HAPPY ANNIVERSARY NICOLE AND BILL , 9 fun years together (:>).

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY NICOLE AND BILL , 9 fun years together (:>)., originally uploaded by Don Campbell Models.

God’s Gift – Todays picture shows Nicole and Bill this weekend in old town Alexandria where they stayed over night to celebrate their ninth Wedding anniversary. Nicole said some young couple got married below them on Sat. night and that brought back many fun memories for them. But the highlight for Nicole of their stay at this elegant Hotel was you could request a fish in a fishbowl to be brought up to your room, ha,ha. The gold fish was named sebastian and Nicole enjoyed having a new pet for a short time, LOL
Deb and I got home from yet another fun weekend of summer fun .
I often think of how different my life may have been without Deb in it. . The day I met Deb was definately one of those defining moments in a persons life that Dr. Phil talks about . I thank God often for helping Deb make a tough decision 37 years ago and today knowing she made the right decision and no regrets.
I also often thank God for our great daughter Nicole and bringing Bill into her life to share a friendship like Deb and I have .
Todays picture shows them toasting what I hope is either pop or grape juice, ha,ha.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY NICOLE AND BILL
Tomorrow I will get back to the shop and by next weekend the RH-400 should be looking pretty close to being done. Hopefully the Track chain will get here from China ?, as it has been over three weeks of waiting , ha,ha.
Have a Great Sunday with the ones you love !! Enjoy today and don’y worry about tomorrow , because for hundreds of people today is their last day and sadly they don’t know it.
Deb and I live each day to the fullest and we don’t take it for granted.

Happy Fourth of July.

Happy Fourth of July., originally uploaded by Don Campbell Models.

Happy fourth of july !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deb and I are enjoying another fun weekend, hope you all have a great Fourth of July Too !!!!!!!!!

Williams Brothers , owners of Real 747Big Bud posing with Don Campbell and his 747 Big Bud Tractor Model. Don Campbell Models Blog hits one and a quarter MILLION Visitors TODAY , YIPPEE !!

Williams Brothers , owners of Real 747Big Bud posing with Don Campbell and his 747 Big Bud Tractor Model. Don Campbell Models Blog hits one and a quarter MILLION Visitors TODAY , YIPPEE !!, originally uploaded by Don Campbell Models.

Big Bud 747 worlds largest farm tractor- Yesterdays picture shows the real Big Bud 747 being hauled south to Ill. where it will be on tour for folks to see in person for several weeks. Todays picture shows a cool picture of the day the Williams Brothers stopped at my table at the National Farm Toy Show to admire the large scale model i built of their real tractor. The day before I had bought one of their T-Shirts and was wearing it when they stopped by the table. So it was a cool picture to have me wearing the matching shirt, (:>). They were very nice guys. We also had a nice visit later in the day with one of their wives and one of their daughters , also very nice people , all from Montana. It would be fun to drive to Ill. to see the monster tractor in person .
ONE AND A QUARTER MILLION VISITORS TODAY – Thanks everyone for continuing to stop by my daily blog , each year I think it might be my last year having a webpage. But seeing the stats continue to be great, I will continue to share the model building .
COLD MORNING WALKING- Deb and I walked our second three miles last night and it was cold, you could see your breath and this morning it wasn’t any warmer, our furnace kicked on just before we left to walk in our hooded sweatshirts.
CAMPING LOCATION ON HOLD- We will have the motorhome packed but are still unsure of the direction we will go yet depending on the weather . If it stays cold, we will stay away from the great lakes.
Terex RH-400 Progress- Today i got 50 pieces cut out and welded
for the louvers on the side and I am working on the top railings.
Have a Great Wed. !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Big Bud 747 being gased up heading south to ILL. to farm shows.

Big Bud 747 being gased up heading south to ILL. to farm shows., originally uploaded by Don Campbell Models.

Big Bud 747 – Todays picture shows the worlds largest Farm Tractor at a gas station loaded on two lowboy semi-trucks heading towards Ill. to be displayed at a couple farm days summer festivals. It will be in Penfield, Ill and in RanToul, Ill. They could reach their first destination in two days.
I built two large scale models of the 747Big Bud and my models and I was mentioned in the Big Bud 747 Book that was published.
I also have several pictures of me in a Big Bud 747 Shirt standing with the owners as they looked at my model at the National Farm Toy Show in Dyersville, Iowa. Very Cool !
WALKING IN THE RAIN THIS MORNING – Deb and I headed out on our morning 3 mile walk and it was very foggy, but by the time we got back it was pouring rain. But we managed to get the full three miles done.
NO CHERRIES – The local news last night said it is not looking good for the Northern Michigan Cherries to be ready for the Traverse City Cherry Festival this weekend.
Record high / record low in last 7 days – Just a few days ago Gaylord hit 95 degrees for a new record high and today Gaylord hit a record for a new low in the low fifties. Cold weather is expected all week over the fourth of July .
Crude oil on the rise- With the biggest holiday of the summer just a few days away , crude oil prices are going up again, wonder if we will see $3.00 a gallon unleaded this week?
Terex RH-400 progress- I got the first half of the track pads cut out and bent today . I am still waiting for the attachment chain. The company said maybe it will arrive in 10 more days ?, it’s already been two weeks, but it is a long ways to China, ??
Healthy Eating – Regardless of how large Deb and I look on the internet pictures, we are actually eating pretty healthy the last few weeks. We are actually losing a few lbs. Heathier choices and smaller portions are really working. Besides the camera adds about 20 lbs. , ha,ha, ha.
Have a Great Tues, and enjoy today , we might not be here tomorrow , so no sense in worrying about it, LOL