Really changing things up.....FINAL DECISION

 Hi Folks, I have been giving a lot of thoughts about my life and what I am going to do about it. Over the years I have really enjoyed sharing my life and adventures and the beautiful and not so beautiful [me]out in remote Alaska. It was tons of fun. Since I moved onto the road system, I find myself changing and not as happy as I once was

 I am just not motivated as I once was and it has depressed me a lot. I am just not motivated anymore. Because of my exposure to Agent Orange, my health is affected some aspects of my life. My PTSD has increased and I have problems remembering things, tremors in my hands and balancing issues. I have been seeing two therapists one at the Veterans Center and one at the Veterans Administration for a few years and they have been a big help to me.

 They noticed a big change in me since I returned from visiting my sister, niece, nephews and their children. We discussed this in length and come to the conclusion that I miss them so much. Anyway, my sister and I have been talking at length on the phone and sometimes spent hours talking and I have decided to move closer to my sister and kids. I have already started looking for property close by. I don't want to live in a city environment so, I am looking at properties in the Adirondacks which is a 5,000,000 acre State Park in Upstate, N.Y. It has been set in N.Y. State law, this park will remain forever wild and people are allowed to own property there but, no manufacturing is allowed, only small businesses.

 The whole park has only 2 lane driving with only a 30-45 mph speed limit. You are only allowed to build structures that conform with the Wilderness setting. I am not sure I will sell both my Alaska properties or not but, I think I will sell my remote cabin or donate it to a Veterans Org. to use for disabled Vets. I will eventually sell my town cabin, I think or trade for a cabin in the Adirondacks.

 I do know that once I make this change, I positive, my health will be better and things will be more positive and I won't be lonely for sure. I really do hope you all understand and support my decision, if not, oh well. Thanks.

 

changing things up

 Hi folks, I decided it is time to change things, my blog seems to have fallen by the wayside and have lost supporters. I really do enjoy doing this blog, 1. I get to meet other people. 2. This is a venue that I can look back when I want to visit the good ole days. 3. Gives me something to do. 4. I get to meet other people. I am thinking about keeping a daily blog or at least every other day. If I do it this way, it will get me out every day {hopefully, lol}. I encourage anyone reading this, tell me what you think. 

                                        TAKE CARE ALL

I'mmmm Baaaack

 Hi everyone, I am feeling 100% and the pain is gone and the snow is disappearing. Now I can find all the stuff that got lost, lol. Anyway, the weather is beautiful, the sun has been out for a couple of weeks and is supposed to be out for another week. It is warming up nicely. Here is what it looks like today.

                                     I did have one casualty

I think I can pound it back into shape with a heavy rubber mallet I have.

I finally hooked up my hot water on demand and I love it, no more heating water on the stove. I bought a big shower head which I forgot to take a picture of.

The red thing on the wall is my pump and the small trash can you see is where the water is stored. It works great.

                                      Here is Freddy's new home

He hasn't gone into it yet but, he has peed on it, lol. He will use it when the rain comes.

Well, that's it for now, I will have some interesting posts coming up. I finally got Freddy to run a long side the 6 wheeler now, I just have to figure out how to get a picture of him running. I have an idea but, I will try it first and see if it works out. Enjoy.

Reason for no posts

 Hi everyone, sorry for no posts lately but, it's for 2 reasons. One, Freddy still doesn't like going in the car or truck and fights me every time I try to put him in. Two, I am recovering from a minor rib fracture and my doctor told me to take it easy for 2-3 weeks. It hurts but, seems to be healing nicely.  I haven't been able to get out to take photos and nothing really new here. I do have a picture of Freddy watching 👀 the Iditarod sled dog race on 📺. 

It was so funny watching him. He actually watched it for quite awhile especially when the dogs 🐕 were at the starting line and barking. He and I are getting along good. One thing for sure, he has a hell of an appetite. Sunday, I made pancakes, sausage and eggs 🥚for both of us and he Wolfed it down in no time. The weather has been great, bright sunny days and about 40 degrees and the ❄ is melting.  Take it easy.

March 29 2021 VIETNAM VETERANS DAY

 To all my Vietnam Veterans brothers and sisters. 

WELCOME HOME

People didn't like us when we left and didn't like us when we returned but, we are the band of brothers and sisters.

We will never forget those who gave all and we will support the "22".

Thank you for your service.

John W.

U.S. Navy 

Vietnam Combat Veteran

1965-1970

Lots going on

 I've been pretty busy this past week. Spending money and clearing snow. 

Tried a new breakfast French toast and bacon🥓

N.Y. Steak, mixed vegetables. 

I bought a Cub Cadet tractor 🚜 with a snowblowr. 

If that wasn't enough, I got a great deal on a new 6 wheeler

Got extra brand new tires with it.

Got this bowl with an antler stand.

Filled it with Spice Drops

Finally hung the second bear rug

Got more ❄ snow

Well that should do it for now.  I will try to do a blog post a week. Enjoy.

What a weekend, it was great

 I really enjoyed this weekend. I went to town on Wednesday and got my second Covid shot, it was snowing 🌨 that morning 🌄 but, it wasn't Sunny.

Alaska Native Medical Center

I started practicing taking photos 📷 with my 📱

These photos were taken about 8 pm.

I feel the phone did good but it is a bit hard to do my whole post by phone.

This is what made the weekend pleasant ☺ please welcome Freddy to the family 👪. 

I bought Freddy on Saturday from a musher who is selling his team so he can move to the lower 48. Freddy knows all his commands. He was a bit skiddish when I picked him up but, he has gotten used to me real fast.

I plan on buying a kicksled to hook him up and run him so he feels at home. I don't know if he can pull my dog sled but, I may try. I also bought a  dog line so,  he can be outside until I can trust him to not run off.

We went to a locally owned Supermarket called 3 🐻 and bought a fire ring so we can sit out at night with a 🔥under the stars🌟 and Northern Lights. 

Well, that's it for now, hope you enjoy😉 this post and now with Freddy here, I'm sure I will be posting more. Take care.