It rained last night but the sun was up by the time I pedaled to the MAC. I pulled a muscle in my calf while running so I had to cut my run short. I was kinda glad because it is Friday and I was tired.
The Detroit Free Press continues to write about the problems in the auto industry. It is very serious for MI. I think that perhaps bankruptcy is the best option. However, the Gov and UAW will not let this happen.
On an up note I am enjoying reading about the pres-elect and his young family. I think that the BO family are a good model for the USA. I think they should get a poodle.
After much hectoring I finally called Phil Dougherty to get our door bell fixed. Phil came within a couple of hours and had it fixed in 20 minutes.
It was such a nice day that Nancy and I decided to drive to Grand Haven and walk the pier. By the time we got to GH the clouds have moved in. The temperature had dropped about 20 degrees. We started the walk but after a short distance we played penguin and said this sucks. Nancy and Bob headed back to GR. We had dinner at the Brandywine.
November weather is returning tonight. Snow is expected.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Thursday November 6, 2008
Yes folks another sunny 70 degree day. The Detroit Free Press today was huge with all the election returns. The east side of the state was a blood bath for republicans.
The election is not a day old and already the dems are fighting. Representative Henry Waxman of CA is trying to unseat Detroit's John Dingell from being chairman of an important committee. Dingell, the longest serving representative, is a favorite of the auto industry. I agree with many of his positions. He may be a UAW man but if a power plant or a new bridge creates jobs he is all for it. Waxman does not want power plants he supports solar power and diapers for cows. I think Dingell serves MI well. (good English?)
It was too windy for kayaking today so I walked around Reeds Lake. It took me 2 hours.
Nancy needed a new swim cap, so before dinner we stopped at MC. Dinner of course was at Great Lakes Shipping. I had the wet burrito. I watched "My Name is Earl" tonight and then I started writing this blog. My 1956 dictionary does not list "blog".
The election is not a day old and already the dems are fighting. Representative Henry Waxman of CA is trying to unseat Detroit's John Dingell from being chairman of an important committee. Dingell, the longest serving representative, is a favorite of the auto industry. I agree with many of his positions. He may be a UAW man but if a power plant or a new bridge creates jobs he is all for it. Waxman does not want power plants he supports solar power and diapers for cows. I think Dingell serves MI well. (good English?)
It was too windy for kayaking today so I walked around Reeds Lake. It took me 2 hours.
Nancy needed a new swim cap, so before dinner we stopped at MC. Dinner of course was at Great Lakes Shipping. I had the wet burrito. I watched "My Name is Earl" tonight and then I started writing this blog. My 1956 dictionary does not list "blog".
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Wednesday November 5, 2008
All hail!, the silly season is over. In Michigan, the Democrats totally creamed the Republicans. We had 2 state wide proposals on the ballot. Legal marijuana for sick folks and stem cell research. Both proposals passed, despite the best efforts of the religious right.
Today was another sunny warm day. The high temperature was 73. This is November in Michigan?
I had a 1000 appointment to get my stitches removed. It took about 5 minutes.
I took advantage of the nice weather to go kayaking. I put in on the Flat River at South County Line Road in Montcalm County. It was great.
When I got home Nancy reminded me that we were going to a paper product sale. The annual sale is held in the factory of Designer-Designer. The sale started at 5:30. We got there at 5 and the line was already a block long. I held the bag as Nancy purchased various paper items. I felt out of place because the crowd was about 98% female. We spent 1 hour at the sale.
The news this evening was all about the election. It was nice to hear all the positive reactions overseas. The last time we had young children in the White House was when JFK was president.
I did predict that the election would be decided by young people (young being the age of my children). Young people voted and major changes were made. The USA is no longer an euro-centered nation. I think this is good. Now just bring the troops home.
Today was another sunny warm day. The high temperature was 73. This is November in Michigan?
I had a 1000 appointment to get my stitches removed. It took about 5 minutes.
I took advantage of the nice weather to go kayaking. I put in on the Flat River at South County Line Road in Montcalm County. It was great.
When I got home Nancy reminded me that we were going to a paper product sale. The annual sale is held in the factory of Designer-Designer. The sale started at 5:30. We got there at 5 and the line was already a block long. I held the bag as Nancy purchased various paper items. I felt out of place because the crowd was about 98% female. We spent 1 hour at the sale.
The news this evening was all about the election. It was nice to hear all the positive reactions overseas. The last time we had young children in the White House was when JFK was president.
I did predict that the election would be decided by young people (young being the age of my children). Young people voted and major changes were made. The USA is no longer an euro-centered nation. I think this is good. Now just bring the troops home.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Tuesday November 4, 2008
Election Day! The day started warm and sunny. I cannot recall the weather on any of the previous 13 elections I took part in . I have voted for 7 winners.
I decided to ride my road bike this morning. My front brake seized up and I took a tumble. I have decided that the best bike brake is the old fashioned coaster brake, like on my retro. I think I pulled a muscle in my rib cage. I am amazed at how fragile I have become.
Everyone at the MAC was talking about the election. I think the turnout will be huge. This is good for our democracy. Everyone is participating.
It was such a nice warm day I decided to cut the grass. I set the cutter blade up to 3". It took 1.5 hours to complete the cutting. Usually it takes over 2 hours.
Tonight Nancy and I will watch the returns. I am interested if the Dems reach 60 in the senate. If this happens beware of the unions. They will get legislation that puts small firms (like mine) out of business.
I was sorry to hear about BO's grandmother. It was interesting to read about the greyhound bus tour she took BO on. They visited Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other western points of interest. I don't know if any of my kids have ever been on a greyhound bus. Grandma sounds real cool.
I decided to ride my road bike this morning. My front brake seized up and I took a tumble. I have decided that the best bike brake is the old fashioned coaster brake, like on my retro. I think I pulled a muscle in my rib cage. I am amazed at how fragile I have become.
Everyone at the MAC was talking about the election. I think the turnout will be huge. This is good for our democracy. Everyone is participating.
It was such a nice warm day I decided to cut the grass. I set the cutter blade up to 3". It took 1.5 hours to complete the cutting. Usually it takes over 2 hours.
Tonight Nancy and I will watch the returns. I am interested if the Dems reach 60 in the senate. If this happens beware of the unions. They will get legislation that puts small firms (like mine) out of business.
I was sorry to hear about BO's grandmother. It was interesting to read about the greyhound bus tour she took BO on. They visited Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other western points of interest. I don't know if any of my kids have ever been on a greyhound bus. Grandma sounds real cool.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Monday November 3, 2008
I love the end of DST because now my ride to the MAC does not require a light. The weather guy is very confused. We had brilliant sunshine and warm temperatures (60+) today, November 3. The outdoor patio at the Kava House was full.
After running several errands I headed for Reeds Lake. The lake was smooth. I love to paddle on the lake this time of year because all of the docks have been taken in and I can get close to shore. Also there are no jet skis or pleasure boaters.
We had rain last night so it was too wet to rake leaves or cut the grass. Tomorrow Nancy and I will work in the yard.
Election day eve has finally arrived. I can remember in 1948, Dick Kurrash, a cool high school guy (mayors son), showed us 10 year old kids his big bottle of red pop. Dick said that every time he heard about a vote for Dewey he would take a swig. I don't think he finished the bottle. Did you know Dewey was from Owosso, MI and a graduate of UM?
Although Nancy and I have voted we are very interested in some local races. So like everyone else in the USA we will be watching the returns. I will be especially interested to see if California votes to eliminate small houses for egg laying chickens.
After running several errands I headed for Reeds Lake. The lake was smooth. I love to paddle on the lake this time of year because all of the docks have been taken in and I can get close to shore. Also there are no jet skis or pleasure boaters.
We had rain last night so it was too wet to rake leaves or cut the grass. Tomorrow Nancy and I will work in the yard.
Election day eve has finally arrived. I can remember in 1948, Dick Kurrash, a cool high school guy (mayors son), showed us 10 year old kids his big bottle of red pop. Dick said that every time he heard about a vote for Dewey he would take a swig. I don't think he finished the bottle. Did you know Dewey was from Owosso, MI and a graduate of UM?
Although Nancy and I have voted we are very interested in some local races. So like everyone else in the USA we will be watching the returns. I will be especially interested to see if California votes to eliminate small houses for egg laying chickens.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Sunday November 2, 2008
Ah the end of DLT, we got an extra hour of sleep. We headed for the MAC at 0745. Nancy went swimming but because of my stitches I could not swim, so I used the recumbent bike.
We did not need groceries at Meijers so we headed right home. Nancy fixed poached eggs on toast. After breakfast I read the newspaper and then took my nap.
I did take a 3 mile walk after the nap. This evening we will watch 60 minutes and probably head for bed early. Sunday is still a day of rest?
I am glad DST came to an end. It was so dark in the morning that I had to use my bike lights. I hope that I will now be travelling in broad daylight.
2 more days left in the silly season. Like every one in the US, I will be glad to have the election over with. Why doesn't my spell check work? Probably a commie plot.
We did not need groceries at Meijers so we headed right home. Nancy fixed poached eggs on toast. After breakfast I read the newspaper and then took my nap.
I did take a 3 mile walk after the nap. This evening we will watch 60 minutes and probably head for bed early. Sunday is still a day of rest?
I am glad DST came to an end. It was so dark in the morning that I had to use my bike lights. I hope that I will now be travelling in broad daylight.
2 more days left in the silly season. Like every one in the US, I will be glad to have the election over with. Why doesn't my spell check work? Probably a commie plot.
Saturday November 1, 2008
Another unseasonably warm day. After a big breakfast at the Brandywine, I loaded up the kayak and headed for the Grand River. I put in at Lowell and paddled upstream 2 hours and downstream 1 hour. The day was perfect and the river was like glass. I did not see any mammals but did see plenty of waterfowl.
When I got home Nancy was busy getting ready for this evenings dinner party. She was out of cream cheese so I mounted my bike and headed for D&W to purchase said cheese.
I did watch a part of the UM game. It was the wrong part because I saw Purdue take the lead for good. Speaking of Purdue, my Grandfather Scott had an uncle who taught at Purdue in the late 1800s. It was intended that when my Grandfather finished high school around 1892 that he would head for Purdue. However, my Grandfather contacted pneumonia when he was 17. The doctor told him that he should find work in the woods because it would be good for his lungs. Grandpa headed for the clear air of Minnesota and started working for a lumber company and eventually had his own company and sawmill. My father was born in Virigina, Mn, the location of the sawmill. The mill was in operation until around 1916 when the supply of timber ran out. They returned to the family farm at Hubbard Lake, Michigan around 1917.
Nancy's dinner was to start at 6:30. At 6:27 the first couple arrived and at 6:33 everyone was in attendance. I thought being late was fashionable?
The dinner was a success. A good time was had by all. Like most old folks we just sat around and talked.
When I got home Nancy was busy getting ready for this evenings dinner party. She was out of cream cheese so I mounted my bike and headed for D&W to purchase said cheese.
I did watch a part of the UM game. It was the wrong part because I saw Purdue take the lead for good. Speaking of Purdue, my Grandfather Scott had an uncle who taught at Purdue in the late 1800s. It was intended that when my Grandfather finished high school around 1892 that he would head for Purdue. However, my Grandfather contacted pneumonia when he was 17. The doctor told him that he should find work in the woods because it would be good for his lungs. Grandpa headed for the clear air of Minnesota and started working for a lumber company and eventually had his own company and sawmill. My father was born in Virigina, Mn, the location of the sawmill. The mill was in operation until around 1916 when the supply of timber ran out. They returned to the family farm at Hubbard Lake, Michigan around 1917.
Nancy's dinner was to start at 6:30. At 6:27 the first couple arrived and at 6:33 everyone was in attendance. I thought being late was fashionable?
The dinner was a success. A good time was had by all. Like most old folks we just sat around and talked.
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