Christopher J. Welcher - Family Life

Sleepy, sleepy...

nospam@example.com (Christopher J. Welcher) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:34:14 -0700

The kidlet is now a freshman.

He is also on the football team.

First away game, although just a scrimmage.

He got home at 9:30pm.

He has homework.

He is exhausted.

I think this is the first time he is up past his bed time doing homework.

Welcome to high school...

Bad blogger...

nospam@example.com (Christopher J. Welcher) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:41:05 -0700

Bad, naughty blogger!

I've (obviously) been neglecting my blogging responsibilities as of late. I must admit with great shame that I was seduced by the sultry siren song of Facebook. I think that I've experimented long enough posting my oblique and cynical missives to my distant acquaintances and will instead scribe my incoherent ramblings in this less frequented oasis of cyberspace.

In a nutshell, Nate graduated from 8th grade, I went back to Iowa for my 25th high school reunion, I'm still working on my house, and my band still hasn't found a singer!

More to come (promise).

Holidays in MT

nospam@example.com (Christopher J. Welcher) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:54:54 -0700

Way too many rainy/sunny CA Christmas holidays. I needed a snow fix and I got it. Spent Christmas with Alicia's parents on our property in Montana. It stayed at a constant 22 degrees and that was OK. I finally got to shoot my LEGALLY acquired and registered firearms - good. Now I must hit the local range. I also got to help cut up a deer. At least my father -in-law gutted it first! Also tasted venison for the first time - yummo!

Lots of "change" to come in 2010...

Back already?

nospam@example.com (Christopher J. Welcher) — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:42:56 -0700

Back on American terra firma. Good to be home.

But only a taste

nospam@example.com (Christopher J. Welcher) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:20:04 -0700

I had the rare opportunity to take a brief step back in time last night. My wife is still out of town and my nephew stayed over night at a friend's house. Just me and the critters (minus one of course) at home by ourselves! I decided to celebrate my night of freedom by indulging in some wine tasting and grub at my favorite old haunts. It felt weird, but in a good way I think. I was relieved to be welcomed back with open arms by the staff and some old acquaintances as if it was only yesterday. But just like the mythical Cinderella, I knew my bliss would be short lived.

Although limited, it was good to experience what it was like back when it was just my wife and me, although it would have been even better if my wife would have been there, too.

I won't apologize for being honest.

Be at peace, Punkin'

nospam@example.com (Christopher J. Welcher) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:37:36 -0700

The loss of a family pet is a unique loss, especially when you have no "real" children of your own. Our nephew will be as close as we will get. Rumples was getting on in years, but we're sure her two past bouts with anaphylactic shock prematurely shortened her life. She died yesterday at home while I was at work. As much as it pains me to say it, I'm selfishly relieved she passed on her own time at home, unburdening my wife and me from making the painful decision on her behalf. I do regret that we weren't there to comfort her during her passing. I don't know what would have been best.

Rumples was my wife's cat, long before she met me. She was an integral part of my wife's life for a long time. I know she misses her. What pains me the most is that my wife is out of state on business and wasn't here to say her goodbyes in person, and I am unable to put a comforting arm around her to help ease her pain.

RIP, Rumpleskitty. Your loving companionship and feisty spirit will be missed.

Rumpleskitty

Happy holidays

nospam@example.com (Christopher J. Welcher) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 10:46:24 -0700

Hope everyone had a joyous holiday season, whichever one(s) you do or do not celebrate.

Time to give thanks

nospam@example.com (Christopher J. Welcher) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:38:17 -0700

For what I don't know yet. I'm sure I'll think of something...

Not being in Mumbai is a good start to the list. Not sailing a boat anywhere near Somalia. Not being within the city limits of the People's Republics of Berkeley, New York, Boston, San Francisco, or Los Angeles. Not being in any country in Africa or the Middle East. I am thankful for staying out of the way of the lunatics and militants who thrive in these places.

Come to think of it, if an advanced alien race blew the entire planet out of existence tomorrow, I would probably say "good riddance"...

On a more serious note, I am very thankful for many things, but for reasons of national security are only on a need-to-know basis.

[RE]

nospam@example.com (Christopher J. Welcher) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:45:22 -0700

Back from Montana...

Re-flect. Â Re-member. Â Re-joice. Â Re-adjust. Â Re-create. Â Re-invigorate. Â Re-deem. Â Re-plan. Â Re-live. Â Re-call. Â Re-dedicate. Â Re-distribute.Â Re-prioritize. Â Re-sync. Â Re-load. Â Re-place.Â Re-invest.Â Re-allocate.Â Re-connect.Â Re-treat.Â Re-pent.

Return.

Repeat.

Photos added

nospam@example.com (Christopher J. Welcher) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:50:30 -0700

I've added some new photos to my GALLERY.

Airstream
Critters
Home Remodel