September 6, 2022

 Tuesday September 6, 2022

Blog time 1730 sitting in living room.

Today is back to work for most folks.  Apple is making employees work at least 3 days a week in the office.  Debbie is not looking forward to the commute.

Today Nancy is heading to MVP for some time on the stationary bike.  I did my workday calisthenics at home and then oatmeal breakfast.

Today I bike to Y.  The Y was not crowded.  I did my standard routine before heading to Panera.  Panera also was not crowded.  Ordered coffee and bagel and then read WSJ on my mini.

Got home at 1130. Total bike miles, 9.2.  Showered and shaved before lunch of yogurt and apple.  

Today I made a trip to Macatawa to get money for Kim who cleans on Thursday.  I gave her a slight raise.

My reading glasses are too weak.  Presently use 2.0 but must upgrade to 2.5.  Stopped at Walgreen and bought a pair.

I thought my Chase Credit card web site was acting up.  Stopped at the local Chase bank and had their website guru check things out.  Everything was fine.

At home I took a short nap.  After the nap Nancy and I started going through some old files we had downstairs.  Tossed most of them and the rest will be shredded.  Our move to Porter Hills is going to be a lot of work.

For dinner tonight we drove to Leo’s for our Tuesday hot dog.  We each had a hot dog and shared an order of fries.  Hot dogs on Tuesday are $1.50.

Tonight we watched “Republic of Doyle”.  Alway a refreshing show.

Bright full moon when I checked Courtyard before bed.  Is the moon called a Harvest Moon?  Temperature was in 60s.  Tonight I opened the slider so we could get some fresh air.

September 5, 2022

 Monday September 5, 2022

Today is Labor Day.  Most business establishments are shut down including the stock market.  Also no mail.

Up this morning at 0700.  We dressed and left home about 0800.  Today we are driving to Saugatuck for breakfast.  We did stop at Panera for coffee to take with us.

It was dark and gloomy this morning.  Traffic on the freeway was light.  

We arrived early in Saugatuck and were able to find a parking place close to the Pumpernickel restaurant.  Nancy is still wearing her boot so walking is difficult.

To our surprise the Pumpernickel was closed today.  I was surprised because today Saugatuck will see a lot of visitors.  We walked around until we found a small bakery.  Nancy had a muffin and I got an egg sandwich and coffee.  The muffin and sandwich were great.

By the time we finished eating foot traffic in the Village picked up.  Most stores opened at 1000.  We visited a few but purchased nothing.

At home I put on bike clothes and headed out on a 9.5 mile ride.  Bike and pedestrian traffic was very light.  Most folks must have taken the day off.

Quick shower and then a nap.  For dinner tonight I had cheerios and blueberries.  Tonight we watched an episode of “Call the Midwives”.  It was good but sad.

When I checked the Courtyard before bed I saw a deer across Tahoe. Several deer hang out at this small opening in the foliage.  I see a deer at least once a day.

Today was gloomy and cool.  Temp never reached 70.  No warmup until Thursday. 

It was 102 in San Jose when we called Debbie tonight.  Luckily she has AC.  But Missy who flew home to LA today does not.  I sure hope she has a good fan.

 

September 4, 2022

 Sunday September 4, 2022

Blog time 1930 sitting in den with Nancy,  watching 60 Minutes and talking to Debbie and Missy on FaceTime.  It is 63 in GR and 94 in San Jose.

Up at 0645 this morning.  Dressed and drove to Panera for morning coffee and bagel.  At home fixed oatmeal to go with bagel.

Left for Trinity Lutheran at 0845.  Small crowd at church.   We did talk to another couple about our age.  They invited us to visit their cottage on Little Crooked Lake.

Today after church we took a two hour drive.  Headed west towards the big Lake.  We took a detour on our way to lake.  Drove through scenic small communities of Eastmanville and Lamont.  Nancy liked the ride.

At home I read the funnies and obits before putting on bike clothes.  Today I took a 9.5 mile ride.  Showered and then a short nap.

No lunch today so for dinner I had my lunch of yogurt  with an apple.  

For our main viewing event this evening we watched episode 1 of “Bad Sister’s” on Apple+.  We gave it a B-.

Checked Courtyard before bed.  It was dark and humid.  Tomorrow will be another cool gloomy day.

September 3, 2022

 Saturday September 3, 2022

Blog time 1100 sitting in office, listening to Wood Guthrie CD.

Up at 0700, sunrise today 0709, the days are getting shorter.

Today we drove to downtown Ada for Breakfast.  Nonna’s was busy but we very able to get a seat outside.  Beautiful morning to have breakfast outside.  

Nancy just had a muffin.  I had fried eggs, potatoes, bacon and sourdough toast.  Very good.  

After breakfast we took a short drive.  Stopped at Panera for our free coffee.

At home Nancy started the laundry.  My first chore was to replace the padded toilet seat with a normal seat.  My hip has healed enough that I no longer require a padded seat.  Too much info?

For my exercise today took a 9.5 mile bike ride.  I spotted a fawn eating at the edge of my route.  Took several photos.  Sure hope she puts some weight on before winter sets in.

Showered and shaved as soon as I got home.  Took a short nap.

For dinner tonight we drove to Culver’s.  We each had frozen custard, small size.  Finished with a short drive.

Tonight we watched the Australian show “Crownies”.  It was just ok. 

 A check of the Courtyard tonight found everything ok.  Tomorrow the temps will remain in 60s.  

September 2, 2022

 Friday September 2, 2022

Blog time 1700 sitting in office.

Summary of day’ activities:

Calisthenics, breakfast and bike to Y.

More calisthenics and a short walk. I like the Y’s padded 0.2 mile walking track.

Biked to Panera.

In keeping with my new schedule I only read the WSJ at Panera.

Home at 1300.

Call from Dr Santos office.  Take 1.5 pills five time daily instead of 2 pills four times.

Lunch and then Nancy and I head to Walmart.  Returned 52 bottle and bought some cleaning supplies.

After Walmart we drove to Meijer’s.  Purchased prune juice, sugar free cookies, vanilla pudding and Fiber 1 cereal.

This and that:

President  Biden’s talk last night was very divisive.  To claim GOP members are a threat to USA democracy was bad public policy.  I disagree on almost everything the President does but I still consider myself a patriot.  President Biden is more divisive than Trump.

Alpena HS won a football game against Marquette.

For dinner tonight we drove to Bagger Daves.  I had a burger, coleslaw and a glass of wine.  Nancy had a grilled cheese sandwich with coleslaw.  Good food.

Tonight we watched an episode of “Brokenwood Mysteries”.  Not very good.

Debbie and Missy called tonight.  Missy is spending the weekend with Debbie.  Good talk.

Checked Courtyard before bed.  It was warm and very humid.  I have had the AC on since 1900.  Saw no critters including my green toad friend.

September 1, 2022

September 1, 2022

Blog time 1630 sitting in living room.

Up early because I am meeting the sales rep from Porter Hill at Panera. Time of meeting 1030.

Normal at home morning routine.  Biked the 5 miles to Y.

David from Porter Hills arrived at Panera at exactly 1030.  We talked about our upcoming move to Porter Hills.  He identified our apartment.  Third floor with great view outside.

The present occupant has lived in the unit for 23 years.  Considerable work must be done to get the apartment ready for our move in.   Estimated move in date late Oct.

I was given a floor plan so I can layout where our furniture will be placed.  All in all a productive meeting.

I spent the rest of the morning reading the WSJ.  Not much good news.

Dr Santos office called about my recent request for help.  My MG has been acting up which is noticeable by drooping left eye.  I told the caller my problem and in recent episodes Dr Santos had prescribed Steroids.  The caller will talk with Dr Santos and call me back.

Left Panera at 1200.  Total bike miles today, 8.

Today is September 1, all metrology students consider this the first day of Fall.  So good by summer, and welcome Fall.

Nancy has a noon time lunch with College friend Karen Horlings.  Nancy had already left when I got home.

Showered and shaved before lunch.  After lunch I moved down to office for some blog writing.  

Called realtor if it was ok to move my desk and our downstairs bedroom set out of the Condo.  I was worried that the blank space left by these large pieces of furniture would impact our Condo sale.  She said it was ok.

We had a light dinner tonight.  Watched the news and then switched to Apple +TV.  Tonight we watched episode 1 of Blackbird.  I fell asleep half way through.  Nancy said it was dark but interesting.

Checked Courtyard before bed and saw two deer across Tahoe Drive.  It was warm and very humid.

Looks like a rain free Labor Day Weekend.

 

 

August 31, 2022

 Wednesday August 31, 2022

Blog time 1700 sitting in office.

Today is Breakfast Club Wednesday.  Up with alarm at 0545.  Did my morning calisthenics before dressing and heading out. It was pitch black when I left home at 0615.  Stopped at Panera to get my morning coffee. 

I was surprised that the freeway was not busy.  After arriving at parking structure I took a quick walk through my old work neighborhood.  Downtown seems to be thriving.

We had a good crowd at BC.  The breakfast food was especially good.  Scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes, pastries and fruit.

Our speaker today was BC long time member James Burr.  Jim is active in local theater groups.  Jim recently visited several Canadian small cities that have summer plays.  Stratford, Ontario and a small city near Niagara Falls.  

Stratford is noted for their Shakespeare plays.  Jim gave a good talk.

After BC I headed straight home.  At home I put on bike clothes and took an 11 mile ride.  Quick shower before dressing.  

I no sooner got dressed when I got a call from Somerdyke Plumbing.  They were in the area and wanted to stop by.  I said yes.

The plumber fixed our kitchen sink faucet.  He also cleaned the downstair’s bathroom sink drain.  Great to get these nuisance plumbing problems fixed.

Being Wednesday I did a load of laundry and took out the trash. Nancy has been on a cleaning frenzy and our trash can is close to be overloaded.

I also got a call from Porter Hills Sales Manager saying he wanted to have coffee with me tomorrow at Panera.  I think he either wants to talk about increased cost for an apartment or the unavailability of an apartment until next year.  Nothing good.

Nancy had a 1330 dental appointment today.  She got crowns put on her recent work.

This and that:

Last weeks storms caused major damage.  Over 200,000 folks in Detroit are still without power.

Most folks said 8 months ago that the GOP will take the house and senate.  Now because of the Trump faction it look like the GOP is self destructing.

If I was a teenager I would never date a girl with pierced nose or lips.  Tattoos are ok except above the neck.

Do young adults read newspapers.

Is wokeness for real or just a passing fad.

One year since the Taliban took over Afghanistan.  A major foreign policy disaster for President Biden.

California is suffering under extreme heat.  Missy does not have AC but she is visiting Debbie over the weekend.  Debbie has AC.

With all the bad weather this year does anyone still think global warming is a hoax.

Every evening when I check the Courtyard I see teeny tiny green toads on the concrete.  Only in the evening do I see the toads.

For dinner tonight I had a bowl of Cheerios with blueberries.  Tonight we watched Echoes on Netflix. 

Debbie FaceTimed this evening.  She inquired about our well being.  We are doing well.  

Checked Courtyard before bed and noticed our special teeny tiny green toad.  It was hot and humid.  Tomorrow will be another 80 degree day.