My Week

 Monday I got to watch Hank while Alan went to St Louis.  He was evaluated for TMJ disorder.   I sold 2 bins of old Mad magazines that were neatly kept in plastic sheaths via Craigslist.

Tuesday I went to Core exercise followed by yoga class.  The stretching was fine until we came to down dog and like positions.  I left a little early because my plantar fasciitis was bothering me.   I really need to get more serious about icing it down.  I have some gel pads that are in the freezer.

Wednesday morning I was shown a video on Twitter about the COVID vaccine for children that brought tears because Pfizer replaced the saline in the vaccine with a heart attack medicine.  Sure I looked it up and of course they say it is safe.  Would you expect otherwise?  Point is: why the kids need this heart attack medicine in the first place.  I cried for the children and the parents who believe their children are threatened by this virus and will do anything for their safety.  It's a natural parental instinct that is being exploited.  I see that my niece vaccinated her young daughter and boasts how brave she is. 😪

Wednesday after exercise I was surprised when one of my classmates gave me a Veterans Day card and and patriotic angel figure.   Afterward I went to Mechanicsburg for some agility practice.  That went a little better than the week before.  

Thursday was Veterans Day.   I participated in the Springfield Veterans Day Parade and was interviewed  for the paper.  https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/11/11/veterans-day-parade-makes-return-springfield-after-hiatus/6382844001/ 

It rained early in the morning and cleared up just in time for the parade.  The parade turned out quite nice since the leacership had changed and the parade had been canceled because of COVID.   Before that, it was canceled because of snow.  I rode with the Catholic War Veterans.

I was seated on the back of the convertible and passed out flags.

The parade started at 10AM and I had already turned down the color guard duty in Chatham at 11AM.  However, the parade was over by 10:30 so I figured I'd go to Chatham.  I got pulled in to hold the Air Force flag for our silent color guard and subsequent rifle volley.  That was a surprise that I was able to do both.

Afterward, I thought I'd get a lunch voucher for Texas Roadhouse.  The line of traffic for the drive through vouchers was out on the highway side and wrapped around.  It did not move so I pulled out and went to the VFW that had a full spread meal.  On top of all that, Texas Roadhouse had already sent vouchers to the VFW for verified veterans and I got both a post meal and didn't have to wait in line.  After eating, I noticed that my Ring was showing a video of the increased wind flapping my front door and blowing my garbage can lid around.  So on the way home, I noticed that the line for Texas Roadhouse was even longer.  Glad I had a great meal at the VFW.  WIN-WIN

In the evening I attended the Commander's Banquet for our 114th Illinois Regiment (reenacting group).  Only a few member of the Soldiers Aid Society dressed for the occasion.   All the members of the regiment wore their uniforms.

Friday morning was exercise and breakfast with my fellow Powerworks group.  We saw our first snow flurries.  Nothing much but enough to make me stare to make sure that it was snow and not falling leaves.   In the evening I went to Ring Ready practice.  Amber did really well.

Enter the ring number 101

Saturday I went to Caseyville for Amber's obedience trial.  I got there at 11AM since my time was just generically set for afternoon.  Amber finished her AKC Novice obedience title (also known as Companion Dog CD) Saturday sponsored by the St Louis Collie Club. It was a good thing that I registered in both trials because we only passed one of the two which was all I needed to title. 1st Leg was earned on 10/9/20, second leg earned on 6/19/21 and then today's 3rd leg to title. There were many NQs in between. Don't let that 1st place ribbon fool you. The other in my Novice A class was absent. Don't let my late start fool you that I shouldn't be in a first timer's trial class either. Let me tell you just a few words that had a different meanings in my head. "Beginner Novice" is an oxymoron, "tracking" should be something about finding wild game, "Gamblers" is not what I thought it was, "articles" is another and on and on. Too much to handle.

This is the scoresheet that passed with 189 out of possible 200 points.  Other dog was absent

This is the one that I failed and cut off without completion.  Her healing off leash was horrible and even worse her recall due to a distraction in the other ring.  They were passing out awards and clapping during recall.  Amber sat there and stared at the other ring.  That was devastating and we practice recall every day.  There went 30 points.

The ribbons:  I really believe that both of these judges loved their job.

Just to be clear, I did not see any other terriers at the trial.  I guess terriers are losers.  I was asked twice what breed she is.  Although she is not a pure bred dog, Amber is mostly border terrier and something else that put a curl in her tail.  

Sunday I went to Mass with the Catholic War Veterans at St Joseph's Parish.  They had donuts after Mass.

RANT:  According to the CDC: No Record of Naturally Immune Transmitting COVID-19

 

I met a few "Booster Boasters". Nothing really to brag about IMHO. Libs have been striving for socialism and instead have built a new upper class of the vaxxed. Shedders are just that.  It's sad.  I know there have been a few times that someone I was with said "we're both vaccinated" by assumption and I didn't correct them especially in front of company.  Perhaps next time I'm confronted directly I'll just reply back "have you had an abortion?" "Do you have any STDs?"  It's the same interference.

I fear we've gone too far.  I cry for the children being told they are brave because they are exploited by a parent's worst fears.  It's still experimental.  Those that fell for the jab cannot become un-vaccinated.  Saying "I told you so" is not option.  I have to silently watch the world end.  We can never be friends again. Repentance for themselves and the after life is their only hope.  As a result, there will be a communication break down between us.  As for me and my house, I will serve the Lord.  The rest will be left behind because they sold themselves for 5 years of life based on fear.  These experts have no exit plan to end their madness.