We finally have a morning with temperatures below freezing. It was cold and clear at 0500. The sun was out when I headed to the MAC on my bike. After the MAC I spent time at Breton Village drinking coffee and reading the papers. I left BV at 1200. On my way home my cell goes off so I stop, unzip two layers, take off my helmet and find out the call went to VM. Bummer!
At home I checked the VM and found out it was from Eric. Eric wanted to know a standard practice in 2002. I told him. Nancy and I got in the Taurus with Ms P and headed to the Cascade Meijer's. After Meijer's we headed to Costco. Costco had a lot of free sample stations open so I had a free lunch. We came home after Costco and both Nancy and Bob took a nap.
For dinner tonight we headed to Russ's. Nancy had a bowl of chicken rice soup and I had a hot turkey sandwich. At home we got the good dishes down for tomorrow night. When I finish this blog I will read the e-edition of the GRP and then watch some TV.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Thursday February 16, 2012
It was 37⁰ when Ms P and I went out at 0500. The average low for this date is 20⁰. I did my morning at-home routine without a hitch. The only problem I have is that the TV downstairs only gets NBS and no cable stations. So I must watch the Today Show and its endless stream of commercials while I am rowing. Nancy is still under the weather so she is not going to the MAC today. I got on my bike at 0830 and pedaled to the MAC. The pavement was clean and dry.
At the MAC I ran my 1.5 miles and swam 750 yards. The pool was crowded this morning but I lucked out and did not have to share a lane. After the MAC I pedaled over to Breton Village to have my coffee and papers. The WSJ had an article on gas prices going to $4.00 per gallon by Memorial Day. Gas prices in GR have remained stable at about $3.44. I am so tired of political stories that I usually bypass them. I am a little concerned about the tax increase proposed by the President. He wants to raise the capital gains tax and also the inheritance tax. Why am I not concerned about Iran and its nuclear program? The DFP had another article on the continuing saga of the Ambassador Bridge. It seems that the Owner has finally decided that he will built his end of the project connecting the freeways with his bridge. The Judge made him spend a night in jail for noncompliance. Even billionaires have to obey the law.
After a quick lunch I headed upstairs to read my mail. I then got in the C2 and headed downtown to talk with our stockbroker. I also stopped at "Martha's Vineyard" to buy some wine and a bottle of single malt scotch. We are having two couples over for dinner Saturday night. Tonight Nancy and I are headed to Great Lakes Shipping for dinner.
We both had the prime rib sandwich at GLS. At home we read the GRP and watched "Person of Interest". At 2200 we headed upstairs.
At the MAC I ran my 1.5 miles and swam 750 yards. The pool was crowded this morning but I lucked out and did not have to share a lane. After the MAC I pedaled over to Breton Village to have my coffee and papers. The WSJ had an article on gas prices going to $4.00 per gallon by Memorial Day. Gas prices in GR have remained stable at about $3.44. I am so tired of political stories that I usually bypass them. I am a little concerned about the tax increase proposed by the President. He wants to raise the capital gains tax and also the inheritance tax. Why am I not concerned about Iran and its nuclear program? The DFP had another article on the continuing saga of the Ambassador Bridge. It seems that the Owner has finally decided that he will built his end of the project connecting the freeways with his bridge. The Judge made him spend a night in jail for noncompliance. Even billionaires have to obey the law.
After a quick lunch I headed upstairs to read my mail. I then got in the C2 and headed downtown to talk with our stockbroker. I also stopped at "Martha's Vineyard" to buy some wine and a bottle of single malt scotch. We are having two couples over for dinner Saturday night. Tonight Nancy and I are headed to Great Lakes Shipping for dinner.
We both had the prime rib sandwich at GLS. At home we read the GRP and watched "Person of Interest". At 2200 we headed upstairs.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wednesday February 15, 2012
Ms P could not make it past 0400 this morning. However, I did not mind because today is my easy day. I slept in until 0800. Nancy has a 1000 Dr's appointment to have her cold checked out. I got in the C2 and drove to Bill's for their pancake special.
When I got home I decided to run some errand so I got Ms P and headed out. Our first stop was the Lightning Center where I bought some light bulbs. Are the new curly lights really bulbs? Our next stop was the pet store on 29th Street. I put the leash on Ms P and headed to the store. I bought Ms P a harness. I think she might like a harness better than a neck collar. When I got back to the car I could not find my keys. Yes folks I locked them in the car. Luckily, I had a spare taped under the tow bar. It took some doing to get the key out but I finally managed. I got the car started and drove to Gazelle Sports, a distance about 100'. Gazelle is having a sale. I did not find anything that I liked.
When I got home I headed upstairs to check my email and read the GRP's e-edition. About 1330 the sun came out so I went on a 90 minute walk. The temperature was in the low 40s. This has been one mild winter. I feel sorry for folks who like winter sports. I walked by Reeds Lake and noted several guys ice fishing. I would not go out on lake ice.
Nancy said that in addition to her cold she has a sinus infection. The doctor gave her a prescription. I hope it works. Not much on TV tonight so I will spend more time reading the Magellan book.
When I got home I decided to run some errand so I got Ms P and headed out. Our first stop was the Lightning Center where I bought some light bulbs. Are the new curly lights really bulbs? Our next stop was the pet store on 29th Street. I put the leash on Ms P and headed to the store. I bought Ms P a harness. I think she might like a harness better than a neck collar. When I got back to the car I could not find my keys. Yes folks I locked them in the car. Luckily, I had a spare taped under the tow bar. It took some doing to get the key out but I finally managed. I got the car started and drove to Gazelle Sports, a distance about 100'. Gazelle is having a sale. I did not find anything that I liked.
When I got home I headed upstairs to check my email and read the GRP's e-edition. About 1330 the sun came out so I went on a 90 minute walk. The temperature was in the low 40s. This has been one mild winter. I feel sorry for folks who like winter sports. I walked by Reeds Lake and noted several guys ice fishing. I would not go out on lake ice.
Nancy said that in addition to her cold she has a sinus infection. The doctor gave her a prescription. I hope it works. Not much on TV tonight so I will spend more time reading the Magellan book.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Tuesday February 14, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day. I remember in grade school we exchanged valentine's will all our classmates. That means that you got 30 valentine's to look over. I don't think schools do that now.
Ms P and I went out at 0500. We had a light dusting of snow over night. I went back to bed and got up at 0626. Again today I drove to the MAC. Tuesday is tri day and I am happy to say my time in the swim was a PB. I ended up at Breton Village for my coffee and papers. The DFP had a favorable article on our Governor's attempt to get a new bridge to Canada. He is bucking his party. I am strongly in favor of the bridge. I got home about 1300. After a quick lunch I headed upstairs to check my email. At 1430 I changed my clothes and headed downtown to a GRBA meeting. I did stop at the Clerk's office to vote in the Republican primary. They checked my voting record for the past 10 years and it is 100%. How's that for being a good citizen.
Nancy is still feeling under the weather. She did go to the hospital this afternoon to work in the Gift Shop and she has a chicken dish in the crock pot. She has got to take it easy. I have not been very persuasive.
Tonight we will read the GRP, print copy, and watch some TV. NCIS, the original, is my favorite show. NCIS LA is only ok. Last night I spent about an hour reading the book on Magellan's trip around the world. It is a good book. Is it a book if I am reading it on my Kindle?
I did talk to Missy this afternoon and she gave me an update. I also tried to reach Debbie but had no luck.
Ms P and I went out at 0500. We had a light dusting of snow over night. I went back to bed and got up at 0626. Again today I drove to the MAC. Tuesday is tri day and I am happy to say my time in the swim was a PB. I ended up at Breton Village for my coffee and papers. The DFP had a favorable article on our Governor's attempt to get a new bridge to Canada. He is bucking his party. I am strongly in favor of the bridge. I got home about 1300. After a quick lunch I headed upstairs to check my email. At 1430 I changed my clothes and headed downtown to a GRBA meeting. I did stop at the Clerk's office to vote in the Republican primary. They checked my voting record for the past 10 years and it is 100%. How's that for being a good citizen.
Nancy is still feeling under the weather. She did go to the hospital this afternoon to work in the Gift Shop and she has a chicken dish in the crock pot. She has got to take it easy. I have not been very persuasive.
Tonight we will read the GRP, print copy, and watch some TV. NCIS, the original, is my favorite show. NCIS LA is only ok. Last night I spent about an hour reading the book on Magellan's trip around the world. It is a good book. Is it a book if I am reading it on my Kindle?
I did talk to Missy this afternoon and she gave me an update. I also tried to reach Debbie but had no luck.
Monday February 13, 2012
Ms P got up at 0400 this morning. Because I also had to get up we went outside. It was a cold clear morning. The past week the moon has been very bright. I went back to bed and got up at 0626. Nancy says she is feeling a little better this morning. She has a hospital board meeting this morning so she is not going to the MAC. It was cold this morning and the roads are not completely clear so I decided to drive to the MAC. The MAC was crowded and I was surprised that a tennis tournament was going on. It was a 10 and under tournament. Shouldn't the kids be in school? I spent a short time watching a match between 2 young girls and I was amazed at how good they were.
My time for the mile keeps getting slower. Today my time was 10'40". A year ago it was 10' and 10 years ago it was 8'. Pretty soon my running time will equal by best walking time of 15'. Yesterday was my 1200th blog. Last night we spent some face time with Steve and Lucas. I think that soccer has finally caught on. My Grandson would rather have a tee shirt with an English league soccer star's name on the back than almost any other sport. He is also into maps. Steve has downloaded a map's app for his ipad. I love facetime.
I did go on a walk in the afternoon. I also dragged Ms P around the block. I started doing our yearend financial statement. It looks like we might take a hit for the year. After dinner and the news I came upstairs and read the GRP online. We watched "House" and then at 2100 headed to bed.
My time for the mile keeps getting slower. Today my time was 10'40". A year ago it was 10' and 10 years ago it was 8'. Pretty soon my running time will equal by best walking time of 15'. Yesterday was my 1200th blog. Last night we spent some face time with Steve and Lucas. I think that soccer has finally caught on. My Grandson would rather have a tee shirt with an English league soccer star's name on the back than almost any other sport. He is also into maps. Steve has downloaded a map's app for his ipad. I love facetime.
I did go on a walk in the afternoon. I also dragged Ms P around the block. I started doing our yearend financial statement. It looks like we might take a hit for the year. After dinner and the news I came upstairs and read the GRP online. We watched "House" and then at 2100 headed to bed.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Sunday February 12, 2012
Today is Abe Lincoln's birthday. We use to make a big deal out of his birthday when I was in grade school. We would cut out silhouettes of his head on black paper and paste is to a white sheet of paper. I think Lincoln and Washington deserve a special place in our history. They are examples of the right person at the right place at the right time.
Ms P got up at 0500 and outside we went. On these cold mornings she does not dilly-dally. I went back to bed and got up with the alarm at 0656. Nancy is still under the weather so I got in the C2 and headed to the MAC. I swam 1500 yards. After the MAC I filled the C2 up with gas at $3.33 per gallon. I then stopped at the Kava House and got Nancy a scone and coffee. I also got a scone and coffee. Nancy made a list of groceries that we needed and I got in the Taurus and headed to Meijer's. I filled the Taurus up. In cold weather it is important to keep the gas tank full to avoid condensation in the tank. Meijer's was crowded and it took awhile to fill the list. When I got home I had some toast and then headed upstairs for my Sunday nap. It is now 1600 and since it is a nice sunny day I am going on a walk. I have to get my 30' in.
I walked 3 miles and it was a perfect winter's day. We had beans and franks for dinner tonight. We watched 60' tonight and I read the GRP. I prefer the GRP's email edition to the paper copy. We both headed to bed at 2030. Nancy is still fighting her nasty cold.
Ms P got up at 0500 and outside we went. On these cold mornings she does not dilly-dally. I went back to bed and got up with the alarm at 0656. Nancy is still under the weather so I got in the C2 and headed to the MAC. I swam 1500 yards. After the MAC I filled the C2 up with gas at $3.33 per gallon. I then stopped at the Kava House and got Nancy a scone and coffee. I also got a scone and coffee. Nancy made a list of groceries that we needed and I got in the Taurus and headed to Meijer's. I filled the Taurus up. In cold weather it is important to keep the gas tank full to avoid condensation in the tank. Meijer's was crowded and it took awhile to fill the list. When I got home I had some toast and then headed upstairs for my Sunday nap. It is now 1600 and since it is a nice sunny day I am going on a walk. I have to get my 30' in.
I walked 3 miles and it was a perfect winter's day. We had beans and franks for dinner tonight. We watched 60' tonight and I read the GRP. I prefer the GRP's email edition to the paper copy. We both headed to bed at 2030. Nancy is still fighting her nasty cold.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Saturday February 11, 2012
I think it quit snowing about 1100 last night. Ms P and I got up at 0515 and went outside. The EGR plows had been through so I grabbed the shovel and cleared the drive. It was really cold, about 7⁰ so Ms P did not want to help me shovel. I let her in and then finished shoveling the walks and drive. I was awake so I walked to Wolfgang's for breakfast. I had pancakes and eggs. Pancakes and eggs were what my Grandfather Scott always served in his logging camps. When I stepped outside of Wolfgang's the sun was shining bright. I walked home in sunshine and crisp white snow. I decided that I must spend more time outside so I walked to Gas Light Village to do some banking.
It was in single digits but I was surprised at the number of folks who were outside either shoveling or walking. It was a great morning for walking. I did take a short nap this afternoon. It is now 1515 and as soon as I finish this blog I am going to walk Ms P around the block.
Tonight Nancy and I are going to dinner at the Namey's. The Moleski's and Tim Mask will also be there. The Namey's were great hosts and we had a great. Nancy is having a rough time shaking her cold so she went directly to bed as soon as we got home.
It was in single digits but I was surprised at the number of folks who were outside either shoveling or walking. It was a great morning for walking. I did take a short nap this afternoon. It is now 1515 and as soon as I finish this blog I am going to walk Ms P around the block.
Tonight Nancy and I are going to dinner at the Namey's. The Moleski's and Tim Mask will also be there. The Namey's were great hosts and we had a great. Nancy is having a rough time shaking her cold so she went directly to bed as soon as we got home.
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