Charley Barnes’ Blog

Batten down the hatches and find your snow shovel. Mother Nature has one more blast to throw our way before we can finally break out the flip-flops and umbrella drinks.

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Another week and another soul lost to a senseless war since last Monday's post. Freedom isn't free at all; someone has to pay for it. Please make it a point this week to go out of your way and thank a soldier. It's a good habit to get into!

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It's really like one of those made for TV movies but this is no movie. No, this amazing moment happened in real life over the weekend and it's one of the coolest most heartfelt moments you'll see in a long time.

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Like most men I love beer, power tools and good friends. When you put them all together magic can happen that only guys understand and Saturday night was the most magical evening in years.

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I can hardly believe I will be 50 in a little over a week. Wow, what happened to the last 30 years? In the words of Kenny Chesney, "Dont' Blink."

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It's Friday and time for "Vickie's Corner." Vickie Downing is a good friend of mine I met through Journey 4 Justice in 2011 and I started this feature because not only is she a fantastic writer (get the Websters handy) but she loves our Constitution and takes their values very serious; regardless if she personally believes in them or not. This week is another great example of extruding common sense.

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I wrote a story earlier this week about the possibility of the Secret Service being authorized to arrest Sheriff's across the country if they fail to uphold new gun control laws. Just a few minutes ago, I received a very nice email from Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith who wants to clarify a few things.

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The bikes are serviced and bags are almost packed but there is still time for you to join us in Topeka as we celebrate my 50th birthday the funnest way I know.

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The heck with golf, I just want to drive the cart. Water hazard? We go over them. Hover right up to the green? OK. Check this out...

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I was cleaning house the other day when I came across a really old Christmas present my daughter Taylor gave me quite a few years back. Getting her to honor them is another story!

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Saddle up and make plans for the 24th Annual Weld County Food Bank Poker Run on Sunday May 5th.

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Let me clear the air on where I stand on gun control. It's an easy issue for me and one that I am not afraid to take a stand on. With that being said, I also agree with those of you who are completely anti-gun, let me explain.

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