Blog time 1200 at Panera:
We had thunder storms roll through last night. The temp was 57 when I first went out this morning. Wind speeds were 26 mph. Just checked, 1200, and found the temp had dropped to 44.
As I mentioned previously I am now on my Summer schedule. More bike miles and no mile run. I think biking is easier on the joints.
As soon as I got settled at Panera got a call from the cataract Surgeon's office. I will have my left eye done on March 21 and the right eye on April 4.
Read the London papers this morning, several interesting articles.
Homes in the UK are more expensive when near good schools. Duh!
I have talked about POTUS keeping his promise and deport bad immigrants. I want the Canadian geese deported to Canada.
Cambridge University in England also has a bad Canadian geese problems and they want to cull their flocks. The students are in an uproar because Geese have feelings too. They are protesting the removal of any geese. The administration should shoot the geese and serve them in University cafeteria.
Speaking of culled animals, in the 50s strawberry farmers in Alpena were given permission to shoot the deer eating the young strawberry plants. The deer were turned over to the school cafeteria. We had venison for weeks. Very tasty.
I have watched the TV show Madame Secretary several times. I really think it is bad. Read where the Philippine Government has protested this week's episode because it is based on a fictional President who resembles the current President. I don't blame the Philippines for their outrage. CBS should cancel the show. I hope in real life we never have a Secretary of State as sanctimonious as the one played in this stupid show.
Good Opinion piece in today's WSJ noting the success children of immigrants are having in science and other contests. Bottom line immigration is good for the country.
GM has finally sold it Opel brand. We owned an Opel station wagon in the 60s. It was a great car.
I am gradually increasing Ms P's walk. Today we did 1 mile.
Walked to Macatawa to make a deposit. The wind was fierce. In fact we have a High Wind Advisory up until 1900 tomorrow.
Tonight will read the GRP and watch NCIS and Bull. Last night we watched several good shows on Netflix, Nancy is fixing a lamb chop for dinner.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Monday March 6, 2017
Blog time 1120 at Panera:
Good grief it was 50 degrees this morning. I did not know how to dress for my bike ride to the Y. I overdressed and was drenched in sweat when I got to the Y.
I have selected a bike route that has several large hills. My thinking is that if I can elevate my heart rate on the bike I don't need the mile run. Checked my pulse on the ride and it was elevated enough for me, so no mile run. My new warm weather routine.
Checked the London papers and of course they are fascinated by the machinations of our POTUS. Most of us old folks are just embarrassed. Cool it POTUS.
The elections in France are getting a lot of coverage. In fact last night 60 Minutes had a segment on the upcoming election.
Sign that times have changed even in proper England. A picture in the Daily Mail showed PM May leaving church. She was wearing her Burberry and jeans.
Ms P continues to improve. We took a short walk this afternoon.
This afternoon Nancy drove me to the Cataract Surgeons office for an evaluation. The evaluation took 2.5 hours. Many folks looked at my eyes. Bottom line: I will have cataract surgery in both eyes. First the left eye and then two week later the right eye.
Finished the afternoon with a short walk.
Light dinner and then we watched a Netflix show.
It was 57 degrees and raining when we turned in at 2200.
Good grief it was 50 degrees this morning. I did not know how to dress for my bike ride to the Y. I overdressed and was drenched in sweat when I got to the Y.
I have selected a bike route that has several large hills. My thinking is that if I can elevate my heart rate on the bike I don't need the mile run. Checked my pulse on the ride and it was elevated enough for me, so no mile run. My new warm weather routine.
Checked the London papers and of course they are fascinated by the machinations of our POTUS. Most of us old folks are just embarrassed. Cool it POTUS.
The elections in France are getting a lot of coverage. In fact last night 60 Minutes had a segment on the upcoming election.
Sign that times have changed even in proper England. A picture in the Daily Mail showed PM May leaving church. She was wearing her Burberry and jeans.
Ms P continues to improve. We took a short walk this afternoon.
This afternoon Nancy drove me to the Cataract Surgeons office for an evaluation. The evaluation took 2.5 hours. Many folks looked at my eyes. Bottom line: I will have cataract surgery in both eyes. First the left eye and then two week later the right eye.
Finished the afternoon with a short walk.
Light dinner and then we watched a Netflix show.
It was 57 degrees and raining when we turned in at 2200.
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Sunday March 5, 2017
Blog time 1730 sitting in living room sipping tonic water.
We all rolled out of bed before 0700. Temps were below freezing but expected to get up to 50.
I had a quick breakfast before we headed out to the 0900 service at Trinity Lutheran.
My how things have changed. Young Pastor Dan today said he is organizing a NCAA BB tournament pool. Yes folks gambling in a Protestant church. In 1962 while stationed on Midway Island the Navy Catholic Chaplin organized a sports pool. It was well received. The Sailors would put in a dollar. With over 2,000 Sailors participating some of the prizes were substantial. It was a great morale booster. Being stationed on a small island with no girls for a year the Sailors needed a booster.
The Protestant Chaplain in his Sunday sermon blasted the sports pool as sinful gambling. Needless to say the Catholic Chaplains were liked by all Sailors.
After the service we headed to Meijer's for supplies and gas for the Escape.
At home took a two mile walk. Quick lunch and then nap.
We decided that Ms P was well enough to take a short walk. A short walk is 0.75 miles.
I finished my outdoor activity with an eight mile bike ride.
Nancy is fixing beans and rice for dinner tonight. Will finish reading the GRP and watch 60 Minutes. I hope we watch another episode of Paranoia on Netflix. I am hooked.
We all rolled out of bed before 0700. Temps were below freezing but expected to get up to 50.
I had a quick breakfast before we headed out to the 0900 service at Trinity Lutheran.
My how things have changed. Young Pastor Dan today said he is organizing a NCAA BB tournament pool. Yes folks gambling in a Protestant church. In 1962 while stationed on Midway Island the Navy Catholic Chaplin organized a sports pool. It was well received. The Sailors would put in a dollar. With over 2,000 Sailors participating some of the prizes were substantial. It was a great morale booster. Being stationed on a small island with no girls for a year the Sailors needed a booster.
The Protestant Chaplain in his Sunday sermon blasted the sports pool as sinful gambling. Needless to say the Catholic Chaplains were liked by all Sailors.
After the service we headed to Meijer's for supplies and gas for the Escape.
At home took a two mile walk. Quick lunch and then nap.
We decided that Ms P was well enough to take a short walk. A short walk is 0.75 miles.
I finished my outdoor activity with an eight mile bike ride.
Nancy is fixing beans and rice for dinner tonight. Will finish reading the GRP and watch 60 Minutes. I hope we watch another episode of Paranoia on Netflix. I am hooked.
Saturday March 4, 2017
Blog time 1100 at Panera:
As predicted the temps fell to mid teens last night. We left home at 0800 in bright sun. Today had breakfast at a new Coney Island restaurant on 28th Street. Nancy had heard that they had a good breakfast. They were right.
I had eggs, hash brown, sausage and toast. Nancy had their pancake breakfast. A good basic breakfast at a reasonable price. Their weekday specials are even cheaper. I am sure they get a lot of snow plow drivers and repair men for this menu. Oatmeal is not something you would order at this type of restaurant.
After breakfast we headed to Trader Joe's. We bought flowers, wine and a baguette. Trader Joe's has been open about a year and seems to have thrived.
Read the London papers but they recycled stories reported on earlier in the week. My Mother always said that the Saturday papers did not have interesting stories because the papers were saving them for the big Sunday paper.
Speaking of my Mother today is her birthday. Margaret Louise Hughes was born March 4, 1907. She would have been 110 years old today. Mother graduated from Alpena High in 1924 and UM in 1928. She and Dad, Robert Sanborn Scott, were married in 1936. I have great memories of Mother. Did you know that in 1936 married women could teach?
At home Nancy started the laundry and I grabbed my iPad and headed to Panera. I like Panera because it is warm and bright.
Today's WSJ:
EFT funds are booming because they provide good results and have low fees. Brokers and mutual funds take it in the ear.
The PM of South Africa is proposing that all white farms be seized with no compensation. SA has an election coming up and this looks like standard election ploy. The memory of Nelson Mandela must have faded. I think Mandela was a great leader because when assuming power he united SA and made peace with the oppressive minority. This is a sign of a great leader.
China is finally letting failed firms go bankrupt. Bankruptcy is necessary in a market economy.
Took a long route home. Lunch and then spent several hours doing chores around the house.
Finished the afternoon with a two mile walk. Nancy fixed beef/potato soup for dinner. I had mine with a baguette.
We watched two episodes of Paranoia before turning in.
A sure sign Spring has arrived. I see large flocks of Robins.
As predicted the temps fell to mid teens last night. We left home at 0800 in bright sun. Today had breakfast at a new Coney Island restaurant on 28th Street. Nancy had heard that they had a good breakfast. They were right.
I had eggs, hash brown, sausage and toast. Nancy had their pancake breakfast. A good basic breakfast at a reasonable price. Their weekday specials are even cheaper. I am sure they get a lot of snow plow drivers and repair men for this menu. Oatmeal is not something you would order at this type of restaurant.
After breakfast we headed to Trader Joe's. We bought flowers, wine and a baguette. Trader Joe's has been open about a year and seems to have thrived.
Read the London papers but they recycled stories reported on earlier in the week. My Mother always said that the Saturday papers did not have interesting stories because the papers were saving them for the big Sunday paper.
Speaking of my Mother today is her birthday. Margaret Louise Hughes was born March 4, 1907. She would have been 110 years old today. Mother graduated from Alpena High in 1924 and UM in 1928. She and Dad, Robert Sanborn Scott, were married in 1936. I have great memories of Mother. Did you know that in 1936 married women could teach?
At home Nancy started the laundry and I grabbed my iPad and headed to Panera. I like Panera because it is warm and bright.
Today's WSJ:
EFT funds are booming because they provide good results and have low fees. Brokers and mutual funds take it in the ear.
The PM of South Africa is proposing that all white farms be seized with no compensation. SA has an election coming up and this looks like standard election ploy. The memory of Nelson Mandela must have faded. I think Mandela was a great leader because when assuming power he united SA and made peace with the oppressive minority. This is a sign of a great leader.
China is finally letting failed firms go bankrupt. Bankruptcy is necessary in a market economy.
Took a long route home. Lunch and then spent several hours doing chores around the house.
Finished the afternoon with a two mile walk. Nancy fixed beef/potato soup for dinner. I had mine with a baguette.
We watched two episodes of Paranoia before turning in.
A sure sign Spring has arrived. I see large flocks of Robins.
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Friday March 3, 2017
Blog time 1030 at Panera
It was 17 degrees when I went out early this morning. My weather app said wind chills were in single digits. Much too cold to walk to Y.
Performed exercise routine at home including row. Today I set a PB for the 10 minute row.
Shaved, showered and then had quick breakfast. Left home about 0915 in bright sun but temps still in teens.
London papers this morning reported that by 2050 the UK will have a larger population that Germany and France. In addition to the problems of exiting the EU, England must still work to keep Scotland in the UK. What is the matter with Scotland. How can a country of only 5.3 million folks compete, especially since their North Sea oil output is declining. Michigan has more people.
The Daily Mail this morning ran a series of old photos from India. The photos were taken in the 1860s when India was under British colonial rule. Great Photos. The Daily Mail periodically runs old photos from their archives. Very interesting.
Also because they are the Daily Mail they ran a story of a man in Thailand having sex with a cow. Only in England does this story make front page.
Russia, Russia, Russia this country cannot keep out of the news. The AG talks to the Russian Ambassador as does the President Trump's son. I really doubt that contacts with the Russians influenced the US Elections. Most folks who voted probably know nothing of Russia or its politics.
This afternoon Nancy and I attended the GR Home and Garden Show. Many folks in attendance, they probably had cabin fever. I like visiting this show because I expect to win the lottery. When this happens I will buy a cottage on Lake Huron. I have some ideas for a vacation home.
We stopped at Reserve Wine Restaurant for a glass of wine and cheese plate. We did this last year. However, we waited about 20 minutes to get waited on so we walked out.
At home I took a two mile walk. Since Ms P cannot walk for a week I find that my time for a mile is 19 minutes.
For dinner tonight we went to JT"s Pizza. We split a medium ham and pineapple with one piece left over. Good grief two years ago I could eat a whole medium pizza and then steal a piece from Nancy's.
Yesterday I reported on Costco doing ok. I had heard this news on CNBC. Today my Sister, Helen, called and said that she heard Costco is raising their annual membership fees because of poor sales. An article in today's WSJ confirmed my Sister.
We watched an episode of Rebus on Acorn. The show is filmed in Edinburgh. We have a hard time understanding the Scottish brogue. I can't figure out how to get closed captions on Acorn.
Another cold night ahead for us. Temps will be in mid teens. Channel 8 said we will not see another night as cold as this until November. I can live with that.
It was 17 degrees when I went out early this morning. My weather app said wind chills were in single digits. Much too cold to walk to Y.
Performed exercise routine at home including row. Today I set a PB for the 10 minute row.
Shaved, showered and then had quick breakfast. Left home about 0915 in bright sun but temps still in teens.
London papers this morning reported that by 2050 the UK will have a larger population that Germany and France. In addition to the problems of exiting the EU, England must still work to keep Scotland in the UK. What is the matter with Scotland. How can a country of only 5.3 million folks compete, especially since their North Sea oil output is declining. Michigan has more people.
The Daily Mail this morning ran a series of old photos from India. The photos were taken in the 1860s when India was under British colonial rule. Great Photos. The Daily Mail periodically runs old photos from their archives. Very interesting.
Also because they are the Daily Mail they ran a story of a man in Thailand having sex with a cow. Only in England does this story make front page.
Russia, Russia, Russia this country cannot keep out of the news. The AG talks to the Russian Ambassador as does the President Trump's son. I really doubt that contacts with the Russians influenced the US Elections. Most folks who voted probably know nothing of Russia or its politics.
This afternoon Nancy and I attended the GR Home and Garden Show. Many folks in attendance, they probably had cabin fever. I like visiting this show because I expect to win the lottery. When this happens I will buy a cottage on Lake Huron. I have some ideas for a vacation home.
We stopped at Reserve Wine Restaurant for a glass of wine and cheese plate. We did this last year. However, we waited about 20 minutes to get waited on so we walked out.
At home I took a two mile walk. Since Ms P cannot walk for a week I find that my time for a mile is 19 minutes.
For dinner tonight we went to JT"s Pizza. We split a medium ham and pineapple with one piece left over. Good grief two years ago I could eat a whole medium pizza and then steal a piece from Nancy's.
Yesterday I reported on Costco doing ok. I had heard this news on CNBC. Today my Sister, Helen, called and said that she heard Costco is raising their annual membership fees because of poor sales. An article in today's WSJ confirmed my Sister.
We watched an episode of Rebus on Acorn. The show is filmed in Edinburgh. We have a hard time understanding the Scottish brogue. I can't figure out how to get closed captions on Acorn.
Another cold night ahead for us. Temps will be in mid teens. Channel 8 said we will not see another night as cold as this until November. I can live with that.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Thursday March 2, 2017
Blog time: 1045 at Panera
We had snow and high winds roll through last night. I went out about 2200 and found that our trash can had blown over and was moving down the street. I rescued it and moved it to a safe location. Temps were in the low 20s this morning. A thin sheet of ice over the walk. I got out the salt for the first time in 2017.
Because of the cold temps and high wind, 15 mph, I did my exercise routine at home. Showered, breakfast and then a slow walk to Panera. A thin layer of ice was over the sidewalks making me walk on the grass.
I think the London papers are tired of reporting on the USA political scene.
The morning business shows were all abuzz about Snap's IPO this morning. I don't even know what Snap does. I think it is an app. Is the word app in the dictionary?
I still don't understand "Net Neutrality".
Elections in Germany, France and the Netherlands this year could have a major impact on EU. The populist movements are not unlike those in USA. I still I have commented on this before. Repeating is boring.
It was still cold and windy when I left Panera but the sun had melted the ice off the sidewalks. Walking was easy.
At home we all piled in the Escape and headed to Costco. We replenished our supply of peanut butter, sandwich rolls, and fiber. Gas was $2.29 per gallon. Today's WSJ had an article on how Costco seems to be bucking the trend in reduced sales at other retailers. Costco is thriving.
We also stopped at the Chow Hound to buy some dry dog food. I bought a bag of corn on the cob to feed the deer. I noted a lot of deer prints in the snow this morning.
After lunch I did a load of laundry and then took a two mile walk. Ended the afternoon with a short nap.
Light dinner tonight and then will read the GRP and watch the news. We recorded an episode of Major Crimes and will watch that this evening. The cold will continue through tomorrow.
We had snow and high winds roll through last night. I went out about 2200 and found that our trash can had blown over and was moving down the street. I rescued it and moved it to a safe location. Temps were in the low 20s this morning. A thin sheet of ice over the walk. I got out the salt for the first time in 2017.
Because of the cold temps and high wind, 15 mph, I did my exercise routine at home. Showered, breakfast and then a slow walk to Panera. A thin layer of ice was over the sidewalks making me walk on the grass.
I think the London papers are tired of reporting on the USA political scene.
The morning business shows were all abuzz about Snap's IPO this morning. I don't even know what Snap does. I think it is an app. Is the word app in the dictionary?
I still don't understand "Net Neutrality".
Elections in Germany, France and the Netherlands this year could have a major impact on EU. The populist movements are not unlike those in USA. I still I have commented on this before. Repeating is boring.
It was still cold and windy when I left Panera but the sun had melted the ice off the sidewalks. Walking was easy.
At home we all piled in the Escape and headed to Costco. We replenished our supply of peanut butter, sandwich rolls, and fiber. Gas was $2.29 per gallon. Today's WSJ had an article on how Costco seems to be bucking the trend in reduced sales at other retailers. Costco is thriving.
We also stopped at the Chow Hound to buy some dry dog food. I bought a bag of corn on the cob to feed the deer. I noted a lot of deer prints in the snow this morning.
After lunch I did a load of laundry and then took a two mile walk. Ended the afternoon with a short nap.
Light dinner tonight and then will read the GRP and watch the news. We recorded an episode of Major Crimes and will watch that this evening. The cold will continue through tomorrow.
Wednesday March 1, 2017
Blog time 2120 sitting in den
The weather folks consider March 1 the start of Spring. It was spring like when I headed out to breakfast club this morning. The temperature was 51. It is now 2130 and the temp has dropped to 27 degrees with high winds and snow.
Today was breakfast club Wednesday. Small turnout for a good program. Today a company that provides horses as therapy for kids with serious emotional problems.
After BC I head to Breton Village. I have a quick coffee at Starbucks waiting for Orvis to open. Today I ordered a pair of khakis.
Stopped at the Y for modified calisthenics and a mile run.
I got a call from the Ocular Neurologist. They want me to continue taking the steroids.
The cataract surgeon's office called and told me to come in on Monday for an evaluation.
As soon as I got home I had a quick lunch. Ms P seems to be getting better. She is able to climb stairs.
Nancy worked at the Gardens this afternoon. The Butterfly exhibit is in full swing.
At 1400 I drove to my ENT. I wanted him to look at my sinuses. He used his super duper scope and said I have a polyp. He wanted to put me on high dose steroids. I explained that I was taking steroids for my double vision. The ENT doc will call my Ocular Neurologist and come up with a program.
During my conversation with the ENT doctor I explained that I was using a CPAC machine for my sleep Apnea. The Doc asked what my Apnea evaluation showed. I told him I didn't have a clue. Through the miracle of computerized medical records he called up my evaluation. It appears the when I sleep on my side, left or right, I am ok. When I sleep on my back I have mild Apnea. Bottom line if I don't sleep on my back I don''t need the CPAC.
While filling out a form in the ENT's office I inadvertently called my Sister in AZ. Later she called and I explained my adventures with the medical profession.
At home I took a short nap followed by a two mile walk. Light dinner, watched the news and then Acorn.
Finally last night's speech by the President was presidential. All the folks at BC said they were glad he was mellow. I hope cooler heads tell him the Mexican wall is much to expensive and counter productive. Why not just have a beer with the Mexican President and work things out.
I scanned the papers today. Trump's speech and BRexit dominated the London papers.
With a temperature of 51 at 0600 and 27 at 2200, did March come in like a lamb or a lion?
The weather folks consider March 1 the start of Spring. It was spring like when I headed out to breakfast club this morning. The temperature was 51. It is now 2130 and the temp has dropped to 27 degrees with high winds and snow.
Today was breakfast club Wednesday. Small turnout for a good program. Today a company that provides horses as therapy for kids with serious emotional problems.
After BC I head to Breton Village. I have a quick coffee at Starbucks waiting for Orvis to open. Today I ordered a pair of khakis.
Stopped at the Y for modified calisthenics and a mile run.
I got a call from the Ocular Neurologist. They want me to continue taking the steroids.
The cataract surgeon's office called and told me to come in on Monday for an evaluation.
As soon as I got home I had a quick lunch. Ms P seems to be getting better. She is able to climb stairs.
Nancy worked at the Gardens this afternoon. The Butterfly exhibit is in full swing.
At 1400 I drove to my ENT. I wanted him to look at my sinuses. He used his super duper scope and said I have a polyp. He wanted to put me on high dose steroids. I explained that I was taking steroids for my double vision. The ENT doc will call my Ocular Neurologist and come up with a program.
During my conversation with the ENT doctor I explained that I was using a CPAC machine for my sleep Apnea. The Doc asked what my Apnea evaluation showed. I told him I didn't have a clue. Through the miracle of computerized medical records he called up my evaluation. It appears the when I sleep on my side, left or right, I am ok. When I sleep on my back I have mild Apnea. Bottom line if I don't sleep on my back I don''t need the CPAC.
While filling out a form in the ENT's office I inadvertently called my Sister in AZ. Later she called and I explained my adventures with the medical profession.
At home I took a short nap followed by a two mile walk. Light dinner, watched the news and then Acorn.
Finally last night's speech by the President was presidential. All the folks at BC said they were glad he was mellow. I hope cooler heads tell him the Mexican wall is much to expensive and counter productive. Why not just have a beer with the Mexican President and work things out.
I scanned the papers today. Trump's speech and BRexit dominated the London papers.
With a temperature of 51 at 0600 and 27 at 2200, did March come in like a lamb or a lion?
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