Yes folks, another nice, sunny and warm summer day. I had a very uneventful morning. Even the DFP did not provide any new scandals in Detroit. After lunch I had to run some banking errands. Since I have a few CD's (who wants to be in the stock market) they always seem to be coming due. Interest rates are at an all time low. The highest rate I could find was 2%. The expiring CD's had rates near 4%. I really don't think I should complain. After all I am not missing any meals.
This afternoon I resumed my search for a new car to replace Nancy's 7 year old Taurus. I stopped by the Pontiac, Chevy and Ford dealer. Tonight after dinner I took Nancy to the Chevy and Pontiac dealer. She was able to eliminate the Pontiac. It appears that we might choose between a Chevy Equinox and a Ford Taurus. Stay tuned.
Tonight is the baseball All-star game. I remember when I was a boy the All Star game was always played in the afternoon. One year my favorite player on the Tigers made it to the game. His name was Pat Mullin. I was working on my grandparents farm and so I could not listen to the game (no TV in Northern MI). My grandmother was a big baseball fan and she listened to the game. When I came in after cutting hay my grandmother let me know that Pat Mullins had hit a home run. The year was probably around 1953. For you fans that are checking the accuracy of my baseball facts, please note that I was completely wrong on Pat Mullin. He played in the 1948 All Star game and did not get a hit. So much for my steel trap mind.
July 14, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in Glasgow, Scotland. Grandmother Hughes made no entry in her log today.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. GG reported they had heavy rain last night, 1/2 inch. The rain made the garden look good. He noted that the squash blossoms popped out. There was a church dinner this evening and GG had to pick up and take home several widow women.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Monday July 13, 2009
Another super summer day, we had blue skies and sun all day. I eased off some on my morning routine because today is grass cutting day. I still visited the Kava House and read the DFP. The DFP seems to be getting smaller and smaller each day. Will we soon be reading newspapers on a Kindle like device?
Speaking of toys a Doctor friend at the MAC was showing me his fully developed Apple iPhone. He had google earth, email, itunes and a whole bunch of cool applications on his machine. I might have to get one.
Nancy and Mary N drove to Grand Haven to have lunch with a friend. It was a great day for a drive to the lake. After I completed my lunch I started mowing the grass. The grass was not very long so I don't know if my lack of exhaustion is because of my reduced exercise load or the short grass. Any way I finished the cutting is a little over two hours.
Tonight was cereal night. I had shredded wheat with strawberries. We also had some banana bread. We watched the evening news and I then started watching Chris Mathews but came upstairs because of all his whining. Are we being saturated with too much cable news? I have lost interest.
July 13, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in Edinburgh, Scotland. Grandmother spent morning in Edinburgh and then went to Glasgow in the afternoon.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. GG wrote he had Geo Kitten down and they sewed a 1/2 bushel of buckwheat and then dragged the field. GG was sick with summer chaliry (?).
Please note that I placed the July 13 entry, above, in my July 12 log. For July 12 GG took Sister and the Rauger girl to Alpena to get their hair done. It cost GG $2.30.
Speaking of toys a Doctor friend at the MAC was showing me his fully developed Apple iPhone. He had google earth, email, itunes and a whole bunch of cool applications on his machine. I might have to get one.
Nancy and Mary N drove to Grand Haven to have lunch with a friend. It was a great day for a drive to the lake. After I completed my lunch I started mowing the grass. The grass was not very long so I don't know if my lack of exhaustion is because of my reduced exercise load or the short grass. Any way I finished the cutting is a little over two hours.
Tonight was cereal night. I had shredded wheat with strawberries. We also had some banana bread. We watched the evening news and I then started watching Chris Mathews but came upstairs because of all his whining. Are we being saturated with too much cable news? I have lost interest.
July 13, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in Edinburgh, Scotland. Grandmother spent morning in Edinburgh and then went to Glasgow in the afternoon.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. GG wrote he had Geo Kitten down and they sewed a 1/2 bushel of buckwheat and then dragged the field. GG was sick with summer chaliry (?).
Please note that I placed the July 13 entry, above, in my July 12 log. For July 12 GG took Sister and the Rauger girl to Alpena to get their hair done. It cost GG $2.30.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Sunday July 12, 2009
The alarm goes off at 0646 and Nancy and I sleep through the first snooze. At 0745 we head for the MAC and our Sunday morning swim. The pool has just been cleaned so we were worried that it had not reached a warm temperature. Our worry was unfounded, the temperature was 80. After the MAC we head for Meijers and our Sunday shopping. We are stocking up for SPS and family when they visit. It is another warm, sunny summer day.
After breakfast of Nancy's world famous poached eggs I read a few sections of the GRP and then take my Sunday afternoon nap. After the nap I took a 3 mile walk. This evening Nancy is grilling outside. I am having both a hamburger and several hot dogs.
This weekend I have been catching up on my reading. I had issues of ENR and PC World that dated back to March. I am now caught up.
July 12, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in Edinburgh, Scotland. Grandmother saw places in City, saw changing of guard at Holyrood Palace, John Knox house, Heart of Midlothian, St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle (wonderful view), High St and Cannongate, Princess Street and Garden, saw King and Queen again, Princess Mary and some Duke.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. GG wrote he had Geo Kitten down and they sewed a 1/2 bushel of buckwheat and then dragged the field. GG was sick with summer chaliry (?).
After breakfast of Nancy's world famous poached eggs I read a few sections of the GRP and then take my Sunday afternoon nap. After the nap I took a 3 mile walk. This evening Nancy is grilling outside. I am having both a hamburger and several hot dogs.
This weekend I have been catching up on my reading. I had issues of ENR and PC World that dated back to March. I am now caught up.
July 12, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in Edinburgh, Scotland. Grandmother saw places in City, saw changing of guard at Holyrood Palace, John Knox house, Heart of Midlothian, St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle (wonderful view), High St and Cannongate, Princess Street and Garden, saw King and Queen again, Princess Mary and some Duke.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. GG wrote he had Geo Kitten down and they sewed a 1/2 bushel of buckwheat and then dragged the field. GG was sick with summer chaliry (?).
Saturday, July 11, 2009
July 11, 2009
We had some serious thunder boomers roll through last night. The alarm goes off at 0626 and Nancy gets up and heads for the MAC. I head for the Brandywine and breakfast. It was still raining when I went to breakfast but at 0900 the rain had ended and we had another beautiful summer day.
I loaded up the kayak and headed for the Kalamazoo River at New Richmond. I planned on paddling up the Kalamazoo looking for eagles. When I got to New Richmond the boat launch area was closed. Allegan County is improving the launch area. I head for Douglas and put my kayak in at the City's Riverside Park.
Today I used my lightweight kayak paddle. This is the first time this year I have used a kayak paddle versus at canoe paddle. Using my super duper GPS I determined that I can go 2.9 mph with the kayak paddle and only 2.3 mph with a canoe paddle. I like the feel of a canoe paddle but I might continue using the kayak paddle because it is more efficient. If I have no back pain tomorrow morning the kayak paddle wins.
It was a beautiful day for a trip around all the boats tied up in Saugatuk. This is the first time this year I have observed people on most of the boats. It was windy so a lot of the sailboats were heading out to the big lake. I noted that the price of gas in the marina was $3.50 per gallon. I told Nancy that I noted 3 houseboats for sale. She was unimpressed. I spent 3 hours on the water and paddled over 8 miles. Kayaking is a great way to spent a summer day.
When I got home I showered and took a short nap. Tonight Nancy and I had dinner at Olga's. We sat outside and had a great meal. After dinner we took a ride around town and looked at the new deck on the Wealthy Street Bridge and the progress made in demolishing the old OHHS.
July 11, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today Grandmother took a suburban ride seeing Craigmiller Castle where the Scottish Historical Pageant was held.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a Monday, cool, 60, and clear. GG worked in the garden on his corn and Julia planted some flowers in the morning. GG worked on the potatoes in the afternoon. He also picked some raspberries.
It is interesting to note that Grandmother is enjoying herself in Europe in 1927. Two years later, 1929, the stock market crashed and the Hughes family could never afford another trip to Europe. GG is writing is diary in 1938 which is in the midst of the depression. GG occupies his days growing food in his garden.
I loaded up the kayak and headed for the Kalamazoo River at New Richmond. I planned on paddling up the Kalamazoo looking for eagles. When I got to New Richmond the boat launch area was closed. Allegan County is improving the launch area. I head for Douglas and put my kayak in at the City's Riverside Park.
Today I used my lightweight kayak paddle. This is the first time this year I have used a kayak paddle versus at canoe paddle. Using my super duper GPS I determined that I can go 2.9 mph with the kayak paddle and only 2.3 mph with a canoe paddle. I like the feel of a canoe paddle but I might continue using the kayak paddle because it is more efficient. If I have no back pain tomorrow morning the kayak paddle wins.
It was a beautiful day for a trip around all the boats tied up in Saugatuk. This is the first time this year I have observed people on most of the boats. It was windy so a lot of the sailboats were heading out to the big lake. I noted that the price of gas in the marina was $3.50 per gallon. I told Nancy that I noted 3 houseboats for sale. She was unimpressed. I spent 3 hours on the water and paddled over 8 miles. Kayaking is a great way to spent a summer day.
When I got home I showered and took a short nap. Tonight Nancy and I had dinner at Olga's. We sat outside and had a great meal. After dinner we took a ride around town and looked at the new deck on the Wealthy Street Bridge and the progress made in demolishing the old OHHS.
July 11, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today Grandmother took a suburban ride seeing Craigmiller Castle where the Scottish Historical Pageant was held.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a Monday, cool, 60, and clear. GG worked in the garden on his corn and Julia planted some flowers in the morning. GG worked on the potatoes in the afternoon. He also picked some raspberries.
It is interesting to note that Grandmother is enjoying herself in Europe in 1927. Two years later, 1929, the stock market crashed and the Hughes family could never afford another trip to Europe. GG is writing is diary in 1938 which is in the midst of the depression. GG occupies his days growing food in his garden.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Friday July 10, 2009
Friday, I still slept in until 0630. Nancy had to get her own coffee. I think I will have to go back to setting the alarm clock. My morning routine was accomplished without a hitch. Today's DFP was all about GM getting out of bankruptcy. There was also an article about Congress trying to undo GM's decision to eliminate unprofitable dealers. The DFP said for Congress to buzz off. I agree. This afternoon I got a wimpy reply from my congressman on why he is supporting the bill in congress. I think he should retire.
Kim our cleaning person is back from hand surgery so I bugged out so she could work. I ran several errands. This afternoon has been cloudy and warm so I stayed indoors and read and worked on the computer. This evening Nancy and I had dinner at Sundance. It was the first time we had been there is several months. The food was good.
July 10, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is difficult to read Grandmother's diary because she has not sharpened her pencil in several days. The best I can determine she took a 200 mile trip to the Highlands. She visited Loch Lomond, Rob Roy's Cave and the place he was buried. She also visited Sterling Castle and several other sites.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a Sunday and the weather was cloudy with some rain. No baseball game. David was sick all of Saturday night. GG took a ride to visit some friends on US 23 south of Ossineke. Church in the evening with 20 in attendance.
Kim our cleaning person is back from hand surgery so I bugged out so she could work. I ran several errands. This afternoon has been cloudy and warm so I stayed indoors and read and worked on the computer. This evening Nancy and I had dinner at Sundance. It was the first time we had been there is several months. The food was good.
July 10, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is difficult to read Grandmother's diary because she has not sharpened her pencil in several days. The best I can determine she took a 200 mile trip to the Highlands. She visited Loch Lomond, Rob Roy's Cave and the place he was buried. She also visited Sterling Castle and several other sites.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a Sunday and the weather was cloudy with some rain. No baseball game. David was sick all of Saturday night. GG took a ride to visit some friends on US 23 south of Ossineke. Church in the evening with 20 in attendance.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Thursday July 9, 2009
I am going to have to change my ways. This morning I slept in until 0700. I was about an hour behind schedule. It must be summer vacation time because the MAC was empty this morning. I read an article in the DFP this morning that made me mad. After all of the politicians ranting and raving about how they would stay out of GM business, there is a bill that will rescind GM's decision to close unprofitable dealers. It was supported by my congressman. I am mad not only because of the meddling of congress but because as a GM stockholder I took my lumps. The free enterprise system is about risk and all dealers should know that. I will email my congressman this afternoon. After I complete my correspondence I will go on a short bike ride. It is another beautiful day in GR.
This evening Nancy and I sat outside at Great Lakes Shipping and listened to a folk/bluegrass local band. They were good. This evening is another quiet evening of reading and watching TV.
July 9, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in Ayr, Scotland. Grandmother Hughes wrote: "took an auto ride with Maggie in the morning. In the afternoon went to Glasgow where Flora stayed". Grandmother then went to Edinburgh, arriving at 6 PM. At 7 PM she saw the King and Queen arrive, then took a ride to Queensberry to see Fourth Bridge.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. Great grandfather Sanborn worked in the garden today. Julia also worked in the morning. Hewey sprayed potatoes in the morning and Jim C finished spraying in the afternoon. Laura paid $6 and got ice for Ella. Had peas and potatoes from garden for dinner.
This evening Nancy and I sat outside at Great Lakes Shipping and listened to a folk/bluegrass local band. They were good. This evening is another quiet evening of reading and watching TV.
July 9, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in Ayr, Scotland. Grandmother Hughes wrote: "took an auto ride with Maggie in the morning. In the afternoon went to Glasgow where Flora stayed". Grandmother then went to Edinburgh, arriving at 6 PM. At 7 PM she saw the King and Queen arrive, then took a ride to Queensberry to see Fourth Bridge.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. Great grandfather Sanborn worked in the garden today. Julia also worked in the morning. Hewey sprayed potatoes in the morning and Jim C finished spraying in the afternoon. Laura paid $6 and got ice for Ella. Had peas and potatoes from garden for dinner.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Wednesday July 8, 2009
Wednesday, I love Wednesday especially when it is sunny, warm with no wind. After breakfast at the Brandywine I load up the kayak and head for White Lake which is north of Muskegon. I spent 1 hour paddling around the lake. They had a lot of boats moored along the shores. White Lake and its easy access to Lake Michigan must be a good spot to sail because there were a lot of anchored sailboats. After paddling among the boats I headed up the White River. I spent 2 hours on the river. The water was like glass and the reflections on the water were neat. At times it was difficult to tell the shore vegetation from the reflection.
I got home at 3:30 and took a short nap. Tonight Nancy has book club so Tom M and I are going out for pizza. Beer and pizza is the perfect way to end a nice summer day.
July 8, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in Ayr, Scotland. Grandmother Hughes wrote the following: "went to Campbeltown, nice trip. Campbeltown, Scotland is the home town of Grandmother Hughes father, James McTavish. I am surprised that this is the only comment she made. Did she try to find any records of the McTavish family? Did she look up the family home? When I was a boy, Grandmother Hughes would talk to me for hours about her Scottish heritage but she only made a 5 word entry in her log when she visited her father's hometown.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a warm, muggy day. GG wrote that he started to dope the potatoes. (is dope a chemical?) He also hoed the squash. GG worked in post office in afternoon. GG also wrote "Preacher house cat perhaps came home. (?)
I got home at 3:30 and took a short nap. Tonight Nancy has book club so Tom M and I are going out for pizza. Beer and pizza is the perfect way to end a nice summer day.
July 8, 1927 with Grandmother Hughes in Ayr, Scotland. Grandmother Hughes wrote the following: "went to Campbeltown, nice trip. Campbeltown, Scotland is the home town of Grandmother Hughes father, James McTavish. I am surprised that this is the only comment she made. Did she try to find any records of the McTavish family? Did she look up the family home? When I was a boy, Grandmother Hughes would talk to me for hours about her Scottish heritage but she only made a 5 word entry in her log when she visited her father's hometown.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a warm, muggy day. GG wrote that he started to dope the potatoes. (is dope a chemical?) He also hoed the squash. GG worked in post office in afternoon. GG also wrote "Preacher house cat perhaps came home. (?)
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