May update!


It's been busy around here.  Donna popped the question last month and we got married last week!!

Out front entry!



Here's she and I:



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Meanwhile I did accomplish a few things:

Local church is selling these as a fundraiser for helmets for the Ukraine citizen army.


This one goes up on the fence tomorrow.

More to follow!











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