Wednesday August 14, 2013

Today is my easy day so I slept in until 0700. Nancy wanted an easy day also so we got in the Taurus and drove to the Omelette Shop for breakfast. We both had their oatmeal. The Taurus was dirty so I dropped Nancy off and headed to the car wash. After the car wash I got the C2 out and loaded up my single speed road bike. Before my ride I stopped at Rylee's to get my lawnmower blade sharpened. They said that my blade was fine and did not need sharpening. I said ok and headed to Millennium Park. Today I rode 21 miles in 1h50'. I had a guick lunch and then took a short nap. Today is another nice sunny but cool day. The temperature this morning was in the high 40s. It is now 1700 and the temperature has reached 70. Nancy worked at the Gardens this afternoon. This evening she has Book Club. I am meeting Ed Namey for pizza at Uccello's at 1800. Not much on TV tonight so I might finish my book.

Tuesday August 13, 2013

Got up at 0655 and pedaled to the MAC. It was cold this morning but the weather man said the rain was over and we would have sun all day. After the MAC I ended up the the Kava House. I am writing this blog on Wednesday so I cannot remember what I read. For some reason I have had trouble sleeping so I took and afternoon nap. At 1615 Nancy and I got in the Taurus and headed to the Gardens. We are working at the concert. I took tickets and Nancy sold tickets. It was sunny but very cold. I was glad I wore a jacket. Despite the cold over 1,500 people attended. We stayed for the opening act but got too cold. We were home by 2030. I read the paper edition of the GRP before heading upstairs.

Monday August 12, 2013

Up at 0455. Raining hard so I drove to MAC. In pool by 0600. Everyone must be back from vacation because I had to share a lane. Coffee at Starbucks in Breton Village. Rain stopped about 1500. Had time to take Ms P on her walk. At 1730 we headed to 53rd park to see Whitecaps BB game. My old company sponsored a picnic. Burgers and everything. Talked all the engineers. SCECO is busy which is good. Came home after "Take me out to the Ballgame".

Sunday August 11, 2013

Up at 0655 and Nancy and I are in pool at 0800. Shop at Meijer's, gas is $3.45. World famous scrambled eggs for breakfast. Sunday afternoon nap. Took Ms P on 1.15 mile walk, then took 3 mile walk. We are finishing the rotisserie chicken this evening. We are enjoying the Mackinaw Trails wine we first had at the Grand Hotel. Temperature did not reach 80 today. It is now 1750 and it looks like rain. After dinner will watch 60 Minutes and read the GRP.

Saturday August 10,2013

Stayed up to midnight watching a Bourne movie. For about fifteenth time. Up at 0730, breakfast at Bill's. Pedaled around Reeds Lake. Cut lawn. Dinner at Brann's. Another great summer day.

Friday August 9, 2013

Up at 0455 and in pool by 0600. I had a PB in my swim. Coffee at Kava House. I am getting tired of reading about Snowden and the President' spat with Putin. Enough. My rear light broke apart on my ride to the MAC. I stopped by the bike shop on Fulton and they gave me a new one at no charge. I also found out the the GR Bike Company in Gas Light had just purchased the Fulton bike store. Nancy had her last PT session today at 1300. I took a short nap and when Nancy got home we ran an errand to Costco. We bought eggs, French bread and a rotisserie chicken for dinner. I did take Ms P on a mile walk and then spent some time catching up on my reading. I am about two months behind on ENR and SI. I don't like to be inside in the summer. Kim the cleaning lady came today. Last week she was in Mackinaw on vacation and she purchased some Mackinaw Trails wine for us. I opened it for dinner. In addition to the chicken we had French bread, coleslaw and corn for dinner. It was great. It is now 2014 and if there is nothing good on TV I will take a walk. The days are getting shorter. On Jun 21 sunset was at 2125, tonight it sets at 2053. Today was a beautiful summer's day. The temperature got up to 81. I hope every one is getting their 30' in each day.

Thursday August 8, 2013

Happy Birthday to my sister Helen. May she enjoy many more. I can remember when my parents brought Helen home. I can remember Dad picking up mother in his arms and carrying her upstairs. In those days new mothers were not suppose to exercise. I thought it was quite a feat of strength for Dad. This morning both Nancy and I went swimming. Nancy drove to the MAC and I biked. After my swim I did the calisthenics and then pedaled to the Starbucks at Breton Village for coffee. I had a quick lunch and headed outside to finish picking up tree limbs. It took about two hours. Nancy and I had dinner at Great Lakes Shipping. We sat outside. We watched some TV and at 2100 I decided I needed to take a walk. It was dark but a lot of folks were also out walking. They were enjoying the nice evening. I wanted to know the temperature so I got out my iphone and checked. I was in EGR and the phone said the temp in EGR was 70. I walked about four houses into Grand Rapids and the iphone changed locations from EGR to GR. The temperature remained the same. I have several apps on my phone that I use all the time. Google, flashlight, pedometer, dictionary, Facebook and the Alpena News I use daily. It is now 2154 and I am heading to bed. 0455 comes early.