Summer is going out with a bang. Today was sunny and warm. After breakfast I loaded the kayak and headed for Gun Lake in Barry County. When I got to the boat launch nobody was around.
I got on the lake about 1030. The water level was high. I paddle around until I found a creek that empties into the lake. Normally I can't go upstream on the creek because the water is too low. Today the creek was in flood stage. I paddled upstream about 45 minutes. It was great. Cattails and reeds were over my head and the channel was only about 3' wide. The creek meandered all over the place.
When I headed back to the launch the lake was crowded. A lot of jet skis were on the lake. Jet skis should be outlawed. The parking lot was loaded with pickups with boat trailers. I guess every one was out for 1 last ride before cold weather.
Tonight Nancy and I are going to Russ's for a bowl of soup and hamburger. We have to get to bed early because the taxi is coming at 0400. I will be off the air until I return. Stay tuned.
Spell check worked the first time but then I added a paragraph and it did not check the new paragraph.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Friday September 19, 2008
After my busy week, I slept until 0630 this morning. The day was warm and sunny.
This afternoon for the first time in over a week I went kayaking. I paddled around Reeds Lake. The lake level was about 1.5' above normal. The high water allowed me to paddle to areas that normally are too shallow. It takes about 75 minutes to paddle around the lake.
After kayaking I started packing for our trip to the elder hostel in Utah. It took about 20 minutes. I hope I have everything.
This evening Nancy and I went to a neighborhood TGIF. I was surprised at the number of people in attendance. The weather was so nice that the party was held in the Davidson's back yard.
I am going kayaking tomorrow also. Nancy and I will eat at home tomorrow because we must be up at 0330 on Sunday in order to catch our 0530 flight out of GR. More on the trip tomorrow. My spell check worked today.
This afternoon for the first time in over a week I went kayaking. I paddled around Reeds Lake. The lake level was about 1.5' above normal. The high water allowed me to paddle to areas that normally are too shallow. It takes about 75 minutes to paddle around the lake.
After kayaking I started packing for our trip to the elder hostel in Utah. It took about 20 minutes. I hope I have everything.
This evening Nancy and I went to a neighborhood TGIF. I was surprised at the number of people in attendance. The weather was so nice that the party was held in the Davidson's back yard.
I am going kayaking tomorrow also. Nancy and I will eat at home tomorrow because we must be up at 0330 on Sunday in order to catch our 0530 flight out of GR. More on the trip tomorrow. My spell check worked today.
Thursday September 18, 2008
The weather gal said it was going to be cool and sunny all day. She was right.
Today is my big day at the UM. I performed a shortened workout schedule so I could get on the road early.
I drove into the UM parking lot a 1200. I was 3 hours early. I met with the secretary and she provided me with a parking pass and directions to the North Campus Commons. I had lunch at the Commons. When I was at UM, North Campus did not exist. Everything is new. I had the opportunity to tour the civil engineering facilities. I was impressed. The campus is kind of sterile becuase all the buildings look the same but the labs and computer rooms are great. The computer labs have 24" monitors with the latest software. All the software is the current version.
My class has 11 students (9 men, 2 women). Nine are working for a masters and 2 are phd candidates. The students were all in attendance. The classroom was wired and all I had to do was plug in my laptop. Of course I asked a student for help in getting started.
The class was suppose to run from 3-4:30. I started at 3 and at 4 asked if they wanted a break. They said no and I continued until 4:25. I think it went well. I might have covered too much materail at one time, but who knows on a first time endeavor. I expect to get some feed back soon.
I got back home at 7:30. I spent a lot of time getting prepared but I enjoyed the experience.
My spell check did not work. It seems to not work whenever I change the font after I have typed some words. Is this possible?
Today is my big day at the UM. I performed a shortened workout schedule so I could get on the road early.
I drove into the UM parking lot a 1200. I was 3 hours early. I met with the secretary and she provided me with a parking pass and directions to the North Campus Commons. I had lunch at the Commons. When I was at UM, North Campus did not exist. Everything is new. I had the opportunity to tour the civil engineering facilities. I was impressed. The campus is kind of sterile becuase all the buildings look the same but the labs and computer rooms are great. The computer labs have 24" monitors with the latest software. All the software is the current version.
My class has 11 students (9 men, 2 women). Nine are working for a masters and 2 are phd candidates. The students were all in attendance. The classroom was wired and all I had to do was plug in my laptop. Of course I asked a student for help in getting started.
The class was suppose to run from 3-4:30. I started at 3 and at 4 asked if they wanted a break. They said no and I continued until 4:25. I think it went well. I might have covered too much materail at one time, but who knows on a first time endeavor. I expect to get some feed back soon.
I got back home at 7:30. I spent a lot of time getting prepared but I enjoyed the experience.
My spell check did not work. It seems to not work whenever I change the font after I have typed some words. Is this possible?
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Wednesday September 17, 2008
Wednesday is my easy day. I got out of bed at 0620 and headed for the pool at the MAC. I have to get in the pool before 0730 in order to get a lane. At 0800 all the old folks arrive for their water aerobics class.
I drove the Aztek because I had a GR Building Authority meeting at 0900. The GR Building Authority has 2 new projects. Both projects are parking structures and each will cost $11,000,000. Did you know that in GR it costs $26,000 for each parking space. One of the parking structures is interesting because a liner building will be attached to two sides of the parking structure. The liner building will contain office spaces, apartments and condos. The city will own the parking garage and a private company will own the liner building.
This PM I had an appointment with Dr Mary my skin doctor. She froze (freon) several basal cell areas and took a slice of skin below my eye for testing. I asked if this is serious and she said no and to stop my whining. She did give me some free samples (lotion) for my chapped hands.
Tomorrow I have to give my seminar. I called UM to get directions and a parking pass. The secretary assured me that a projector and all other visual aids are in the room. It will be interesting.
Today I also mailed LA's birthday present. I have a memory aid for his birthday it is 10-4.
I also talked to Tasha. I told her I will visit in October and we can go tavern hopping.
Today was warm and sunny. Is it too early for "Indian Summer"?
My spell check worked. Why today and not yesterday? Gas is $4.19 per gallon.
I drove the Aztek because I had a GR Building Authority meeting at 0900. The GR Building Authority has 2 new projects. Both projects are parking structures and each will cost $11,000,000. Did you know that in GR it costs $26,000 for each parking space. One of the parking structures is interesting because a liner building will be attached to two sides of the parking structure. The liner building will contain office spaces, apartments and condos. The city will own the parking garage and a private company will own the liner building.
This PM I had an appointment with Dr Mary my skin doctor. She froze (freon) several basal cell areas and took a slice of skin below my eye for testing. I asked if this is serious and she said no and to stop my whining. She did give me some free samples (lotion) for my chapped hands.
Tomorrow I have to give my seminar. I called UM to get directions and a parking pass. The secretary assured me that a projector and all other visual aids are in the room. It will be interesting.
Today I also mailed LA's birthday present. I have a memory aid for his birthday it is 10-4.
I also talked to Tasha. I told her I will visit in October and we can go tavern hopping.
Today was warm and sunny. Is it too early for "Indian Summer"?
My spell check worked. Why today and not yesterday? Gas is $4.19 per gallon.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Tuesday September 16, 2008
This morning was very cool. I wore my winter jacket for my bike ride to the MAC.
After my morning routine, I decided to cut the grass. Since we will be gone next week I decided in addition to the normal mowing that I would also edge, trim and sweep the sidewalks. The grass now looks good. I wonder what it will look like after 2 weeks of no mowing.
One of the trees in our strip between the sidewalk and curb is an ash. Michigan has been hit hard by the ash borer. I think that our ash tree is suffering serious damage from the borer and will soon have to be taken down. I will contact the city when we get back.
Nancy fixed a great dinner tonight. We had grilled chicken breast, broccoli, baked new potatoes, and french bread.
Nancy has a neighborhood meeting tonight. I will watch NCIS by myself. We have to get a TiVO. Is there a monthly charge for TiVo?
After my morning routine, I decided to cut the grass. Since we will be gone next week I decided in addition to the normal mowing that I would also edge, trim and sweep the sidewalks. The grass now looks good. I wonder what it will look like after 2 weeks of no mowing.
One of the trees in our strip between the sidewalk and curb is an ash. Michigan has been hit hard by the ash borer. I think that our ash tree is suffering serious damage from the borer and will soon have to be taken down. I will contact the city when we get back.
Nancy fixed a great dinner tonight. We had grilled chicken breast, broccoli, baked new potatoes, and french bread.
Nancy has a neighborhood meeting tonight. I will watch NCIS by myself. We have to get a TiVO. Is there a monthly charge for TiVo?
Monday, September 15, 2008
Monday September 15, 2008
The rain has stopped. This morning it was very cool. Nancy and I did not go to the MAC today because Nancy had to have an old persons test today. I had mine several months ago. Everything was okay.
This afternoon I visited the city engineer's office. GR let me use one of their projectors to dry run my PP presentation. It was time well spent. I finally found out that the projector is just another monitor. I was able to open my CAD software and have a drawing projected on screen. I am all set for Thursday.
After the city I went to Meijers to buy some supplies for Nancy and Bob. We don't need much because we are leaving at the end of the week. I also stopped by the PO to have the mail stopped while we are gone.
The only exercise I got was a 3 mile walk. I enjoyed not exercising because I think I might be coming down with a cold.
Tonight Nancy is watching the final show of the "Closer". We also watched all the news on Wall Street's problems. You would think that people making mega millions could manage money better. How come spell check does not work on this blog?
This afternoon I visited the city engineer's office. GR let me use one of their projectors to dry run my PP presentation. It was time well spent. I finally found out that the projector is just another monitor. I was able to open my CAD software and have a drawing projected on screen. I am all set for Thursday.
After the city I went to Meijers to buy some supplies for Nancy and Bob. We don't need much because we are leaving at the end of the week. I also stopped by the PO to have the mail stopped while we are gone.
The only exercise I got was a 3 mile walk. I enjoyed not exercising because I think I might be coming down with a cold.
Tonight Nancy is watching the final show of the "Closer". We also watched all the news on Wall Street's problems. You would think that people making mega millions could manage money better. How come spell check does not work on this blog?
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Sunday September 14, 2008
The rain continues. Nancy and I swam our 45 minutes this morning. After the MAC we came home and Nancy fixed me a great breakfast. Since Nancy must fast today, she could not enjoy the poached eggs.
After my Sunday nap, I got in my Aztek and inspected several bridges to see if the recent heavy rains had caused any damage. Flood warnings have been issued for Kent and surrounding counties.
Although the streams are raging torrents I did not see any potential problems. I think because we have had so little rain in August that the streams had sufficient storage capacity to accommodate all the recent runoff.
Right now I am writing this blog and then I will practice my PP presentation. I see that Alpena, UM and the Lions all lost this weekend. Blame it on the weather.
After my Sunday nap, I got in my Aztek and inspected several bridges to see if the recent heavy rains had caused any damage. Flood warnings have been issued for Kent and surrounding counties.
Although the streams are raging torrents I did not see any potential problems. I think because we have had so little rain in August that the streams had sufficient storage capacity to accommodate all the recent runoff.
Right now I am writing this blog and then I will practice my PP presentation. I see that Alpena, UM and the Lions all lost this weekend. Blame it on the weather.
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