I was really tired this morning. In fact I slept in until 0645. Nancy had already gone downstairs to get her coffee. I feel derelict in my coffee duty. I did perform my normal exercise routine without too much difficulty. It is very windy outside so I might go for a bike ride this afternoon instead of kayaking.
After lunch I decided that I would take a nap before a bike ride. After the nap I changed my mind again and took a 4 mile walk.
Nancy had to deliver some OHNA checks so we got in the Aztek and delivered them. We drove by the old OHHS and it is gone. An interesting fact about the demolition of the school is that homes across the street from the school can now see the afternoon sun. The removal of the tall building has let the sun shine through.
We spent a quiet evening watching TV and reading. I read an article in Vanity Fair about AIG and the credit default swap scandal. I am still amazed at how dumb smart people are.
July 7, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in Ayr, Scotland. Grandmother is visiting her friend Maggie. They visited Burns home (Robert?) and they had tea.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a warm 80 degree day. GG picked bugs in the garden until 1100. He worked in the post office in the afternoon. He picked up several women for the church dinner.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Monday July 6, 2009
The alarm goes off at 0333. I get Tasha up so she and Ms P can get to Cleveland in time for work. Surprisingly, Tasha leaves at 0355. We enjoyed having her for the weekend. Nancy and I slept in until 0630. I had several chores to do this morning so I did not get to the MAC until 0930. I am usually well rested on Monday so I am not as wiped out after the workout as on Friday.
This afternoon I had a dentist appointment. They performed a cleaning and gum check. They claim my teeth are in ok shape. Monday is grass cutting day. I started about 4 PM and finished at 7 PM. I was wiped out. I decided that on days I cut the grass I will reduce the intensity of my morning workout by 1/3. Today is VRS's birthday. Nancy and I called and wished her a happy birthday.
July 6, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in England. Grandmother Hughes spent the night in Leamington. This is a spa resort NW of London. She departed in the morning for Ayr, Scotland and arrived in Ayr at 7:30 PM. After she arrived she went to see Maggie. Apparently, Maggie is a friend.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. Great grandfather Sanborn and Julia worked in the garden in the morning, thinning veggies and picking bugs. GG worked in post office in the afternoon. Hazel (great grandmother) visited the Suells. GG left a light burning for her. Great grandmother was staying out late.
This afternoon I had a dentist appointment. They performed a cleaning and gum check. They claim my teeth are in ok shape. Monday is grass cutting day. I started about 4 PM and finished at 7 PM. I was wiped out. I decided that on days I cut the grass I will reduce the intensity of my morning workout by 1/3. Today is VRS's birthday. Nancy and I called and wished her a happy birthday.
July 6, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in England. Grandmother Hughes spent the night in Leamington. This is a spa resort NW of London. She departed in the morning for Ayr, Scotland and arrived in Ayr at 7:30 PM. After she arrived she went to see Maggie. Apparently, Maggie is a friend.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. Great grandfather Sanborn and Julia worked in the garden in the morning, thinning veggies and picking bugs. GG worked in post office in the afternoon. Hazel (great grandmother) visited the Suells. GG left a light burning for her. Great grandmother was staying out late.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Sunday July 5, 2009
The alarm goes off at 0646 and Nancy and I hustle and head for the MAC. It is going to be a busy day so we only swim 30 minutes. After the swim we head for Meijers for weekly supplies and some donuts. I also returned 80 bottles and cans. We needed the donuts because at 1030 Tasha's college room mate, two children and mother are visiting. We got out some old toys and sat in the breeze way and drank coffee, talked and of course ate the donuts.
After the visitors left I took a short nap. At 3:45 we got in the car and headed for the Gull Lake Country Club. HC is putting on an 80th birthday party for her husband of 42 years, DC. All of DC's family were there including 2 great grandchildren. We got to meet all of DC's children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. It was great. It was a perfect summer day for all the activities.
July 5, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in London. Grandmother Hughes went sightseeing in the morning and then in the late afternoon she left for Leamington.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. GG worked in the garden in the morning and post office in afternoon. Rev Snell and family stopped on their way to Norway, their location this year. I don't know if it is Norway, MI or Norway the country.
After the visitors left I took a short nap. At 3:45 we got in the car and headed for the Gull Lake Country Club. HC is putting on an 80th birthday party for her husband of 42 years, DC. All of DC's family were there including 2 great grandchildren. We got to meet all of DC's children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. It was great. It was a perfect summer day for all the activities.
July 5, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in London. Grandmother Hughes went sightseeing in the morning and then in the late afternoon she left for Leamington.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. GG worked in the garden in the morning and post office in afternoon. Rev Snell and family stopped on their way to Norway, their location this year. I don't know if it is Norway, MI or Norway the country.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Saturday July 4, 2009
Nancy, Tasha, Ms P and I slept in this 4th of July morning. We got dressed and left the house at 0800 and walked over to the 75th Hollyhock Lane Parade. The parade was great. They had fire trucks, police cars, antique cars, decorated floats made by the local neighbors, boy scouts, cub scouts, church groups, lots of decorated bikes, politicians and the neighborhood marching band. After the parade a ceremony is held in the backyard of a neighborhood resident. You reach the backyard by walking through an alley. As always the place was packed.
After the parade, we walked over to the Brandywine for breakfast. The place was packed. When we got home Tasha and I fell asleep in our chairs while reading the newspaper. This afternoon Nancy went shopping and Tasha and I loaded up our bikes and headed to Montcalm County and the Heartland Bike Trail. We rode 25 miles. It was a great day for a ride and we saw 5 deer, 25 chipmunks and 1 ground hog. We were surprised that the trail was not busy.
For dinner Nancy grilled hot dogs and hamburgers. She also fixed corn on the cob. It was a great 4th of July dinner. Nancy and Tasha are now watching a James Bond movie.
When I was a boy we spent 4th of July at my Grandparents farm. We had a picnic with the entire family present. In the afternoon we played horse shoes and my uncles would make ice cream. It was a great family day.
When Nancy and I were first married and living in Redwood City, CA we spent our first 4th helping the Newcomer's Club make a float for the parade. Nancy, Sasha and I sat on a curb and watched the parade. I remember that I had not seen so many horses in a parade. Sasha was fascinated by the horses.
July 4, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in London. Grandmother Hughes wrote: "went downtown in morning. Left at 2:30 PM for Stratford, big pageant on there. Went to see Mrs. Townsend. The girls took us to see Ann Hathway's cottage". Grandmother Hughes made no mention that this was the 4th of July.
Ossineke, Mi this date in 1938. GG wrote: we went to McReals for picnic dinner. We drove west from Scott's, 2 miles, to end of road and past farm, Hadds, then 2 miles north where they kept bus. GG entry does not make much sense. Of course he probably never thought that 71 years later his great grandson would be reading his diary.
After the parade, we walked over to the Brandywine for breakfast. The place was packed. When we got home Tasha and I fell asleep in our chairs while reading the newspaper. This afternoon Nancy went shopping and Tasha and I loaded up our bikes and headed to Montcalm County and the Heartland Bike Trail. We rode 25 miles. It was a great day for a ride and we saw 5 deer, 25 chipmunks and 1 ground hog. We were surprised that the trail was not busy.
For dinner Nancy grilled hot dogs and hamburgers. She also fixed corn on the cob. It was a great 4th of July dinner. Nancy and Tasha are now watching a James Bond movie.
When I was a boy we spent 4th of July at my Grandparents farm. We had a picnic with the entire family present. In the afternoon we played horse shoes and my uncles would make ice cream. It was a great family day.
When Nancy and I were first married and living in Redwood City, CA we spent our first 4th helping the Newcomer's Club make a float for the parade. Nancy, Sasha and I sat on a curb and watched the parade. I remember that I had not seen so many horses in a parade. Sasha was fascinated by the horses.
July 4, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in London. Grandmother Hughes wrote: "went downtown in morning. Left at 2:30 PM for Stratford, big pageant on there. Went to see Mrs. Townsend. The girls took us to see Ann Hathway's cottage". Grandmother Hughes made no mention that this was the 4th of July.
Ossineke, Mi this date in 1938. GG wrote: we went to McReals for picnic dinner. We drove west from Scott's, 2 miles, to end of road and past farm, Hadds, then 2 miles north where they kept bus. GG entry does not make much sense. Of course he probably never thought that 71 years later his great grandson would be reading his diary.
Friday July 3, 2009
We had another cool night. We had to add a blanket to the bed. Usually when I do my morning row I watch "Morning Joe" on TV. Today is a holiday for many businesses so there was no "Morning Joe" or "Squawk Box" on CNBC. I watched CNN and it wasn't bad. I noticed on my ride to the MAC that traffic was very light. I assumed that most people had the day off. Even the DFP took a day off reporting on the troubles in Detroit.
It was a quiet afternoon. I had to go to the bank and much to my surprise it was open. I always thought that if a holiday fell on a Saturday that most places gave their employees Friday off. I always followed that formula. If the holiday fell on Sunday I gave the employees Monday off.
This afternoon I received an email from Gary B a high school classmate. He has owned a company for 43 years and is still working.
Tasha arrived with Ms P about 6 and around 6:30, we headed to Bostwick Lake. Tom A invited us to his cottage on Bostwick to watch the fire works. I was surprised at the number of people I knew. Jim W a retired OHHS teacher gave an update on Rick J who is spending some time in prison. He appears to have adjusted to this life. It has been 18 years.
I also talked to George W who used to be on the GRBA with me. George has a daughter living in Switzerland and George spent last march in Switzerland. He said the weather was very mild. I am always amazed at the mild European weather because most of Europe is north of GR.
July 3, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in London. This was Grandmother Hughes easy day. She rested in the morning and in the afternoon she went down to Westminster Bridge and walked around.
Ossineke, Mi this date in 1938. It was a Sunday and no church service in Ossineke. Great grandfather Sanborn paid Ed Schiske, $10 and Geo Kitter $8 for work in garden. GG and the Mrs (Hazel) drove to Wilds for 2 quarts of strawberries. They had new potatoes for dinner. GG had a limited formal education but he was a better speller than this writer. How do you capitalize great grandfather?
It was a quiet afternoon. I had to go to the bank and much to my surprise it was open. I always thought that if a holiday fell on a Saturday that most places gave their employees Friday off. I always followed that formula. If the holiday fell on Sunday I gave the employees Monday off.
This afternoon I received an email from Gary B a high school classmate. He has owned a company for 43 years and is still working.
Tasha arrived with Ms P about 6 and around 6:30, we headed to Bostwick Lake. Tom A invited us to his cottage on Bostwick to watch the fire works. I was surprised at the number of people I knew. Jim W a retired OHHS teacher gave an update on Rick J who is spending some time in prison. He appears to have adjusted to this life. It has been 18 years.
I also talked to George W who used to be on the GRBA with me. George has a daughter living in Switzerland and George spent last march in Switzerland. He said the weather was very mild. I am always amazed at the mild European weather because most of Europe is north of GR.
July 3, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in London. This was Grandmother Hughes easy day. She rested in the morning and in the afternoon she went down to Westminster Bridge and walked around.
Ossineke, Mi this date in 1938. It was a Sunday and no church service in Ossineke. Great grandfather Sanborn paid Ed Schiske, $10 and Geo Kitter $8 for work in garden. GG and the Mrs (Hazel) drove to Wilds for 2 quarts of strawberries. They had new potatoes for dinner. GG had a limited formal education but he was a better speller than this writer. How do you capitalize great grandfather?
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Thursday July 2, 2009
It got cold last night. I had to get up and put on some heavier clothes. I slept in this morning until 0630. I followed my normal routine. My bike ride to the MAC was cool with a gentle mist. I did not get very wet. The Kava House has their outside seating area set up. However, it is too cold to sit outside. My ride home from the Kava House just got easier because EGR has placed new bituminous on some badly deteriorated road. The ride was nice and smooth.
After lunch Nancy and I headed for Costco. Nancy needed gas, $2.61 per gallon, and some supplies. I needed mouthwash. After Costco we headed to Walmart and Nancy bought some glasses. I finished this afternoon with a 3 mile walk.
I have been getting some play on my facebook page. This afternoon I emailed a high school friend I haven't seen in over 50 years. It is fun reconnecting with old friends.
July 2, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in London. Grandmother Hughes went down to Cook's and fixed up about our sailing. Then came out near our and visited the British Museum. We are staying at one of the Whitehall Hotels at 13 Woburn Place, Russel Square. Grandmother refers quite to "Cook's". I think Cook's is a well know English travel agency.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. Worked in garden in the morning. Drove to Alpena with Laura and purchased 100# scratch at Mill got home at 3 PM. David home, Glen got chicken pox.
After lunch Nancy and I headed for Costco. Nancy needed gas, $2.61 per gallon, and some supplies. I needed mouthwash. After Costco we headed to Walmart and Nancy bought some glasses. I finished this afternoon with a 3 mile walk.
I have been getting some play on my facebook page. This afternoon I emailed a high school friend I haven't seen in over 50 years. It is fun reconnecting with old friends.
July 2, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in London. Grandmother Hughes went down to Cook's and fixed up about our sailing. Then came out near our and visited the British Museum. We are staying at one of the Whitehall Hotels at 13 Woburn Place, Russel Square. Grandmother refers quite to "Cook's". I think Cook's is a well know English travel agency.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. Worked in garden in the morning. Drove to Alpena with Laura and purchased 100# scratch at Mill got home at 3 PM. David home, Glen got chicken pox.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Wednesday July 1, 2009
The alarm goes off at 0545 and I bounce out of bed because today is breakfast club. Today's program was put on by several members who are history buffs. They discussed the drama involved in getting the Declaration of Independence ratified. A short clip from the play "1776" was also shown. It was a good program.
After breakfast club I hurried home so I would be home when the AC man arrived. He checked our AC and said everything was ok for now. We have a compressor beginning to show signs of age and when it goes we will need a new unit. We should budget about $2500 for a new unit. It never stops.
It has been raining off and on all day. It is also quite cool for the first of July. High temperature is expected to be about 64. This is 16 degrees below normal. Since it was too wet for kayaking or biking I decided to go swimming. I swam 1050 yards in 30 minutes. After my swim I stopped by the 28th Street Meijer's to get some apples and yogurt.
This afternoon and evening I will try and get caught up on some reading. I will also try to figure out facebook. Today I got a facebook message from the sister of a high school mate of mine. She said her brother, Gary, wanted to know if I still had the green jeep. In 1956 I purchased a $1 raffle ticket from Gary on a jeep. I had ticket #13 and I won. The jeep was one of the reasons I was able to accomplish my big adventure in the summer of 1956.
July 1, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in London. Grandmother Hughes wrote: "spent morning in stores and afternoon at Tate and National Galleries, came home at 5 PM to rest, and in the evening went to see "Yellow Sands" ".
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. GG wrote it was a cloudy morning. He planted 40 boughauos (?) cabbage, drove to Scott's (my grandparents) with Laura, Mrs Brown, and the Mrs. GG worked in post office in afternoon. Hazel (my great grandmother or the Mrs) drove to Alpena and GG washed the car.
After breakfast club I hurried home so I would be home when the AC man arrived. He checked our AC and said everything was ok for now. We have a compressor beginning to show signs of age and when it goes we will need a new unit. We should budget about $2500 for a new unit. It never stops.
It has been raining off and on all day. It is also quite cool for the first of July. High temperature is expected to be about 64. This is 16 degrees below normal. Since it was too wet for kayaking or biking I decided to go swimming. I swam 1050 yards in 30 minutes. After my swim I stopped by the 28th Street Meijer's to get some apples and yogurt.
This afternoon and evening I will try and get caught up on some reading. I will also try to figure out facebook. Today I got a facebook message from the sister of a high school mate of mine. She said her brother, Gary, wanted to know if I still had the green jeep. In 1956 I purchased a $1 raffle ticket from Gary on a jeep. I had ticket #13 and I won. The jeep was one of the reasons I was able to accomplish my big adventure in the summer of 1956.
July 1, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in London. Grandmother Hughes wrote: "spent morning in stores and afternoon at Tate and National Galleries, came home at 5 PM to rest, and in the evening went to see "Yellow Sands" ".
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. GG wrote it was a cloudy morning. He planted 40 boughauos (?) cabbage, drove to Scott's (my grandparents) with Laura, Mrs Brown, and the Mrs. GG worked in post office in afternoon. Hazel (my great grandmother or the Mrs) drove to Alpena and GG washed the car.
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