Today I have lunch with Jennifer Dougherty in Lowell so I drove my C2 to the MAC. I hurried through my routine and then headed to Breton Village. I read the WSJ and DFP and also talked to Mr C an old Ottawa Elementary teacher who had all the kids. He said that he attended last week the birthday party for Dave Huyser's father. Dave Huyser was another Ottawa Elementary teacher. Dave's dad was 94 and still going strong. Another role model.
It was snowing when I left Breton Village. I arrived at Keiser's Restaurant in Lowell right on time, 1230. We had a good lunch and I gave Jennifer my thoughts on a difficult project she is working on. When I left the snow was starting to stick. I got home and started shoveling. Ms P came outside and she really likes playing in the snow. I almost threw my shoulder out throwing the ball. I think the snow was 3" deep. After the walks wear clear we came inside and I had to remove all the snow balls from Ms P's legs. I also took a towel and dried her off. Nancy was working at the gift shop this afternoon.
When Nancy got home we decided to go to Great Lakes Shipping for dinner. I shoveled the walk again before we left. It was snowing hard during the dinner hour but GLS was crowded. If you live in Mi you cannot let snow get in the way of your social activities.
We watched some TV and I read the GRP on Nancy's ipad. I took Ms P out before going to bed and gave the walks a final shovel. It was good to have a typical February day.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Thursday February 9, 2012
I had to get up at 0430 to do my bidness so I took Ms P out to do her bidness. Nancy is still under the weather so she is not going to the MAC today. It was below freezing this morning but the sun was out when I got on the bike and pedaled to the MAC. I was ahead of schedule but I spent over 40 minutes talking to other retired folks. So much for a schedule. I did the tri today and then pedaled to the Kava House. I read several articles on the situation in Syria. It looks like Turkey might make an effort to get Assad to step down. If they succeed this will be a real feather in their cap. The President has really made the Canadians mad by rejecting the KL pipeline. Canada might sell this oil to China. I really think the President does not want any fossil fuel development. He is still funding an electric car manufacturer that might not open the 2500 man factory in Delaware that they promised when excepting a big loan. Electric cars get their power from coal fired plants. Go figure. Will they ever find the money missing from MF Global accounts?
I did not get home until 1315. I had a quick lunch and then headed upstairs. Yesterday I started to purchase a Death Certificate for my great grandmother McTavish. Alpena County has contracted with a service to provide this data. I started ordering the certificate when they asked for my SS#. I stopped and canceled out or at least I thought. They sent me an email asking for me to complete the application. I called them and said no way are they getting my SS#. I called Alpena County and they said that all I had to do is write a letter and they will send me the certificate.
Nancy had to attend a 1600 farewell party for a gift shop worker. I decided to walk over to Harmony Brewery and get a beer. The place was crowded and most folks liked their beer and pizza. Last time I went I had their most popular beer. Today I had beer number 2. It was also good. I hope the place makes it. Since I was Eastown I stopped by the Subway and got a sub for dinner. I had my sub and watched the news. Nancy got home at 2000. We watched a "Person of Interest" and then went to bed.
I did not get home until 1315. I had a quick lunch and then headed upstairs. Yesterday I started to purchase a Death Certificate for my great grandmother McTavish. Alpena County has contracted with a service to provide this data. I started ordering the certificate when they asked for my SS#. I stopped and canceled out or at least I thought. They sent me an email asking for me to complete the application. I called them and said no way are they getting my SS#. I called Alpena County and they said that all I had to do is write a letter and they will send me the certificate.
Nancy had to attend a 1600 farewell party for a gift shop worker. I decided to walk over to Harmony Brewery and get a beer. The place was crowded and most folks liked their beer and pizza. Last time I went I had their most popular beer. Today I had beer number 2. It was also good. I hope the place makes it. Since I was Eastown I stopped by the Subway and got a sub for dinner. I had my sub and watched the news. Nancy got home at 2000. We watched a "Person of Interest" and then went to bed.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Wednesday February 8, 2012
I set the alarm for 0555 and Ms P slept in until 0550. As far as I am concerned that is almost perfect. I got ready for 0700 BC. Nancy was feeling under the weather so she is not going to the MAC today. We had a great turnout at BC. The speaker was the retired director of the GR Public Museum's Planetarium. He gave a power point talk on major discoveries in astronomy from 1880 to 1930. It was very interesting. After BC I stopped at the Kava House to read my morning papers.
We are finally getting some cold weather. My car's thermometer said it was 21⁰. I think we need at least a week of below freezing temperatures to kill all the bugs. I don't know if we will get it. When I got home I read the agenda packet for today's GRBA meeting. Nancy is working at the Gardens this afternoon and I have a 1300 GRBA meeting. Tonight is also book club night so we will both be going out.
I just got a call from the City saying the meeting was cancelled. I decided to take a nap. No FRP today so I read the on-line edition. I like this edition. At 1730 I got in the C2 and headed to Fred's for pizza and beer. I met Tom Moleski at Fred's. We had a pleasant evening. I got home at 1930. Nancy got home at 2000. We headed upstairs at 2030. I continue reading my book on Magellan's round the world trip.
We are finally getting some cold weather. My car's thermometer said it was 21⁰. I think we need at least a week of below freezing temperatures to kill all the bugs. I don't know if we will get it. When I got home I read the agenda packet for today's GRBA meeting. Nancy is working at the Gardens this afternoon and I have a 1300 GRBA meeting. Tonight is also book club night so we will both be going out.
I just got a call from the City saying the meeting was cancelled. I decided to take a nap. No FRP today so I read the on-line edition. I like this edition. At 1730 I got in the C2 and headed to Fred's for pizza and beer. I met Tom Moleski at Fred's. We had a pleasant evening. I got home at 1930. Nancy got home at 2000. We headed upstairs at 2030. I continue reading my book on Magellan's round the world trip.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tuesday February 7, 2012
I have got to get Ms P on a schedule. She got up at 0430 and outside we went. I must have been tired because I slept in until 0700. It was another gray (grey?) day but the temperature was above 32. I rode the bike to the MAC. I did my tri today. I am working on my breathing when doing the freestyle. I try breathing every third stroke. Today I had no problem. I think it is about time because I have practicing about 5 years. After the MAC I headed to the Kava House. The WSJ had several articles I found interesting. The first was about the situation in Syria. Russia's involvement is interesting. If the Syrian government is defeated Russia could take a PR hit. An Editorial in the WSJ highlighted some items the Republicans could use when they talk about the failures of the current administration. I am surprised they are not currently being used.
I did not get home until 1300. After a quick lunch I headed upstairs to work. You may call it goofing around but I call it work. The temperature might be above freezing but I still get cold riding the bike. I turned on my electric blanket and took a short nap. I warmed up.
I am now listening to a CD I bought in Scotland. The CD contains Scottish folk tunes. It really lifts my spirits. Nancy is fixing soup and sandwiches for dinner tonight. On Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday we get a paper edition of the GRP. I will read the GRP and at 2000 I will watch NCIS. I might take Ms P on a walk around the block. She seems to have perked up today. A good walk might get her to sleep until 0530. I will try to get to bed early because tomorrow I have Breakfast Club and at 1300 a GRBA meeting. Tomorrow night is Nancy's Book Club so I am going out for pizza and beer. I would like to read at least a chapter on the Magellan book. My Kindle is loaded with books I want to read. You would think a retired guy could find the time. I did get my 30 in today, did you?
I did not get home until 1300. After a quick lunch I headed upstairs to work. You may call it goofing around but I call it work. The temperature might be above freezing but I still get cold riding the bike. I turned on my electric blanket and took a short nap. I warmed up.
I am now listening to a CD I bought in Scotland. The CD contains Scottish folk tunes. It really lifts my spirits. Nancy is fixing soup and sandwiches for dinner tonight. On Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday we get a paper edition of the GRP. I will read the GRP and at 2000 I will watch NCIS. I might take Ms P on a walk around the block. She seems to have perked up today. A good walk might get her to sleep until 0530. I will try to get to bed early because tomorrow I have Breakfast Club and at 1300 a GRBA meeting. Tomorrow night is Nancy's Book Club so I am going out for pizza and beer. I would like to read at least a chapter on the Magellan book. My Kindle is loaded with books I want to read. You would think a retired guy could find the time. I did get my 30 in today, did you?
Monday February 6, 2012
Monday and I am catching up on my blogs. We left Friday morning for Lakewood, OH to see Missy and AJ. We left about 0800 and bought bagels and coffee to take on our ride. It was a great day to travel. The roads were dry and not very crowded. We made good time. We made only one stop and that was the first service plaza on the OH Turnpike. We made the 300 miles in 4.5 hours. Missy and AJ had just gotten home from AJ's dentist appointment when we pulled into the driveway. Missy had everything under control so I had no projects to do. I did the next best thing I took a nap. Since Missy might be moving soon I wanted to go to one of the small bars on Detroit and have their Friday fish fry. We ate at the Rush Inn and it was a very enjoyable experience. I will miss all the great local bars along Detroit Street.
On Saturday morning I got up about 0730 and walked to the Caribou Coffee Shop for my morning coffee and newspaper. The last time I walked across the Rocky River in February the river was loaded with men ice fishing. On Saturday there was no ice in the river. On my way home Nancy called and told me that we had some errands to run. When I got to Missy's we grabbed AJ and headed to Costco to get AJ's birthday cake. It was not ready so we headed home. AJ's party was starting at 1400 and Missy had the house looking good. At 1300 I got in the Taurus and headed back to Costco to get the cake. It was ready and really looked good. At 1400 the guests started arriving. AJ really enjoyed her party. The cake and pizza were really a hit. Missy also had beer and wine for the parents. At 1600 the clown arrived and he entertained the kids by making balloon animals and doing magic tricks. The last guest left about 1700. It was a great party. Everyone was tired from the party so we spent a quiet evening at home.
Sunday, Nancy and I left for GR about 0800. We did make a stop at a suppliers show in Livonia so Nancy could look over the merchandise to see if she wanted to purchase any item for the gift shop. I forgot to mentioned that we brought Ms P home with us. She was kind of feeling sorry for herself so she just slept in the back seat. We got home about 1500 and after unpacking I went on a 2.5 mile walk. I did watch the entire Super Bowl. I headed upstairs after the game ended.
Monday morning and I have to get back in the Ms P morning duties. She wanted out at 0530 and of course I complied. I went back to bed and got back up at 0630. I got on the bike and headed to the MAC at 0845. Like most Mondays I shaved my head after the workout. I then headed to the Kava House. The roads were clear and dry. Monday afternoon I got in the C2 and ran several errands. We had a light dinner and then watched some TV. No printed GRP today so I loaded the e-version on Nancy's ipad. I also loaded it on my computer. The e-edition is really quite good. I fell asleep reading about Magellan's around the world trip.
On Saturday morning I got up about 0730 and walked to the Caribou Coffee Shop for my morning coffee and newspaper. The last time I walked across the Rocky River in February the river was loaded with men ice fishing. On Saturday there was no ice in the river. On my way home Nancy called and told me that we had some errands to run. When I got to Missy's we grabbed AJ and headed to Costco to get AJ's birthday cake. It was not ready so we headed home. AJ's party was starting at 1400 and Missy had the house looking good. At 1300 I got in the Taurus and headed back to Costco to get the cake. It was ready and really looked good. At 1400 the guests started arriving. AJ really enjoyed her party. The cake and pizza were really a hit. Missy also had beer and wine for the parents. At 1600 the clown arrived and he entertained the kids by making balloon animals and doing magic tricks. The last guest left about 1700. It was a great party. Everyone was tired from the party so we spent a quiet evening at home.
Sunday, Nancy and I left for GR about 0800. We did make a stop at a suppliers show in Livonia so Nancy could look over the merchandise to see if she wanted to purchase any item for the gift shop. I forgot to mentioned that we brought Ms P home with us. She was kind of feeling sorry for herself so she just slept in the back seat. We got home about 1500 and after unpacking I went on a 2.5 mile walk. I did watch the entire Super Bowl. I headed upstairs after the game ended.
Monday morning and I have to get back in the Ms P morning duties. She wanted out at 0530 and of course I complied. I went back to bed and got back up at 0630. I got on the bike and headed to the MAC at 0845. Like most Mondays I shaved my head after the workout. I then headed to the Kava House. The roads were clear and dry. Monday afternoon I got in the C2 and ran several errands. We had a light dinner and then watched some TV. No printed GRP today so I loaded the e-version on Nancy's ipad. I also loaded it on my computer. The e-edition is really quite good. I fell asleep reading about Magellan's around the world trip.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Thursday February 2, 2012
Feb 2 and today is Groundhog Day. I guess we will have 6 more weeks of winter. When is winter going to start? It was in the high 30s when I got on the bike and headed to the MAC. I will take the next three days off so I made an extra effort to get all exercises done today including ones that I do on Friday. After the MAC I headed to the Kava House. The super snow tires I have on the bike make pedaling harder. I read the papers but did not have any articles that I thought were worthy enough to report on.
I had a quick lunch and then headed upstairs to start packing for our weekend trip to Cleveland. It did not take long. I also took a short nap. Tonight Nancy and I are heading to the GR Art Museum for a special show. Nancy bought me a tuna salad sandwich for dinner. I will get a beer at the museum.
The GR Art Museum show was interesting but not something that really took my fancy. However, the beer and snacks were good. We got home in time to watch "A Person of Interest". At 2200 we headed upstairs to get our beauty sleep. We have a long drive tomorrow.
I had a quick lunch and then headed upstairs to start packing for our weekend trip to Cleveland. It did not take long. I also took a short nap. Tonight Nancy and I are heading to the GR Art Museum for a special show. Nancy bought me a tuna salad sandwich for dinner. I will get a beer at the museum.
The GR Art Museum show was interesting but not something that really took my fancy. However, the beer and snacks were good. We got home in time to watch "A Person of Interest". At 2200 we headed upstairs to get our beauty sleep. We have a long drive tomorrow.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Wednesday February 1, 2012
Today is a truly free day for me. I did get up at 0600 but after I got Nancy her coffee I went back to bed and did not get up until 0730. It is another mild day. I rode my bike to "Bill's" for their pancake special. After Bill's I pedal home to drop off my Kindle and then took a bike ride around Reeds Lake.
When I got home from the bike ride I got in the C2 and headed to Woodland Mall. I looked at the Apple Air notebook and also visited Barnes and Noble and North Point. I did not buy a thing. I did see a Carl Hiaasen book that I will download to my Kindle. I checked the review on Kindle and found out I had read the book. Later this afternoon I will walk over to the new micro brewery to sample their beer. Today is their grand opening.
At 1630 I walked over to the new brewery. It is called Harmony. They make their own beer and it is made on-site. I was surprised but the place was jammed. I had their premium beer and it was very good. The place can only seat 80. The menu is very limited. They serve only pizza. However, several folks told me the pizza was great. Harmony is owned by two brothers and their sister. They are all under 30. I think most of the folks drinking beer came from Eastown. About 6 bikes were tied up to the lone street light. A bike rack might be needed. I wish them well.
I had turkey breast sandwiches for dinner. Nancy and I watched some TV and read the GRP. The GRP tomorrow starts their new delivery schedule. No GRP will be delivered on M, W, F and Sat. We watched some of the Middle and at the same time the UM/IU BB game. UM won. We were in bed by 2130.
When I got home from the bike ride I got in the C2 and headed to Woodland Mall. I looked at the Apple Air notebook and also visited Barnes and Noble and North Point. I did not buy a thing. I did see a Carl Hiaasen book that I will download to my Kindle. I checked the review on Kindle and found out I had read the book. Later this afternoon I will walk over to the new micro brewery to sample their beer. Today is their grand opening.
At 1630 I walked over to the new brewery. It is called Harmony. They make their own beer and it is made on-site. I was surprised but the place was jammed. I had their premium beer and it was very good. The place can only seat 80. The menu is very limited. They serve only pizza. However, several folks told me the pizza was great. Harmony is owned by two brothers and their sister. They are all under 30. I think most of the folks drinking beer came from Eastown. About 6 bikes were tied up to the lone street light. A bike rack might be needed. I wish them well.
I had turkey breast sandwiches for dinner. Nancy and I watched some TV and read the GRP. The GRP tomorrow starts their new delivery schedule. No GRP will be delivered on M, W, F and Sat. We watched some of the Middle and at the same time the UM/IU BB game. UM won. We were in bed by 2130.
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