It rained most of the night. Nancy and I got up at 0700 and at 0730 headed for the MAC for our Sunday morning 45 minute swim. The pool was crowded but we did not have to share a lane. After the swim we headed for Meijer's at Knapp Corner. We must have been low on supplies because the number of bags was much larger than normal. In keeping with the green theme we have purchased reusable bags (2). However, we purchased so much today that we had 3 extra plastic bags. Horrors!
After Nancy's world famous poached eggs, I had to take a nap. Nancy had to work at the Hospital Gift Shop. The sun was shining when I awoke and so I went kayaking on Reeds Lake. Now that I found the kayak only launch site it is very easy to get in and out. Also since I sold my big kayak I did not have to make a decision on what kayak to use. This simplification is very important for us older gentlemen.
I have been playing with PP for my presentation. I found the online site and it appear helpful. Tomorrow I must take the Aztek in to get air in my nitrogen filled tires. I probably will need a new muffler.
I'm glad the spell check is working because I make a lot of spelling errors. 59 days left in the silly season.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Saturday September 6, 2008
Up at 0630 and I head for the Brandywine for breakfast. I did not buy my newspaper at Gaslight Village because today is the Reeds Lake Tri. The traffic and congestion would probably be terrible. Tasha can remember this race.
After breakfast I head for Barry County and put the kayak in Crooked Lake. I selected a lake because the recent heavy rains the would make the rivers too wild. Crooked Lake was nice but very shallow and weedy.
When I got home, Nancy informed me that I had 2 calls regarding my ad in the GR Press for the sale of my big kayak. I called the first caller and he stopped by and bought the kayak. Who needs Craig's List.
I decided to sell the big kayak because it was too long for the Aztek. It also weighted about 20 pounds more than my small kayak. Having only 1 kayak will simplify my life.
I have been experimenting with using PP. DLS gave me some ideas on using excel and other software. I hope to have the presentation put together early next week. I will ask the city of GR if I can dry run my talk using their projector.
Nancy grilled a steak for dinner. We were going to watch the US Open but it was rained out. Instead we watched "Law and Order".
After breakfast I head for Barry County and put the kayak in Crooked Lake. I selected a lake because the recent heavy rains the would make the rivers too wild. Crooked Lake was nice but very shallow and weedy.
When I got home, Nancy informed me that I had 2 calls regarding my ad in the GR Press for the sale of my big kayak. I called the first caller and he stopped by and bought the kayak. Who needs Craig's List.
I decided to sell the big kayak because it was too long for the Aztek. It also weighted about 20 pounds more than my small kayak. Having only 1 kayak will simplify my life.
I have been experimenting with using PP. DLS gave me some ideas on using excel and other software. I hope to have the presentation put together early next week. I will ask the city of GR if I can dry run my talk using their projector.
Nancy grilled a steak for dinner. We were going to watch the US Open but it was rained out. Instead we watched "Law and Order".
Friday, September 5, 2008
Friday September 5, 2008
It rained all night. The reports said we had 3.5 inches of rain in the past 24 hours. We really needed the moisture.
The day started cool and cloudy but the sun came out at 1200. All the state newspapers were full of the details of the plight and resignation of Detroit's mayor. It is a sad story with no winners.
This PM I continued to work on my seminar. I visited the office once again to get more information on setting up my PP. I worked until 6 PM when Nancy said let us go Pietro's for dinner. We each had 1 pound of spaghetti. It was great.
Nancy then wanted to celebrate the start of school with a soft ice cream cone. We headed for Michigan and Fuller and purchased our cones, a small for Nancy and a medium for RH. As I write this blog I can hear the fireworks going off downtown. GR is having a September Celebration.
The blog spellcheck said I misspelled blog. Is spellcheck 1 or 2 words?
The day started cool and cloudy but the sun came out at 1200. All the state newspapers were full of the details of the plight and resignation of Detroit's mayor. It is a sad story with no winners.
This PM I continued to work on my seminar. I visited the office once again to get more information on setting up my PP. I worked until 6 PM when Nancy said let us go Pietro's for dinner. We each had 1 pound of spaghetti. It was great.
Nancy then wanted to celebrate the start of school with a soft ice cream cone. We headed for Michigan and Fuller and purchased our cones, a small for Nancy and a medium for RH. As I write this blog I can hear the fireworks going off downtown. GR is having a September Celebration.
The blog spellcheck said I misspelled blog. Is spellcheck 1 or 2 words?
Thursday August 4, 2008
The rain was so heavy this morning I had to drive my car to the MAC. After the workout I headed to Barnes and Noble to buy a book on PowerPoint. I bought PowerPoint for Dummies.
Spent the PM getting familiar with PP. I did stop by the office to get some drawing to use in my seminar. At 4PM I went on a 3 mile walk. Nancy and I met the Horlings at the Blue Water Grill for dinner. A good time was had by all. We did not get home until after 9 so it was time for bed. We missed JM's acceptance speech. The silly season has now officially begun.
Spent the PM getting familiar with PP. I did stop by the office to get some drawing to use in my seminar. At 4PM I went on a 3 mile walk. Nancy and I met the Horlings at the Blue Water Grill for dinner. A good time was had by all. We did not get home until after 9 so it was time for bed. We missed JM's acceptance speech. The silly season has now officially begun.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Wednesday September 3, 2008
Ah Wednesday, I love Wednesday it is my easy day. I slept in until 0600 and then pedalled to the MAC for a 1000 yard swim. After the swim I had breakfast at the Cheri Inn.
In the afternoon I visited the office to download some material for my upcoming seminar. I have to prepare a PowerPoint presentation. I hope to be able to use the city of GR projector to dry run my dog and pony show. Nancy and I also watched the PowerPoint presentation that DLS prepared for my 70th. It was great and brought back so many nice memories.
After the office I went for a 3 mile walk. Because Nancy and I go out on Thursdays, tonight was cereal night.
We are presently switching between the US Open and the GOP convention. I do not know if I can stay awake to listen to the VP acceptance speech.
I just did a spell check and it works. Last night the spell check did not work. How come?
In the afternoon I visited the office to download some material for my upcoming seminar. I have to prepare a PowerPoint presentation. I hope to be able to use the city of GR projector to dry run my dog and pony show. Nancy and I also watched the PowerPoint presentation that DLS prepared for my 70th. It was great and brought back so many nice memories.
After the office I went for a 3 mile walk. Because Nancy and I go out on Thursdays, tonight was cereal night.
We are presently switching between the US Open and the GOP convention. I do not know if I can stay awake to listen to the VP acceptance speech.
I just did a spell check and it works. Last night the spell check did not work. How come?
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Tuesday September 2, 2008
Today was only the 2nd day this year that the temperature exceeded 90. The other day was in early June. On my way to the MAC I stopped at Eastgate Pharmacy to purchase a Detroit Free Press. Much to my surprise the price has been increased $0.25. On Saturday I noted the New York Times had been increased $0.25. I will have to start getting my news off the internet.
After the long weekend I had trouble returning to the normal routine. I was 1 hour behind my normal schedule. However, I ask why is this important, I am retired.
It was so hot that I spent most of the afternoon cleaning off my desk of items that I had ignored all summer. At 5 PM I finished cutting the grass. I only had to do the front yard. After cutting the grass I walked to the Eastown PO to mail some letters and bills that I completed this afternoon. Tomorrow I go into the office to start work on my seminar.
Nancy and I did not watch the GOP convention this evening. We might be saturated with politics.
After the long weekend I had trouble returning to the normal routine. I was 1 hour behind my normal schedule. However, I ask why is this important, I am retired.
It was so hot that I spent most of the afternoon cleaning off my desk of items that I had ignored all summer. At 5 PM I finished cutting the grass. I only had to do the front yard. After cutting the grass I walked to the Eastown PO to mail some letters and bills that I completed this afternoon. Tomorrow I go into the office to start work on my seminar.
Nancy and I did not watch the GOP convention this evening. We might be saturated with politics.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Monday September 1, 2008
Labor Day 08. Nancy and I got up at 0630 and headed downtown for the 5 mile GR bridge walk. It is a good walk along the Grand River and across 7 bridges. GR has made a good effort in building parks along the river bank. Also partaking of the river walk were the Obermeyers, Skip and his wife. We also chatted with the mayor, George Heartwell.
After the walk Nancy and I went to IHOP for a pancake breakfast. This afternoon I put my kayak in Reeds Lake for a quick trip. The water was very rough because of all the water skiers and jet skis.
After the kayak I cut the the back yard grass and Nancy got out the grill and grilled some steak. While eating dinner we noted 3 kids running through our back yard. We yelled at them and they ran between our house and Callaways. Several minutes later I noted some neighbors on the sidewalk in front of our house. Apparently the kids were seen running with a TV. The police were called and responded with tracking dogs. We do not know if they were caught.
Tonight we were going to watch the GOP convention but it seems Gus upstaged the GOP. Nancy is watching the Closer.
Today the temperature got to 88. We had blue skies all day. We are debating if we should turn the AC on. The morning temperatures lately have been in the comfortable 50s. Oh such big decisions.
After the walk Nancy and I went to IHOP for a pancake breakfast. This afternoon I put my kayak in Reeds Lake for a quick trip. The water was very rough because of all the water skiers and jet skis.
After the kayak I cut the the back yard grass and Nancy got out the grill and grilled some steak. While eating dinner we noted 3 kids running through our back yard. We yelled at them and they ran between our house and Callaways. Several minutes later I noted some neighbors on the sidewalk in front of our house. Apparently the kids were seen running with a TV. The police were called and responded with tracking dogs. We do not know if they were caught.
Tonight we were going to watch the GOP convention but it seems Gus upstaged the GOP. Nancy is watching the Closer.
Today the temperature got to 88. We had blue skies all day. We are debating if we should turn the AC on. The morning temperatures lately have been in the comfortable 50s. Oh such big decisions.
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