I set my alarm for 0636 so I could get Nancy up for her early morning class at the MAC. I had breakfast at Wolfgang's. After breakfast I loaded up the bike and headed for Riverside Park for a ride on the White Pine Trail. It was a great day for a bike ride. Clear blue sky and the temperature in the low 70s. One disturbing thing I observed was that many trees are starting to turn. It is hard to believe that fall is a little over 2 weeks away. Being the last summer weekend before school starts a lot families were out enjoying a bike ride. The trail was very crowded. I road 32 miles in 2 hours and 45 minutes.
When I got home Nancy was working in the yard. I did help her a little bit. She would say very little. Last night's paper had a good review for a play at Aquinas College. It was called Smoky Joe's Cafe. I took a short nap and then at 5 I headed over to Aquinas to purchase tickets. If you buy tickets after 5 on the day of the play they are half price. A real bargain. The paper was correct the play was great.
At the play Nancy ran into one of the women she works with at the hospital gift shop. I was introduced to her husband and during our conversation I found out he played football at Wyoming during the time my high school football coach was coaching at Wyoming. He was good friends with a high school classmate. Small world.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was labor day and GG took a car ride. He wrote: "drove to junction of 171 and US23, thence on cement US 23 to Alpena and Laura's and fair ground, thence home. Met 60 cars from Domkes (pre-historic animal park in Ossineke) to Alpena". GG also made $200 from first payment for blocks 15-16.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Friday September 4, 2009
It is Friday, I can tell because I slept in until 0730. How long can I use jet lag as an excuse? Last week Nancy and I were 1/2 a world away. My grand parents newer flew in an airplane.
Today I followed my normal routine and ended up at the Kava House. I did not get home from the Kava House until almost 1 PM. Nancy had boxed up for mailing some small gifts for her grand children and grand nieces. The gift were small items she had purchased at the bazaar in Kazakhstan. I walked over to the post office to mail the packages. I spent the rest of the afternoon updating my facebook and trying to figure out why I can not copy a word document and paste in my blog. I goggled my problem and found that a lot of people have the same problem.
This evening Nancy and I met the Nameys at the Longhorn for dinner. The food was good. After dinner we all returned to our house for dessert and conservation. Nancy made a peach cobbler. It was great. A good time was had by all.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a cool and clear Sunday. Today Sunday School starts after summer vacation. This afternoon Ossineke beat East Bay, 14 to 7. There were 10 people at church this evening.
Today I followed my normal routine and ended up at the Kava House. I did not get home from the Kava House until almost 1 PM. Nancy had boxed up for mailing some small gifts for her grand children and grand nieces. The gift were small items she had purchased at the bazaar in Kazakhstan. I walked over to the post office to mail the packages. I spent the rest of the afternoon updating my facebook and trying to figure out why I can not copy a word document and paste in my blog. I goggled my problem and found that a lot of people have the same problem.
This evening Nancy and I met the Nameys at the Longhorn for dinner. The food was good. After dinner we all returned to our house for dessert and conservation. Nancy made a peach cobbler. It was great. A good time was had by all.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a cool and clear Sunday. Today Sunday School starts after summer vacation. This afternoon Ossineke beat East Bay, 14 to 7. There were 10 people at church this evening.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Thursday September 3, 2009
This morning I woke at a normal time and felt that I had conquered jet lag. After the morning routine I ended up at the Kava House. Today's DFP was especially long and I did not finish until 1230. When I got home I had a quick lunch and then Nancy and I headed out to run some errands.
Our first stop was Classic Nails so Nancy could pick up an order for the gift shop. Next it was on to Costco. Gas at Costco was $2.39 per gallon. We had one more stop and that was Target. When I got home I spent the rest of the afternoon cleaning up my desk. I paid some bills and opened a lot of mail. I also renewed my satellite radio for another year. Like my kindle I cannot get along without my XM radio.
This evening Nancy and I headed for Great Lakes Shipping. We sat outside. It was great. This evening I am catching up on my blogs. It feels good to be caught up.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was Saturday and GG spent the day running errands. He purchased gas for his car, put 1/2 cord of wood at the top of the stairs and killed a hen for Aunt Laura.
Our first stop was Classic Nails so Nancy could pick up an order for the gift shop. Next it was on to Costco. Gas at Costco was $2.39 per gallon. We had one more stop and that was Target. When I got home I spent the rest of the afternoon cleaning up my desk. I paid some bills and opened a lot of mail. I also renewed my satellite radio for another year. Like my kindle I cannot get along without my XM radio.
This evening Nancy and I headed for Great Lakes Shipping. We sat outside. It was great. This evening I am catching up on my blogs. It feels good to be caught up.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was Saturday and GG spent the day running errands. He purchased gas for his car, put 1/2 cord of wood at the top of the stairs and killed a hen for Aunt Laura.
Wednesday September 2, 2009
Wednesday is my easy day. I pedalled to the Brandywine for breakfast. I had a short stack with eggs. The pancakes were tough. How can pancakes be tough? I will try Wolfgang's next time.
I loaded up the kayak and headed for Lowell. I paddled 2.5 hours on the Grand. It was great to be back on the water. In August I went kayaking once and that was with LA.
After the kayak, I decided to tackle my sink problem. I headed to Modern Hardware and looked over all the drain cleaners. I bought a bottle of sulphuric acid. The warning label is kind of scary. However, I followed their instructions to the letter. I poured 4 oz in the drain and 4 minutes later the drain was clean. I was so happy I pedalled my bike 2 times around Reeds Lake.
After dinner Nancy and I fell asleep watching the news. This jet lag thing has got to stop.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a cool Friday. GG picked 1 bushel of corn for Aunt Laura and 2 bushels for Rexie. GG worked in the post office in the afternoon.
I loaded up the kayak and headed for Lowell. I paddled 2.5 hours on the Grand. It was great to be back on the water. In August I went kayaking once and that was with LA.
After the kayak, I decided to tackle my sink problem. I headed to Modern Hardware and looked over all the drain cleaners. I bought a bottle of sulphuric acid. The warning label is kind of scary. However, I followed their instructions to the letter. I poured 4 oz in the drain and 4 minutes later the drain was clean. I was so happy I pedalled my bike 2 times around Reeds Lake.
After dinner Nancy and I fell asleep watching the news. This jet lag thing has got to stop.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a cool Friday. GG picked 1 bushel of corn for Aunt Laura and 2 bushels for Rexie. GG worked in the post office in the afternoon.
Tuesday September 1, 2009
It was cool this morning. After my at home exercises (66%), I bundled up and headed to the MAC. I had coffee and read the DFP at the Kava House. It is great to back in a routine.
We have a clogged sink in the kid's upstairs bathroom. I removed the drain plug and prodded around the pipe for an obstruction but found none. The drain was still clogged. I decided that fixing the sink could wait and I took a 3 mile walk.
For dinner tonight Nancy fixed beans and rice. It was great. We both fell asleep watching the evening news. Jet lag has our bodies all confused.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a nice clear Thursday. GG worked in post office in the afternoon. GG said that John and another party paid $15 on the survey for the property he is selling. The church had their chicken dinner and receipts were $70 and expenses, $30.
We have a clogged sink in the kid's upstairs bathroom. I removed the drain plug and prodded around the pipe for an obstruction but found none. The drain was still clogged. I decided that fixing the sink could wait and I took a 3 mile walk.
For dinner tonight Nancy fixed beans and rice. It was great. We both fell asleep watching the evening news. Jet lag has our bodies all confused.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a nice clear Thursday. GG worked in post office in the afternoon. GG said that John and another party paid $15 on the survey for the property he is selling. The church had their chicken dinner and receipts were $70 and expenses, $30.
Monday August 31, 2009
Out of my mind on Monday morning. This was Bob Talbert's byline every Monday when he wrote for the DFP. I performed my exercise routine at 50%. After the MAC I pedalled to the Kava House. I had coffee and read the DFP on my kindle. The kindle is a chick magnet because three young ladies asked about my new toy.
I ran several errands including returning the SCECO laptop to the office. Every one seemed busy, which is a good thing. I did take a short walk before dinner. Dinner tonight was cereal. I need the bland food to get my stomach back to normal. It was a short evening and we were in bed early.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It rained in the morning. GG picked 22 Hubbard squash for the church dinner. GGM cut the squash and cousin David helped.
I ran several errands including returning the SCECO laptop to the office. Every one seemed busy, which is a good thing. I did take a short walk before dinner. Dinner tonight was cereal. I need the bland food to get my stomach back to normal. It was a short evening and we were in bed early.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It rained in the morning. GG picked 22 Hubbard squash for the church dinner. GGM cut the squash and cousin David helped.
Sunday August 30, 2009
We are trying to return to our normal routine. We got up at 0700 and head to the MAC. Instead of swimming 45 minutes we only swam 30. After the swim we head for Meijers for our weekly supplies. We have a full basket.
Nancy made her world famous poached eggs on toast for breakfast. We read the paper and then I took my Sunday afternoon nap. I could not sleep so I cut the grass. The grass was very long and I am sure the neighbors were starting to complain. I finished in 3 hours.
Nancy grilled hamburgers for dinner. After dinner we headed for bed.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a mild Tuesday. GG drove to Alpena in the morning. Cousins David and Sis came over for dinner. GG paid Geo Kitter $15 and he also dressed the chickens.
Nancy made her world famous poached eggs on toast for breakfast. We read the paper and then I took my Sunday afternoon nap. I could not sleep so I cut the grass. The grass was very long and I am sure the neighbors were starting to complain. I finished in 3 hours.
Nancy grilled hamburgers for dinner. After dinner we headed for bed.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a mild Tuesday. GG drove to Alpena in the morning. Cousins David and Sis came over for dinner. GG paid Geo Kitter $15 and he also dressed the chickens.
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