Life on Almosta Ranch

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David McClain

David McClain
Location
Doniphan, Missouri, USA
Birthday
February 08
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I am a simple man who has lived a simple life for sixty years. I have not dined with movie stars nor Kings and Queens. I have not walked the halls of power, nor have I been a mover and a shaker. I have, however, been a soldier, a tinker, a jack of all trades. I have raised five children....I have been loved and I have loved. I do not see grand designs nor do I chase afer them. Instead, I listen to the heartbeat of the land and I rejoice in a bird's song in the morning. Do not come here seeking answers for I have none. I do have questions which I will ask you constantly though. I do not believe in aruging so Politics will not be discussed in my blog. I do not care what your personal beliefs are for you are free to believe as you will...please allow me to do likewise. I have never been rich, but I have always been poor. Being poor however has never stopped me from feeling rich. I feel rich because I have the love of a good woman. Melinda completes me. She gives me the peace of mind and soul required to write about life without regrets and without envy of those who might have more. She is my world. Almosta Ranch is our heaven and we are happiy. This is what I want to share with you in this blog.

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AUGUST 9, 2011 1:38PM

Another Reason to Celebrate Today

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As most of us already know it is Buffyw's birthday and that is enough reason to throw a party, but I have further reason to celebrate. Today is me and Mel's tenth anniversary.

 Ten years ago Melinda made me the happiest man on Earth by consenting to be my wife and to share my life. The past ten years have been, without a doubt, the best years of my life and she is the reason for all the good that has come my way.

Sure, it hasn't all been fun and games. We have had some hard times, especially over the past year and a half, but one thing has remained constant.....we have always had each other to lean on and to draw strength from....she is my rock and my anchor.

This sweet little Yankee angel came into my life and taught me how to care again, how to love again, and how to dream again. I wish all of you could have the chance to meet her and see for yourself what a special lady she is.

I guess, if I had to sum up what she means to me in a short sentence it would be:" Mel is not my whole world, but she makes my world whole."

One thing I am sure of and that is, no matter what happens in the future I will continue to see myself as the luckiest man on the planet because I have the love of this good woman.

So join me in celebrating not only Buffyw's birthday, but also my own special day.......my anniversary.

 

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Happy Anniversary, Torman and Melinda!!
...and many more..... (sing that part)
Happy Anniversary you two...and my birthday isn't until tomorrow anyway!!! May you have many more together.
Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful post!
And a lovely day you have for it. Congratulations David and Mel. Had I known I'd have said a word for you too/two.
Hey, congratulations on 10 years, David! Wow, that's a great milestone! May have to arm wrassle you for the title of luckiest man on the planet, though ;)

Congrats again to you and Mel! I do hope to meet both of you some day.
Hey, congratulations on 10 years, David! Wow, that's a great milestone! May have to arm wrassle you for the title of luckiest man on the planet, though ;)

Congrats again to you and Mel! I do hope to meet both of you some day.
Happy Anniversary!

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Happy Anniversary, Torman and Mel!
Happy anniversary to two of the loveliest people I know. BIG HUGS to you both!
Does my heart good to read this. Congratulations to you both, and many happy returns of the day.
What a wonderful day! Thank you for sharing so much of your beautiful life with us. Please keep doing it for the next 10. Love to you both!
What a lucky couple you are! Happy Anniversary Mel & David. I'll be back tomorrow to wish Shelia a Happy Birthday!!!
Congrats to you....condolences to Mel! Lots of good things happening in August...Sheila's birthday, my father's birthday, Linda and my anniveresary (44-yrs)
Wishing a beautiful amazing Happy Anniversary to the most incredible couple I have the privilege to know even if it is virtually.
Thanks for showing me it is never to late to find true love..
happy anniversary, david and mel. i'm so so happy for you both. XO
You and Mel reinstate my faith. Congratulations, sincerely.

Happy birthday, Buffyw!
Yay, you two. Congratulations from the Frozen Tundra. And to BW, too, bien sur.
I have always celebrated the marriages that work out Torman, and yours and Mel's is always evident. Ten years of good love is an exceptional gift.
And getting to live out a dream called Almosta Ranch makes it even better to hear of. cue song 'Lucky Man'.....
Torman,

This is a lovely post. Happy anniversary Torman and Melinda.
Toman, I like seeing a man of a certain age (well, close to my age) know what love is and how it becomes a part how he sees the world. Congratulations to you and Mel. (I wish I could match the lovely comment you made on my post when we celebrated our anniversary a little while ago--even so, I'm very happy for you.) Here's to many more.
Cheers you two! Happy anniversary... and many more!!!
There is nothing more to say as it seems you have said it all except I that I wish you many more happy years together. Congratulations!
8/9/10 (years)/11 : sounds like a winning hand! Congratulations to you and Mel, and Happy Birthday to Buffy!
{Swoon} It must be so wonderful to have a man write a post like this about you.

Lezlie
Awwwww you old softie, you. Happy Anniversary to the both of you. Sounds to me like the honeymoon is still going on. You gave me the best smile of my day.
Dude, that is one terrific reason to celebrate! I always thought that Michigan and Cuba were the best mix, but perhaps you have a different idea . . .

May you two dears gentle your horses--and each other--through eternity! I'm so happy for you, my brother, for this: "Mel is not my whole world, but she makes my world whole" speaks of the best place to be.
Congratulations, you two, and may you enjoy many, many more.

And another happy birthday to Buffy.
Oh for crying in the brewsky! HAPPY TENTH ANNIVERSARY AND A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MEL!!! This is so sweet, gall darn it all!
Happy anniversary to you and happy birthday to Buffyw (?) I'm all for celebrating. =- }
I've already told Buffy Happy Birthday (Happy Birthday Buffy), now, Happy Anniversary to you and the love of your life, your soul mate, Mel. I hope we're around to do this again in ten years!
Sniffle...congratulations on your ten years together and may there be many more filled with the happiness you both deserve.
Happy Anniversary. So very happy for you and Melinda.
I want to thank everyone who posted their well wishes here, you folks have no idea how much each of you mean to Mel and me. We put off our anniversary until last night...after our SS checks made it to the bank!

We went out to a local Tex-Mex place and had a great meal then we spent the rest of the evening quietly at home doing a lot of hand holding and stuff like that....LOL!

I will just close this by stating in all seriousness....Every morning I wake up and she is laying next to me is a day to celebrate.