Merry Christmas. My full-time gig is with Susquehanna Marble and Granite. There is never a dull moment. I have been with the company for eight great seasons. I have been exposed to every facet of the countertop business. I am not the strongest, and our rocks are super heavy. I tend to break stuff, and my fellow work chums say that I am a liability. They also complain when I am on a job site. I spend most of my time talking with the homeowners or contractors. I am always campaigning. They moved me to the shop, and I learned how to fabricate. I was then banned from driving the forklift. I am now mostly working in sales and handling the schedule. I deal with people. It is much safer for everyone.

We are truly blessed to work with so many great customers. I have met some outstanding folks. Young and old. We treat every top the same, regardless of size and materials. When something goes wrong, it is always my fault. No worries. It comes with the territory. You wouldn’t believe some of these projects. Insane. I am starting to dislike HGTV and PINTEREST. Double-thick islands and waterfall edges. Integrated sills and faucets coming out of the walls. It is incredible. Where does the money come from?

I told you before that I have a great relationship with a few Amish cabinetmakers. I absolutely enjoy and cherish our many interactions. It is a true joy, and I call them my buds. I have considered cashing in my 401(k) to join their organization. We actually talk on the phone and interact quite often. We will do 60 jobs a year with one. Another 30 with the other. My bearded friends and I have worked on some rather impressive projects. I have tons of pictures. We have also had many conversations. I am quite comfortable serving as a liaison. A voice to the outside world. They ask several difficult questions on AI and politics. I always do my best to answer.

My guys think that I am important. Yes. They make me feel rather special. They can’t believe the number of folks that I know in the surrounding counties. My bearded friends are avid readers of the “WEBB WEEKLY.” They love seeing their names in an article. BASSING with BIG JAKE. The AMISH BUCK. An AMISH TALE. THE BEARDS SAVE XMAS. Don’t let their looks fool you. My guys are super savvy. Wicked smart too. Color copiers that run on DEWALT batteries. Fishing is a common passion. These boys aren’t sitting around with cane poles. They have nicer setups than I do. I always give them a few new lures. We are trying to land a NIL deal. Heddon said no. But wait until they see the picture of Sam’s giant smallmouth that he caught on a torpedo.

I tend to spoil their many children at Christmas. The Amish don’t believe in Santa. But they know Spencer Claus. Fishing rods for the boys. Nancy Drew books for the ladies. The number of gifts keeps growing. I am well into the 30s. If this continues, I may give the dads a $100 gift card to see Dr. Rockoff next December. My friends and the youngsters are so appreciative. Most have met my bride and Jensen. I have some great material. My bearded friends and I belong on television. I am almost done with my pilot. The Amish aren’t allowed to pose, and they refused to sign the waiver. All we do is laugh. HAVE YOU EVER PLAYED AGAINST LEBRON JAMES? WHO IS JOHNNY DEPP? DO YOU KNOW WHERE CHOCOLATE MILK COMES FROM? JAMIE. CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? YOU CAN’T FIND THAT ON YOUTUBE. DID YOU TELL YOUR PHONE TO DO THAT?

I had Jonas from GLICK’S on campus this week. He was measuring some new lockers and cabs for our golf room. He turned several heads. The students and staff loved seeing and meeting my bearded friend. Campus Security stopped us in the quad. NO WORRIES, OFFICER. I COACH THE GOLF TEAM. HE IS WITH ME. JONAS IS A FIVE-STAR RECRUIT. We chatted it up, and I gave him a quick crash course on the game. WHY DO YOU USE THAT STICK AND NOT THIS ONE? I was struggling with some of his questions. SO GOLF IS AN OUTDOOR SPORT, BUT YOU PLAY INSIDE? Yes. This is our new simulator. Here. (TURN IT ON) We can now play and practice during the winter months. WHAT IS THIS? A GOPHER? It’s a headcover.

You can get creative and personalize your stuff. We even have our names on our bags. Look. I then took a wedge and smacked a few balls into the screen. They traveled into the distance. I had it on mountain driving range mode. Uncle Rico. Jonas was so confused. YOUR BALL IS THERE, BUT IT SHOWS UP ON THE SCREEN? HOW? It was tough to explain. Yes. That one went 115 yards. It was a tad offline. I missed my target by five clicks. I will try again. WHY DO YOU MEASURE IN YARDS? AND NOT FEET? Nobody knows. Fantastic exchange. Another chapter.

My bearded brothers are a true blessing. They remind me to stay humble. Keep things simple. They are very impressive and hardworking people. They all have the gift of gab. Extremely well read and super talented. I love hearing more about their faiths and traditions. I am even starting to pick up a few words in their native language. I tend to believe the feelings are mutual. A total joy to interact with. Work and a personal basis. Much love to my Amish buds.

Thank you for being my friends. Cheers.