Checking in

Hello folks. Just a quick update. Cooler temps are finally here. Last week we had a low of 38. The roof on our house had frost. Warmed up to the mid 70's that afternoon. Was only 45 this morning. How 'bout those Red Sox?!!! Last Wednesday, the city gave us free flu shots. I didn't even feel the needle. Felt fine. Thursday, we go pneumonia shots. Didn't feel it at the time(9:30am). By noon, it felt like I had been kicked by a mule. I ran a low grade fever for the next 2 days and my shoulder was killing me. It's better, now, but it is still sore. Everyone of our guys said their shoulder was killing them. One guy was running 102 temp and his shoulder had a red place the size of a tennis ball. Saturday, his wife loaded him up and took him to a minor emergency clinic. They told him he had "hyperactive immune response" and perscribed "fluids, rest and motrin". The only good thing is this shot is supposed to last for 5 years. I'm not looking forward to a re-ride. The chickens have pretty much dried up. Deb said this morning that she's going to have to buy eggs this week. I think it's time to start having chicken&dumplingson Sundays. I gotta go to a class in Grand Prairie on Wed thru Fri. I'll probably leave out of here around 10 Tues morning. I would like to get there before the Dallas rush hour traffic hits. I just might stop over and spend the night with Vanessa on the way home. If we don't get out until 5 on Fri, that would put me getting home around midnight or later. The next day is opening day of deer season, but prospects look bleek. Brent let his place grow up so bad that the broom weed is over the hood of the pickup. He said he would take care of it, but, we all know Brent. I did manage to get my blind out of the field, and just left it by his hay barn, for now. Even if the deer did come to a feeder, you couldn't see them. Well, they say oil is up to $91 a barrel. They are now forecasting gasoline to be over $3.00 by the end of the year. OUCH!

Oh, Paul Nelson was named Chief of Police in Burnet. This is what he's been working for a long time, I just hope he knows what he's getting into. The longevity at that job is only about 2-3 years. We wish him all the luck. He offered me the Captain/Investigator slot, but I can't afford the cut (about $10K). If gas keeps going up, I might reconsider. Take home ride, 5 minutes from the office, go home for lunch, and NO NECKTIE! We'll see. . . . Guess I better get busy around here. Peace be with you, Rick.