Sunday is swim day, so we are up at 0700 and head for the MAC. As we are leaving the house Nancy said she heard a noise. It sounded like tic toc. I took down the clock and asked Nancy if it sounded like the clock. She said sorta but not quite. We left and swam our 45 minutes and did our shopping at Meijers. We get home and I am unloading the car when Nancy informs me that we have a problem. A big problem. Our glass top table in the den has shattered. The table top is large and we have glass all over the back room. The glass just shattered and we can not explain. No heavy loads, no extreme heat or cold and no evidence of a break in. The puzzle remains unsolved. It took almost an hour to clean up all the broken glass. Nancy still had time to make her world famous poached eggs.
I did take an afternoon nap. It is expected to rain every day next week so I decided to cut the grass today. It took 3.5 hours. I think I will have to cut the grass 1 more time this season.
For dinner we had turkey sandwiches with home grown tomatoes. We also had corn on the cob and cole slaw. We watched 60 minutes. Actually it was only 20 minutes. The Emmy Awards show was on so we watched the football game from Dallas' new $1,000,000,000 stadium. I hope the stadium is a jinks for Dallas. Dallas, Notre Dame, USC and Alabama are all teams I like to see lose each week.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a Tuesday and cloudy most of the morning. They had a light shower about 2 PM. GG pulled 5 bu corn in the morning. In the afternoon he cut 4 rows of corn and picked 5 bu of corn. Cousin Glen was sick all day. GG shelled beams in the evening.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Saturday September 19,2009
I set the alarm for 0636 so I can get Nancy up for body pump. The alarm goes off and Nancy is already up and ready to go. Me, I am a little slower. I don't leave the house until 0715. I hop on the retro and pedal to Wolfgang's. The place was crowded with people setting up for the Eastown Street Fair.
After breakfast I load up the kayak and head for Saugatuck. I planned on putting in at a park in Douglass and paddling around Saugatuck checking out all the boats. However, the wind was pretty strong and I did not want to battle wind and waves so I turned around and headed for New Richmond about 2 miles upstream on the Kzoo. The boat launch at New Richmond is being renovated into an Allegan County Park. The launch area was all torn up but I managed to get the kayak in the water. I paddled 1h 40m upstream and it took me 35 m on the return. The current was stronger than I thought. Kayaking in the fall is great. The jet skis are gone, the weather is cooler and the leaves are turning. Time well spent.
When I got home I took a quick shower and Nancy and I headed to the Eastown Street Fair. The GRP said that the Fair would have 70 booths. Wealthy Street was blocked off and I think the GRP was correct on the number of booths. The place was crowded. The warm, sunny day brought out all the folks. I told Nancy that a street fair is like the bazaar in Kazakhstan only with wider aisles. Nancy purchased some hair bows for our grand daughters.
Nancy fired up the grill and cooked a New York strip steak for dinner. We also had corn on the cob. A great way to end a beautiful fall day. And believe it or not AHS and UM won their football games.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. GG had a busy Monday. He picked 1 bushel of pears and 1 bushel of apples at Lottics. He also picked 2 bu corn and shelled some beans. GG paid Jim Courtright to pull milk weed.
After breakfast I load up the kayak and head for Saugatuck. I planned on putting in at a park in Douglass and paddling around Saugatuck checking out all the boats. However, the wind was pretty strong and I did not want to battle wind and waves so I turned around and headed for New Richmond about 2 miles upstream on the Kzoo. The boat launch at New Richmond is being renovated into an Allegan County Park. The launch area was all torn up but I managed to get the kayak in the water. I paddled 1h 40m upstream and it took me 35 m on the return. The current was stronger than I thought. Kayaking in the fall is great. The jet skis are gone, the weather is cooler and the leaves are turning. Time well spent.
When I got home I took a quick shower and Nancy and I headed to the Eastown Street Fair. The GRP said that the Fair would have 70 booths. Wealthy Street was blocked off and I think the GRP was correct on the number of booths. The place was crowded. The warm, sunny day brought out all the folks. I told Nancy that a street fair is like the bazaar in Kazakhstan only with wider aisles. Nancy purchased some hair bows for our grand daughters.
Nancy fired up the grill and cooked a New York strip steak for dinner. We also had corn on the cob. A great way to end a beautiful fall day. And believe it or not AHS and UM won their football games.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. GG had a busy Monday. He picked 1 bushel of pears and 1 bushel of apples at Lottics. He also picked 2 bu corn and shelled some beans. GG paid Jim Courtright to pull milk weed.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Thursday September 17, 2009
Today was another sunny and warm day. It looks like the nice weather will extend through the weekend. I followed my normal morning routine and after lunch loaded the kayak in the Aztek and headed for Riverside Park. I paddled from the Park to the 6th Street Dam. It was a very pleasant paddle. I am back using just a single canoe paddle to propel the kayak. I think it lessens shoulder and arm pain. It is slightly slower than a double bladed kayak paddle.
This evening Nancy and I, as usual, headed to Great Lakes Shipping for dinner. We sat outside. I think this will probably be our last time to enjoy eating outside. Not much on TV tonight so I am getting an early start on the blog. I hope to get to bed before 9:30.
I am a little disappointed in President Carter's comments that all the protests at Town Hall meetings are racially motivated. I happen to strongly disagree. Protest against public policy is part of the democratic process.
Our diverse country is creating a class of citizens of mixed racial and religious backgrounds. I think this is inevitable and good for the country. People of mixed races should not be considered black or white or brown. They should be called Americans.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a clear, mild Saturday. GG dug 2 bushel of potatoes and 1 quart of worms (for fishing). GGM picked beans. Ed Shiske paid $137 on his lot and GG gave him the deed. They also shelled 1/2 bushel of beans.
This evening Nancy and I, as usual, headed to Great Lakes Shipping for dinner. We sat outside. I think this will probably be our last time to enjoy eating outside. Not much on TV tonight so I am getting an early start on the blog. I hope to get to bed before 9:30.
I am a little disappointed in President Carter's comments that all the protests at Town Hall meetings are racially motivated. I happen to strongly disagree. Protest against public policy is part of the democratic process.
Our diverse country is creating a class of citizens of mixed racial and religious backgrounds. I think this is inevitable and good for the country. People of mixed races should not be considered black or white or brown. They should be called Americans.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a clear, mild Saturday. GG dug 2 bushel of potatoes and 1 quart of worms (for fishing). GGM picked beans. Ed Shiske paid $137 on his lot and GG gave him the deed. They also shelled 1/2 bushel of beans.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Wednesday September 16, 2009
After all my whining yesterday about having to get up earlier, I slept in until 0730. This being the third Wednesday of the month means I have a GR Building Authority meeting. The GRBA has two hybrid parking structure projects. Both projects are multi use buildings with a parking structure. After the construction is complete the GRBA will sell bonds and buy and operate the parking structures. Both projects appear to be on time and on budget.
After the meeting I headed east on Michigan Avenue. The area around Blodgett Hospital is undergoing a construction boom. Approximately 1 billion dollars worth of construction is under way. It appears that a lot of the projects are nearing completion. The big buildings block out my satellite radio signal. It is quite impressive. I traveled further east from all the construction and had breakfast at Bill's. Bill's is a great breakfast place and is always featured in the GR Press "Cheap Eats" section.
It was another nice sunny day but cooler than yesterday. I do not think the temperature got above 70. I loaded the road bike in the Aztek and headed for Holland. I parked near the River Street bridge over the Macatawa River. The River Street bridge consist of the vehicular bridge and 2 pedestrian bridges. The pedestrian bridges are located each side of the vehicular bridge and are connected by a trail passing under the Vehicular bridge. It was a great design. I pedalled over all three bridges. After my bridge inspections, I pedalled west along Douglas/Ottawa Beach Road to Holland State Park. The bike trail is parallel with the north shore of Lake Macatawa. It is a great ride. Holland State Park was very quite today. From the park I headed north along Lakeshore Drive. Lakeshore Drive parallels the Lake Michigan shore. This is the first time I have been on this trail and I think it is the best suburban trail I have ridden on. The trail is heavily wooded and there are some spectacular homes along the Lake MI side. My total ride was 28 miles. I give the trail a 3.8. (4.0 max)
This evening Nancy and I headed to Pietro's for dinner. They are featuring $7 dinners and a 25 oz draft been for $2. The place was packed. Apparently everyone in GR likes a bargain.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. Not much happening. GG noted that is was a cool day and he dug 1.5 bushels of potatoes. GGM and Julia pulled beans.
After the meeting I headed east on Michigan Avenue. The area around Blodgett Hospital is undergoing a construction boom. Approximately 1 billion dollars worth of construction is under way. It appears that a lot of the projects are nearing completion. The big buildings block out my satellite radio signal. It is quite impressive. I traveled further east from all the construction and had breakfast at Bill's. Bill's is a great breakfast place and is always featured in the GR Press "Cheap Eats" section.
It was another nice sunny day but cooler than yesterday. I do not think the temperature got above 70. I loaded the road bike in the Aztek and headed for Holland. I parked near the River Street bridge over the Macatawa River. The River Street bridge consist of the vehicular bridge and 2 pedestrian bridges. The pedestrian bridges are located each side of the vehicular bridge and are connected by a trail passing under the Vehicular bridge. It was a great design. I pedalled over all three bridges. After my bridge inspections, I pedalled west along Douglas/Ottawa Beach Road to Holland State Park. The bike trail is parallel with the north shore of Lake Macatawa. It is a great ride. Holland State Park was very quite today. From the park I headed north along Lakeshore Drive. Lakeshore Drive parallels the Lake Michigan shore. This is the first time I have been on this trail and I think it is the best suburban trail I have ridden on. The trail is heavily wooded and there are some spectacular homes along the Lake MI side. My total ride was 28 miles. I give the trail a 3.8. (4.0 max)
This evening Nancy and I headed to Pietro's for dinner. They are featuring $7 dinners and a 25 oz draft been for $2. The place was packed. Apparently everyone in GR likes a bargain.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. Not much happening. GG noted that is was a cool day and he dug 1.5 bushels of potatoes. GGM and Julia pulled beans.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday September 15, 2009
It is only 6 days to the start of fall but you would not know it in GR. Today was another sunny day with a high temperature of 84 degrees. We had the coldest July on record but September is making up for our lack of warm weather. A wise farmer once told me that one extreme follows another. This year he is correct.
Since we have returned from our trip to Kazakhstan I cannot wake up before 0630. I want to get up at 0606 so maybe I should set my alarm. Nancy says setting the alarm is stupid. I am retired and should quit worrying about time. Old habits die hard.
Nancy bought a new vacuum sweeper and after lunch I got the sweeper out of the box and assembled it. We had 40 pounds of packaging for 11 pounds of sweeper. The instructions were quite clear and I had the thing assembled in 10 minutes.
The weather was so nice I loaded up the kayak and headed for Duncan Lake. Duncan Lake is located in northern Barry County immediately south of the Kent County line. It is a long skinny lake with some nice homes. Almost all the homes are year round homes. It took 1.5 hours to paddle around the lake. It was a great day for a paddle, only two fishing boats were on the lake. The leaves appear to be turning color and dropping sooner than past years. Although I cannot verify it, I think the acorn crop this year is a bumper crop.
I had on my calendar that tomorrow I have a GRBA meeting. I called the City to check on the meeting and sure enough my calendar was correct. Usually the city staff sends a meeting packet several days before the meeting. I just got mine at 4 PM today.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a cool Thursday but GG noted no frost. GG dug potatoes while GGM and Julia picked beans. GG helped shell some beans.
When I was in HS boys only were given a day off for bird season and a day off for deer season. Boys and girls were give a week off for potato picking.
Since we have returned from our trip to Kazakhstan I cannot wake up before 0630. I want to get up at 0606 so maybe I should set my alarm. Nancy says setting the alarm is stupid. I am retired and should quit worrying about time. Old habits die hard.
Nancy bought a new vacuum sweeper and after lunch I got the sweeper out of the box and assembled it. We had 40 pounds of packaging for 11 pounds of sweeper. The instructions were quite clear and I had the thing assembled in 10 minutes.
The weather was so nice I loaded up the kayak and headed for Duncan Lake. Duncan Lake is located in northern Barry County immediately south of the Kent County line. It is a long skinny lake with some nice homes. Almost all the homes are year round homes. It took 1.5 hours to paddle around the lake. It was a great day for a paddle, only two fishing boats were on the lake. The leaves appear to be turning color and dropping sooner than past years. Although I cannot verify it, I think the acorn crop this year is a bumper crop.
I had on my calendar that tomorrow I have a GRBA meeting. I called the City to check on the meeting and sure enough my calendar was correct. Usually the city staff sends a meeting packet several days before the meeting. I just got mine at 4 PM today.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a cool Thursday but GG noted no frost. GG dug potatoes while GGM and Julia picked beans. GG helped shell some beans.
When I was in HS boys only were given a day off for bird season and a day off for deer season. Boys and girls were give a week off for potato picking.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Monday September 14, 2009
The first normal Monday since late July. It was a great Monday. The sun shone all day and the temperature reached 84. I had to ride my retro to the MAC because I am getting a coaster brake on the all terrain bike. I encounter a lot of road construction during my morning bike commute so the retro bike works fine. Today I did my entire exercise routine at 100%.
Today's DFP had an article on all the cuts Mayor Bing is going to make in Detroit. The DFP has been very supportive of the Mayor. The DFP got carried away on the Lions 18th straight loss. They also gave a lot of ink to MSU's loss but little comment on CMU's win. Good grief isn't CMU a Michigan school.
After lunch I spent some time on my computer trying to find the name of the non-profit organizations that help support local parks. I am thinking of making a small donation to the County's Millennium Park and also GR Parks. I am always amazed at how crowded the local parks are. Senior citizens love GR's Riverside Park. I also like the plan for Millennium Park. When this park is fully developed it will be one of the finest parks in the Midwest.
Since it was such a nice day I loaded up the kayak and headed for Reeds Lake. It was a perfect day to be on the lake. No jet skis or water skiers were on the lake. I am always surprised at the new lakeside homes that are being built. They are all very substantial.
When I got home I took a short walk. Tonight was cereal night but I did have a Klondike bar. We watched the men's final at the US Open. It was great tennis.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a warm clear Wednesday morning but it started to rain at noon. GG dug some potatoes but had to leave them out in the rain. GGM and Julia pulled about 2 bushel of bean pods. Julia shelled some and cooked them for dinner.
GG is 82 years old and I am amazed at the time he spends working in the garden, the post office and running errands. GG was born in 1856, 4 years before the US Civil War. He seems to embrace all the new ideas like cars, radios and farm implements. Life is not easy but GG seems very content. He has never complained in his diary. I am sure that GG had little formal schooling but his spelling is much better than his great grandson.
Today's DFP had an article on all the cuts Mayor Bing is going to make in Detroit. The DFP has been very supportive of the Mayor. The DFP got carried away on the Lions 18th straight loss. They also gave a lot of ink to MSU's loss but little comment on CMU's win. Good grief isn't CMU a Michigan school.
After lunch I spent some time on my computer trying to find the name of the non-profit organizations that help support local parks. I am thinking of making a small donation to the County's Millennium Park and also GR Parks. I am always amazed at how crowded the local parks are. Senior citizens love GR's Riverside Park. I also like the plan for Millennium Park. When this park is fully developed it will be one of the finest parks in the Midwest.
Since it was such a nice day I loaded up the kayak and headed for Reeds Lake. It was a perfect day to be on the lake. No jet skis or water skiers were on the lake. I am always surprised at the new lakeside homes that are being built. They are all very substantial.
When I got home I took a short walk. Tonight was cereal night but I did have a Klondike bar. We watched the men's final at the US Open. It was great tennis.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a warm clear Wednesday morning but it started to rain at noon. GG dug some potatoes but had to leave them out in the rain. GGM and Julia pulled about 2 bushel of bean pods. Julia shelled some and cooked them for dinner.
GG is 82 years old and I am amazed at the time he spends working in the garden, the post office and running errands. GG was born in 1856, 4 years before the US Civil War. He seems to embrace all the new ideas like cars, radios and farm implements. Life is not easy but GG seems very content. He has never complained in his diary. I am sure that GG had little formal schooling but his spelling is much better than his great grandson.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Sunday September 13, 2009
Sunday morning and we head for the MAC and our 45 minute swim. Unlike past weeks, when we had to share lanes, Nancy and I were the only people in the pool. We are caught up on supplies so we did not have to go the Meijers. Nancy made her world famous poached eggs and this morning I had them on waffles. I took a short nap as usual.
Today like the past week was bright, sunny and warm. Our grass is still on steroids. I adjusted the sprinklers but it continues to grow. Today I had to move my retro bike to get to the mower. I had a flat tire. I was surprised that I changed the tire in less than 10 minutes. I did not edge today so it only took me 2 hours to cut the grass.
I did not watch the Lions game today. It looks like the same old team. I did watch part of the US Open. It was good tennis. I do not think that I could ever return one of the men's serve.
For dinner we finished the chicken salad from last night and I also had a couple of hot dogs. We watched 60 Minutes and then part of the football game. At nine Nancy and I headed upstairs. We both have a busy week coming up.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a Tuesday with early morning fog. GG wrote that it was Primary Election day. GG took Ed Byrnes to vote. He dug 1 bushel of potatoes in the morning and picked them up at 5 PM. He worked in the post office in the afternoon.
Today like the past week was bright, sunny and warm. Our grass is still on steroids. I adjusted the sprinklers but it continues to grow. Today I had to move my retro bike to get to the mower. I had a flat tire. I was surprised that I changed the tire in less than 10 minutes. I did not edge today so it only took me 2 hours to cut the grass.
I did not watch the Lions game today. It looks like the same old team. I did watch part of the US Open. It was good tennis. I do not think that I could ever return one of the men's serve.
For dinner we finished the chicken salad from last night and I also had a couple of hot dogs. We watched 60 Minutes and then part of the football game. At nine Nancy and I headed upstairs. We both have a busy week coming up.
Ossineke, MI this date in 1938. It was a Tuesday with early morning fog. GG wrote that it was Primary Election day. GG took Ed Byrnes to vote. He dug 1 bushel of potatoes in the morning and picked them up at 5 PM. He worked in the post office in the afternoon.
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