Ye, who enter these gates without a sense of humor, abandon all hope!

And remember:

"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt.
And dance like no one is watching."

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Mike & Galina were here yesterday, we had a blast! They were inducted into the Chippy Club, we've posted photos over there, the link is at the bottom of this page. Here's one from yesterday. You got yourself a beautiful Russian bride Mike!

Have A Damn Fine Day!

We want to wish everyone here in the USA a great July 4th holiday!

We will be hanging around here this weekend, so anyone who wants to talk feel free to call or write us.

Hey Everyone: Have A Damn Fine Holiday And Weekend.....Wherever you are!

We hope everyone had a nice weekend? We sure did, and for some people here in the States today is a continuation of the holiday.

What I need this morning is more coffee.....

You Have A Damn Fine Day!

We have a neighborhood July 4th parade here......goes right by our house. It's one of those deals for the kids....kinda fun to watch. The bonus for us is we can step outside our front door.....Nina with her tea and me with my coffee....and catch all the action. Here are a few photos.....

The police officer needs to drive real slow.....some of the little kids don't quite have the art of bike-riding mastered yet.   :-)

We set-off some fireworks and a few smoke bombs that night.....

These things do a great job of clearing-out the bugs as a bonus.

Hey! Have A Damn Fine Day!

We had a nice weekend.....hope you did too!

We're now enjoying the lazy....hazy days of summer around here, and other than the "slight" roof problem we're experiencing....all is well. We've got a family of "Zeichiks" running around our garden.....Rabbits to you guys without a Russian bride, here's a few shots.....They are so accustomed to us, they let us get right close up & personal....We're guessing they like having their pictures taken.....

As long as they're only interested in eating the clover...Nina has no problem with them.

Hey! Have A Damn Fine Day!

We would like to welcome Niels to our group today! Niels is from Denmark, he happens to be a very nice guy...we're looking forward to our working together and becoming good friends. We spent some time on the phone the other day, both Nina and I are impressed with his command of English. So.....

WELCOME NIELS!

Hey Niels....Life is about to get much more exciting....and enjoyable Bud!

Have A Damn Fine Day!

TGIF!

We want to wish Dot a HAPPY BIRTHDAY on Saturday, and Michael a HAPPY BIRTHDAY on Sunday!

We're not getting older....We're getting BETTER.....

We also want to wish Ed a good trip....We're thinking of you Bud! And....Thanks for the joke!

Words of wisdom for our weekend.

Speaking of the weekend.....

Have A Damn Fine Weekend!

We hope everyone had a nice weekend! We sure did, and we got outta here for a while yesterday for some summer-time goofing-off.

We would like to welcome Charles to the group today. We have known Charles for a while, and we're happy to report he's a nice guy. Charles also happens to live in a rather famous part of the USA. Hey Charles.....We're looking forward to our working together, and we're looking forward to our becoming closer friends. So....

WELCOME CHARLES!

Life is about to get much more interesting Bud!

Hey everyone:

Make Damn Sure You Have A Damn Good Day!

I've found a glass of wine and piece of........cheese....or "something" helps.

We've been going thru a construction project here this week, needed a new roof and windows....that's why we've been a bit quiet. We should have most everything done around here by tomorrow.

The Slavic Bazaar has been going on in Vitebsk this week, Irina sent us these photos.....

A Croc in Vitebsk??

Have A Damn Fine Day!

It's Monday morning already?

Our construction project is moving along.....all the inside work is done...so we're getting back to normal around here. Normal?...you ask? Greg & Nina?? Well....as close as we can get we suppose!   :-)

Ed is now leaving for the airport....he will soon be in Minsk with his Natalia. Our Irina and Ed's Natalia will be waiting for him at the airport. Hey Ed! Have a great trip Bud....please give Irina a big hug for us...and give your beautiful Russian woman Natalia a huge kiss for us.....or more likely....for YOU and SHE!   :-)

Our Alex & Ludmila spent some time at the Slavic Bazar last week, they sent us some nice photos. Alex & Ludmila are about the nicest people on the planet....well....here they are!

Alex by the Amphitheater....

Here's Alex hanging-around with the Vikings.....

Here's Ludmila checking-out the balloons....

.....And the flowers...

By the Amphitheater...

Here's Alex by the Beer-Stand....This is probably the best spot at the festival.....Alex....checking-out the Beer-Stand....:-)  Way to go Alex!

A few shots of the local artisans selling their wares....

Here are a few shots of the parade....

Complete with this marching band from Scotland.....

Have A Damn Fine Day! If you're not having enough of those type days, you need to change your life.

"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt.
And dance like no one is watching."

Today is our 3 year wedding anniversary. As we get older we realize time is.... precious.....If you're chasing your ass each day in the Rat-Race.....and you haven't found happiness in your life...and you think you have time to take care of the happiness later.....You're a fool.

I'm a lucky man....and I know I'm a lucky man.

Thank you Nina!!

I am a lucky woman...you are My Adorable MAN!!! I LOVE YOU GREGORY!!!

Thank you Gregory!! 

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Told Ya I'm a lucky guy.   :-)

Have Yourself A Damn Fine Day!

It's Friday.....so things are looking up....and our contractors are wrapping things up around here. We should be all done with our little home improvement project today. But....you know how that goes....it all depends on our contractors. Bob sent us this.....helps explain all the delay.....Thanks Bob!   :-)

Ed sent us this joke to help us prepare for the weekend.....Thanks Bud!

AN OLD FARMER WENT TO TOWN TO SEE A MOVIE.

THE TICKET AGENT ASKED, SIR, WHAT'S THAT ON YOUR SHOULDER?

THE OLD FARMER SAID, "THAT'S MY PET ROOSTER CHUCKY WHEREVER I GO CHUCK GOES."

"I'M SORRY SIR," SAID THE TICKET AGENT. "WE CAN'T ALLOW ANIMALS IN THE THEATER."

THE OLD FARMER WENT AROUND THE CORNER AND STUFFED THE BIRD DOWN HIS OVERALLS HE RETURNED TO THE BOOTH, BOUGHT A TICKET AND ENTERED THE THEATER. HE SAT DOWN NEXT TO TWO OLD WIDOWS NAMED MILDRED AND MARGE.

THE MOVIE STARTED AND THE ROOSTER BEGAN TO SQUIRM. THE OLD FARMER UNBUTTONED HIS FLY SO CHUCKY COULD STICK HIS HEAD OUT AND WATCH THE MOVIE.

MARGE," WHISPERED MILDRED

"WHAT?" SAID MARGE

"I THINK THE GUY NEXT TO ME IS A PERVERT."

"WHAT MAKES YOU THINK SO?" ASKED MARGE

"HE UNDID HIS PANTS AND HE HAS HIS THING OUT," WHISPERED MILDRED.

"WELL, DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT," SAID MARGE. "HELL AT OUR AGE WE'VE SEEN 'EM ALL"

"I THOUGHT SO TOO," SAID MILDRED, "BUT THIS ONE'S EATIN' MY POPCORN"!!!!!!!!
 

And guess what day it is today. It's Kevin's birthday! Kevin is one of our members who has been with us here, we know each other real well.....and we're happy to report that for an old gieser like him....well....He's a Damn Nice Guy!   :-)

So......

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEVIN!

Hey! Have Yourself A Damn Fine Weekend!