Ms P and I are a week off because the morning we thought we were on DST. We were up at 0400. I stepped outside and almost slipped. All the drive was covered with a thin sheet of ice. I went back to bed and got up with the alarm at 0646. I got dressed and then spent some time placing salt on the drive. This morning we both swam for over 50 minutes. We made our weekly trip to Meijer's and I filled the Taurus up with $3.54 gas. The sun came out and it is turning into a bright sunny day.
After a breakfast of Nancy's world famous poached eggs I read some of the papers and then took my afternoon nap. Nancy went to the hospital to stock some shelves with new goodies. After the nap I took Ms P around the block. Presently I am reading some magazines in my office. I will finish off the afternoon with a 3.3 mile walk.
This evening we had some prepackaged split pea soup from Meijer's. It was not very good. Nancy also fixed hot dogs. Hot dogs are always good.
We watched 60 minutes and read the GRP. Between 1900 and 2000 I watched the Military Channel while Nancy finished her book. Book Club this Wednesday is at our house. At 2100 we headed to bed.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Saturday March 5, 2011
Ms P and I got up at 0510. After we completed our routine it was back to bed. I did not get up until 0750. It was raining this morning so I got in the C2 and headed to Bill's. I had their pancake special and read the WSJ and DFP. It started to snow about 0830 but it was not sticking. I got home at 1000. Nancy had arrived just before me. Our washing machine is chattering when on the spin cycle. This morning we are going to try and level the machine. I got out my level and crescent wrench and started to work. We got is leveled and tightened the leveling screws and hoped for the best.
I spent some time in the office checking email, etc. About 1330 I took Ms P on her walk around the block. I then walked to the post office to mail some letters. I took the long way home so I could get 5 miles in.
1500 and Nancy has run several loads of laundry with no chattering from the washer. It is a dark dreary afternoon. I just ordered some river driver shirts from LL Bean. I am also catching up on some reading. Tonight we are going to Russ's for dinner.
1620: I just went downstairs and watched the end of the UM/MSU basketball game. UM won and I think this is the first time in years that UM has won both games. Basketball was not big at UM when I was in school. In fact I cannot name a player on the 1960 UM team but I can name three on the Ohio State team.
I had Russ's hot turkey sandwich. Sometimes us Midwest boys need our white bread, mashed potatoes and gravy. We watched a little TV and headed to bed at 2100.
I spent some time in the office checking email, etc. About 1330 I took Ms P on her walk around the block. I then walked to the post office to mail some letters. I took the long way home so I could get 5 miles in.
1500 and Nancy has run several loads of laundry with no chattering from the washer. It is a dark dreary afternoon. I just ordered some river driver shirts from LL Bean. I am also catching up on some reading. Tonight we are going to Russ's for dinner.
1620: I just went downstairs and watched the end of the UM/MSU basketball game. UM won and I think this is the first time in years that UM has won both games. Basketball was not big at UM when I was in school. In fact I cannot name a player on the 1960 UM team but I can name three on the Ohio State team.
I had Russ's hot turkey sandwich. Sometimes us Midwest boys need our white bread, mashed potatoes and gravy. We watched a little TV and headed to bed at 2100.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Friday March 4, 2011
March 4 in my youth was the day that newly elected presidents took the oath of office. More importantly, March 4 was my mother's birthday. Today Mother would have been 104. I remember one of Mother's birthdays during WWII when my dad was working in Chicago for the US Army. They would not let dad come home so he sent Mom a very big package. All the presents were wrapped in the Sunday comics. I can't remember the presents but I sure remember the enjoyment I got looking at the funnies. Today I was going through some Hughes family photos when I came across a college photo of Mother. The resemblance between Mother and Debbie is amazing. I always call my sister on Mother's birthday. Today was no exception.
It was suppose to rain all day today so I took the C2 to the MAC. After the MAC I headed to the Kava House for my daily coffee. I read the WSJ and DFP. Most of the serious stories were about local, state and federal budget problems. Some very tough decisions have to be made and I am not sure that our politicians have the nerve to make these decisions. For example in Michigan public pensions are not subject to Michigan's income tax. I get a small public pension and I approve of the proposed tax. I know some GR employees who retired after 30 years who get 100% of their working salary. They paid the state income tax while working but now are exempt. That means they are making more money now than when working. Social Security is also exempt and the Gov proposes to keep the SS exemption. I wrote my senator and representative about my feelings on the proposed tax. My representative, Brandon Dillon, wrote back and said that he is not going to place this big burden (4% tax) on the back of us poor seniors. I strongly disagree with Representative Dillon. The majority of states tax pensions and Michigan bite the bullet if it wants to balance the budget. As a point of interest, Mr. Dillon was on Steve's little league team.
When I got home from the Kava House I had a quick lunch and then ran some banking errands. After the errand Nancy and I got in the Taurus and headed to the Home and Garden Show downtown. We spent about 2 hours looking around. We had dinner tonight at Great Lakes Shipping. We got home in time for the national news. We watched TV and read the GRP until 2100 and then headed to bed.
It was suppose to rain all day today so I took the C2 to the MAC. After the MAC I headed to the Kava House for my daily coffee. I read the WSJ and DFP. Most of the serious stories were about local, state and federal budget problems. Some very tough decisions have to be made and I am not sure that our politicians have the nerve to make these decisions. For example in Michigan public pensions are not subject to Michigan's income tax. I get a small public pension and I approve of the proposed tax. I know some GR employees who retired after 30 years who get 100% of their working salary. They paid the state income tax while working but now are exempt. That means they are making more money now than when working. Social Security is also exempt and the Gov proposes to keep the SS exemption. I wrote my senator and representative about my feelings on the proposed tax. My representative, Brandon Dillon, wrote back and said that he is not going to place this big burden (4% tax) on the back of us poor seniors. I strongly disagree with Representative Dillon. The majority of states tax pensions and Michigan bite the bullet if it wants to balance the budget. As a point of interest, Mr. Dillon was on Steve's little league team.
When I got home from the Kava House I had a quick lunch and then ran some banking errands. After the errand Nancy and I got in the Taurus and headed to the Home and Garden Show downtown. We spent about 2 hours looking around. We had dinner tonight at Great Lakes Shipping. We got home in time for the national news. We watched TV and read the GRP until 2100 and then headed to bed.
Thursday March 3, 2011
Thursday morning and Ms P and I are up at 0500. I went back to bed and did not get up until 0710. This morning I am not going to the MAC because Phil Dougherty, electrician, is coming at 0930. I head downstairs and start doing my morning routine at home. It was last June when I was last on the rowing machine. In fact I was last on the machine the day I did my face plant on the concrete sidewalk. The machine seemed very rickety but I rowed my best time for the 5K. After my exercises I took a quick shower.
Phil arrived right on time and as he was working Ms P and I got in the C2 and headed to the Kava House for coffee. I drank to coffee at home in the back room. I read the WSJ and DFP. Phil finished his work at 1330. The light/fan in the master bathroom looks great and works fine. I had a new light put in my office. It is really great because it makes the room so much brighter. We need bright light in wintertime.
I left for the MAC at 1330 and finished my exercise routine. I returned home and took Ms P around the block. I must make a daily walk around the block and permanent fixture in my day. I dropped Ms P off and then took a 30 minute walk.
Yesterday I talked to Debbie and today I spoke with Missy. I like talking with my girls. Tonight Nancy and I are going to the Civic Theater to see Hello Dolly. We bought our tickets through groupon.
The play "Hello Dolly" was good. It was OHHS night at the theater. We talked to the Obermeyers and Buists. We got caught up on all the kids.
Phil arrived right on time and as he was working Ms P and I got in the C2 and headed to the Kava House for coffee. I drank to coffee at home in the back room. I read the WSJ and DFP. Phil finished his work at 1330. The light/fan in the master bathroom looks great and works fine. I had a new light put in my office. It is really great because it makes the room so much brighter. We need bright light in wintertime.
I left for the MAC at 1330 and finished my exercise routine. I returned home and took Ms P around the block. I must make a daily walk around the block and permanent fixture in my day. I dropped Ms P off and then took a 30 minute walk.
Yesterday I talked to Debbie and today I spoke with Missy. I like talking with my girls. Tonight Nancy and I are going to the Civic Theater to see Hello Dolly. We bought our tickets through groupon.
The play "Hello Dolly" was good. It was OHHS night at the theater. We talked to the Obermeyers and Buists. We got caught up on all the kids.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Wednesday March 2, 2011
It is Wednesday with no Breakfast Club. That means no alarm clock. I got up at 0715. Today is suppose to be another nice day but a big storm is heading our way. I walked to Bill's for breakfast. When I got home I checked my email and talked to our travel agent. We have made up our mind on where we are staying and the route we are taking. We will avoid London because we are leaving the week of the big wedding. I also called Phil Dougherty our crack electrician to schedule his work in the master bathroom. Phil was very accommodating and he will be here tomorrow morning. At 1130 I got in the C2 and headed to the MAC. I swam for 40 minutes. Today I wore my swim mask that covers my nose. I think keeping my nose out of the heavily chlorinated water will keep me from being stuffed up for 24 hours after the swim.
After the swim I headed for Gazelle Sports to check on their spring stock. They had not yet put our their spring stock. The same can be said of "Bill and Paul's". I must have premature spring fever. When I got home I took Ms P on a walk around the block. This afternoon Nancy is working at Meijer's Garden. The Garden should be busy because the butterflies are in.
Tonight was cereal for Bob and Nancy had a TV dinner. We watched the news and read the GRP. Tonight there was a James Taylor/Carole King program on PBS. We watched it and it was quite good. At 2100 we headed to bed.
After the swim I headed for Gazelle Sports to check on their spring stock. They had not yet put our their spring stock. The same can be said of "Bill and Paul's". I must have premature spring fever. When I got home I took Ms P on a walk around the block. This afternoon Nancy is working at Meijer's Garden. The Garden should be busy because the butterflies are in.
Tonight was cereal for Bob and Nancy had a TV dinner. We watched the news and read the GRP. Tonight there was a James Taylor/Carole King program on PBS. We watched it and it was quite good. At 2100 we headed to bed.
Monday March 1, 2011
Ms P and I went out at 0500 and guess what; no snow to shovel. It was cold but clear. The temperature is going to get up into the 40s. This means March came in like a lamb. Nancy and I left for the MAC at 0740. I did my thing and then drank coffee and read the WSJ and DFP at Breton Village.
The walk home was very pleasant. It was sunny and not a cloud in the sky. After lunch I checked some email and played on the computer. Later I picked up Ms P and we ran some errands. I stopped at the credit union and 53rd banks. My final stop was at Rylee's. I exchanged some rod tips for Nancy and purchased some supplies for the kayak rack. As I walked in the door Nancy said I had a phone call. It was Peggy at the travel agency. She gave us some options for our Scotland trip. Nancy and I talked it over and we decided on the option we liked. We will call tomorrow and make our reservations.
Tonight Nancy is fixing a shrimp gumbo. It smells good. We will watch the news, read the GRP and then watch NCIS before heading to bed.
It was 50 years ago March that I finally made up my mind on my military obligation. I ruled out going to Army or Air Force OCS because their minimum term was four years. I could not get in the Marines because my eyes were too bad. My remaining options were going to Navy OCS and becoming an officer in the Navy's Civil Engineering Corps or being drafted and serve two years as a grunt. The Navy tour was three years and the Army was two years. However my time in the Navy would count towards getting my engineer's license. The Army time would not count. It was a no-brainer the Navy won hands down. I headed to the Navy recruiter and took the required exams and physical. I flunked the eye exam but they gave me an exemption for the Civil Engineering Corps.
The walk home was very pleasant. It was sunny and not a cloud in the sky. After lunch I checked some email and played on the computer. Later I picked up Ms P and we ran some errands. I stopped at the credit union and 53rd banks. My final stop was at Rylee's. I exchanged some rod tips for Nancy and purchased some supplies for the kayak rack. As I walked in the door Nancy said I had a phone call. It was Peggy at the travel agency. She gave us some options for our Scotland trip. Nancy and I talked it over and we decided on the option we liked. We will call tomorrow and make our reservations.
Tonight Nancy is fixing a shrimp gumbo. It smells good. We will watch the news, read the GRP and then watch NCIS before heading to bed.
It was 50 years ago March that I finally made up my mind on my military obligation. I ruled out going to Army or Air Force OCS because their minimum term was four years. I could not get in the Marines because my eyes were too bad. My remaining options were going to Navy OCS and becoming an officer in the Navy's Civil Engineering Corps or being drafted and serve two years as a grunt. The Navy tour was three years and the Army was two years. However my time in the Navy would count towards getting my engineer's license. The Army time would not count. It was a no-brainer the Navy won hands down. I headed to the Navy recruiter and took the required exams and physical. I flunked the eye exam but they gave me an exemption for the Civil Engineering Corps.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Monday February 28, 2011
Ms P and I went out at 0430. We had a light snow overnight so I started shoveling. Nancy and I left for the MAC at 0730. Today is my busy day so I was not finished until 1000. As I mentioned in a previous blog my computer has a malware problem. My computer geek said that he could be at our house at 1130. I left the MAC at 1050 and got home just in time. It took about a hour to get rid of the problems.
After a quick lunch Ms P and I got in the C2 and ran some errands. My first stop was Tractor Supply in Lowell. I am trying to modify my kayak rack and was looking for some ideas. Tractor Supply had a lot of gear that is not found in a traditional hardware store. However, I found nothing that would meet my needs. Our next stop was Travel by Gagon. Nancy and I are trying to put together a trip to Scotland for the last week in April. Peggy at the travel agency had some good ideas. She is going to call me tomorrow.
When I got home I looked into some day tours out of Edinburgh. I was surprised at how many trips were available. I am also going to rent a car so we can get to Campbeltown. Did you know that it is only 41 miles from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
For dinner I finished the beans and rice and pizza. It was tasty. We read the GRP and watched House before heading to bed.
After a quick lunch Ms P and I got in the C2 and ran some errands. My first stop was Tractor Supply in Lowell. I am trying to modify my kayak rack and was looking for some ideas. Tractor Supply had a lot of gear that is not found in a traditional hardware store. However, I found nothing that would meet my needs. Our next stop was Travel by Gagon. Nancy and I are trying to put together a trip to Scotland for the last week in April. Peggy at the travel agency had some good ideas. She is going to call me tomorrow.
When I got home I looked into some day tours out of Edinburgh. I was surprised at how many trips were available. I am also going to rent a car so we can get to Campbeltown. Did you know that it is only 41 miles from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
For dinner I finished the beans and rice and pizza. It was tasty. We read the GRP and watched House before heading to bed.
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