Beat Ya'

Again a great time with Natalia but limited due to my obligations with the US Navy. This weekend we played Blokus with my mom and I beat Natalia. I am not ashamed to say I beat a 5 year old, as she beats me in so many games. She had some fun at the local camp playing outdoors games with her friends and grandparents and Sunday I brought my mom over to eat and relax at home a few hours.

Friday I went out on a 13km run and again under a bit of heat. The heat always drains me and it didn't fail this time. I found myself pushing along between 8-10kms and the last stretch I stopped  a few times. I am hoping to slowly move it up to 15km runs. Maybe as the weather starts to cool off.

"If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be"

- Yogi Berra

Finished reading Aurora by Kim Stanley Robinson and found it very entertaining read and just the right length. Not as technical as some of his previous works which was good to move the story along. I would compare this title to Seveneves which I recently read and found this story to be similar but moved along at a much better pace. My next read is another science fiction title in Scalzi's new story, The End of All Things. I do look forward to this new part of the huge Old Mans Universe. I was debating this or a fantasy title that I have not read in a long time. Maybe next time I will trap myself in the newest R.A. Salvatore's novels.

Another drill weekend gone and still showing up and serving. I like this unit as it is a bunch of seasoned vets and get things done efficiently. I am sure this unit will grow as the Navy downsizes and forces people here as I was forced here. Hopefully things won't change much. Our unit CO is a real character in the sense he has been around every aspect of the Navy and has much inside knowledge of the current worlds events and its possible outcomes. Maybe there is an opportunity for me to do something again totally different and meaningful if the right assignment arrives.

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?

Again this week I saw horrible news in the passing of PFC Shih (U.S. Army 491st). Whatever happened has got to stop. I do not want to keep reading of young "oath keepers" passing away. I spent many months serving alongside with the 491st MP unit as a U.S. Navy Corpsman and got to know many of them and share many hours together. I know thee news came as a shock to us all and him like all will always be missed and remembered.

This weekend Natalia and I again spent all our time "geeking" out looking at the new Star Wars items and playing board games. I scored a few nice games at a thrift store and played most of them. It never seizes to amaze me how a 5 year old beats me in many of these games. We played some Monopoly Junior, Angry Birds Star Wars, Loopin' Chewie, Blokus, Dino Checkers and proud to say I got Natalia introduced to Cthulhu with Cthulhu Dice (She beat me 3 times taking all my sanity). Blokus turned out to be a game my mother liked and wants to play it again, so I left it there for our dinners.

Natalia did have two questions this week; Why doesn't Darth Vader fly if he has a cape? Who will win between Darth Vader and Hulk? The second one may be easier, as the Force will win! But why doesn't he fly? Hmmm.

Natalia's primary class got to sing in church this weekend and say a few words about God and what they are thankful for and things they like to do. I will say I was at the point of crying a few times with the performance and answers. I truly know I am doing good by her and she will grow up with good morals and guide.

Out of the many books I read Natalia, I was happy to read to her this weekend, Fearless Frosty (my autographed copy) and I think Natalia liked it. This week I also hope to finish Blackout and move on to a sci-fi book I was gifted which I have been looking forward to reading.

Rain expected first part of this week and lower overnight temperatures. We will see if autumn is starting to get to us earlier or if we will have a few hot temperatures in October. October has always been an unpredictable month up here as it can either be hot with fire dangers or snowing.

Check out this fan battle and statistics between Darth Vader Vs. Doctor Doom

As You Wish

A warm week thus far and no runs for me this week. A decent weekend for not spending it with Natalia. Hung out in Palm Springs by a pool with an awesome view for a few hours and had everyone spend the night up in the mountains. A decent hike with the boys and Yuli and was hoping Deep Creek had a running stream but it is the middle of summer. The week overalls thus far has been one of more adjustments for me and find myself getting in the routine. I am sure it will change as doing what I do now is ever changing and challenging.

Still slowly getting through Blackout and thus far not a good read for me. Not much in the time travel aspect but it does touch on the timeline of the London bombings during WWII. This week I am ashamed to say, I finally was treated to watch The Princess Bride movie and enjoyed it.

"Please consider me as an alternative to suicide"

- Prince Humperdink, The Princess Bride

This weekend the Car Wars Card Game hit the table and it is a fun game where we get to attack other cars and defend attacks ("Take that game"). A surprise this week I received the new Star Wars X-Wing Force Awakens Edition game and was happy as it has been a game I've been wanting to try out and add to my collection. Still haven't played it but got the basic rules down. I missed another (2nd) Mountain Communities Boardgame meetup on Wednesday and hope to make the next one or hope they can change the day of the week as I am unable to make it those days lately.

This week was a huge week for two of my "brothers" as Doc Sayarath and Doc Phillips both welcomed babies to their lives. Sayarath with a baby girl which no doubt is his and Phillips a healthy boy. These two will make great dads and will find their lives with a new joy for life.

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Running & Geeking

Another week adjusting and only got to be with Natalia a few hours Friday due to labor day holiday agreement. As always I feel bad and sad to not spend more time with her, as she always asks me to spend more days with her. We took the hours together to check out all the Star Wars toys and games. A few of the new toys look cool and maybe pick up a few of the Star Wars skinned mainstream board games.

This week I got to go out on two runs and the temperatures were a bit cooler than weeks prior. Still running my normal 10 kms and feeling very good. This week I also got two great surprises in a pair of new running shoes and the new Kim Stanley Robinson book, Aurora. I was gifted the new Salomon Sense Mantra 3 which are a very nice pair of trail/road shoes. This weekend doesn't seem like I will be going out for a mountain bike ride this weekend but hope to find some time next weekend.

This week Nate Phillips will be a father. I had the pleasure to have spent far too many hours with this man and funny that almost a year after I got to know his real name. He will be a great father and in a way I feel bad for the mother as now she will have two kids to take care off.

"What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loose his soul?"

- Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Grey

This past weekend learned to play Awful Green Things from Outer Space and find it a nice entertaining game for two players. However, the board is too small for all the counters to be placed. Treated myself to a few new games this week and hope at least one of them hits the table and its liked. No game night on Friday as I had Natalia for a few hours and was able to go home and clean up as usual and take care of the cabin. I am hoping to this weekend get everyone around the table for at least one good game. Still slowly reading Blackout and so far I am not awed by the story. I do hope in the second half it starts to get interesting with the time travel aspect.

Another week getting adjusted to my new life and so far so good. as usual challenges but I am finding my place and routine. One thing is for sure, I am glad I made the choice. Challenges as usual and being tested constantly but I know I am needed and I do want to be needed and help raise two boys along with Natalia.

Don't forget to download the latest No Agenda Show to filter through all the lies and misinformation the mainstream media pumps out there. I can guarantee you will be a much informed, entertained and a happier person for knowing the truth from the Guardians of Reality (John & Adam).