It occurs to me that I probably sound like the most materialistic SOB on the face of the earth. Well, I've a confession to make... I AM... when it comes to books, tools (I consider tractors and implements tools) and firearms (which should theoretically come under the heading of "tools" but for now, we'll call them a separate category).

I could care less about fancy cars and trucks and although I like living in a fairly nice house, it is not an ostentatious one. I'd rather have a pair of red mules than the finest racehorse in Kentucky. I like to think I am a reasonably down-to-earth person. I guess my priorities are just different.

Regular tall-tale tellin' will resume shortly.