Catching Fire

Today Lynette and I celebrated Thanksgiving by visiting our aunt at the nursing home. Afterwards we went to Cleveland to watch "Catching Fire" and have popcorn for Thanksgiving.

Me and my sis.

Cold Winter?

In the spring if you want to know if winter was cold or not?  Ask a farmer how many days he had to bust ice for livestock to be able to have water.  Not just days but how many TIMES a day.  Not only that but if he he had to bust water inside and outside the barn.   Then you'll know if it was a cold winter. 

Water trough in field.

Water bucket in barn.

I have to use the air tank to blow all the water out of the hose after feeding.  When it's 20 degrees outside just simple draining doesn't work. 

Ninety one year old

My aunt is 91. The elderly want to be involved in the voting process and making their voice heard just like when they were young.  They realize and remember that people fought, bled and died to give future generations freedom and the right to vote.  They don't want to give that up.

I wonder if aunt Charlsie ever dreamed of a Maynard running for public office?

My 91 year old aunt Charlsie Maynard signing my petition to run for office.

Most Important

In my book this was the most special important signature I could ever collect from a Monroe County voter for my election petition.  (Along with Chris.)  My nephew Jamey Watts who is ten months older than me and I love as a brother.

I will never forget the emotional hug he gave me at the Republican headquarters in 2008 after winning the election.  I think he said through a choked up voice something like "you did it. I'm so proud of you". We never dreamed our lives would have gotten to that miraculous moment.  I love you Jamey.  More than you can ever, ever, ever know.