tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78905960113566804462024-03-13T14:10:38.561-06:00Lucy the White Boxer DogThis is the story of Lucy the White Boxer Dog and perhaps more...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-52277128853568712392021-04-27T21:32:00.001-06:002021-04-27T21:32:12.005-06:00Novo's Golf Adventures: Trust But Verify<a href="https://www.novosgolfadventures.com/2021/04/trust-but-verify.html?spref=bl">Novo's Golf Adventures: Trust But Verify</a>: Ok, here's a funny story for you... Every new golf season I take my own advice and get the loft and lies checked on my forged Mizuno i...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-56613212877558586412021-04-08T22:31:00.001-06:002021-04-08T22:31:38.304-06:00Novo's Golf Adventures: Ramblings Of An Old Golfer<a href="https://www.novosgolfadventures.com/2021/04/ramblings-of-old-golfer.html?spref=bl">Novo's Golf Adventures: Ramblings Of An Old Golfer</a>: Have you ever questioned why you play the game of golf? I have, especially now that have officially become a senior golfer. I have this imp...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-82666009119560184672021-04-08T16:27:00.001-06:002021-04-08T16:27:14.298-06:00Novo's Golf Adventures: Purchased With Skepticism - My New Launch Monitor<a href="https://www.novosgolfadventures.com/2021/04/purchased-with-skepticism-my-new-launch.html?spref=bl">Novo's Golf Adventures: Purchased With Skepticism - My New Launch Monitor</a>: Well, I finally did it! I bought myself a new launch monitor. The reason is simple, I needed something to train with. It seems that the old...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-78698487811996966942021-03-31T00:23:00.001-06:002021-03-31T00:23:21.830-06:00Novo's Golf Adventures: An Affordable Laser Range Finder<a href="https://www.novosgolfadventures.com/2021/03/an-affordable-laser-range-finder.html?spref=bl">Novo's Golf Adventures: An Affordable Laser Range Finder</a>: Well, I finally found what I was looking for - An affordable golf laser range finder and I think I've fallen in love with it! I've...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-55881821849308676472021-02-16T21:43:00.001-07:002021-02-16T21:43:21.334-07:00Novo's Golf Adventures: Novo's Golf Adventures: Review of the Top Flite Ga...<a href="https://www.novosgolfadventures.com/2021/02/novos-golf-adventures-review-of-top.html?spref=bl">Novo's Golf Adventures: Novo's Golf Adventures: Review of the Top Flite Ga...</a>: Novo's Golf Adventures: Review of the Top Flite Gamer Golf Ball : The Top Flite Gamer golf ball is marketed to provide a good distance w...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-68855382666245279302021-02-15T22:16:00.001-07:002021-02-15T22:16:05.615-07:00Novo's Golf Adventures: The Stress-Free Golf Swing - Excerpt I Want To S...<a href="https://www.novosgolfadventures.com/2020/02/the-stress-free-golf-swing-excerpt-i.html?spref=bl">Novo's Golf Adventures: The Stress-Free Golf Swing - Excerpt I Want To S...</a>: Here is a small sample from The Stress-Free Golf Swing... First I want you to imagine... - Swinging without a million and one swing tho...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-28875926391492204292021-02-15T22:15:00.001-07:002021-02-15T22:15:19.522-07:00Novo's Golf Adventures: Do You Know How Far Your Clubs Carry?<a href="https://www.novosgolfadventures.com/2020/02/do-you-know-how-far-your-clubs-carry.html?spref=bl">Novo's Golf Adventures: Do You Know How Far Your Clubs Carry?</a>: Knowing how far your clubs carry may sound trivial, but it could make a difference in your game! Have you ever watched a tournament on ...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-38208217079793906372021-02-15T22:14:00.003-07:002021-02-15T22:14:47.825-07:00Novo's Golf Adventures: Reflections on a Golf Season!
Where to begin? 202...<a href="https://www.novosgolfadventures.com/2021/02/reflections-on-golf-season-where-to.html?spref=bl">Novo's Golf Adventures: Reflections on a Golf Season!
Where to begin? 202...</a>: Reflections on a Golf Season! Where to begin? 2020 was a difficult year for us all - Covid 19 bashed many a dream. The plans that were ma...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-16009310201189969152021-02-15T22:14:00.001-07:002021-02-15T22:14:23.526-07:00Novo's Golf Adventures: The Golf Swing<a href="https://www.novosgolfadventures.com/2021/02/the-golf-swing.html?spref=bl">Novo's Golf Adventures: The Golf Swing</a>: The golf swing. It's probably the most analyzed, dissected and debated movement of any sport. One person likes Tiger Woods' swi...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-680466187820922182021-02-15T22:13:00.001-07:002021-02-15T22:13:56.431-07:00Novo's Golf Adventures: Stop Trying To Hole Putts!<a href="https://www.novosgolfadventures.com/2021/02/stop-trying-to-hole-putts.html?spref=bl">Novo's Golf Adventures: Stop Trying To Hole Putts!</a>: - Do This Instead... Stop trying to hole putts. Isn't that what you're meant to do? Well, yes and no. When you're putting y...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-90528182812044223762021-02-15T22:12:00.001-07:002021-02-15T22:12:42.582-07:00Novo's Golf Adventures: Do Muscle-back Irons Have Relevance Today?<a href="https://www.novosgolfadventures.com/2021/02/do-muscle-back-irons-have-relevance.html?spref=bl">Novo's Golf Adventures: Do Muscle-back Irons Have Relevance Today?</a>: Although my gamer irons have the name Mizuno affixed to them, they are not bladed muscle-back irons. While still a forged iron, my Mizuno&#3...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-65864179433150070942020-02-17T13:06:00.000-07:002020-02-17T21:54:42.465-07:00Overcoming The Grief Of Losing A Pet...Well, I'm finally coping well with the loss of Lucy. It took me almost two and a half years to finally come to grips with her loss. For a while, I didn't even realize I was grieving... My mood changed, it was almost impossible to write anything other than for work. I found myself not wanting to do the things I used to do. I was truly attached to my friend and companion Lucy. There was something missing and I just didn't want to admit that losing a pet can devastate you!<br />
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Part of my recovery process came from an online book that I found in an advertisement online. It talked about how it was ok to grieve over the loss of a pet. It provided me with some coping techniques as well. I found that I was dealing with many of the myths that pet owners have when coping with their loss and how to overcome these myths. And most of all, the book showed me how to move on and accept another pet into my life.<br />
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If you have lost a pet recently, I highly recommend that you give this author's book a try. You'll have instant access to the book and you may find that it can help in your healing process... If you are interested in the book please <a href="https://d6a167qjpbld3pblr9ulqjtmpv.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank">click here</a>.<br />
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The readings and coping techniques I found in this simple book have allowed me to move forward. </div>
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I now have a new pet, "Robert the Bruce" an eighty-pound Chocholate LaB. Bruce hasn't replaced Lucy, he has guided me past the loss, however. I have found that it is ok to love another pet. Let me change "pet" to a new "family member." And best of all we are starting new adventures, together! And yes, Lucy is still in my heart and memories forever! </div>
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Jason jumped into the driver's seat and the couple assumed their places in the vehicle. John got into the front passenger position and Sarah sat in the right rear seat position with her oversized handbag. They proceeded out of the dealership and up the street to the change out the point that Jason used on every test drive. As usual, while driving Jason discussed a few of the features and benefits of the new BMW - and it appeared to him the couple seemed to be very attentive. He thought to himself that this is going to be a great test drive and perhaps an easy sell!</div>
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Pulling into the change out area, Jason was once again prepared to demonstrate more features of the vehicle that his clients had said they were interested in during there first meeting. After butterflying the vehicle (a form of opening up the vehicle for inspection including all the doors, trunk and hood) and going over the items - Jason asked the couple who would like to drive first? With agreement amongst the couple, John said that Sarah should be the one to drive first. With this agreement, Jason closed up the vehicle and instructed Sarah and John to take the front driver and passenger positions and he would get in the rear seat. Sarah was very careful to hand her handbag to John, electing not to leave it in the rear passenger seat. </div>
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Jason went over his normal test drive area, pointing out that he preprogrammed the Navigation system with the route. The couple then asked if they could take the vehicle on a longer route to make sure that the vehicle was right for them. Jason took a pause, then stated it was ok, but he needed to be back at the dealership in about an hour for another appointment. Jason really didn't have another appointment, but he didn't want to be on a test drive forever either. The couple said no problem, they just wanted to try the vehicle out on the highway as well as a bit of city driving. And off they went... </div>
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Once established on the freeway, Jason notice that Sarah was a very capable driver. The car just seems to fit her in every way. It's like the car was a part of her with the way she drove. After a few miles, John turned to Sarah and said, we want to get off at the next exit. Jason didn't think much about it, he was beginning to enjoy the different route and watching Sarah drive. </div>
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The group exited at the next exit and proceeded to a parking lot. Jason thought to himself that Sarah was now ready to turn the car over to John. This couldn't be further from reality. </div>
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Pulling into the parking lot, John opened the handbag that Sarah had given to him to hold for her. A moment later John revealed a modest-looking handgun, it looked to be a small .380 pistol. John turned to Jason and stated that if he did exactly what he was told, all would go well for him. Next, John pulled a harness out of the bag. Pulling into a parking spot, John turned once again to Jason and stated - this is for you, please put it on. Jason immediately asked - "what's going on?" John replied, don't worry, everything is going to be ok if you just do just what you are told. With some reserve and a bit of fear, Jason did as he was told and began to put the harness on. </div>
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As he was placing the apparatus on he noticed that there was a rather large package enveloped in canvass attached to it. Jason was starting to get very nervous as things were starting to become very clear to him. My life is about to get very interesting, he thought to himself. How do I get out of this situation? </div>
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To be continued in Part 4, Question and Answers... "Reality Sets In"</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-68024338001984956232017-08-29T21:12:00.001-06:002020-02-17T11:54:44.892-07:00What to write? Well, it's been over a year since I've posted into this blog. Since we lost Lucy last year it has been tough for me to write anything constructive here. Especially, with the title and main theme beginning with a dear friend as the title character of the blog.<br />
I want to continue to write to this blog and honor my old friend's memory, but should I and what should I write about?<br />
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When Lucy was still with us, she would sit by my side while I would hammer away at the keyboard. Without her here, it feels strange! I could post almost any topic that popped in my head while she was here. I guess I still miss her company! Every boy needs a dog and as my wife often reminded me - I was definitely Lucy's boy to take care of...<br />
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In the past, I felt free to post short stories and excerpts from projects that I was working on, perhaps this is the way to go with this blog? I'm not sure? But I would like to continue the blog! Additionally, I would like to retain the title... I trust that this would be acceptable as well? These are just some of the things that are running around in my head at the moment.<br />
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If anyone still follows Lucy the White Boxer Dog, I would greatly appreciate your input.<br />
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Thanks!<br />
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Today at 2:07 this afternoon, Mountain Daylight Time, Lucy the White Boxer Dog entered doggie heaven. As a tribute to Lucy, I must say that she was the kindest and most gentle companion anyone could wish for! She was an old spirit.</div>
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There was never a car ride that she would turn down and no hike in the hills was ever to big for her! She was my friend and she will be missed more than anyone will ever know!</div>
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Lucy was with Terri and I for 12 and 1/2 years... A gift from our daugh<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">ter Lauren. In some ways, I attribute Lucy with bringing Terri and I even closer together. She was always there for both of us. Thank you, Lucy, for finding us!</span></div>
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Lucy, I trust that you are chasing every rabbit in heaven at this very moment! You deserve it girl... Thank you for demonstrating to me how to live and die with dignity. Pals forever from your humbled and flawed human! You will be missed! Love you beyond belief...</div>
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Your resting place at the starting point of the trail is a tribute to you and a reminder to us that we were lucky to have you in our lives. I pray that we will meet again in the great unknown... Goodbye for now and rest in peace!</div>
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been stood up on the appointment when suddenly his phone rang. Hello this is
Jason, how may I help you? The voice on the other end of the line came back -
hi, Jason, this is John Ramsey. I’m running a bit late. I’ll be there in about
thirty minutes. Will you have the car ready when I get there? I’m looking
forward to seeing and driving it. Yes, I’ll be here responded, Jason.
The car is parked in front of the dealership and is ready to go. Thank you for
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reassured himself that the car was looking its best. This just may be a great
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the parking lot. A tall dark-haired man in a black suit wearing sunglasses
emerged from the driver’s side of the car. A moment later the most striking
tall redheaded woman exited the passengers' side. They walked up to the
dealership entry together and upon entering the building the man stated that
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with the sunglasses. Hi said Jason, I’m assuming that you are John Ramsey. Yes,
and you must be Jason, the man started putting out his hand to shake Jason's.
I’m sorry about the late arrival but I had to stop and pick up my wife Sarah.
That’s OK stated Jason. Hi Sarah, Jason said with a smile – it is nice to meet
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">I have the car parked right out front and ready
to go. Both of you will want to see and drive the vehicle, it’s a real beauty
of sports car. Step this way Jason said with a smile. The man and woman
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strikingly handsome the couple were together. He also noticed that the woman
was carrying a rather oversized lady’s bag. Would you like to leave
your bag inside the building Jason asked her, no one will bother your stuff.
She instantly responded with no, I think it must come with me. OK, said Jason.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The couple walked around the vehicle displaying an interest in all that Jason had to say during his demonstration. The usual
questions and answers were being relayed back and forth between the salesman
and the customers. Finally, Jason asserted, let’s take her out for a test drive.
The couple instantly smiled and said okay. I’ll have to drive the car off the
lot and then we’ll switch out drivers Jason said, the couple nodded in
agreement. Let me get a dealer tag and we’ll be on our way. Oh and one more
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Why do you need a copy of my licenses, don’t you
trust me, he asks? It’s company policy, that’s all Jason stated. Just in case we
get in an accident or you guys decide to kidnap me or something, the company
will have a record of whom I’m with on the test drive Jason said with a
smile. The man’s expression lighted and he opened his wallet and
produced a temporary license. We just moved out to California about three weeks
ago the man said. Oh, that’s OK said Jason; this will work while examining the
temp license. Just one of those boxes I have to check off if you know what I
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Jason the now 57-year-old car salesman pondered his
situation quietly as he gazed out the window of the car dealership. How did it
come to be that he was here? What bad deed did he do that brought him to this
point in his life? Was God punishing him?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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I have always been a top performer in everything that I have
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remaining eight thousand days I have left on earth?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Am I to make my living based on the buying
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While having sold cars to work his way through college,
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Suddenly, a gentle voice came out of nowhere interrupting Jason’s
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Things are kind of slow today, he said. I’ve called all of
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Hello, this is Jason, how may I help you today? The voice on
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Ramsey and I am doing some research. Oh, said Jason, how may I assist? Yes, I’m
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My main question is what is the price on the 325i convertible
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Wow, Jason thought, maybe today will be a better day after
all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keeping busy and selling a new car
will certainly keep my mind off of past glories and indiscretions. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d
better get the red Beemer ready for a test drive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s see, what was that stock number again? <o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-85651302308812292762015-07-22T13:06:00.002-06:002020-02-17T23:08:17.726-07:00A Short Story <h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A Successful Landing</span></h2>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">by Bob Novotney</span></span></h4>
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The command was “Eject – Eject - Eject!”<o:p></o:p></div>
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It seemed like an eternity after pulling the handles for the
ejection seat to fire. Time slows when you’re having fun the pilot thought to
himself! Watching with great interest, the pilot observed his feet drawn in by
the stirrups and the seat slammed back. The canopy that was once protecting him
from the elements disappeared from view. Suddenly the force of twenty-one G’s
pressed him to his seat as the blast of the veneer rocket sent him upward and
away from the aircraft. This is a once in a lifetime ride; I’d better make the
best of it the pilot thought. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Everything was working as advertised in training. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Although traveling at more than 350 knots at the time of the
ejection, he had hardly noticed the violence of the windblast or the loss of
his flight helmet. Even with the distraction of the loss of his helmet, his
training took over. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Once kicked free of the ejection seat, he started the
routine taught to every pilot who finds themselves in the situation after
getting a good chute. The routine came automatically – Canopy, visor, four-line
and finally, prepare for landing. <o:p></o:p></div>
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At the end of every flight, there is a landing. In this case
- a parachute landing! The PLF (parachute landing fall) as known to many), is
designed to reduce the shock of hitting the ground. It distributes the load of
impact to multiple points of the body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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In reality, most pilots look at the termination of a flight
in this situation as having two possible outcomes. You can make a PLF or you
can make a PFL (poor f*@king landing). The real difference here is, the PLF is
taught in training, the PFL is how you should not accomplish the task, as
something always manages to get your attention when you come to a full
stop. </div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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The C-9 canopy (parachute) is not noted to be the most
maneuverable parachute in the world and today was no exception. While the pilot
did not attempt to steer the chute at first, some rather rough looking terrain
was coming up fast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trees and fence
posts are not the most desirable of landing areas!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Turning the chute into the wind, the now first time
parachutist managed to miss the trees but hit the fence line at about twenty
miles per hour. The sudden stop was not the most welcomed of outcomes but the
pilot realized that he was alive on the ground. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It is kind of funny how the human body works. You can
sometimes suffer some rather significant injuries and still function in a
rather normal capacity. Adrenaline and survival instincts are hardwired into
each of us and today was no exception. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The pilot actually completed his post-landing checklist by detaching
himself from the parachute by releasing the quick disconnects on the harness.
He also took stock of where he dropped the seat kit that was attached to him
while coming down. The seat kit holds some rather important items – a radio,
food, water and in this case a rather useless one-man life raft. Basic stuff
when you think about it, but even in a peacetime training environment these
simple items may make the difference between living and dying. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Taking stock of his location, the young pilot realized that
he had two options - He could go get the seat kit and use the radio to call
Rescue or he could walk over to the nearby farmhouse and try to use the phone
to call the base and have someone come get him. Since it didn’t appear that he
was hurt, he elected to do both.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
first, he needed something to drink. <o:p></o:p></div>
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He felt as if he had cotton in his mouth and he could feel
some of the effects of shock starting to take hold of his body. And then there
was this streak of pain in the lower back that was starting to take over his
conscious being. After retrieving the seat kit, the young pilot decided that it
was time to take a seat and let everything from this point forward come to him.
<o:p></o:p></div>
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Finding a cool place to sit, the pilot began to reflect on what
brought him to this point in time…<o:p></o:p></div>
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So, you want to become an Air Force Pilot! The odds are not
with you the recruiter told the new recruit. Only about two out of two thousand
that apply actually make it to a flying position. But since you are transferring
over from the Marine PLC program you may have a shot at getting a flying slot
with us. But you’ve really got to want to succeed to fly airplanes in the
military. <o:p></o:p></div>
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These words were to hold true in the coming months. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The real truth of the matter is, the military has to have
use for you, i.e. want you! There are only so many flying slots to go around.
It helps if you graduate from the Air Force Academy, but even this is no
guarantee of successful completion of pilot training. Some very bright and
accomplished students have washed out of pilot training and some not so bright
and underachievers have gone on to fly some rather great aircraft. The only
thing that holds true is that if the Air Force wants and needs you and you have
the desire and discipline to stick with it, you’ll succeed the recruiter went
on to say. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This sounds like a “Catch Twenty Two” the recruit thought to
himself. School was always easy to him he thought. There will be no problem with
graduating from college and flight-training academics should be no problem as
well. After experiencing Marine Corps basic training, anything the Air Force
could throw at him physically should be a breeze he thought. With nothing but
positive thoughts of how he would succeed at this challenge, he was ready to
sign up! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Awaking from his thoughts of the past, the young pilot could
hear the sound of rescue vehicles in the distance along with the sounds of
rotor noise from a helicopter coming toward his position. He readied his survival
radio and made the call. “Rescue, Rescue, Rescue - This is Mustang three-two,
I’m on the ground and ok.” My location is in a field next to a fence line about
three-quarters of a mile west of a farmhouse just off of what I think is
Highway 50.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ready to pop smoke to mark
my location. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-55548984322513007602015-05-28T14:55:00.001-06:002020-02-17T12:01:50.171-07:00New Book Published<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know this is way off the subject of Lucy the White Boxer Dog but I needed to let everyone know of my new book. You can find it on Amazon over in the Kindle Books section. For a quick look at the new issue please <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fatigue-Causes-Hazards-Defenses-Understanding-ebook/dp/B00XDUVECW" target="_blank">click here</a>! The link should open in a new window.<br />
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Now for what the book is about... It's kind of a self-help book covering the topic of fatigue. It actually, a practical guide on how to approach a serious topic that we all encounter in our daily lives. It's a fairly quick read but don't underestimate its value. The book is packed with checklists and advice on how to cope with everyday causes of fatigue.<br />
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If you are looking for a quick reference on the topic of fatigue, I think you will find it useful.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-42849283042843903742015-03-30T23:04:00.000-06:002020-02-17T12:05:05.517-07:00It Will Break Your HeartI haven't really written about my constant companion Lucy lately. She turned ten this past fall and can now officially be considered a senior citizen. Her mind is still as sharp as it ever was. She is still very playful and has a lot of heart and wants to go everywhere. While she has the heart she just doesn't have the legs for it anymore.<br />
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She is experiencing what many dogs go through in their later years. She has developed a lack of strength in her hindquarters. While we still go for occasional walks, it saddens me not to be able to take her on the big outings that we use to go on together. The trails behind our home are quite steep and rugged. If we do take one of them, it is at a pace that doesn't challenge her physical state. I say that, yet I do find myself helping her with obstacles from time to time. Her wellbeing is always at the forefront of our activities together. This is part of the daily routine when helping an aging friend enjoy life.<br />
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Stiffness and discomfort is part of what she is experiencing in the aging process. One of the things I do for her to ease her stiffness and discomfort is massage. This takes place first thing before she goes to bed at night and then again the first thing in the morning to get her up and moving. It seems to help, I just wish I could do more. We've spoken with the Vet about different things that might be done for her condition but there are no real solutions to the problem. The best advice the Vet gave us was "let her do the things she wants, she'll tell you when she not up to it, just pay attention to what she's telling you. It will break your heart, but she'll let you know!"<br />
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I guess the next step in the evolution of my aging boxer is a doggy wheel chair. At least this will provide her a means to get bit of quality outdoor time and exercise. The newly designed chairs actually exercise the hind quarters while the dog uses its front legs to propel themselves. I'm a bit apprehensive as to how accepting to the chair Lucy will be. Only time will tell... Stay tune for the new adventures of Lucy the White Boxer Dog with her new wheels. Until next time... Peace be with you and enjoy the time you have with your favorite critter and friend.<br />
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Are you looking for natural ways to help your dog live a healthier life? Please <a href="https://5edfed2o3jhg2m7zib6dtdt3qp.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=1" target="_blank">click here</a> to try a new way of care.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-74438906460083002812015-03-26T22:21:00.000-06:002020-02-17T12:06:44.093-07:00What Is It You Do In Life?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I often have people ask me about what I do for a living. No one seems to understand just what it is I do? I use to go into a litany of detail about my professional life, but not anymore. I no longer tell people how I am an independent contractor for instructional design. No longer do I tell them about the cool inventions I'm associated with at KOSTechnolgy, a startup company that I'm working with. No longer do I tell them about how I work tirelessly in the insurance industry to help people, or about me and my wife's home-based business. Today I just tell them that I am involved in multiple projects. My elevator pitch goes something like this...<br />
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"I have the greatest job in the world! I help people accomplish goals. Whether those goals involve instruction and training, finances, health insurance or starting a business - I help people accomplish their goals! I'm involved in multiple projects and for this, I am compensated in spirit and in my personal goal of making a living." <br />
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Here is an example of how I have even shortened up my job description in my insurance life to provide even better clarity as to what I do. When someone asks me what I do I simply smile and state:<br />
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"I have the greatest job in the world! I help people accomplish their goals. I have over twenty-five solutions to helping people achieve their financial security and another twenty-five to protect their health. I truly love what I do and I'm good at it!"<br />
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The thing I love about this less than thirty-second job description is that every word of it is true and it brings laser focus to just what I do! Is there any question in your mind about what I do?<br />
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What is your thirty-second job description? Does it bring a smile to your face? Have you tried improving yours lately? I almost guarantee if you start it out with a positive statement it will improve and make you smile! I know mine does!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-40718384423769792102015-03-16T12:36:00.001-06:002020-02-17T12:07:39.509-07:00Positive Thought that I Stumbled Upon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are all looking for something to motivate us and unlock the potential for success in our daily lives. Here is one thought that I stumbled upon that makes perfectly good sense to me. I hope you find it the same. It revolves around a concept that I have adopted in my life and it has brought an overall greater joy to my life. Here goes...<br />
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<div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16.5px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: top;">
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<div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16.5px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: top;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Staying frustrated won't make you feel any better, but action will. Work to resolve those frustrations, and to create a new situation that puts those frustrations behind you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Action is difficult, complicated and inconvenient. And action is worth all the trouble because the action will make a difference.</span></span></div>
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Well, Lucy is now 9 years old and she is starting to show signs of being middle aged. While she still has a lot of heart, she is starting to slow down just a bit. I think this is mostly because of joint discomfort in her hips. </div>
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In an effort to allow her more mobility and relieve joint pain, we've been very careful in helping her maintain a healthy weight. She is now down to a healthier 65 lbs. versus the 78 lbs. that she was at. In addition to weight management, we've put her on a glucosamine supplement. Before we started on the supplement, she would sometimes drag her rear back right leg. This got our immediate attention. The glucosamine seems to have helped her regain quite a bit of flexibility. </div>
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We've also placed her on a daily doggy aspirin routine. She gets a dose of 160 mg. aspirin twice a day. One tablet in the morning and one before she goes to bed at night. This too seems to help her flexibility. I say doggie aspirin because it comes from the Vet and tastes like liver. Yes, I tried one! Not bad!!! Even the glucosamine has a nice taste - if you are a dog! </div>
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Since we live in fairly hilly terrain, we are very careful in where we take her on our hikes together. We stop a little more often than we use to in order for her to cool down and take a break. I learned this the hard way one day when we over did it just a bit and Lucy insisted that we either stop or I carry her home. I did a bit of both. I think she got overly excited in the first part of walk and over did it on a rather warm day. That leads me to another topic...</div>
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Boxers aren't equipped with the best cooling system. Due to their shorter snouts they can overheat in a hurry if you aren't careful. We tend to pick cooler times of the day to hike with Lucy. The cooler the better. You can see in the picture we also keep a coat handy for comfort on the cooler mornings and evenings. </div>
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If you would like more information on the supplement and aspirin, drop me a note and I'll be happy share where you can find what we are giving Lucy. Until next time, cioa! </div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890596011356680446.post-52196421486915285152014-09-30T23:45:00.002-06:002014-10-01T00:35:07.118-06:00Novotney Artography has Changed!We have a new look for and host for our Novotney Artography site. Not everything is posted yet but it's a start! If you are looking for something different, please take a look... We suggest you check out the "Wondering Wine Glass Gallery" for new post card ideas... Thanks for your support.
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<span data-reactid=".y7.1:3:1:$comment280595102142021_280964262105105:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.0" style="background-color: #fafbfb; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15.3599996566772px;"><span data-reactid=".y7.1:3:1:$comment280595102142021_280964262105105:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.0.$end:0:$0:0">There seems to be a huge resistance here in Colorado to supporting anything that will add funding to our schools... </span></span><span style="background-color: #fafbfb; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15.3599996566772px;">Colorado ranks near the bottom among all states in public funding for schools. In my humble opinion, Amendment 68 (A68) offers Colorado voters a better option for better schools.</span></div>
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<span data-reactid=".y7.1:3:1:$comment280595102142021_280964262105105:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.0" style="background-color: #fafbfb; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15.3599996566772px;"><span data-reactid=".y7.1:3:1:$comment280595102142021_280964262105105:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.0.$end:0:$0:0">With all the negativity on supporting education in the state, I have a question - What would be an alternative to fund our schools that you would or could support? Colorado voted down a tax increase in the previous election. Colorado schools and their teachers need help! Schools are closing and overcrowding is common place in some areas, Additionally,quali</span></span><span data-reactid=".y7.1:3:1:$comment280595102142021_280964262105105:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.3" style="background-color: #fafbfb; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15.3599996566772px;"><span data-reactid=".y7.1:3:1:$comment280595102142021_280964262105105:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".y7.1:3:1:$comment280595102142021_280964262105105:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$0:0">ty teachers are leaving the career field and our kids are not receiving the education necessary to be successful! </span></span></span><span style="background-color: #fafbfb; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15.3599996566772px;">What's the answer? A68 will not cost the tax payers of Colorado a dime! </span></div>
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<span data-reactid=".y7.1:3:1:$comment280595102142021_280964262105105:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.3" style="background-color: #fafbfb; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15.3599996566772px;"><span data-reactid=".y7.1:3:1:$comment280595102142021_280964262105105:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".y7.1:3:1:$comment280595102142021_280964262105105:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$0:0">There is an incredible amount of disinformation on the subject floating around.To make an informed decision on how to vote on this issue, t</span></span></span><span data-reactid=".xr.1:3:1:$replies280456145489250_280467095488155:0.1:2:$comment280456145489250_280469488821249:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$0:0" style="background-color: #f0f1f3; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15.3599996566772px;">ake a look at the complete language of the proposition. It will address the concerns that have been at the forefront of the anti-A68 campaign. The number one concern appears to be who will administer the funds? The bottom line is, the State Treasurer will disburse the money to Education Fund on a per student basis. Furthermore, under A68, each and every school district is empowered to use the new education funds provided by the measure as they see fit - that's local control. With local control, schools get the help they need, where they need it. Please access the full wording of A68 at this link... </span><a class="" data-reactid=".xr.1:3:1:$replies280456145489250_280467095488155:0.1:2:$comment280456145489250_280469488821249:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$range1:0" dir="ltr" href="http://yesforbetterschools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Initiative2013-2014.pdf" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: #f0f1f3; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15.3599996566772px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://yesforbetterschools.com/.../Initiative2013-2014.pdf</a> . </div>
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