August 14, 2023

 Monday August 14, 2023

Up at 0715, noted for first time that the days are getting shorter.  Temp was 64, cloudy and dark.  Rain later today.

Nancy headed out at early for her Monday swim at MVP.  Later today, 1400, she has a dental appointment.

Oatmeal breakfast and then I headed out.  Pumped up bike tires and pedaled the 5 miles to MVP.  Once again MVP was empty. Did my routine and headed to Forest Hills Food for coffee and donut.  Read the Michigan papers before heading home.  Total bike miles 10.5.

At home I shaved my head before showering. Today I put on a new pair of Lululemon pants.  Found out the store had not removed the security tag.  Made a special trip to have the tag removed.

Nancy spent two hours in the dentist chair today.  This was her first visit to this Dentist.  Nancy gave him a great review.

We attended Happy Hour this evening followed by dinner in the main dining room. I had the walleye and Nancy had shrimp cocktail.

We watched the final episode of “Lincoln Lawyer” tonight. No idea what we will watch tomorrow.

AJ called us tonight.  We had a great talk.  In two days she starts 10th grade.  On her schedule is geometry.  I took geometry in 10th.  I remember CPCTE.

Big news in my home town, County Fair starts this week. As a kid I liked the carnival rides and cotton candy.

On this date in 1938.  Great Grandfather Sanborn wrote, a warm day with high winds. Drove to Grange Hall to watch baseball game.  They had chicken supper at hall.  Cost $1.

August 13, 2023

 Sunday August 13, 2023

Blog time 1245 sitting in office.

Slept in until 0730.  It was sunny with temps in high 60s.

The sleeping wedge really helped me sleep last night.  I had to get up around 0200 to take some MG pills.  They worked because I went right back to sleep.

After oatmeal breakfast we headed to Trinity Lutheran for their 0915 service.  Very light turnout at church.  Most folks must be vacationing.  School starts in two weeks.

Sure sign of fall the Alpena County Fair starts this week.  As a youth attending the fair was the last rites of summer also great fun.  

After church we stopped at Panera for coffee and baguette.  At home I put on bike clothes and took a 10 mile ride.  Followed the ride with a shower and short nap.

For dinner tonight we headed to Culver’s for a frozen custard.  Filled the Escape up on way home.  Gas was 3.79.

Tonight we watched two episodes of “Lincoln Lawyer” tomorrow it ends.  

August 12, 2023

 Saturday August 12, 2023

Another restless night.  I did find out that if I elevate my head I can sleep better.  Will bring up my sleep wedge today.

I have a gravelly voice but no sore throat.  I blame my problem on MG.  I am upping my dosage of MG pills.

Breakfast today at “Gathering Place”.  I had oatmeal, scrambled egg, toast and coffee.  Nancy only had toast and coffee.

After breakfast we drove north thru Ada.  Progress is being made on the new Ada Village.  I like the addition but our neighbors think it is tacky.  What do they know?

We ran into intermittent rain this morning.  No bike today.  At home Nancy started the laundry.  I did some office cleanup.

Several communities are celebrating VJ Day this week.  On 14 August 1945 the Japanese surrendered ending WWII.

I remember the day,  Dad and I were visiting my Uncle and Aunt on Oldfield Street in Alpena when all the church bells started ringing.  Dad, who was City Manager of Alpena at the time, stopped the Fire Chief, Tanky McKim and asked why the bells.  He was told the Japanese had surrendered.

At 1300 Nancy and I left for Clifford Lake in Montcalm County.  The women who purchased Scott Civil Engineer, Carol Smith, had invited Nancy and I to the Company picnic.  

It was a beautiful drive from home to Clifford Lake.  Carol and her husband live full time on the Lake.  They have a nice home right on the beach.

We had all the standard picnic fare including some great cookies that Carol’s daughter had made.  I got to meet several new engineers including the young lady who runs the Gaylord office.  I must tell my sister that the Gaylord office is going gangbusters.

Nancy and I spent an enjoyable two hours at the picnic.  We left for home with a big sack of chocolate chip cookies.

At home I took a short nap.  No dinner tonight we just snacked on chocolate chip cookies.

Debbie called tonight and we brought her up to date on our medical condition.  Last week Nancy and I had two doctor’s appointments each.  

Tonight we watched another episode of “Lincoln Lawyer”.  Finished the evening reading the WSJ. In bed at 2230.

August 11, 2023

 Friday August 11, 2023

Blog time 2100 sitting in office

Spent a restless night.  I thought I had the start of a sore throat.

Decided that today I would reduce my exercise load.

Nancy left at 0800 for her Friday swim.

I left at 0900 and took the short route to MVP.  I was going to reduce my MVP exercise load but I felt better so I completed the normal.

After MVP I pedaled to Panera on Lake Eastwood Blvd.  Ordered coffee and two baguettes.  Read the Michigan papers before striking out for home.

Total miles biked today was 8.5.  Showered and then Nancy and I headed to Meijer’s and Costco to pick up prescriptions.  Nancy’s Costco prescriptions will not be ready until tomorrow.

At home I had lunch of yogurt with Grape-nuts.  We cannot find Fiber One cereal in any market so I switched to Grape-nuts.

We attended Happy Hour followed by dinner in the main dining room.

Watched an episode of “Lincoln Lawyer” before heading to bed.

GGF Sanborn wrote on the date in 1938, Ossineke, Mi.  Nice day with cool breezes. Church dinner tonight and collected $11.

GGF drove to nice old ladies to dinner.

Headed to bed at 2200.

August 10, 2023

 Thursday August 10, 2023

Blog time 1900 sitting in office.

Slept in until 0730 this morning.  We slept with the windows open so the outside humidity (80%) probably wiped me out.

Nancy left at 0800 for her stationary bike and treadmill at MVP.  I did not leave until 0900.  I arrived at MVP after 5 miles.  I was drenched in sweat.

MVP was empty this morning.  I did the chin-up, pull-up, sit-up routine before heading out.

I biked the 2 miles to Forest Hills Foods.  Bought two cake donuts and a Starbucks coffee.  Read the Alpena and Detroit News before heading home.

At home I showered and shaved.  Today Nancy is having lunch in the dining room.  Took a very short nap.

Left home at 1500 at headed to Meijer’s to pick up a prescription.  After Meijer’s we drove to Dr Santos office on Cherry Street.  Dr Santos is my MG doc.  He gave me a full checkup.  Everything seems under control.

We had dinner tonight at “Shepard’s Grill”.  I had the seafood gumbo and Nancy a Mexican wrap.  Very good.

This and that:

The fires in Maui are terrible.  Massive destruction.

Mi will have an open Senator seat in 24.  A lot of folks are interested.  Hope Trump folks stays out.

Fall is coming.  Noted this morning that I rode over a lot of fallen acorns and walnuts.

Bad decisions by President Biden: getting out of Iraq, forgiving student loans.  Giving Unions a free hand.  Of course his son Hunter.

Tonight we watched an episode of “Coroner”.  Good show.

Nancy headed to bed after the show.  I stayed up and read the WSJ and now am finishing this blog.

On this date in 1938, Ossineke, Mi  GGF Sanborn wrote they had 1/2” of rain.  Julia picked 2 bushels of potatoes, turnips and corn.  (Who on earth eats turnips) 

It is now 2140, temperature is 72 and I am going to bed.

August 9, 2023

 Up this morning at 0730.  Today is my easy Wednesday.  Typical summer day.  Sun with high in low 80s.

My stomach was upset this morning probably from too many cookies last night.

I forego breakfast.  Nancy headed out before 0800 for her swim at MVP.

I wanted a standard breakfast, eggs, bacon, hash browns, but no restaurant is within an easy bike ride from Cook Valley.  I biked 5 miles to Panera on Lake Eastbrook.  Ordered oatmeal and a bagel.  Perfect for my stomach.

Spent an hour reading the Michigan papers.  Nancy joined me for a short time.  She was stopping by for her coffee after her swim.

Got home about noon.  First thing after my shower we drove to LMCU and Macatawa Bank to do our banking.

At home, I talked to our Wells Fargo representative and found out our WF cash was FDIA insured.  

Our Insurance rep insured me we are up to date on all insurance payment.  That includes car, Cook Valley rental, etc.

Found time this afternoon for a nap.

This and that:

On this day in 1938, Ossineke, Mi:  Great Grandfather Sanborn wrote it was a cool day.  He worked in Post Office in afternoon. Drove to Hubbard Lake for chicken dinner.

Why can’t the GOP come up with a decent candidate to beat Trump?  It amazes me that so many folks still like this guy.

We attended Happy Hour this evening.  After, we had dinner in the Main Dining Room.  Our next door neighbor’s, the Reese’s were our dinner mates.  My sister, Helen, is good friends with David Reese.

Tonight we watched an episode of “Coroner”.  Good show.

Headed to bed at 2200.

August 8, 2023

 Tuesday August 8, 2023

Blog time 1216 sitting in office.

Set the alarm for 0645.  We have a busy day ahead.  Nancy has a 1000 Doctor’s appointment and I have a 1130 appointment with the same doctor.  The nice thing is that the Doctor’s office is next to our apartment.

Later today Randy Heibel will return to finish repairs on kitchen table.  

Nancy headed out early for MVP.  I left at 0800 on my bike for the 5 mile ride to MVP.  

MVP was empty this morning.  I quickly did my routine and headed back home.  Total bike miles today, 8.5.

When I got home Nancy had already seen the Doctor. Everything ok.  Quickly showered, dressed and walk the 20 steps to the Doctor’s office.

Doctor Nguyen had already reviewed the tests from my recent trip to ER.  We talked about my diverticulitis and potential gallbladder problems.  Bottom line more blood work at Spectrum.

A hinge on a cupboard broke so a Cook Valley Maintenance man spent some time getting it fixed.  He also put back a bathroom door handle.

Randy Heibel returned and fixed the sliders on our kitchen table chairs.  He also made repairs to a broken chair leg.

Light lunch of yogurt with grape nuts.  Today is my sister, Helen’s birthday.  I called her with birthday wishes. 

I have not commented on Great Grandfather Sanborn lately. I just found his 1938 diary.  On this date in 1938 he commented that it was Monday and a nice day in Ossineke. Julia done (did) the wash.  Great Grandfather stayed home all day. 

I have been very restless today.  At separate times I have walked around the building.  A distance of about .8 miles.

A 1700 we are attending a barbecue in the main dining rooms. 62 folks attending.  

The barbecue was a disappointment.  The chicken was dry and the drinks weak.  I did like the baked beans and cookies.

Tonight we watched the last episode of “Jack Ryan”.  I gave the show a B+.  

Before bed I read the WSJ.  Not much breaking news.  Headed to bed at 2130.