Yes folks it is the last day of August. Summer is over. Today was a warm sunny day.
Nancy and I started the day with our 45 minute swim. After the swim we headed for Meijers for our weekly grocery purchases. Nancy fixed her world famous poached eggs for breakfast.
This evening we went had a picnic with the Ed and Mary Namey, Linda and Tom Moleski and Tim Mast at the viewing area of the airport. It was very enjoyable. Ed Namey knows all the different types of airplanes and he pointed out the differences between the Airbus and Boeing planes.
Tomorrow bright and early Nancy and I are going to participate in the GR bridge walk. A 5 mile walk over 7 bridges in downtown GR. The weather is suppose to be nice. On Tuesday we will start our fall routine. I will spent some time getting prepared for my seminar at UM and Nancy will continue her many volunteer activities.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Saturday August 30, 2008
The last Saturday of summer. Every Saturday I purchase a NY Times. Much to my surprise the price has gone up to $1.50. No more NY Times.
I loaded up the kayak and headed for Sauatuck to paddle around the harbor and look at all the boats. I did not see much activity. Maybe it was because the cost of gas was $4.69 per gallon. I did note that a lot of people appear to be using their boats as a motel. They were spending the weekend on board but did not leave the harbor.
When I got home Nancy mentioned that Circle Theater had tickets half price for the play "Tuesday at Morrie's". We purchased the tickets and saw a very good play. It was very heavy but the word play and acting were good. It was a great way to spend a warm summer evening.
I did watch a part of the M game. They were not very impressive.
I loaded up the kayak and headed for Sauatuck to paddle around the harbor and look at all the boats. I did not see much activity. Maybe it was because the cost of gas was $4.69 per gallon. I did note that a lot of people appear to be using their boats as a motel. They were spending the weekend on board but did not leave the harbor.
When I got home Nancy mentioned that Circle Theater had tickets half price for the play "Tuesday at Morrie's". We purchased the tickets and saw a very good play. It was very heavy but the word play and acting were good. It was a great way to spend a warm summer evening.
I did watch a part of the M game. They were not very impressive.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Friday August 29, 2008
I went to bed late last night. In keeping with my new policy to wake up when my body tells me, I slept in until 0630. I did not complete my normal morning routine until 1200.
The Detroit newspaper was full of articles on the trials and tribulations of Detroit's Mayor. They also detail the problems in the auto industry. I was surprised that I did not here any comments on BO's speech last night. Most talk was about high school football.
JM sure surprised everyone with his VP selection. I wanted Mitt. I did not even know the Alaska Gov. was under consideration.
I got a call from the UM regarding the upcoming seminar. I give my first lecture on September 18. They think I should use a PowerPoint presentation. I will have to start getting prepared next week.
I found a special launch site on Reeds Lake for only kayaks and canoes. It is uncrowded and has nearby parking. It makes launching a kayak very easy. I spent about 1 hour on the lake.
Tonight Nancy and I went to the Sundance for dinner. After dinner Nancy purchased a small rug for the kid's bathroom. She has also used the Talbot's credit card she received for her birthday.
Tomorrow I must talk to Tasha about some confusing features on the blog. I am also thinking should I take the laptop to the Elder school?
The Detroit newspaper was full of articles on the trials and tribulations of Detroit's Mayor. They also detail the problems in the auto industry. I was surprised that I did not here any comments on BO's speech last night. Most talk was about high school football.
JM sure surprised everyone with his VP selection. I wanted Mitt. I did not even know the Alaska Gov. was under consideration.
I got a call from the UM regarding the upcoming seminar. I give my first lecture on September 18. They think I should use a PowerPoint presentation. I will have to start getting prepared next week.
I found a special launch site on Reeds Lake for only kayaks and canoes. It is uncrowded and has nearby parking. It makes launching a kayak very easy. I spent about 1 hour on the lake.
Tonight Nancy and I went to the Sundance for dinner. After dinner Nancy purchased a small rug for the kid's bathroom. She has also used the Talbot's credit card she received for her birthday.
Tomorrow I must talk to Tasha about some confusing features on the blog. I am also thinking should I take the laptop to the Elder school?
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Thursday August 28, 2008
The weather man said it would rain today. It hasn't so far (10:40 PM).
I set a PB on the rowing machine for 5K. I will post it on the Concept web site.
This PM I priced an XM radio for cousin Peg. Best buy has the best price. I was disappointed in Sears and Radio Shack.
Tonight Nancy and I met the Linda and Tom Moleski at the ball park to watch the GR White Caps get creamed, 12-1. We did enjoy the pork chop sandwich and $2 beer. Nancy did not partake of the beer. They had a good crowd at the ball game. I was surprised because tonight is the start of high school football. BO also was to give his acceptance speech and the Lions were on TV.
I set a PB on the rowing machine for 5K. I will post it on the Concept web site.
This PM I priced an XM radio for cousin Peg. Best buy has the best price. I was disappointed in Sears and Radio Shack.
Tonight Nancy and I met the Linda and Tom Moleski at the ball park to watch the GR White Caps get creamed, 12-1. We did enjoy the pork chop sandwich and $2 beer. Nancy did not partake of the beer. They had a good crowd at the ball game. I was surprised because tonight is the start of high school football. BO also was to give his acceptance speech and the Lions were on TV.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Wednesday August 27, 2008
Today is Nancy's birthday. Of course the day was warm and sunny.
This afternoon I had a 2 PM GRBA meeting. The meetings are usually the third Wednesday of the month at 0900, but had to be rescheduled. Meetings in the middle of the day sure put a crimp in your activity schedule.
After the meeting I put the kayak in Reeds Lake and spent an hour paddling around the lake. Time on water is very relaxing.
Tonight Nancy and I had dinner at Great Lakes Shipping. After dinner we headed for the soft ice cream store at Michigan and Fuller. Nancy had her annual small cone. I had the medium.
Being her birthday it is only fair that Nancy gets the clickee. We watched Bones and Criminal Minds.
Last week I wrote a letter to the Green Well eatery that their gift card had short changed me by $18. They replied and gave me a new $50 card. It pays to stand up.
My experiment with not setting my alarm seems to be working. I wake up refreshed. However, I do go to bed later.
This afternoon I had a 2 PM GRBA meeting. The meetings are usually the third Wednesday of the month at 0900, but had to be rescheduled. Meetings in the middle of the day sure put a crimp in your activity schedule.
After the meeting I put the kayak in Reeds Lake and spent an hour paddling around the lake. Time on water is very relaxing.
Tonight Nancy and I had dinner at Great Lakes Shipping. After dinner we headed for the soft ice cream store at Michigan and Fuller. Nancy had her annual small cone. I had the medium.
Being her birthday it is only fair that Nancy gets the clickee. We watched Bones and Criminal Minds.
Last week I wrote a letter to the Green Well eatery that their gift card had short changed me by $18. They replied and gave me a new $50 card. It pays to stand up.
My experiment with not setting my alarm seems to be working. I wake up refreshed. However, I do go to bed later.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Tuesday August 26, 2008
The day started cool (48) but sunny. Jackets and pants were the uniform of the day.
Today I drove to Rosebush, MI to have lunch with cousin Peg. We had lunch at Tony's in St Louis. Peg had the hamburger and fries and I had a hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. Yum. Spell check said I have a Dan Quail problem.
After lunch we visited the cemetery to see if the nursery had put in new bushes. We then stopped at the library to see if Aunt Helen's grandfather clock had been returned to its place of honor. It had. We also stopped at the nursery to see when they would do the work at the cemetery. When we got back to Rosebush Manor I brought in my XM radio boom box to see if we could get any reception in Peg's north facing room. Well ! much to my surprise the boom box worked perfect by just placing the receiver on the window ledge. So I will now buy Peg a XM radio.
Nancy got some bad news today that her college room mate (Bonnie Rogers) passed away in Ohio. Nancy and her Albion friends have sent flowers.
Tonight we watched the Democratic convention. We are also watching the US Open. Tomorrow is Nancy's birthday. We will go out to dinner.
Today I drove to Rosebush, MI to have lunch with cousin Peg. We had lunch at Tony's in St Louis. Peg had the hamburger and fries and I had a hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. Yum. Spell check said I have a Dan Quail problem.
After lunch we visited the cemetery to see if the nursery had put in new bushes. We then stopped at the library to see if Aunt Helen's grandfather clock had been returned to its place of honor. It had. We also stopped at the nursery to see when they would do the work at the cemetery. When we got back to Rosebush Manor I brought in my XM radio boom box to see if we could get any reception in Peg's north facing room. Well ! much to my surprise the boom box worked perfect by just placing the receiver on the window ledge. So I will now buy Peg a XM radio.
Nancy got some bad news today that her college room mate (Bonnie Rogers) passed away in Ohio. Nancy and her Albion friends have sent flowers.
Tonight we watched the Democratic convention. We are also watching the US Open. Tomorrow is Nancy's birthday. We will go out to dinner.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Monday August 25, 2008
Yes another sunny day. However, it was cool this morning (52) so I wore long pants. As I mentioned on my weekend blog, the trees are beginning to show some color.
My morning routine did not change today. This afternoon I purchased a new hose reel for Nancy and checked up on a XM radio for cousin Peg. I think I will take my XM boom box and see if I can get it to work at Peg's place. Peg has a north facing window and the book says the antenna should face south. We might have to place the receiver on the roof. The management might object to placing anything on their roof. If they object it is back to plan B.
I cut the grass this evening. I can't believe that it had grown so much in just a week.
I had a reader of my blog ask about the Sanborn family. This weekend my sister gave me a Sanborn family history. This huge book is suppose to be the last word regarding the Sanborn family. Alas I left the book at the cottage. Helen will send it down to GR soon. My Dad always said that all Sanborns are related.
I will have to reply to the query. Tasha will have to give me a hand.
The silly season has started so I will watch the Dems on TV this evening. Sometimes the conventions are interesting.
My morning routine did not change today. This afternoon I purchased a new hose reel for Nancy and checked up on a XM radio for cousin Peg. I think I will take my XM boom box and see if I can get it to work at Peg's place. Peg has a north facing window and the book says the antenna should face south. We might have to place the receiver on the roof. The management might object to placing anything on their roof. If they object it is back to plan B.
I cut the grass this evening. I can't believe that it had grown so much in just a week.
I had a reader of my blog ask about the Sanborn family. This weekend my sister gave me a Sanborn family history. This huge book is suppose to be the last word regarding the Sanborn family. Alas I left the book at the cottage. Helen will send it down to GR soon. My Dad always said that all Sanborns are related.
I will have to reply to the query. Tasha will have to give me a hand.
The silly season has started so I will watch the Dems on TV this evening. Sometimes the conventions are interesting.
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