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Lots of people have requested a blog update, so after many long hours of waiting- and trying to remember my password, here it is...

In my last post, I talked about new kitties and new dogs- we still have new kitties and new dogs, but the other dogs are old and the other kitties are in a better place. Also, I have gained a new niece. She is really cute!

Winter has come, it is cold here. This Christmas was the best Christmas ever! Which moves last Christmas into 2nd place. I was a little sad cause with the new additions to the families, my present total was cut down. For some reason when grandparents have grandkids, they forget about their own kids. When I arrived at my parents home, I was very excited to see all the large gifts and presents under the tree. Moments later, after the grandkids had opened their gifts, the floor was piled with used wrapping paper, and I had not opened a single present.

My best Christmas gift was a red-ryder BB gun, complete with eye protection. So now in the driveway there are lots of pop cans and bottles that have been shot to death. Birds will not land in the trees. And Nelson "Mr Personality" of the dogs now runs when he sees me packing a rifle.

The other morning, with the stockings hung by the chimney with care, I sprang to the window and threw open the sash, and lots of coyotes were in the front pasture. So while still in my pajamas, I grabbed my 22 with a bent site and proceeded down the stairs and out the door into the 20 below air. The thrill of the hunt drove me to run down the driveway, firing my rifle as I ran. I did not hit a coyote but they new they were being shot at and were very scared. A quarter mile away from the house, I stopped and realized I was out of bullets, my hands were frozed to the rifle and my sandals were full of snow. It is hard to describe the shame I felt as I came home from the hunt empty handed, cold, and feeling really stupid for leaving without my coat.

Is a mangy old coyote really worth all that trouble?

Until next time, keep your coat and loved ones close by.