no wonder Im so tired!

Why I Am So Tired

For a couple of years I've been blaming it on iron-poor blood, lack of vitamins, dieting, and a dozen other maladies. Now I found out the real reason. I'm tired because I'm overworked.

The population of this country is 237 million. 104 million are retired. That leaves 133 million to do the work.

There are 85 million in school, which leave 48 million to do the work. Of this, there are 29 million employed by the federal government. This leaves 19 million to do the work.

Four million are in the Armed Forces, which leaves 15 million to do the work. Take from the total the 14,800,000 people who work for State and City Government, and that leaves 200,000 to do the work.

There are 188,000 people in hospitals, so that leaves 12,000 to do the work. Now, there are 11,998 people in prisons. That leaves just two people to do the work.

You and me . . . and you're sitting there reading jokes.

Mel Isaacson died

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at United in Christ Lutheran Church in Eveleth. The Rev. Joel Rova-Hegener will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Inurnment will be in Eveleth Cemetery. Honorary casketbearers will be Jared and Mason Isaacson. Memorials are preferred to United in Christ Lutheran Church, 201 Station 44 Road, Eveleth MN 55734. Arrangements are entrusted to Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home, Eveleth. To sign the guest book online and to leave a memorial message, go to www.cron-sheehy.com

Melvin Isaacson, 83, of Eveleth, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at the Virginia Regional Medical Center.He was born Jan. 22, 1925, in Eveleth to John and Anna (Backall) Isaacson. Melvin attended Eveleth Schools. He served in the Army during World War II from 1944 to 1946 in Italy with the 85th Infantry Division. After the service he lived in California from 1946 to 1952, working for various contractors in the carpentry trade. Melvin went to work for Eveleth Mines from 1969 until his retirement in 1987. He was a life member of Mesaba Range Post 1172, Veterans of Forerign Wars of Eveleth and a member of United Steelworkers Local 6860, Carpenters Local 606 and United in Christ Lutheran Church, having served on the church council. Melvin volunteered at Camp Chicagami and loved working with the children.

He is survived by his son, Mark (Jamie) Isaacson of Eveleth; grandsons, Jared and Mason Isaacson; stepchildren, Robin (Wayne) Hopke of Hibbing and Terry Schultze of Virginia; brother, John Isaacson of Grass Valley, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Helen Saari and Aileen Ogan; and brother, Arnie Isaacson.

Installed new cooler pads today, perfect weather for that. About 74 degrees right now, but next week it will return to mid 90's. Small hurricane off Baja is sending high winds and cool temps. this way for the week-end. Bailey will start fall session this week-end and hopefully learn some good canine behavior, that is if she can even improve her already stellar performance P.L.

Its that time of year.... INDOOR ACTIVITIES

Saturday was beautiful outside, so got a bunch of chores done: cleaned the chicken coop, ..... All those fun things!

Sunday, was not so pleasant, so dug out my sewing machine and scrap fabric my mom gave me and sewed my baby a blanket. (This child is going to have so many blankets - this is the 3rd one I've sewn)

Shawn says this is too "girly" so have a more masculine one almost done and hope to finish it tonight and will post pictures. It's that time of year to purge the house and complete some projects :)

Admiral Acres

Prior to Shawn and I getting married, I didn't care what animals we had, but insisted on "no pigs". We had them when I was young and I hated them, they smell so awful. Well, just over 6 years later, guess what we have.......

We went to pick up 10 little pig yesterday from a farm in Mahtowa. They have 400 pigs there, UGH, they sure do smell. Shawn helped to load them and his hands stunk so awful he was grateful to wash them with vinegar just to kill the smell.

He eplains to the seller on how I insisted on no pigs when we got married. The guy asks me, "He finally wear you down?". My response: "I had home raised pork and then store bought pork and decided we needed pigs".

I have to admit they are kind of cute. These guys and gals are little, only around 50 pounds so we have a while to go before we will have pork for sale. Shawn is hoping in February. Not sure how much more we should add to this winter, but I can't wait for home raised ham and Shawn likes the bacon.

* January we should have some goats kidding and possibly into February.

* February we butcher pigs

*March I have a baby

*April our cows start calfing.

I need not fear that Shawn will get bored this winter :)

Now, I think we should get a few sows, a boar, and raise some cute little piglets to sell for pork later..... I must be losing my mind :)

Spent the day in Flagstaff. Weather was awesome, kids were good, then spent the evening at Kendras uncles cabin, were several of her brothers and cousins were bowhunting. Emalee likes to wear her curlers to bed and wake up with really pretty curly hair. P.L.

Ranger

Our newest addition: Ranger

Heather and Shawn

Happy Birthday

Paul,
Happy Belated Birthday! Hope it was happy!
Heather and Shawn

Went to engagement party for Frank Makela and Barby Johnson, they will be living in Wolf Lake area. She is looking for a travel nurse job to start off with .P.L.

Hi to all, Randy was down to visit us this last weekend. We went to the state fair and had a great time for 9.5 hours. Wow, my feet hurt. Ate lots of good food and seen some neat stuff. We also went to Fleet Farm, as usual. The weather here has been just perfect, in the mid 70's to the mid 80's with no humidity. Thats all for now.
Dan & Mauri

Happy B-Day to my wonderful bride Kendra.

Jenna baptism tonight 8-22-08. Other than that same old 105 to 110 degree weather. P.L.

'Range Addition

Shawn and I are getting an addition to Admiral Acres. Our latest and GREATEST addition is due to arrive on March 15th!

Baby had first photos taken today!

Here are a few pictures from our trip. We all had tons of fun and the kids just loved sea world.shamu
Emalee could sit on the beach all day and make sand castles!
Drew liked making them but as soon as it was made he would jump on it and destroy them! typical boy!
Our family. a little boy about 12 or so was walking by and offered to take a picture of all of us.
Having a picnic in a park in old town sandiego.
the first night we were there on La Jolla, it was cloudy, so we watched the sun set behind the clouds.
Jenna was the perfect age, she was so good and smiley the whole time we were there.
Dolphin show

all tuckered out, took a good long nap while walking around sea world. We had to take turns bringing Emalee and Caitlyn into exhibits so he could sleep.
It was super relaxing vacation and I am already looking forward to going back!!
kendra

News Flash

Hope everyone had a good 4th. We went to Mark and Pam's cabin and watched fireworks at a town near there, which were very good. Then Mauri and I went camping for a couple of nights at a state forest and a state park. Was lots of fun. Had a garage sale this week and got rid of a bunch of stuff. Weather here has been HOT and MUGGY !!!!! Yuk, Yuk ,Yuk. Bugs are terrible after dark. Thankfully winter is just around the corner. Enjoy the summer!
Dan

Our 4th of July

Happy Independence Day!On the 3rd, we went to fireworks in Eveleth. It ended when the hill that they are shot off of, started on fire. A real grand finale :)



On the 4th, I brought my nephew Tristan to the parade. His mother and father were both working. He is on the right. He met up with his friend and they were dancing together in the street.

I am so impressed by the marching bands. It is a lot of coordination to turn the corner.
Then, to summer services in Cokato. There were a lot of people there. Many people were pulling out their cell phones to text their family and/or friends to see where they were sitting. The overflow areas were full, people in every hallway, everywhere.... people, people, and more people!!!! It was fun!

Heather and Shawn

We went to heber for the weekend. Sat morning was a nice parade, then a relaxing afternoon and fireworks at night.Weather was in the 70s and low 60s at night.

relaxing in the hammock...
Caitlyn, happy as can be...


Drew, Emalee and Kate(the daughter of our friends)

63 and pouring rain when we left.

Looks like we will be going to Heber for the 4th to our friends cabin, fireworks sat. night then home monday. P.L.

112 degrees, anybody want to trade... We are going to San Diego July 13-17 or 18, Seaworld, zoo and beach here we come.....also Balboa park is one of our favorite places, full of museums and street performers, with luscious soft lawns to lay on. Coronado Island is our favorite beach, although we wont have the dogs along this time. Can hardly wait to help the kids look for seashells, we always eat breakfast at Stretches on main street Coronado before taking a ferry ride to downtown San Diego and back... P.L.

Wow, lots has been going on lately. It has been a very busy time of year for us. Jason graduated with a Masters degree in Environmental Health and Safety on May 15th. Then got married on the 24th. We got most of the remodeling done before the grooms dinner BBQ here on the 23rd. On the 26th, Mauri and I and her parents took a vacation to Niagara Falls for almost 2 weeks with the RV, and we had a great time. Jason and Sarah went to the west coast for their honeymoon for 2 weeks. (not home yet) I will be glad when things slow down with just mowing the grass and cleaning the garage. Will try to post some pic's of the wedding if I can remember how. Hpoe everyone has a great day!!
Dan

Memorial Day Weekend

My sister Liz graduated from UMD with her Master's Degree in Activism and Political LeadershipThe fire season is here - a small roadside fire on our way down to the cities.
The reason we live in the country: I know I wouldn't be sitting there waiting for the fire to be put out on this car.
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Lindula
Their wedding cake
The wedding was beautiful
The center pieces.

Dave, Sharon, Jamie, Jim, and kids were there, DJ, Jenn, and Landyn

Shawn
Mark, Pam, Katie, and Steven were there
Randy
DJ, Jenn, and Landyn

Jim and his girlfriend
Mauri's parents
Dan and Mauri - both looking very sharp!
We came home on Sunday to do chores and had a BBQ at our house

"Uncle Shawn" and Tristan

My cat finally hauled out her kittens ~ she has 3 of them

Monday, we planted more trees, tried to mow the lawn, and do outside work, but it was so cold and sprinkled off and on.

How was Memorial Day weekend for the rest of you?