well, the weekend is finally drawing to a close. It has been a busy one. We statrted with a basketball clinic Saturday and went shopping in Ankeny after that. Sunday I went to work from 0545 until around 1300. I then came home and spent the afternoon getting the snowblower ready  our first snowstorm of the year. Then I wound things down with some football (a.k.a. a nap in front of the tv.) anyway this will help fill the space until camping season rolls around. I have been reading emails and sending them for about the last hour just trying to relax and burn off my last bit of energy before bedtime. All in all it has been a good weekend. I really enjoy being busy. I dont really like t sit unless there is a campfire invloved.ttfn. Mark.

So this is how you blog huh? okay here is my blog. today  is 10, January 2007. I just returned home from work and decided to check this thing out. Life is not that interesting this time of year for me. Camping season doesn't start for several months so I guess i will have to tolerate the boredom until around memorial day. My daughters are however preparing to start their basketball season so that will take up some time on saturdays. I enjoy watching their games. The kids try really hard and seem to learn plenty as the season progresses. That will be worthwhile entertainment until near the end of winter when we turn to warmer weather and preparing for camping season .