Another sunny day in GR. The window installer started at 0800. They had the windows (10 total) installed by 4:30 PM. The windows look great.
Last night the group Los Lobos played at Meijers Garden. Nancy and I worked attaching arm bracelets to those who wanted the purchase beer or wine. We started checking every ones ID, until we realized that no young people were attending. Los Lobos must have an older audience. I was amazed at how wrong I was when checking the age of women. I would be a total failure if I worked an age guessing booth at a fair.
It was a beautiful evening. Nancy and I worked until about 1/2 hour after the concert started. We then had our picnic dinner and watched the concert.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Wednesday August 6, 2008
Wednesday is my easy day. During the winter I do 1/2 of my normal exercise routine and instead of running I go swimming. In the summer I only kayak or bike.
I slept in to 6 AM and then I got on the retro and headed to the Cheri Inn for pancakes and eggs. I also read the Detroit Free Press.
Today the new windows were delivered. The contractor did not tell us the time of delivery. I just got home when the phone rang and the windows were to be delivered in 15 minutes.
While waiting for the windows I assembled my new electric trimmer/edger. I trimmed and edged the lawn. The machine works great.
I decided to kayak Spring Lake today. I got on the water at 1400. Spring Lake has a lot of beautiful homes on large lots. The economy in Detroit might be on the rocks but on Spring Lake the number of beautiful new large homes was impressive. I think Spring Lake has more fancy homes than Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids. I spent 3 hours on the lake.
The price of gas in Spring Lake was $3.64 per gallon. Has the bubble burst?
I will repeat my plan for the USA.
I slept in to 6 AM and then I got on the retro and headed to the Cheri Inn for pancakes and eggs. I also read the Detroit Free Press.
Today the new windows were delivered. The contractor did not tell us the time of delivery. I just got home when the phone rang and the windows were to be delivered in 15 minutes.
While waiting for the windows I assembled my new electric trimmer/edger. I trimmed and edged the lawn. The machine works great.
I decided to kayak Spring Lake today. I got on the water at 1400. Spring Lake has a lot of beautiful homes on large lots. The economy in Detroit might be on the rocks but on Spring Lake the number of beautiful new large homes was impressive. I think Spring Lake has more fancy homes than Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids. I spent 3 hours on the lake.
The price of gas in Spring Lake was $3.64 per gallon. Has the bubble burst?
I will repeat my plan for the USA.
- Drill, drill, drill. The country was made great my using our resources. My grandfathers never saw a tree they did not want to cut down.
- Place a $40 a barrel tax on imported oil (except Canada and Mexico).
- Bring back the draft.
- Get out of all foreign countries including Japan, Korea and Germany.
- After 2 years of military service a 4 year college education is awarded.
- Start disposing of nuclear waste in Nevada. The hell with Harry Reid.
- Divide CA into 2 states. I am still thinking about this one. Do we need another Senator Boxer or Respresentative Waxman?
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Tuesday August 5, 2008
Another hot humid day. Today is election day. Nancy and I performed our civic duty and voted.
Tomorrow our new windows for the living and dining room will be delivered. Nancy and I spent a couple of hours moving furniture, removing curtains and drapes. Nancy called Master Cleaners to see if they can clean the curtains and drapes. They said yes. We will probably need a loan to pay for the cleaning. The house is ready for the installers.
This evening our broker had a picnic at the zoo. We attended and enjoyed the hot dogs and tour of the zoo. The AC is still running but we expect a cold front to move through tomorrow.
Tomorrow our new windows for the living and dining room will be delivered. Nancy and I spent a couple of hours moving furniture, removing curtains and drapes. Nancy called Master Cleaners to see if they can clean the curtains and drapes. They said yes. We will probably need a loan to pay for the cleaning. The house is ready for the installers.
This evening our broker had a picnic at the zoo. We attended and enjoyed the hot dogs and tour of the zoo. The AC is still running but we expect a cold front to move through tomorrow.
Monday August 4, 2008
The day started very hot and muggy. I got stranded at the MAC because of a heavy thunder storm. The storm lasted about 45 minutes. However, the storm did not stop me from my coffee and paper at the Kava House.
August 4 is Tom Collins birthday. Tom Collins was one of my best friends growing up in Alpena. I have not seen Tom since 1958. I try and call him on his birthday. Tom is retired and lives in the LA area. When I called, Tom was baby sitting his grand kids. He is in good health and enjoying life.
The grass keeps growing and I did not look forward to cutting it on such a hot humid day. I gave in and bought an electric lawn mower. It cuts great and is easy to push.
Nancy and I are back to normal. Monday is cereal night. We read the paper and watch TV. Bed time is about 9 PM. We have the AC working full blast.
August 4 is Tom Collins birthday. Tom Collins was one of my best friends growing up in Alpena. I have not seen Tom since 1958. I try and call him on his birthday. Tom is retired and lives in the LA area. When I called, Tom was baby sitting his grand kids. He is in good health and enjoying life.
The grass keeps growing and I did not look forward to cutting it on such a hot humid day. I gave in and bought an electric lawn mower. It cuts great and is easy to push.
Nancy and I are back to normal. Monday is cereal night. We read the paper and watch TV. Bed time is about 9 PM. We have the AC working full blast.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Sunday August 3, 2008
Another warm and sunny day. I almost want a rainy day so I can play on my computer without feeling guilty.
Started the day with our Sunday morning swim. Nancy still has jet lag and only swam 30 minutes. I swam 45 minutes (1500 yards). The new pool chemicals are great. I can swim with no nose problems.
We had a lot of groceries to purchase at Meijers. I also returned 80 bottles for refund and filled Nancy's car with gas ($3.82 per gal).
I had Nancy's world famous poached eggs on toast for breakfast. After my afternoon nap we went to Costco. Nancy got some pictures printed from her LA trip. All the pictures had LA in them. We also went to Staples for supplies. The place was crowded with the back to school crowd.
We are having grilled steak with baked potatoes for dinner. I hope I spelled potato correct. How come my spell check does not alway work?
Started the day with our Sunday morning swim. Nancy still has jet lag and only swam 30 minutes. I swam 45 minutes (1500 yards). The new pool chemicals are great. I can swim with no nose problems.
We had a lot of groceries to purchase at Meijers. I also returned 80 bottles for refund and filled Nancy's car with gas ($3.82 per gal).
I had Nancy's world famous poached eggs on toast for breakfast. After my afternoon nap we went to Costco. Nancy got some pictures printed from her LA trip. All the pictures had LA in them. We also went to Staples for supplies. The place was crowded with the back to school crowd.
We are having grilled steak with baked potatoes for dinner. I hope I spelled potato correct. How come my spell check does not alway work?
Saturday August 2, 2008
It is Saturday already, Nancy comes home. I had breakfast at the Brandywine. Instead of my usual pancakes and eggs I had the corn beef hash and eggs. I was hungry by 1200. My grandfather always said that pancakes were the best food for breakfast. When he had lumbering camps in Mn he would always have the cooks make pancakes. The lumberjacks could have as many as they wanted. Grandfather said that this breakfast stuck with the lumberjacks and only a sandwich at lunch was needed. It has been my experience that indeed pancakes stick with me the longest. A good pancake breakfast lasts until 3 PM.
I picked up Nancy at 1015. Her red eye flight from LA to Clev was smooth and she slept through the movie. She had coffee with Tasha in Clev.
In the afternoon I put my 15' kayak in the GR at West River Road. I was trying to see if I fixed the rudder in a permanent position if it would allow easier paddling with a canoe paddle. The trial was a failure. I unfixed the rudder and everything went smooth.
For dinner Nancy and I went to GL Shipping. It good having Nancy home.
I picked up Nancy at 1015. Her red eye flight from LA to Clev was smooth and she slept through the movie. She had coffee with Tasha in Clev.
In the afternoon I put my 15' kayak in the GR at West River Road. I was trying to see if I fixed the rudder in a permanent position if it would allow easier paddling with a canoe paddle. The trial was a failure. I unfixed the rudder and everything went smooth.
For dinner Nancy and I went to GL Shipping. It good having Nancy home.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Friday August 1, 2008
I made a mistake last night and did not turn the AC on. It was hot and humid.
For breakfast I pedalled to the Cheri Inn. I determined that all the people in the place before 0800 are over 85. However, breakfast was great. Pineapple upside down pancakes with eggs.
Loaded the road bike into the Aztek and headed to Montague. I rode the Montague-Hart trail with no problems. Total mileage = 45. This is the longest bike trip of my life. Trails that were old RR grades are great. They are flat.
For dinner I pedalled my retro to Marie Catrib's. Had a salmon sandwich, it was great. For the week that Nancy has been gone I have eaten out 2 times a day. All my trips to the eateries has been by bike.
Tomorrow Nancy comes home and it is back to normal. What is normal for a retired person?
For breakfast I pedalled to the Cheri Inn. I determined that all the people in the place before 0800 are over 85. However, breakfast was great. Pineapple upside down pancakes with eggs.
Loaded the road bike into the Aztek and headed to Montague. I rode the Montague-Hart trail with no problems. Total mileage = 45. This is the longest bike trip of my life. Trails that were old RR grades are great. They are flat.
For dinner I pedalled my retro to Marie Catrib's. Had a salmon sandwich, it was great. For the week that Nancy has been gone I have eaten out 2 times a day. All my trips to the eateries has been by bike.
Tomorrow Nancy comes home and it is back to normal. What is normal for a retired person?
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