Long Road Ahead...

I am sad to report that the pictures below were taken only a few days before our Monty was dog-napped from the shop.  I will spare you the details, but you should know that more than 1000 people have taken up the charge to find our puppy and return him.   He's been gone 10 days and we have one lead left.  The out pouring and support for Monty's return by our friends, neighbors, customers (and their owners) and complete strangers has been overwhelming.  Really, truly overwhelming.

We will be strong, but also realize he's probably gone to a new couple (not a family like he had here and his extended family at the shop).  We pray that he is being taken care of.

Speaking of long roads ahead.  All three girls are in the midst of try outs.  Smelliot is taking a shot at Tennis.  There's a new sheriff (coach) in town and I hear she is not quiet as much fun as last year.  Batty and Maggot are taking a shot at Soccer.  Addy is hoping to earn a spot on JV 1, and Maggot is working hard to earn a spot on the bench with Varsity.  Time will tell.

Ick is still playing soccer and is about to start Baseball practice, so crazy is, as crazy does.

Padre (me) is departing for Des Moines of a few days, then China until early April.  The Exec MBA Class in Des Moines needs someone around to bail them out of jail.  .  Additionally, training continues to drive towards Superior Trail 100 in September.  Slow and steady survives the race.  We'll see.  

Mamacita is less on the road and more in the shop.  She's managing growth and figuring out ways to expand our business to new retail and manufacturing locations.  We'll see.

Watching the political circus with great interest and amusement. If things don't settle down for the GOP, the convention could be pa-per-view entertaining.  We'll see.  And so it goes.