A Very Happy New Year to all of you from Bill & Mona, Susan and all the kids. Yes, 2017 has finally ended and now 2018 begins. Most of you can probably remember 1999 and the perilous transition into 2000, all the forecasts of doom, and now some are saying the same for 2018. Yes, a world war cane be in the foreseeable future.
Hey, Vietnam ended in 1973, I guess it could be about time. All those defense contractors who support the politicians are hoping for another one...at least a small one so they can pay their own bills and employee salaries. As to nuclear war, only God knows. As to the Lord's return, it could be tomorrow, next month or in another thousand years. Only the Lord knows, and personally I'm just fine with that. Until then, we keep our faith and continue to pray for one another, and along the way, bring other lost souls into the Army of God.
This global warming thing is another item all together. Moose Pass was supposed to get another 1 to 2 feet of snow, but we only received 5-6 inches. Oh, its pretty outside, but already in the process of melting. Alaska has always been a bit strange in the weather department, we can have 12-15 feet of snow one winter and 6 inches the next. My coldest windchill factor was 122 below zero in Whittier in 1988, actual temp was outside Eielson AFB, central Alaska, at minus 82 degrees and that was in 1979. Warmest in Alaska was again at Eielson when the summer of 1980 hit 100 plus degrees. Alaska does tend to test the strength of its citizens, some tend to pull up stakes, while others refuse. This will be my 41st year up here and ending a 39th year for Mona. We've raised all but one of our children up here, but now jobs, the military and others things have taken three sons into the Lower 48. Joshua graduates tomorrow from Federal Police/FBI academy and then onto Washington D.C. He will be a uniformed officer for a while. John Leroy continues working for the feds as a uniformed officer in Anchorage, which he alternates with a police officer position in Whittier, handling the Seward Highway and the skiing town of Girdwood, which is under Whittier's watch, once the Alaska State Troopers pulled out. Elizabeth is staying with us for a bit, while Brady and Micah remain in Soldotna- 65 miles west of our place.
Mona and our doing well...I write and she takes care of our lives. She is very good at it, plus I have my granddaughter Canaan assigned to me as a care giver. Her main duty is to make sure I eat, which is a tough chore most days. I'm back under 200 lbs, again. We able to get back up to 224 lbs last month and it quickly vanished. I can eat all the chocolate and desserts I desire, what more could a man ask for. but, my favorite donuts are in Soldotna.
Had church services yesterday, but only 8 of us showed up at the beginning, so many home with the flu bug. But, by the time we finished there was 17 of us. Christmas Eve had a nice showing, but we didn't do a New Year's Eve Service. Our Pastor is working night shift at Spring Creek Maximum Security Prison in Seward. A great spot for a pastor to have a second job. He's a good man and the Lord clearly uses him in that place.
But as I started to say earlier, this whole thing about green houses gases, leaves me asking far too many questions. Oh, I know the Industrial Age set of the pollution age and we've added to it. But, about half of the scientists, the ones you rarely hear from, feel the earth's warming is a pre-condition to our next Ice Age. I doubt I'll see it in my lifetime, but my great-grandchildren might. I'll leave this to the Father, He's in charge anyway.
When the winter storm hit us night before last it came in with this incredible wind that shook the whole house, as if a large truck had struck and outside wall. Then the snow. Like I said, it's melting now as the temps have climbed above freezing. Soon, those temps will probably drop and well be surrounded in ice. Mona and I, and most people, wear different kinds of ice grippers under our boots. I still have my original pair, which resemble snow chains. Hard to find those now, as you can repair them, which I've done near countless times. Now they come in plastic, with tiny spikes in them. Not bad, but they break and you have to buy another set. Which is why they quit making my style, now over 30-years old.
I love Alaska, hard to believe I fought tooth and nail to get out of my military orders to Eielson. but, I had gotten out of two sets already to stay at Edwards Air Force Base, Mojave Desert, California. When I landed in Fairbanks, I just knew I had to get out of here. I left Los Angeles at 88-degrees and landed in Fairbanks at minus 22 degrees. I was wearing my Air Force Class a Uniform and nearly froze to death on the 22-mile ride to Eielson AFB. It took another three days to get my arctic gear and in the meanwhile I stayed inside whenever possible. But, I've stated a hundred times or more, within two weeks I had fallen in love with this frozen state. Now those who know me, know I am not very good with tools, I'm actually terrible. Mona couldn't believe she married a man who could break most tools or run in the opposite direction. She taught me how to use my first chain saw, having grown up in a family of loggers and cat-skinners. but 3 days from my 2nd re-enlistment and receiving my orders to go to Helicopter Mechanic School, I opted to leave the service for police work. You have no idea how many helicopter air crews I saved by doing that. Even now it is best to keep the tools out of my hands. Long ago I tried to tune-up our car, thinking it would be easy, but I broke-off three spark plugs in the engine. Since then, I've learned to have mechanical friends.
Time for some news: Please, remember some of the sights I research use their news services to spread propaganda. Be wise. Also, if the Men in Black come to your door, smile and get your gun out.
Jerusalem Online: Iranian Synagogue vandalized in Shiraz,Iran. Christians badly beaten, Torah was taken outside and destroyed along with Jewish Prayer Books, that were thrown into toilets. This was caused by their Islamic neighbors. ALSO: Russia establishes a permanent military and political base in Syria, placing them ever closer to Israel. ALSO: 2017 the deadliest year in Mexico's history with 23,101 murders. Also: a Report that the Prime Minister of Israel set to grant $50 million to countries who move embassies to Jerusalem.
ALSO: Palestinian Authority (their government) is requesting membership in 18 UN Conventions. ALSO: Israeli Defense Industrialist are furious over the Israeli Government going to the US to purchase satellites.
The Daily Signal Morning Bell News: Reports that almost 30,000 rank and file government employees make over $190,823 a year, more than any of the state governors.
Gatestone Institute News: Oppression of Woman: Hot new market after ISIS was defeated in Raqqa, Syria. "Many women took to the streets to take off their veils and were filmed burning them." "For most women in the Middle East , veils are not an 'exciting development', but an imposition by an obscurantist ideology. Muslim women in the Middle East are denied their democratic rights, and the freedom that other women in the world have. ALSO- Report that "ISIS takes foothold in Pakistan". Pakistani terrorists are reportedly providing a foothold there for ISIS.
Global Times: India- Sudden toughening of law enforcement to sign an anti-China Sentiment. ALSO- India orders investigation after report that doctors performed 32- cataract surgeries by "Torchlight", (Why????) in government hospitals. ALSO: "No plan for a 'Hotline' between Chinese military and US Forces in South Korea." ALSO: China to list the country's first Antarctic Law into legislation Plan to protect China's future development in that area. ALSO: "Unknown gunmen attack oil pipeline in Eastern Libya, causing loss of 70,000 to 100,000 barrels a day for possibly a week needed for repairs. ALSO- Palestine urges the Arab League to boycott countries moving their embassies to Jerusalem. ALSO: Japan- will not move their embassy to Jerusalem. ALSO- Japan is to restart two of its nuclear reactors at Fukishima, while the other ones continues to leak into the Pacific Ocean Area still shows sign of nuclear contamination. (Make me wonder how much they'll pay the workers?) ALSO- Panama Canal seizes record of 84.6 tones of illicit drugs. ALSO- 25 people shot in Chicago over Christmas weekend, a decrease of 61 in 2016.
BLAZE News: Oregon Court upholds a $135,000 ruling against the Christian bakers who refused to make their wedding cake. Item of interest, there were over a dozen other bakers they could of contract with. ALSO: Federal Court says Arizona cannot ban Mexican-American studies taught in public school classes. (Maybe the school should take some of its own classes). ALSO: Poll reports that fewer Americans say they donated to a religious charity this year.
Washington Free Beacon: The National Endowment for the Humanities is giving $50,000 for a study on propaganda to a philosopher who thinks watching Fox News can brainwash Liberals. ($50,000 can sure pay for a lot of food, clothes and housing this winter. This is stupid.)
ALSO- Report that 94% of confirmed non-citizens in Federal custody are unlawfully present in this country, illegal aliens and more than 35,000 in federal custody are just that, illegal aliens. As reported by Homeland Security.
Telegraph UK: Chinese ships spotted by satellite selling oil to North Korea, in violation of UN Sanctions. This occurred 30-times in 2017. ALSO- Bali declares rubbish emergency as rising tides of plastic covers their beaches.
Russian Herald: Appears Russian enjoy watch old TV westerns- especially "The Rifleman" starring Chuck Connors. ALSO- Russia expects to wrap up their S-400 missile deal with India. ALSO- Russia's advanced Sukshoi SU355 Fighter put into operation. ALSO- Deployment of US Missile Defense system in Japan to effect Moscow-Tokyo ties. ALSO- Report that 13% of Russians live below poverty line. ALSO: Russia to build 3 nuclear powered ice-breakers by 2025.
NEWS Now: Muslim mob breaks into St. Tardos Church Service in Village of Giza, Egypt, injuring 3 Coptic Christians, while bible were thrown into the street and trampled upon.
Guardian News: "Vanity Fair under fire for urging Hillary Clinton to quit politics and take up knitting instead. ALSO: "Treated worse than animals", thousands of Indian women feared being trapped in Ashram's.
Iran Herald: "What will it take to Rebuild War-torn Iraq- $100 billion. ALSO: 4.2 magnitude and a second quake right afterward leaves one-dead in Tehran and 56 injured. ALSO: Ireland records dramatic rise in melanoma death rates.
Christian's United for Israel: "Iran's top military leader recently threatened to destroy Israel at 'lightening speed', and turn Tel Aviv and Haifa into dust."
Jerusalem Online: Seoul, South Korea has seized a Chinese ship that transferred oil to North Korea.
Taipei Times: "Russia Supplying North Korea" Russian tankers, reportedly disabling their tracking systems in order to provide oil to North Korea. Observed by satellite. in violation of UN sanctions.
Global Times: Egypt- Egypt's Criminal Court sentences ousted President Morsi to 3 years in prison for insulting the judiciary. ALSO- China installs 112,600 charging poles in Beijing for electric vehicles. ALSO: India to launch 31-satellites in a single launch. ALSO: Jerusalem- thousands pray at Western Wall to bring the end to Israel's drought. ALSO: Myanmar, 5.2 earthquake jolts northwest province. No reports of injuries or damages. ALSO: More than 36,000 without power after snowstorm hits British Columbia Province in Canada. ALSO: Number of states in US reporting widespread flu jumped from 23 to 36 states-CDC reports. ALSO" India charges 3 agents for trafficking 23-children to France-(Yes, human trafficking into France.)
Manila Times: "Australia warship makes huge Arabian Seas Hashish and heroin seizure- a record of 8-tons, worth $325 million US. ALSO- Ringo Starr of the Beatles and Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, have been Knighted, along with others. Hugh Laurie of "House" also Knighted.
Guardian News: Nepal announced the ban of solo climbers, blind and double amputee-climbers to Mt. Everest. ALSO: UK Government accused of withholding 2.5 billion pounds of assets from charities. ALSO: Australian Air Force put on alert as Russian Air Force flies too far south during annual exercises. ALSO: UNICEF warns children are increasingly being used as weapons of war. This is also an ISIS thing.
Iran Herald: "Iran Police announced they won't arrest women for flaunting Islamic dress code in Tehran."
Greece News: Turkey's navy accused of harassing German Research Ship in North Aegean Sea, claiming the area is now Turkish Waters.
Italy News: Italy to send almost 500 military troops to Niger to stem the flow of migrants. ALSO: Italian Parliament reportedly dissolved ahead of the March Election. ALSO- "Bookkeeper of Auschwitz " 96 years old, loses his final appeal against jail. ALSO: 10,000 Libya refugees to be directly flown to Italy for the first time. ALSO: Oldest woman in the world at 115 years old is in Italy, but oldest man at 113 yrs resides in Spain.
BLAZE News: UK officials call for Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham, to be banned from entering Britain, accusing him of "Hate Speech", crimes that are not criminal in the United States, accusing him of rhetoric against Islam, Muslims and LGBT Community. (It is the Christians of England who are inviting him in to speak at their gatherings. (Sort of reminds me of why we left England long ago.)
Moscow Times: Russia's Border Agency Head is charged with embezzling $8.5 million Russian. ( He will need long underwear and very warm outer ware.)
Again, a very Happy-happy New year. We, of the Casselman herd, wish you all kind greetings and good health. Oh yeah, bury those guns that are not in use. Me, I don't own any guns....really.
This global warming thing is another item all together. Moose Pass was supposed to get another 1 to 2 feet of snow, but we only received 5-6 inches. Oh, its pretty outside, but already in the process of melting. Alaska has always been a bit strange in the weather department, we can have 12-15 feet of snow one winter and 6 inches the next. My coldest windchill factor was 122 below zero in Whittier in 1988, actual temp was outside Eielson AFB, central Alaska, at minus 82 degrees and that was in 1979. Warmest in Alaska was again at Eielson when the summer of 1980 hit 100 plus degrees. Alaska does tend to test the strength of its citizens, some tend to pull up stakes, while others refuse. This will be my 41st year up here and ending a 39th year for Mona. We've raised all but one of our children up here, but now jobs, the military and others things have taken three sons into the Lower 48. Joshua graduates tomorrow from Federal Police/FBI academy and then onto Washington D.C. He will be a uniformed officer for a while. John Leroy continues working for the feds as a uniformed officer in Anchorage, which he alternates with a police officer position in Whittier, handling the Seward Highway and the skiing town of Girdwood, which is under Whittier's watch, once the Alaska State Troopers pulled out. Elizabeth is staying with us for a bit, while Brady and Micah remain in Soldotna- 65 miles west of our place.
Mona and our doing well...I write and she takes care of our lives. She is very good at it, plus I have my granddaughter Canaan assigned to me as a care giver. Her main duty is to make sure I eat, which is a tough chore most days. I'm back under 200 lbs, again. We able to get back up to 224 lbs last month and it quickly vanished. I can eat all the chocolate and desserts I desire, what more could a man ask for. but, my favorite donuts are in Soldotna.
Had church services yesterday, but only 8 of us showed up at the beginning, so many home with the flu bug. But, by the time we finished there was 17 of us. Christmas Eve had a nice showing, but we didn't do a New Year's Eve Service. Our Pastor is working night shift at Spring Creek Maximum Security Prison in Seward. A great spot for a pastor to have a second job. He's a good man and the Lord clearly uses him in that place.
But as I started to say earlier, this whole thing about green houses gases, leaves me asking far too many questions. Oh, I know the Industrial Age set of the pollution age and we've added to it. But, about half of the scientists, the ones you rarely hear from, feel the earth's warming is a pre-condition to our next Ice Age. I doubt I'll see it in my lifetime, but my great-grandchildren might. I'll leave this to the Father, He's in charge anyway.
When the winter storm hit us night before last it came in with this incredible wind that shook the whole house, as if a large truck had struck and outside wall. Then the snow. Like I said, it's melting now as the temps have climbed above freezing. Soon, those temps will probably drop and well be surrounded in ice. Mona and I, and most people, wear different kinds of ice grippers under our boots. I still have my original pair, which resemble snow chains. Hard to find those now, as you can repair them, which I've done near countless times. Now they come in plastic, with tiny spikes in them. Not bad, but they break and you have to buy another set. Which is why they quit making my style, now over 30-years old.
I love Alaska, hard to believe I fought tooth and nail to get out of my military orders to Eielson. but, I had gotten out of two sets already to stay at Edwards Air Force Base, Mojave Desert, California. When I landed in Fairbanks, I just knew I had to get out of here. I left Los Angeles at 88-degrees and landed in Fairbanks at minus 22 degrees. I was wearing my Air Force Class a Uniform and nearly froze to death on the 22-mile ride to Eielson AFB. It took another three days to get my arctic gear and in the meanwhile I stayed inside whenever possible. But, I've stated a hundred times or more, within two weeks I had fallen in love with this frozen state. Now those who know me, know I am not very good with tools, I'm actually terrible. Mona couldn't believe she married a man who could break most tools or run in the opposite direction. She taught me how to use my first chain saw, having grown up in a family of loggers and cat-skinners. but 3 days from my 2nd re-enlistment and receiving my orders to go to Helicopter Mechanic School, I opted to leave the service for police work. You have no idea how many helicopter air crews I saved by doing that. Even now it is best to keep the tools out of my hands. Long ago I tried to tune-up our car, thinking it would be easy, but I broke-off three spark plugs in the engine. Since then, I've learned to have mechanical friends.
Time for some news: Please, remember some of the sights I research use their news services to spread propaganda. Be wise. Also, if the Men in Black come to your door, smile and get your gun out.
Jerusalem Online: Iranian Synagogue vandalized in Shiraz,Iran. Christians badly beaten, Torah was taken outside and destroyed along with Jewish Prayer Books, that were thrown into toilets. This was caused by their Islamic neighbors. ALSO: Russia establishes a permanent military and political base in Syria, placing them ever closer to Israel. ALSO: 2017 the deadliest year in Mexico's history with 23,101 murders. Also: a Report that the Prime Minister of Israel set to grant $50 million to countries who move embassies to Jerusalem.
ALSO: Palestinian Authority (their government) is requesting membership in 18 UN Conventions. ALSO: Israeli Defense Industrialist are furious over the Israeli Government going to the US to purchase satellites.
The Daily Signal Morning Bell News: Reports that almost 30,000 rank and file government employees make over $190,823 a year, more than any of the state governors.
Gatestone Institute News: Oppression of Woman: Hot new market after ISIS was defeated in Raqqa, Syria. "Many women took to the streets to take off their veils and were filmed burning them." "For most women in the Middle East , veils are not an 'exciting development', but an imposition by an obscurantist ideology. Muslim women in the Middle East are denied their democratic rights, and the freedom that other women in the world have. ALSO- Report that "ISIS takes foothold in Pakistan". Pakistani terrorists are reportedly providing a foothold there for ISIS.
Global Times: India- Sudden toughening of law enforcement to sign an anti-China Sentiment. ALSO- India orders investigation after report that doctors performed 32- cataract surgeries by "Torchlight", (Why????) in government hospitals. ALSO: "No plan for a 'Hotline' between Chinese military and US Forces in South Korea." ALSO: China to list the country's first Antarctic Law into legislation Plan to protect China's future development in that area. ALSO: "Unknown gunmen attack oil pipeline in Eastern Libya, causing loss of 70,000 to 100,000 barrels a day for possibly a week needed for repairs. ALSO- Palestine urges the Arab League to boycott countries moving their embassies to Jerusalem. ALSO: Japan- will not move their embassy to Jerusalem. ALSO- Japan is to restart two of its nuclear reactors at Fukishima, while the other ones continues to leak into the Pacific Ocean Area still shows sign of nuclear contamination. (Make me wonder how much they'll pay the workers?) ALSO- Panama Canal seizes record of 84.6 tones of illicit drugs. ALSO- 25 people shot in Chicago over Christmas weekend, a decrease of 61 in 2016.
BLAZE News: Oregon Court upholds a $135,000 ruling against the Christian bakers who refused to make their wedding cake. Item of interest, there were over a dozen other bakers they could of contract with. ALSO: Federal Court says Arizona cannot ban Mexican-American studies taught in public school classes. (Maybe the school should take some of its own classes). ALSO: Poll reports that fewer Americans say they donated to a religious charity this year.
Washington Free Beacon: The National Endowment for the Humanities is giving $50,000 for a study on propaganda to a philosopher who thinks watching Fox News can brainwash Liberals. ($50,000 can sure pay for a lot of food, clothes and housing this winter. This is stupid.)
ALSO- Report that 94% of confirmed non-citizens in Federal custody are unlawfully present in this country, illegal aliens and more than 35,000 in federal custody are just that, illegal aliens. As reported by Homeland Security.
Telegraph UK: Chinese ships spotted by satellite selling oil to North Korea, in violation of UN Sanctions. This occurred 30-times in 2017. ALSO- Bali declares rubbish emergency as rising tides of plastic covers their beaches.
Russian Herald: Appears Russian enjoy watch old TV westerns- especially "The Rifleman" starring Chuck Connors. ALSO- Russia expects to wrap up their S-400 missile deal with India. ALSO- Russia's advanced Sukshoi SU355 Fighter put into operation. ALSO- Deployment of US Missile Defense system in Japan to effect Moscow-Tokyo ties. ALSO- Report that 13% of Russians live below poverty line. ALSO: Russia to build 3 nuclear powered ice-breakers by 2025.
NEWS Now: Muslim mob breaks into St. Tardos Church Service in Village of Giza, Egypt, injuring 3 Coptic Christians, while bible were thrown into the street and trampled upon.
Guardian News: "Vanity Fair under fire for urging Hillary Clinton to quit politics and take up knitting instead. ALSO: "Treated worse than animals", thousands of Indian women feared being trapped in Ashram's.
Iran Herald: "What will it take to Rebuild War-torn Iraq- $100 billion. ALSO: 4.2 magnitude and a second quake right afterward leaves one-dead in Tehran and 56 injured. ALSO: Ireland records dramatic rise in melanoma death rates.
Christian's United for Israel: "Iran's top military leader recently threatened to destroy Israel at 'lightening speed', and turn Tel Aviv and Haifa into dust."
Jerusalem Online: Seoul, South Korea has seized a Chinese ship that transferred oil to North Korea.
Taipei Times: "Russia Supplying North Korea" Russian tankers, reportedly disabling their tracking systems in order to provide oil to North Korea. Observed by satellite. in violation of UN sanctions.
Global Times: Egypt- Egypt's Criminal Court sentences ousted President Morsi to 3 years in prison for insulting the judiciary. ALSO- China installs 112,600 charging poles in Beijing for electric vehicles. ALSO: India to launch 31-satellites in a single launch. ALSO: Jerusalem- thousands pray at Western Wall to bring the end to Israel's drought. ALSO: Myanmar, 5.2 earthquake jolts northwest province. No reports of injuries or damages. ALSO: More than 36,000 without power after snowstorm hits British Columbia Province in Canada. ALSO: Number of states in US reporting widespread flu jumped from 23 to 36 states-CDC reports. ALSO" India charges 3 agents for trafficking 23-children to France-(Yes, human trafficking into France.)
Manila Times: "Australia warship makes huge Arabian Seas Hashish and heroin seizure- a record of 8-tons, worth $325 million US. ALSO- Ringo Starr of the Beatles and Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, have been Knighted, along with others. Hugh Laurie of "House" also Knighted.
Guardian News: Nepal announced the ban of solo climbers, blind and double amputee-climbers to Mt. Everest. ALSO: UK Government accused of withholding 2.5 billion pounds of assets from charities. ALSO: Australian Air Force put on alert as Russian Air Force flies too far south during annual exercises. ALSO: UNICEF warns children are increasingly being used as weapons of war. This is also an ISIS thing.
Iran Herald: "Iran Police announced they won't arrest women for flaunting Islamic dress code in Tehran."
Greece News: Turkey's navy accused of harassing German Research Ship in North Aegean Sea, claiming the area is now Turkish Waters.
Italy News: Italy to send almost 500 military troops to Niger to stem the flow of migrants. ALSO: Italian Parliament reportedly dissolved ahead of the March Election. ALSO- "Bookkeeper of Auschwitz " 96 years old, loses his final appeal against jail. ALSO: 10,000 Libya refugees to be directly flown to Italy for the first time. ALSO: Oldest woman in the world at 115 years old is in Italy, but oldest man at 113 yrs resides in Spain.
BLAZE News: UK officials call for Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham, to be banned from entering Britain, accusing him of "Hate Speech", crimes that are not criminal in the United States, accusing him of rhetoric against Islam, Muslims and LGBT Community. (It is the Christians of England who are inviting him in to speak at their gatherings. (Sort of reminds me of why we left England long ago.)
Moscow Times: Russia's Border Agency Head is charged with embezzling $8.5 million Russian. ( He will need long underwear and very warm outer ware.)
Again, a very Happy-happy New year. We, of the Casselman herd, wish you all kind greetings and good health. Oh yeah, bury those guns that are not in use. Me, I don't own any guns....really.
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