Some random thoughts about 2006.
A- I still mourn the loss of Crockett and I still miss him terribly.
B- I have found lasting friendships since I moved to the North Georgia Mountains. It's nice to know there are people who would drop everything and come help me if I called requesting help. It's nice to have friends who call just to check on my well being.
C- My son was transferred to Tennessee by his employer. And they paid to move him. After only 11 months in the Florida store. I'm very proud of him. He's a very good manager but lacks the experience that only age can provide. I think in about eight to ten years he'll be promoted to an area supervisor/manager. My daughter and law and I get along great. We have an understanding: I'll buy the food if she'll fix it and clean up afterwards. And I do promise not to put my plate on the floor for the dog to lick. They don't have a dog. My 15 year old grandson was chosen for Student of the Week by one of his teachers who stated in her nomination that he is the type of student every teacher wishes for. (Good genetic material!) My 12 year old granddaughter was elected by all her teachers to spend one class period for the next grading term in the Middle School office learning office skills. It's quite an honor as only one student per grading term is elected. My littlest blonde brown eyed granddaughter isn't so 'little' as she's 8 years old, going to be 9 in January. She shows talent in designing clothing. Designs and color coordinates outfits.
D- I decided to retire the end of September and it was hard not to "quit" before I retired. I hope I didn't leave too bad a mess for my co-workers. I retired 9/30/06 and turned 62 three days later. And I don't miss work at all. It's a dim memory.
E- Since I knew I was retiring, I had planned to move into an apartment in Lower Alabama near my daughter. However, they changed plans and decided to buy a house closer to both jobs. I decided to stay where I am until I start my Thru Hike of the Appalachian Trail.
F- My daughter and her family have bought a 3400 square foot house close to both jobs. My 12 year old granddaughter and 6 year old grandson are trophy winning martial artists. Both are doing well in school and are happy to be in their new schools. The new neighborhood is a good match for the family. There are a lot of Auburn University graduates and they like to have "pre-game" barbecues when Auburn Football is on television in the Fall. My son in law will be a tenured teacher when school is out this summer. My daughter works for a furniture outlet. (I forget what her official title is.)
G- Casey the WonderDog has a new cat. Chester Cat is a tuxedo kitten and is now about six months old. They get along well. Chester is a talker, especially in the mornings. Casey is still food motivated. Chester was a quick study and now he is also food motivated.
H- When I decided to retire, I also decided to Thru Hike the Appalachian Trail in 2007. A friend, "Screaming M," also plans to Thru Hike at the same time, so we will start out together in March. We expect to complete the 2175 miles in five and a half months. I'll have a Trail Journal online and information will be posted here.
I- My Number One New Year's Resolution is to attend Mass more faithfully.
J- My Number Two New Year's Resolution is to re-develop self-discipline and lose weight.
K- My Number Three New Year's Resolution is to get my house cleaned up and packed up and possessions placed in a storage unit by the end of February. Which means, I need to get off the Computer and get to work!
Lots more happened in 2006 and I may add to this list later.
Best Wishes to you for a wonderful New Year.
01/01/07: I'm adding something else. It's not everyday that a person has the opportunity to forgive a cyber-stalker. Yes, it's true. There's someone who is allegedly mentally unbalanced and allegedly not taking prescription medications who has been emailing me with uncalled for comments. I have never actually met this person. I want her to know that as a Catholic Christian, I have forgiven her and turned her over to God. I can only hope that she will sign herself into a State Mental Health Hospital Program and stay until the doctors are ready to release her. I pray for her and her husband every day.
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