Charley Barnes' Blog

I can do a lot of things around the house; a real handy man, jack of all trades. But the one thing I won't, or can't do, scares me the most. Carpet! Where to buy it and who to install it? I think I could do it myself, but one mistake could be a very costly and/or ugly mistake.

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One thing I like about the "biker community" is that they tend to be the most giving people I know. Not sure why that is, but they are.

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Happy Presidents Day everyone! Normally I would never associate the word "happy" on this Monday post but for the third straight week, in years, we have not lost one single soldier. 0 is a number I can totally get behind. On a different note, the Department of Defense has announced a new medal that has been created.

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I know a few of you that should be entering a pic in the "Despicable Deck" contest. Hey, I'm not being a snob, like my deck doesn't need a face lift, but you know the rules, I am not eligible so one of you will have to cash in on the $4500 Deck Makeover.

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It's time for Toby Keith to raise a red solo cup in the air and celebrate! The country singer just smashed an attendance record for an event that's been in existence since 1950. So what record did Mr. Keith topple?

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Do you have a favorite? A favorite car? Favorite movie? Favorite candy bar?

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I have been putting it off for way too long and could have made it simple by mailing it in ,like every year. But what happens? I forget and then have to make that dreaded trip down to "you know where."

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"Honor Flight-The Movie" schedules 2 more showings due to high public demand. If you didn't get a chance to see it the first several showings, you aren't alone. Don't miss one of the best documentary pieces you'll ever see.

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Honestly, it's only fair that Marijuana blood-level driving limits in Colorado be debated but wouldn't that imply officials are saying then it should be legal and regulated like alcohol? Interesting debate ahead, seatbelts required.

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The history of women serving in the Marine Corp is a fascinating story and we'd like to say Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corp Women's Reserve who turn 70 today.

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Have you ever faced something so scary it prevented you from doing it? Like for decades? Did you overcome that fear? I did too...it's not that scary!

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Saturday May 4th many of us will gather in Masonville for lunch and a beautiful motorcycle ride. This isn't just any motorcycle ride and our destination has been hand picked just for The Sleigh Riders Motorcycle Toy Run.

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