Yes it is still cold in the "North Country"... Yes the toll has been taken and the tally will show of some of the damages following two brutal weeks of weather.... but hey, the sun is shining and Christmas is upon us.
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Thought I would share some fun memories. My Dad played for the Rapid City Cobblers. Yes under the coaching of Coach Cobb. He played varsity as a freshman from a country school and had a promising future... but the war effort took its toll up high school kids as well. Since Dad's brothers were all called or occupied, Dad was unable to graduate since he was needed at the ranch. He never complained that he had to go home.. nor was able to continue his football dreams. He only talked of the good times... "That was just my dad". I enjoy this pic... I know some of you old timers in the Rapid City area will recognize some of the names of the players. Let the memories be a blessing.
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And let the blessings of the Christmas Season overwhelm the winter blues.
