Log time: 1725
Today is my easy day. It was raining at my normal wake up time, 0630, so I rolled over and slept until 0715.
Still raining when I left home so I walked to Panera. I had an oatmeal breakfast. The grace period for the WSJ must have expired because I could not download it. I have another month on the NYT subscription so I downloaded it.
Does Donald Trump have any friends in the media? I know he is not a friend of mine. I might add that I am not fond of Ms Clinton. Libertarian’s might get over 10% of the vote in the Nov election.
After Panera I decided that I should go swimming. Walked to the Y and swam 30 minutes.
The temperature and humidity was going up at a rapids rate so as soon as I got home I took Ms P on our short nature walk.
Nancy is working at the Gardens this afternoon. She left at 1230.
Tomorrow is recycle day. We had a lot to recycle this period.
Had my normal lunch, yogurt, hardboiled egg, apple and cheese.
Took a short nap.
I synced (sp?) my iPad and iPhone to the laptop.
Tonight we are going to the Condo Associations annual meeting. I will suspend writing this blog and have any early dinner. Stay tuned!
Had the light dinner and then Nancy and I headed to Noto’s. Noto's provides a meeting room for the condo group. Over 60 folks attended the meeting tonight. This was our second meeting and we are beginning to know more of our neighbors. No big problems with the association. Several complaints about last winters snow plowing. We learned that our drive will be repaved this summer.
Debbie is attending Grandson Lucas’s fifth grade graduation today. Next year he starts Middle School. She sent us several pictures. Congratulations Lucas!
The Scott household had a major problem today. We ran out of peanut butter. I got on my bike and headed to Costco. Costco is 1.75 miles from the condo. Wednesday afternoon is a good time for shopping at Costco. Not many customers.
The trip to Costco is an example of how convenient our condo is to major shopping. Malls, grocery, sporting goods stores and restaurants are within any easy walk or bike ride. I have been thinking of trading both the cobalt and Taurus in for one large SUV. I sometimes think we don’t need two vehicles.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Tuesday June 14, 2016
Log time: 2050
Happy Flag Day: We have been celebrating Flag Day since the Stars and Strips flag was adopted in 1777. Also on this date in 1954 President Eisenhower added the phrase “under God” to the Pledge.
It was raining this morning. I don’t ride my bike when it is raining, so I put on my rain gear and walked to the Y, 1.67 miles.
The noise level in the Y has increased since summer classes have started. It is a great sound. Since no bike ride I increased my run.
I am still getting both the NYT and WSJ despite the fact that my subscription has expired. Orlando and BrExit still dominates the news.
Nancy and I had a 1300 appointment with the contractor installing our new counter tops. We signed the contract. The first thing the contractor will do is make a template of the new countertops. That should happen within the next week.
Lunch and then took Ms P on her walk. The heat got to her so we shortened the walk. The temperature reached 81 this afternoon.
Took a short nap and then I headed downstairs to complete an application for a Global Entry card. Typical Federal form more complicated than it needs to be.
Three of my four chipmunk traps were set off. I came up empty handed.
Nancy fixed beans and rice for dinner. It was great. After dishes I took a walk around the block.
We are now watching Animal Kingdom on TNT. It is not very good in fact it is terrible.
Missy emailed Nancy today and said she and AJ will be coming June 29. AJ will stay about two weeks and then Nancy and I will take her back.
Happy Flag Day: We have been celebrating Flag Day since the Stars and Strips flag was adopted in 1777. Also on this date in 1954 President Eisenhower added the phrase “under God” to the Pledge.
It was raining this morning. I don’t ride my bike when it is raining, so I put on my rain gear and walked to the Y, 1.67 miles.
The noise level in the Y has increased since summer classes have started. It is a great sound. Since no bike ride I increased my run.
I am still getting both the NYT and WSJ despite the fact that my subscription has expired. Orlando and BrExit still dominates the news.
Nancy and I had a 1300 appointment with the contractor installing our new counter tops. We signed the contract. The first thing the contractor will do is make a template of the new countertops. That should happen within the next week.
Lunch and then took Ms P on her walk. The heat got to her so we shortened the walk. The temperature reached 81 this afternoon.
Took a short nap and then I headed downstairs to complete an application for a Global Entry card. Typical Federal form more complicated than it needs to be.
Three of my four chipmunk traps were set off. I came up empty handed.
Nancy fixed beans and rice for dinner. It was great. After dishes I took a walk around the block.
We are now watching Animal Kingdom on TNT. It is not very good in fact it is terrible.
Missy emailed Nancy today and said she and AJ will be coming June 29. AJ will stay about two weeks and then Nancy and I will take her back.
Monday, June 13, 2016
Monday June 13, 2016
Log time: 2100
Monday morning and another nice day ahead. High temps in the 70s.
Nancy heads to MVP and I get on the bike and pedal the 7.75 miles to the Y.
Did the normal routine at the Y.
Today is the first day of summer vacation. The Y started their summer camps and they had a good turnout.
MVP has an outdoor soccer/lacrosse facility immediately north of the Y. All of their field were busy with soccer and lacrosse camps.
Today is my last day for both the WSJ and NYT. After the week trial I like the WSJ best. Tomorrow I will start a new subscription to the WSJ.
At home I took Ms P on a long walk. She appears to have recovered from her unset stomach.
The chipmunks have been driving Nancy bananas so I set four trapS. Also spread some topsoil around courtyard.
Nancy had lunch today with her former coworkers at Blodgett Gift Shop. She said they had about 15 gals in attendance.
This afternoon we drove to Walmart to return some fizzy water bottles. Had 57 bottles and used the refund to purchase new bottles.
Took a short nap and then walked to the Post Box. I tried checking my Chase account on my iMac but they said I had to download the current OSX system. I checked and found I had the current system. What gives?
Light dinner and then after the dishes I took a walk around the block. This evening we are watching Rizzoli and Isles. Maybe we might stay awake and watch Major Crimes. Nancy told me that she is recording the show. I forgot about our ability to record. Good news!
Monday morning and another nice day ahead. High temps in the 70s.
Nancy heads to MVP and I get on the bike and pedal the 7.75 miles to the Y.
Did the normal routine at the Y.
Today is the first day of summer vacation. The Y started their summer camps and they had a good turnout.
MVP has an outdoor soccer/lacrosse facility immediately north of the Y. All of their field were busy with soccer and lacrosse camps.
Today is my last day for both the WSJ and NYT. After the week trial I like the WSJ best. Tomorrow I will start a new subscription to the WSJ.
At home I took Ms P on a long walk. She appears to have recovered from her unset stomach.
The chipmunks have been driving Nancy bananas so I set four trapS. Also spread some topsoil around courtyard.
Nancy had lunch today with her former coworkers at Blodgett Gift Shop. She said they had about 15 gals in attendance.
This afternoon we drove to Walmart to return some fizzy water bottles. Had 57 bottles and used the refund to purchase new bottles.
Took a short nap and then walked to the Post Box. I tried checking my Chase account on my iMac but they said I had to download the current OSX system. I checked and found I had the current system. What gives?
Light dinner and then after the dishes I took a walk around the block. This evening we are watching Rizzoli and Isles. Maybe we might stay awake and watch Major Crimes. Nancy told me that she is recording the show. I forgot about our ability to record. Good news!
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Sunday June 12, 2016
Log time: 1650
Another great summer day. Present temperature is 80 which is perfect. I am sitting on the deck writing this blog and drinking a lemon highball. I just discovered this summer drink. Clear lemon fizzy water mixed with tonic water and ice. I probably should have added some Irish whiskey.
We started Sunday with our trip to the Y. Nancy went swimming and I did some calisthenics and ran 1.2 miles.
We stopped at Meijer’s so we could get fruit, milk and gas. Gas today was up to $2.79.
Ms P has been eating grass which means her stomach is upset. Before breakfast I took her on our mild nature walk. She had no difficulty with the walk.
Nancy fixed her world famous poached eggs for breakfast. I had mine on a waffle.
The shooting in Orlando dominated this morning news. It is tragic. I don’t see why folks are opposed to banning assault rifles. What sportsman needs a rapid fire rifle to shoot a deer. Assault rifles have only one purpose and that is to kill people. Only the military should have them.
I read the funnies before taking my Sunday nap. After the nap I walked over to ACE Hardware and had a key made for our padlocks. I have about ten padlocks that are keyed the same. We use them for our Y lockers and to secure my bikes.
As mentioned before Nancy bought a humming bird feeder for our deck. The humming birds have found the feeder. We will need a replacement soon. It is hard to believe that such a tiny bird made it to MI from Mexico. Watching them is a summer pleasure.
Nancy is fixing hot dogs for dinner tonight. We will read the GRP and watch some TV before turning in.
Another great summer day. Present temperature is 80 which is perfect. I am sitting on the deck writing this blog and drinking a lemon highball. I just discovered this summer drink. Clear lemon fizzy water mixed with tonic water and ice. I probably should have added some Irish whiskey.
We started Sunday with our trip to the Y. Nancy went swimming and I did some calisthenics and ran 1.2 miles.
We stopped at Meijer’s so we could get fruit, milk and gas. Gas today was up to $2.79.
Ms P has been eating grass which means her stomach is upset. Before breakfast I took her on our mild nature walk. She had no difficulty with the walk.
Nancy fixed her world famous poached eggs for breakfast. I had mine on a waffle.
The shooting in Orlando dominated this morning news. It is tragic. I don’t see why folks are opposed to banning assault rifles. What sportsman needs a rapid fire rifle to shoot a deer. Assault rifles have only one purpose and that is to kill people. Only the military should have them.
I read the funnies before taking my Sunday nap. After the nap I walked over to ACE Hardware and had a key made for our padlocks. I have about ten padlocks that are keyed the same. We use them for our Y lockers and to secure my bikes.
As mentioned before Nancy bought a humming bird feeder for our deck. The humming birds have found the feeder. We will need a replacement soon. It is hard to believe that such a tiny bird made it to MI from Mexico. Watching them is a summer pleasure.
Nancy is fixing hot dogs for dinner tonight. We will read the GRP and watch some TV before turning in.
Saturday June 11, 2016
Log time: 2130
Saturday morning and we slept in this morning. Another warm day is ahead of us. Temps in high 80s.
We walk to Panera for breakfast. It is nice to be able to walk in the morning wearing only a tee shirt. We had our typical Saturday breakfast.
Today I took a long 16 mile bike ride. Great day for a bike ride.
I tried to take Ms P on her walk but she refused. It must be the heat.
Showered and then read the papers. How come I find the elections in Peru, political problems in Brazil and the BRexit interesting but I never read about the US elections? Could we be saturated with all the coverage?
I took a walk this afternoon. Nancy grilled steaks for dinner. She also grilled potatoes. We had dinner on the deck.
After dinner I took a walk around the block. We watched Happy Valley and then Grace and Frankie on netflix.
It is now 2200 and am signing off for the day. 15h20’ of daylight today. Love June!
Saturday morning and we slept in this morning. Another warm day is ahead of us. Temps in high 80s.
We walk to Panera for breakfast. It is nice to be able to walk in the morning wearing only a tee shirt. We had our typical Saturday breakfast.
Today I took a long 16 mile bike ride. Great day for a bike ride.
I tried to take Ms P on her walk but she refused. It must be the heat.
Showered and then read the papers. How come I find the elections in Peru, political problems in Brazil and the BRexit interesting but I never read about the US elections? Could we be saturated with all the coverage?
I took a walk this afternoon. Nancy grilled steaks for dinner. She also grilled potatoes. We had dinner on the deck.
After dinner I took a walk around the block. We watched Happy Valley and then Grace and Frankie on netflix.
It is now 2200 and am signing off for the day. 15h20’ of daylight today. Love June!
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Friday June 10, 2016
Log time: 1715
Today is blog number 2,370.
It was 10 degrees warmer than yesterday. Cloudy but no rain until late tonight.
Rode my Bianchi today for a change of pace. I like the eight speed internal hub it is simple and low maintenance. However, it does not have disc brakes and is not geared properly to get up some of Cascade’s steep hills.
Every day I meet folks at the Y that I knew either from work or the MAC. It is nice to see a familiar face. Us old folks need social contact or so they say.
Both the WSJ and NYT are really getting geared up on the Presidential election. I am very uncomfortable will all the nasty comments from both Clinton and Trump. Didn’t these folks learn anything in Sunday School.
China is being nice with Myanmar. China wants to operate a copper mine and built a huge hydro electric dam in that country. As a civil engineer I find all of China’s proposals to build dams, roads, ports and railroad in neighboring countries very interesting. I think it is smart on their part. I would like to see in my lifetime a good road between China and Europe. Just like the old silk road.
We met the Moleski’s at Charley’s for dinner. Charley’s have a great smelt basket. Both Tom and I had the smelt. The place was crowded. Nancy said it was so warm nobody wanted to stay home and cook.
I love temps above 80. It is my comfort zone.
Today is blog number 2,370.
It was 10 degrees warmer than yesterday. Cloudy but no rain until late tonight.
Rode my Bianchi today for a change of pace. I like the eight speed internal hub it is simple and low maintenance. However, it does not have disc brakes and is not geared properly to get up some of Cascade’s steep hills.
Every day I meet folks at the Y that I knew either from work or the MAC. It is nice to see a familiar face. Us old folks need social contact or so they say.
Both the WSJ and NYT are really getting geared up on the Presidential election. I am very uncomfortable will all the nasty comments from both Clinton and Trump. Didn’t these folks learn anything in Sunday School.
China is being nice with Myanmar. China wants to operate a copper mine and built a huge hydro electric dam in that country. As a civil engineer I find all of China’s proposals to build dams, roads, ports and railroad in neighboring countries very interesting. I think it is smart on their part. I would like to see in my lifetime a good road between China and Europe. Just like the old silk road.
We met the Moleski’s at Charley’s for dinner. Charley’s have a great smelt basket. Both Tom and I had the smelt. The place was crowded. Nancy said it was so warm nobody wanted to stay home and cook.
I love temps above 80. It is my comfort zone.
Friday, June 10, 2016
Thursday June 9, 2016
Log time: 2116
Back to normal Thursday, no service men, no painters today. It was cool this morning, 49, but no rain.
Nancy headed out to go swimming and I got on my bike and headed the Y. I had four layers on my torso but still wore my knickers. I was comfortable on the ride.
Did the calisthenics and then headed to Panera. Read sections of the WSJ and NYT but can not recall anything.
Nancy had lunch with a friend. Today I took Ms P on a longer walk which included our nature walk. She did not seem to mind the extra distance.
The paint has finally dried in the downstairs bath. I put the towel racks back, installed new wall covers for the outlets, hung up the mirror and moved the closet back in. The bath looks great.
An electrical outlet cover in the kitchen is broken so I headed to ACE and bought a replacement.
Moved the Brooks bike saddle from my single speed to the Bianchi.
We have a big crack in the retaining wall attached to our condo. A member of the condo board stopped by to look at our problem. Nancy had sent in a repair request. We talked a bit and agreed on a repair option.
Nancy had called a Kitchen and Bath Contractor and he stopped by this afternoon. He took some measurement and will provide us with an estimate. We were impressed with the contractor. He had a solution for every concern.
Nancy fixed a pasta with pork this evening. It was great.
Took my evening walk around the block. Read the GRP and watched Wallender on Netflix.
Back to normal Thursday, no service men, no painters today. It was cool this morning, 49, but no rain.
Nancy headed out to go swimming and I got on my bike and headed the Y. I had four layers on my torso but still wore my knickers. I was comfortable on the ride.
Did the calisthenics and then headed to Panera. Read sections of the WSJ and NYT but can not recall anything.
Nancy had lunch with a friend. Today I took Ms P on a longer walk which included our nature walk. She did not seem to mind the extra distance.
The paint has finally dried in the downstairs bath. I put the towel racks back, installed new wall covers for the outlets, hung up the mirror and moved the closet back in. The bath looks great.
An electrical outlet cover in the kitchen is broken so I headed to ACE and bought a replacement.
Moved the Brooks bike saddle from my single speed to the Bianchi.
We have a big crack in the retaining wall attached to our condo. A member of the condo board stopped by to look at our problem. Nancy had sent in a repair request. We talked a bit and agreed on a repair option.
Nancy had called a Kitchen and Bath Contractor and he stopped by this afternoon. He took some measurement and will provide us with an estimate. We were impressed with the contractor. He had a solution for every concern.
Nancy fixed a pasta with pork this evening. It was great.
Took my evening walk around the block. Read the GRP and watched Wallender on Netflix.
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