Football

Well I am very happy right now. My Tampa Bucaneers while not having a great season so far are in the lead in their division. If only they could protect the quarterback better they might actually be a contender but anyway I'll take what I can get. As long as we win more games than we lose I consider it a good season.

My sons on the other hand are Bears fans and that team has been very disappointing so are. I would think they would realize by now that their quarterback is not the problem; but they keep changing him out just the same. Right now it seems to me that their defence is what is letting them down.

United Church of Cohoes

Hello every one. Since my last post I have gotten out my first issue of my churches newsletter "The Sonlight" and have now started gather ing information for the next one which I hopefully will get out before Christmas if I can get the various committees to submit some reports etc to me.

As out Congreational meeting last week I was elected as a Deacon. I am still not too sure what a Deacon does but I guess I will learn that as I go. I just hope I am not taking on too much too quickly as my wife does not share my Christian beliefs and the need for going to and working through my church. As soon as the subject of religion comes up her force field comes up to protect her. I still pray for her everyday and some day if God is willing she will find her faith.

Right now I am constantly searching the we b for free clip art to use in my news letters. Eventually I may need to bite the bullet and pay to join some sites to get the clip art I want (or need).

Well it is time to go to church now. I was considering missing it but this is communion sunday and that is one day I really like. I know I should not consider missing at all but some days I am just so tired and out of sorts that I can't get motivated.

On a personal note my niece in Tampa had a baby a couple days ago and boy does that make me feel old. Plus I got an email with pictures of one of my ohter nieces there with her baby all dressed up for Halloween and boy did that make me feel good . . . and old at the same time.

Well I will see you next time and I am going to try to post on a more regular basis so stay tuned to get bored.

Yours in Christ,
Dan

NY Laws

Our new Governor is trying to pass a law now to give "Illegal" aliens NY drivers licences. What part of illegal does he not understand. So people coming into our country illegaly do not have to abide by the laws like the rest of us?

Since he is intent on teaching our state that no one has to obey the laws I am considering getting a weapon so my family will be protected as our society breaks down into it's lowest level. If I didn't have grand children living here I would definately be looking to move somewhere else.

Disgusted !

October 2007

Here it is fall in upstate New York. On the 26th of this month my grand daughter turns 13 . . . . it happened way too soon for me. They do grow up way too quickly. Today is Saturday and here I am just sitting in the living room watching TV and playing on the computer.

I am working some on a newsletter for my church (United Church of Cohoes) and although I have some ideas getting the various groups to give me anything is like pulling hens teeth. People like to do things and work in the groups but once again the paperwork in not something they like to take the time to do.

Last May my mother in law came to live with us as she could not live alone anymore - she is 91 years old and not able to get around and can;t hear or see too good. I know it is the right thing to do but it has completely changed our lives and we can't go anywhere or do anything and absolutely never have any time to ourselves.
I pray about this situation everyday but it is a challenge to accept it in stride and to remain calm and patient.

We have to decorate for Halloween this weekend this means a lot of trips to the celler to find the containers of decorations we have stored down there. Since we had water in the basement this spring things down there are not stacked up where they used to be so it will be a major job to find them.

Since I turned 60 this year I have about 2 years left and then I think I am going to retire from my job with the state. I had never thought I would like to retire but it is getting harder everyday to get moving and get into work.

So far this season my Tampa Bucaneers are doing great. I just hope that they can get over the two players that they have lost now for the season. I think they can get over this but only time will tell.

National Day of Prayer

Tonight I went to a local church as a kickoff to the National Day of Prayer which is tomorrow. The church was the "Good Grounds Family Church" in Cohoes; I really enjoyed it there with the religious songs and the prayers - I felt good when I left there. I think lately there is a positive Christian force starting to work in our country and I want to help keep the ball rolling. Tomorrow night the final service at my church "United Church of Cohoes" at 7:00.

I wish my family was getting more into religion and praising Jesus but I will continue to set an example for them and someday they will see the light.

See ya,
Dan

April 2007

So hello everyone. I haven't posted here in a while, things have been really hectic recently with my son getting married on May 26th, and we are putting an addition onto our house for Dot's mom who isn't able to live alone anymore, and the 3 grandkids coming over every Fri night through Sunday night (and boy are they active and noisy). Oh yeah and today is my 60th birthday . . I had better get a walked and a cane to keep them handy just in case.

I watched the last period of the hockey playoff game yesterday between the NJ Devils and the Tampa Bay Lightning. I have been a Devils fan for years because they were the mother team of our local AHL team the Albany River Rats. But now that they are no longer affiliated I am thinking of switching to the Lightning as I was born and raised in Tampa.

See ya,
Dan

February 2007

I haven't posted for a while now. This past week my wife and I celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary. To get a little peace and quiet for ourselves we took the local Best Westerns get a way package and stayed there two nights; we haven't had a chance like that in a long time to get away for the everyday hassle and to relax. There was also an indoor pool and hot tub etc.
I think we need to do that more often. At least until my grown sons finally decide to move out. . . . . . . . .