We are anticipating another nice day in GR. It has been a great August. I did some quick wake up exercises then I had a piece of toast with PB. The traffic was kind of heavy on my pedal to the MAC. I think several area private schools are open.
The MAC was empty. I did my 15'-15'-15' routine. The swimming pool was crowded. But I lucked out and did not have to share a lane. I wonder if once school starts that I will be able to swim in the morning between 0900 and 1000. They sometimes have classes scheduled.
After the MAC I headed to the Kava House. Tuesday is a free refill day so I order a smaller size and get it refilled. Us old folks must watch our pennies. I read both the WSJ and DFP. Although I spent 90 minutes reading the papers I did not find any article that I would want to comment on. I got home about 1330 and had a quick lunch.
I ran several errands and at 1600 got ready for Meijer Gardens. Nancy and I are working the concert. My job was to take tickets and Nancy was selling tickets. I worked from 1630 to 1930. I was surprised at the number of folks I knew who were attending the concert. The Tuesday night concerts are free to members and anyone who purchases a ticket to the gardens. Tuesday night features local talent. Nancy fixed a picnic basket. I purchased a beer and ate my picnic lunch. We watched the entire concert. We got home at 2130. After a quick reading of the GRP we headed to bed.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday August 29, 2011
Monday morning and I get up at 0700. Today I do my rowing and other exercises at home. When done I take a quick shower. This morning Nancy and Bob are taking AJ to Meijer Gardens. We get to the gardens a little after 0900. We spent 100 minutes in the Gardens. AJ had a good time. She played in the wading pool and got thoroughly soaked. Nancy brought a change of clothes. We got home about 1100.
Today Nancy is having lunch with Linda Moleski. I got on my retro and pedaled to the MAC. I ran my 15' and then did dead lifts and chinups. I shave my head on Mondays and today was no exception. I got home about 1300.
Missy and AJ left for Ohio about 1600. I think Ms P was very worried that she would be left behind. She perked up when I put her in the car.
For dinner I had a bowl of oatmeal that Nancy prepared yesterday. I really like the oatmeal after it has aged for 24 hours. We watched several reruns of Law and Order and read the GRP before heading to bed at 2130.
Today Nancy is having lunch with Linda Moleski. I got on my retro and pedaled to the MAC. I ran my 15' and then did dead lifts and chinups. I shave my head on Mondays and today was no exception. I got home about 1300.
Missy and AJ left for Ohio about 1600. I think Ms P was very worried that she would be left behind. She perked up when I put her in the car.
For dinner I had a bowl of oatmeal that Nancy prepared yesterday. I really like the oatmeal after it has aged for 24 hours. We watched several reruns of Law and Order and read the GRP before heading to bed at 2130.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Sunday August 28, 2011
I get home at 0700 and head to the MAC for a swim. Nancy is staying home to fix breakfast for AJ. After my swim I head home get the coffee orders for Nancy and Missy. I purchase the coffee at the Kava House.
At 1045 we all get in the Taurus and head to Lansing. We are meeting my sister, Helen, and Don for lunch. Joining us for lunch is my cousin Randy Scott and his wife Linn. We met at PF Chang's. We had a good time at lunch and I had the opportunity to catch up on what my cousin and his family were doing. Randy works for MSU in their library. He is a collector of comic books for the MSU library. Randy is considered an expert on comic books. He has travelled the world buying comics for MSU.
Nancy and AJ fixed brownies this morning while I was swimming. After our lunch we had a tail-gate party. The brownies were really good.
I had trouble keeping my eyes open on our ride home. As soon as I got home I took a quick nap. Nancy cooked her world famous egg dishes for dinner. Missy and I had some Campbeltown Scotch as an after dinner drink. We each had to add ice to the drink. Single malt scotch is very strong.
Today was another special day. The weather was perfect and we had time to spent time with family.
At 1045 we all get in the Taurus and head to Lansing. We are meeting my sister, Helen, and Don for lunch. Joining us for lunch is my cousin Randy Scott and his wife Linn. We met at PF Chang's. We had a good time at lunch and I had the opportunity to catch up on what my cousin and his family were doing. Randy works for MSU in their library. He is a collector of comic books for the MSU library. Randy is considered an expert on comic books. He has travelled the world buying comics for MSU.
Nancy and AJ fixed brownies this morning while I was swimming. After our lunch we had a tail-gate party. The brownies were really good.
I had trouble keeping my eyes open on our ride home. As soon as I got home I took a quick nap. Nancy cooked her world famous egg dishes for dinner. Missy and I had some Campbeltown Scotch as an after dinner drink. We each had to add ice to the drink. Single malt scotch is very strong.
Today was another special day. The weather was perfect and we had time to spent time with family.
Saturday August 27, 2011
Saturday morning and today is Nancy's birthday. After our morning greetings we both head our separate ways. Nancy goes to Body Pump at the MAC and I pedal to Bill's for a pancake breakfast. I pedaled the Retro to Bill's. When I got home I loaded the AT on the rack and headed to Riverside Park. Today I rode 31 miles in 2h37'. It was a beautiful day for a ride. I did note some color on the trees.
After a quick lunch I took a quick nap. Tonight we are meeting the Namey's at Charley's Crab for dinner. It is a birthday dinner for both Nancy and Mary Namey who have birthdays in August. As we are getting ready to leave who should pull in but Missy, AJ and Ms P. Missy and AJ wanted to wish Happy Birthday to Nancy in person.
We had a great dinner at Charley's Crab. We even had a hot fudge sundae for dessert. After dinner we headed back to our house for cookies and coffee. Missy and AJ joined us. I think Nancy enjoyed her birthday.
After a quick lunch I took a quick nap. Tonight we are meeting the Namey's at Charley's Crab for dinner. It is a birthday dinner for both Nancy and Mary Namey who have birthdays in August. As we are getting ready to leave who should pull in but Missy, AJ and Ms P. Missy and AJ wanted to wish Happy Birthday to Nancy in person.
We had a great dinner at Charley's Crab. We even had a hot fudge sundae for dessert. After dinner we headed back to our house for cookies and coffee. Missy and AJ joined us. I think Nancy enjoyed her birthday.
Friday August 26, 2011
Friday morning and I am glad it is Friday because for some reason I am tired. How can a retired person think Friday is special? I do the morning routine at the MAC and then head for the Kava House. It is another nice day. This has been a special summer and I don't want it to end.
This morning I got a call from Grand Rapids Bike Co. that my retro bike was ready for pickup. I had a five speed internal hub installed. I now have five speeds on the retro. I want to ride this bike on some off road trails. After a quick lunch I head to GRBC and pick up my retro. I also bought a speedometer. When I got home I installed the speedometer and took the bike for a spin. I worked through all 5 gears. It worked great.
For dinner we head for Cherios. This is the restaurant that is attached to the MAC. It has been open about 2 months. We sat outside on their desk. I had a club sandwich which I thought was great. The place was not crowded. Nancy and I wonder how long it will last.
We got home in time to watch the news. I stayed up late watching "Fiddler on the Roof" on TV.
This morning I got a call from Grand Rapids Bike Co. that my retro bike was ready for pickup. I had a five speed internal hub installed. I now have five speeds on the retro. I want to ride this bike on some off road trails. After a quick lunch I head to GRBC and pick up my retro. I also bought a speedometer. When I got home I installed the speedometer and took the bike for a spin. I worked through all 5 gears. It worked great.
For dinner we head for Cherios. This is the restaurant that is attached to the MAC. It has been open about 2 months. We sat outside on their desk. I had a club sandwich which I thought was great. The place was not crowded. Nancy and I wonder how long it will last.
We got home in time to watch the news. I stayed up late watching "Fiddler on the Roof" on TV.
Thursday August 25, 2011
I am writing this blog on Monday the 29th. One of the problems with waiting so long is that I have trouble remembering what I did.
I do know that I got up at 0700 and at the MAC I did the 15'-15'-15'. I also spent some time at the Kava House reading the WSJ and DFP.
For dinner Nancy and I sat outside at Great Lakes Shipping. The evening entertainment did not show up. After dinner we stopped at an ATM to get some money because tomorrow Kim comes to clean the house. At home we read the GRP and watched the news. All the coverage is centered on the Hurricane heading for the East Coast.
I do know that I got up at 0700 and at the MAC I did the 15'-15'-15'. I also spent some time at the Kava House reading the WSJ and DFP.
For dinner Nancy and I sat outside at Great Lakes Shipping. The evening entertainment did not show up. After dinner we stopped at an ATM to get some money because tomorrow Kim comes to clean the house. At home we read the GRP and watched the news. All the coverage is centered on the Hurricane heading for the East Coast.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Wednesday August 24, 2011
The alarm goes off at 0550 and I get up and get ready for Breakfast Club. Today's speaker was a local stock broker who said don't panic and everything is going to be ok. We had a sparse crowd.
The breakfast was especially good. We had specially prepared scrambled eggs and French toast. They also had some home made bread. It was very good.
We had a heavy rain last night but I am determined to cut the grass. After BC I stopped at the Kava House and speed read the papers. About 1000 I started mowing the grass. I finished about 1300. I had a quick lunch and then headed downtown to an appointment with my skin doctor.
The skin doctor put some liquid nitrogen on several spots. She also took samples of two spots to try and identify them.
I finished the oatmeal for dinner tonight. We watched some TV and read the papers before heading to bed.
The breakfast was especially good. We had specially prepared scrambled eggs and French toast. They also had some home made bread. It was very good.
We had a heavy rain last night but I am determined to cut the grass. After BC I stopped at the Kava House and speed read the papers. About 1000 I started mowing the grass. I finished about 1300. I had a quick lunch and then headed downtown to an appointment with my skin doctor.
The skin doctor put some liquid nitrogen on several spots. She also took samples of two spots to try and identify them.
I finished the oatmeal for dinner tonight. We watched some TV and read the papers before heading to bed.
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