watch it. I'm so looking forward to watching "The Two Towers" in December. Only 4 months away!!
Last Friday I went to a Civil War Reenactment in a nearby town. It was extremely good to see my old pards again. I was received warmly by everyone. I haven't taken part in a reenactment since before my injury. I fought in 4 battles on Saturday and ended up getting sick from exhaustion and heat. I came home that night and was nursed back to health sufficently to return the next morning. By far the 2 battles on Sunday were more enjoyable. Even though my new Springfield Musket kept fouling up.
On Sunday night my wife and I went to the movie to see "Signs". Extremely good, I highly recommend!!! It was one of those flicks that drive me up the wall because I would be fighting like a madman. Anyway, I think this movie was as good as "Sixth Sense".
On Monday the wife and I went to the city to do some grocery shopping. I was in a bad mood all day and I had a funny feeling something was going to happen. Sure enough, as we were leaving the supermarket we ran into Bear. He looked pretty good. He grew a beard since I last saw him. And I think he lost a little weight. He was rather cordial to us and seemed interested in visiting for a few minutes. Apparently, I caught him on the eve of his big move to Oregon. I was frankly surprised that he told me about the move. He's hoping to connect with some friends up there and land a job driving truck again. I hope he does well. He asked me about his grandfather's rifle which I owned at one time. It's a long story how I came into possesion of it. Anyway, he wants me to get it back for him. I think I will as a gesture of goodwill towards him. However, I won't use the rifle to bribe his friendship back. I think hopes of any relationship beyond an association is fleeting. This time the grudge is on my side.
Tess called us on Sunday night. She's still real nervous about her big move and was a bit grumpy over the phone because she's been fighting with her son-to-be ex boyfriend. I guess she plans to tell him today that she is moving out. We're supposed to go get her on Thursday. I can sense that deep down inside she doesn't like breaking up with her beau. But, she really wants to be near us, and more importantly she wants to live with her son. We're expecting her to call tonight so we should find out. I'm guessing this is the 11th hour. It's either move or not for her at this point.
Finally, today we bought "Lord of the Rings" on DVD. As soon as my wife gets home form cheerleading practice we will watch it. I'm so looking forward to watching "The Two Towers" in December. Only 4 months away!!
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