The day started with a light rain. Today I am going to Rosebush so I had to hurry my exercise routine. I decided to walk 4.5 miles. For breakfast I stopped at the Bagel Beanery and had 2 bagels and a coffee.
On my way north I noted the heavy traffic. It finally hit me, today is the day before hunting season. November 15 is a magic day in Michigan. When I was in high school all the guys got an excused absence for school. No luck for girls.
My dad use to spend a whole week getting ready for deer season. His office was even closed on the 15th because all the men were hunting.
Cousin Peg was in a good mood. She loves her satellite radio. We had lunch at Bob Evans and talked about family. After lunch we stopped at the Rosebush library to get Peg a card. She can walk to the library from the Manor. I have to buy her a CD player that has large buttons. She must be able to push one button to start and stop the machine. I also want the machine to stop and start where she left off.
Tonight Nancy and I had dinner at home. She fixed me some soup from Trader Joe's. It was good.
Today I bought a book on 1938. In 38 the life expectancy was 59 years, a new home cost $3,900, new car $860. A gallon of gas cost $0.10 and a gallon of milk $0.50. No TV and we burned coal for heat. Instead of dial phones we just picked up the receiver and told the operator the number we wanted. Jimmy Ms phone # was 484. Phone operators were usually high school girls.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Thursday November 13, 2008
Today started out rainy and cool. I hurried my home program so I could get in the MAC pool before the 0900 deadline. I made it. I swam 1500 yard.
The Detroit Free Press continues its doom and gloom articles. Can GM and Ford survive? Did the ex mayor improperly use money from his charity? Did the head of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners hire people for jobs that required no work? Can the Lions win a game?
After lunch Nancy and I made a Costco run. I was out of beer and Nancy needed to get a prescription filled. Costco was crowded but nothing like CA. Costco gas was $1.92 per gallon.
Beer is $6.72 a gallon.
Tonight Nancy and I went to "Great Lakes Shipping". We took our 1 meal free coupon. Tomorrow I am going to Rosebush to visit cousin Peg. We will have lunch and go to the library and get Peg set up for books on tape.
The Detroit Free Press continues its doom and gloom articles. Can GM and Ford survive? Did the ex mayor improperly use money from his charity? Did the head of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners hire people for jobs that required no work? Can the Lions win a game?
After lunch Nancy and I made a Costco run. I was out of beer and Nancy needed to get a prescription filled. Costco was crowded but nothing like CA. Costco gas was $1.92 per gallon.
Beer is $6.72 a gallon.
Tonight Nancy and I went to "Great Lakes Shipping". We took our 1 meal free coupon. Tomorrow I am going to Rosebush to visit cousin Peg. We will have lunch and go to the library and get Peg set up for books on tape.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Wednesday November 12, 2008
We woke up to some heavy rain this morning. However, by the time I was ready to go outside the rain had stopped.
Wednesday is my easy day. I loaded up my retro and headed for Riverside Park. I rode my bike to Rockford and had breakfast at Arnie's. Along the way I had a deer run across the trail. The gloomy weather must have kept all bikers inside because I did not see one bike on the trail.
I took a short nap this afternoon and then spent some time on my computer. I downloaded the manual for my camera and refreshed my memory on how to operate the camera.
I was standing in line at the bank and overheard, ok I was eave dropping, several women my age talking about their facebook entries. I will have to talk the Tasha and DSL about facebook. I know nothing.
Tonight is book club for Nancy. I had pizza with Ed Namey. We discussed the GM situation and disagreed on what should be done. I am for bankruptcy. We also made our predictions for BO's cabinet. I said neither the Gov or Bonior will be in the cabinet. Only time will tell.
Wednesday is my easy day. I loaded up my retro and headed for Riverside Park. I rode my bike to Rockford and had breakfast at Arnie's. Along the way I had a deer run across the trail. The gloomy weather must have kept all bikers inside because I did not see one bike on the trail.
I took a short nap this afternoon and then spent some time on my computer. I downloaded the manual for my camera and refreshed my memory on how to operate the camera.
I was standing in line at the bank and overheard, ok I was eave dropping, several women my age talking about their facebook entries. I will have to talk the Tasha and DSL about facebook. I know nothing.
Tonight is book club for Nancy. I had pizza with Ed Namey. We discussed the GM situation and disagreed on what should be done. I am for bankruptcy. We also made our predictions for BO's cabinet. I said neither the Gov or Bonior will be in the cabinet. Only time will tell.
Tuesday November 11, 2008
Happy Veterans Day. I started the day doing only my push ups, chin ups and leg raises. I will not do the others until my pulled muscles get better.
I talked to several old veterans at the Kava House and they all remembered their service number. Today's Free Press was very depressing. GM and Ford were going to fold. MI, Detroit and other states and cities with American auto plants would die. I don't share this doom and gloom.
After my coffee I headed for the MAC to try swimming during the 12-1 open swim hour. I had the pool to myself.
At 5:30 PM Nancy and I headed to H and K's home near Silver Lake for dinner. I brought my laptop with our elderhostel photos. H had his 50" TV hooked up as a monitor for our laptops. Everyone viewed our elderhostel trip and H and K's Med cruise that included stops in Venice, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Naples, Rome, Florence, Nice/Monaco, and Barcelona. They had some great pictures. Both H and K are good cooks so the meal was great. We had a good time. Fine food, wine and conversation with old friends is always enjoyable.
I talked to several old veterans at the Kava House and they all remembered their service number. Today's Free Press was very depressing. GM and Ford were going to fold. MI, Detroit and other states and cities with American auto plants would die. I don't share this doom and gloom.
After my coffee I headed for the MAC to try swimming during the 12-1 open swim hour. I had the pool to myself.
At 5:30 PM Nancy and I headed to H and K's home near Silver Lake for dinner. I brought my laptop with our elderhostel photos. H had his 50" TV hooked up as a monitor for our laptops. Everyone viewed our elderhostel trip and H and K's Med cruise that included stops in Venice, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Naples, Rome, Florence, Nice/Monaco, and Barcelona. They had some great pictures. Both H and K are good cooks so the meal was great. We had a good time. Fine food, wine and conversation with old friends is always enjoyable.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Monday November 10, 2008
I looked out the window this morning and our green grass was white. We had our first sticking snow.
Did you know that today is the Marine Corps birthday? Semper fi!
My fall from my road bike last week pull a muscle in my rib cage, so I had an abbreviated work out this morning. I also have a pulled calf muscle, cause unknown, that has limited my running. Getting old is not for sissies.
After lunch I raked leaves in our strip between sidewalk and curb. I filled 5 bags. I think tomorrow is the last day in 2008 that the city will pick up yard waste.
I walked around Reeds Lake. It takes me exactly 2 hours.
Yesterday Nancy and I were looking for DVD's and I saw a "Looney Tunes" DVD. Nancy said she was not going to purchase it. I sulked and said ok, I will put it on my Xmas list along with a 3 stooges DVD.
Tomorrow is Veterans Day. If you know a veteran ask him if he remembers his service number. I think about 90% of vets know their number.
Did you know that today is the Marine Corps birthday? Semper fi!
My fall from my road bike last week pull a muscle in my rib cage, so I had an abbreviated work out this morning. I also have a pulled calf muscle, cause unknown, that has limited my running. Getting old is not for sissies.
After lunch I raked leaves in our strip between sidewalk and curb. I filled 5 bags. I think tomorrow is the last day in 2008 that the city will pick up yard waste.
I walked around Reeds Lake. It takes me exactly 2 hours.
Yesterday Nancy and I were looking for DVD's and I saw a "Looney Tunes" DVD. Nancy said she was not going to purchase it. I sulked and said ok, I will put it on my Xmas list along with a 3 stooges DVD.
Tomorrow is Veterans Day. If you know a veteran ask him if he remembers his service number. I think about 90% of vets know their number.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Sunday November 9, 2008
Nancy and I woke up to a rain/snow mix. It was cold and dreary. However, like good troopers we headed to the MAC for our Sunday swim. I felt pretty good and tried all my Mike Phelps moves. I think the lazy day I had yesterday had something to do with my high energy.
After the MAC we headed to Meijers for our weekly fill up. We filled up all three of our reuseable canvas bags. See even us old folks have gone green.
Nancy fixed her world famous poached eggs for breakfast. The GR newspaper was not as gloomy as the Detroit paper. After the newspaper I took my Sunday nap. In this cold weather I use my electric blanket. The instant warmth puts me right to sleep.
After the nap I took a 3 mile walk. I am following my grandfathers advise that no matter what the weather you must spend 3o minutes outdoors every day. I think this is good advice.
Please note that I have not mentioned the Detroit Lions. I have not watched the team all year. I do know they lost. I think the Lions and their owner William Ford are emblematic of what is wrong with Detroit and the auto industry. They are living in the past. They have lost their edge and are no longer competitive. The fire is gone. Only a ruthless change will correct the situation. I no longer support a bail out. Let them go bankrupt.
On a lighter note, Nancy is fixing that great soup we got at Trader Joe's when we were at Tashas. We are also having that great American staple hot dogs. Doesn't that sound good for a cold, gloomy November night?
After the MAC we headed to Meijers for our weekly fill up. We filled up all three of our reuseable canvas bags. See even us old folks have gone green.
Nancy fixed her world famous poached eggs for breakfast. The GR newspaper was not as gloomy as the Detroit paper. After the newspaper I took my Sunday nap. In this cold weather I use my electric blanket. The instant warmth puts me right to sleep.
After the nap I took a 3 mile walk. I am following my grandfathers advise that no matter what the weather you must spend 3o minutes outdoors every day. I think this is good advice.
Please note that I have not mentioned the Detroit Lions. I have not watched the team all year. I do know they lost. I think the Lions and their owner William Ford are emblematic of what is wrong with Detroit and the auto industry. They are living in the past. They have lost their edge and are no longer competitive. The fire is gone. Only a ruthless change will correct the situation. I no longer support a bail out. Let them go bankrupt.
On a lighter note, Nancy is fixing that great soup we got at Trader Joe's when we were at Tashas. We are also having that great American staple hot dogs. Doesn't that sound good for a cold, gloomy November night?
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Saturday November 9, 2008
Yes folks November has returned with a bang. It rained and snowed all day. It was too warm for the snow to stick.
This morning I ran several errands. Nancy has a sprained foot so I picked up a few items at Meijers. I also checked out some CD players for cousin Peg. I want to get one that is easy to use so she can listen to books on CD. I think I might try a $30 unit I saw a Best Buy.
At 12 I drove Nancy to Meijers Garden so she could work at a Holiday sale. I filled the Taurus up and paid $1.99 per gallon. The Taurus is getting about 22 mpg in the city.
I stopped by Schuler Books to read several chapters of a bike repair book. I am trying to figure out how I can make the bike frame Tasha gave into a super duper single speed.
When I got home the UM game was on. UM won!! I also took a short nap.
At 5 I picked up Nancy and we joined all the senior citizens at Russ's. I was going to watch TT vs OSU on TV but I scrolled by the western channel and saw Rooster Cogburn was on. I ended up watching John Wayne in his best movie.
This morning I ran several errands. Nancy has a sprained foot so I picked up a few items at Meijers. I also checked out some CD players for cousin Peg. I want to get one that is easy to use so she can listen to books on CD. I think I might try a $30 unit I saw a Best Buy.
At 12 I drove Nancy to Meijers Garden so she could work at a Holiday sale. I filled the Taurus up and paid $1.99 per gallon. The Taurus is getting about 22 mpg in the city.
I stopped by Schuler Books to read several chapters of a bike repair book. I am trying to figure out how I can make the bike frame Tasha gave into a super duper single speed.
When I got home the UM game was on. UM won!! I also took a short nap.
At 5 I picked up Nancy and we joined all the senior citizens at Russ's. I was going to watch TT vs OSU on TV but I scrolled by the western channel and saw Rooster Cogburn was on. I ended up watching John Wayne in his best movie.
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