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Tuesday Afternoon Ramblings

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By far, November has been the most successful month in the history of this blog.  A lot of the credit goes to the Thankful Series, which was very well-received.  Thank you to everyone who stopped by and read the entries this month.  I’m grateful to have so many loyal friends and readers, and I appreciate all of you for the support and encouragement you’ve given me.  If you like a particular post, please leave a comment here on the blog.  Even if you disagree with something I’ve written, please give your feedback.

Again, thank you for your support.  Let’s make December an even bigger month!

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Monday Afternoon Ramblings

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Here’s an update on the farm:  A couple of weeks ago I bought a used drill from a pawn shop, trying to save a few dollars on the construction costs of the prototype.  For my birthday, my father got me the hole cutting blade I needed for the pipes that will hold the plants, so Saturday I started cutting the holes in the 4″ pipe.  The first one cut out fairly easily, but as soon as I started on the second, the drill bit that guides the circular saw snapped in two.  The blade was graded to cut metal, so I was shocked that a plastic pipe broke it.  I ran back to the store and exchanged the blade, hoping that the bit had simply had a bad spot in it.

When I back from the store, I got six holes cut before something in the drill broke, so now, I will have to go back to the store to buy a new drill before I can get anything done.  The lesson in all this?  Don’t try to cut corners to save a couple of bucks.  Just spend a little extra and get something new with a warranty.  If it breaks, like the drill bit, you can exchange it for one that’s not flawed.  Otherwise, you end up with a $10 paperweight.

Overall, though, I’m still on schedule with the prototype.  I feel like it’ll be completed by early January, and then, we can run a couple of test crops to see how well the plants grow and to decide which ones we want to focus on come summer.  I’m excited and feel pretty good about how well things are coming together.

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Thursday Morning Ramblings – Thankful #25

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I’m thankful for Collin Patrick and Whitley Finnegan Adams.  They are the light in my soul and the two greatest sons a man could ask for.  Every moment I have with them is cherished and savored, and even though the time is never enough, I am grateful for what we do get to spend together.  Of all the jobs and roles I’ve filled, “Daddy” has fit the best, and I’m thankful that I have gotten to experience it.

If you boys ever read this, please know that there has not been one second when you weren’t the most important thing in my life.  When we are apart, there is not one fraction of a second when I don’t miss you.  And even though I am 500 miles away in body, I am always with you in spirit.  No man has ever loved his sons more than I love you boys, and I am proud of both of you.

I hope with all my heart that one day we’ll have more time together.  There’s so much I want to teach you about life and manhood, lessons your grandfather and great-grandfather taught me.  There’s so much I want to teach you about the world, about the possibilities and potentials around us.  Please know that I am doing everything I can to have that time with you.

Today is my birthday, and I wish you were here to share it with me.  There is nothing else I’d rather do on my birthday than play with you guys.  You both are the funniest and sweetest children in the world, and I am blessed and thankful and grateful to be your father and daddy and parent.  Thank you, my sons, for being so wonderful.  I love you.