Blog time: 2130
I got to sleep in this morning, 0630. Weather folks said rain all day today, so no bike. I did all my calisthenics at home today. I walked to the Y in light rain.
Ran my mile, showered and then walked to the Y. Read the WSJ and some articles in Apple News.
Mexico gave away over 10 million TV sets to poor folks. Why not food or medical service?
The new President of the Philippines seems very emotional. He has insulted President Obama, the EU and anyone who disagrees with him. How do you diplomatically deal with a loose cannon?
Walked home in a light rain. Had lunch and then waited for the front door installer. He arrived at 1400 and installed our new storm door. The door looks good.
Took Ms P on a very short walk and then Nancy and I headed downtown to visit several Art Prize venues. Our first stop was Women's City Club. We really enjoyed their exhibits.
Walked down Fulton Street and visited several venues along Fulton. Final stop was the Bob. The had a lot of art on display. Walked back up the Fulton to the car. We spent two hours at Art Prize.
For dinner we stopped at Shepard's Grill near the condo. I had the lake perch sandwich and Nancy a bowl of soup.
Read the GRP and then a Netflix show.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Wednesday September 28, 2016
Blog time: 1730
Another early morning, up at 0545 and head out in the darkness and rain to the Women's City Club in downtown GR. Today is Breakfast Club, Wednesday. I sit at a table of eight very conservative men. They all watched the debate and agreed that Trump gave a poor performance.
Speaking of the election Nancy and I got our absentee ballots today. I can't vote for Clinton but both Trump and Johnson, the Libertarian, seem so unprepared.
Today's speaker was the membership chairman for the new Y that I belong to. She gave a lukewarm talk.
After BC I drove straight home. Changed clothes got on my bike and headed to Panera.
Shale producers have survived the drop in oil and gas prices by some belt tightening and innovations. I am a big proponent of fracking. I think it is game changer. It has some environmental problems but they can be solved.
Apple News has articles from several U.K. papers. The U.K. Is just starting to get liquid gas from the US. The U.K. gas reserves from the North Sea are rapidly dwindling and they need the US gas. The weenies in UK don't want US gas because it was fracked. I understand that the U.K. has large deposits of gas but it is not being developed because of the opposition to fracking. Let them burn their coal.
Why hasn't NATO created a no fly zone in Syria? The Syrian and Russian planes are creating havoc in Aleppo. Where is the leadership?
I have always been surprised that when the ACA was written that mandatory enrollment was not required. Companies are losing money because they don't have young, healthy members. Everyone is required to have car insurance. Why not health insurance?
After Panera I took a seven mile bike ride.
The weather folks said rain was coming in late afternoon. So I took Ms P on an early walk.
Lunch and then I took a walk before the rain.
Nancy worked at the Gardens this afternoon.
After a short nap I drove to Woodland Mall to look for corduroy pants. Stopped at J Crew, American Eagle and Macy's but no cords.
We had a light and now we are watching the evening news. It looks like a Netflix evening.
Another early morning, up at 0545 and head out in the darkness and rain to the Women's City Club in downtown GR. Today is Breakfast Club, Wednesday. I sit at a table of eight very conservative men. They all watched the debate and agreed that Trump gave a poor performance.
Speaking of the election Nancy and I got our absentee ballots today. I can't vote for Clinton but both Trump and Johnson, the Libertarian, seem so unprepared.
Today's speaker was the membership chairman for the new Y that I belong to. She gave a lukewarm talk.
After BC I drove straight home. Changed clothes got on my bike and headed to Panera.
Shale producers have survived the drop in oil and gas prices by some belt tightening and innovations. I am a big proponent of fracking. I think it is game changer. It has some environmental problems but they can be solved.
Apple News has articles from several U.K. papers. The U.K. Is just starting to get liquid gas from the US. The U.K. gas reserves from the North Sea are rapidly dwindling and they need the US gas. The weenies in UK don't want US gas because it was fracked. I understand that the U.K. has large deposits of gas but it is not being developed because of the opposition to fracking. Let them burn their coal.
Why hasn't NATO created a no fly zone in Syria? The Syrian and Russian planes are creating havoc in Aleppo. Where is the leadership?
I have always been surprised that when the ACA was written that mandatory enrollment was not required. Companies are losing money because they don't have young, healthy members. Everyone is required to have car insurance. Why not health insurance?
After Panera I took a seven mile bike ride.
The weather folks said rain was coming in late afternoon. So I took Ms P on an early walk.
Lunch and then I took a walk before the rain.
Nancy worked at the Gardens this afternoon.
After a short nap I drove to Woodland Mall to look for corduroy pants. Stopped at J Crew, American Eagle and Macy's but no cords.
We had a light and now we are watching the evening news. It looks like a Netflix evening.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Tuesday September 27, 2016
Blog time: 2130
Another busy day ahead. Up at 0545, do my morning routine and head out at 0700 for the Kent County Court House for Jury Duty. Once again we had 100% attendance. I am impressed with my fellow citizens.
We were told that we might be selected for four trials. Waited for three hours and then notified that a plea agreement had been reached in all four cases. No need for jurors so we were dismissed. So ended my civic duty.
After jury duty I drove to the Y and did my normal routine.
Quick lunch and then Nancy and I headed out to visit the Ford and Honda dealers. We have to decide between a Ford Escape and Honda CRV, both mid sized SUVs. At both dealers Nancy checked out the driver's seat and asked some good questions. We made no decision but have narrowed down our color and extras. I lean towards the Ford Escape.
Nancy noted an Estate Sale was in progress in the adjoining condo association, Gatehouse. We stopped so Nancy could check out the sale and condo. Nothing purchased.
Took Ms P on a walk and then a nap.
Today the weather was cloudy and cool. High temp was only 62.
Nancy fixed pork chop with baked apples and Lima beans. Great meal.
After dinner took a walk around the block. The days are getting shorter and it won't be long before it will be too dark for my walk.
Read the GRP and watched NCIS and Bull before turning in.
Another busy day ahead. Up at 0545, do my morning routine and head out at 0700 for the Kent County Court House for Jury Duty. Once again we had 100% attendance. I am impressed with my fellow citizens.
We were told that we might be selected for four trials. Waited for three hours and then notified that a plea agreement had been reached in all four cases. No need for jurors so we were dismissed. So ended my civic duty.
After jury duty I drove to the Y and did my normal routine.
Quick lunch and then Nancy and I headed out to visit the Ford and Honda dealers. We have to decide between a Ford Escape and Honda CRV, both mid sized SUVs. At both dealers Nancy checked out the driver's seat and asked some good questions. We made no decision but have narrowed down our color and extras. I lean towards the Ford Escape.
Nancy noted an Estate Sale was in progress in the adjoining condo association, Gatehouse. We stopped so Nancy could check out the sale and condo. Nothing purchased.
Took Ms P on a walk and then a nap.
Today the weather was cloudy and cool. High temp was only 62.
Nancy fixed pork chop with baked apples and Lima beans. Great meal.
After dinner took a walk around the block. The days are getting shorter and it won't be long before it will be too dark for my walk.
Read the GRP and watched NCIS and Bull before turning in.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Monday September 26, 2016
Blog time: 2035
Busy day ahead, up at 0545 and head out at 0700 for downtown. It was raining and pitch black. Today is my first day of jury duty. I was one of over 150 folks who showed up. They took roll and we had a 100% turnout of all the folks receiving a notice to report. The group was very diverse and looked like the folks at Costco.
Three groups of potential jurors were selected for three trials. I waited for two hours before I was selected. I report at 0800 tomorrow. About 40 folks are in my group and 12 will selected tomorrow for a jury.
We were excused at 1200 and I headed to the Y. I did my calisthenics and ran a mile.
When I got home the asphalt paving company was working on our drive. We are getting a new bituminous drive.
Had a quick lunch and them took Ms P on a long walk. The pavers were just finishing up. The new drive looks good.
Took a short nap and then took a walk.
We had a light dinner and then I finished my outdoor activities with a walk.
We are now watching the Debate. I think it is embarrassing that this is the best we can do.
Busy day ahead, up at 0545 and head out at 0700 for downtown. It was raining and pitch black. Today is my first day of jury duty. I was one of over 150 folks who showed up. They took roll and we had a 100% turnout of all the folks receiving a notice to report. The group was very diverse and looked like the folks at Costco.
Three groups of potential jurors were selected for three trials. I waited for two hours before I was selected. I report at 0800 tomorrow. About 40 folks are in my group and 12 will selected tomorrow for a jury.
We were excused at 1200 and I headed to the Y. I did my calisthenics and ran a mile.
When I got home the asphalt paving company was working on our drive. We are getting a new bituminous drive.
Had a quick lunch and them took Ms P on a long walk. The pavers were just finishing up. The new drive looks good.
Took a short nap and then took a walk.
We had a light dinner and then I finished my outdoor activities with a walk.
We are now watching the Debate. I think it is embarrassing that this is the best we can do.
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Sunday September 25, 2016
Blog time: 2020
Normal Sundays return, we dressed and headed for our 0800 swim at the Y. The pool was not crowded.
After the swim we headed to Meijer's for some supplies. With the opening of Trader Joe's and Fresh Thyme, Meijer's is no longer our primary grocery.
As soon as we unloaded the Taurus I took it to D&W gas station for a fill up. The Meijer's station is being remodeled.
Nancy fixed her world famous scrambled eggs for breakfast.
After breakfast I took Ms P on a 1.5 mile walk. I thought it might rain and I wanted to get the walk in before the rain. I was wrong the sun came out right after the walk.
Took a short nap. After the nap we headed outside and started trimming the tree and bushes in the courtyard. We filled five large yard waste bags. I had to make a quick run to D&W to replenish our supply.
Finished the afternoon with a walk around the block.
Nancy fixed hot dogs and soup for dinner.
Read the GRP and we are now watching 60 Minutes.
Going to bed early tonight because tomorrow I have to get up early. I have Jury Duty and have to be at the Court House at 0745. We also have to get the cars out before 0800 because we are having our drive repaved.
Normal Sundays return, we dressed and headed for our 0800 swim at the Y. The pool was not crowded.
After the swim we headed to Meijer's for some supplies. With the opening of Trader Joe's and Fresh Thyme, Meijer's is no longer our primary grocery.
As soon as we unloaded the Taurus I took it to D&W gas station for a fill up. The Meijer's station is being remodeled.
Nancy fixed her world famous scrambled eggs for breakfast.
After breakfast I took Ms P on a 1.5 mile walk. I thought it might rain and I wanted to get the walk in before the rain. I was wrong the sun came out right after the walk.
Took a short nap. After the nap we headed outside and started trimming the tree and bushes in the courtyard. We filled five large yard waste bags. I had to make a quick run to D&W to replenish our supply.
Finished the afternoon with a walk around the block.
Nancy fixed hot dogs and soup for dinner.
Read the GRP and we are now watching 60 Minutes.
Going to bed early tonight because tomorrow I have to get up early. I have Jury Duty and have to be at the Court House at 0745. We also have to get the cars out before 0800 because we are having our drive repaved.
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Saturday September 24, 2016
Blog time: 1845
We slept in this morning. It was in the high 50s when we walked to breakfast at Panera. Oatmeal, sourdough toast and coffee for Bob and whole grain bagel with cream cheese and coffee for Nancy. This our standard Saturday fare.
As soon as we got home, we got in Taurus and headed to Walmart. Nancy was looking for tennis balls. She puts a tennis ball in the dryer when drying rugs. I learn something new everyday.
Nancy started doing yard work in the courtyard and I took a bike ride. It was a beautiful fall day for a ride. I rode 14 miles. Nancy was still working in the yard when I got home.
Before lunch I took Ms P on a walk. In addition to the yard work Nancy also did the laundry.
Showered and the read the WSJ. I find the world news very depressing.
For dinner tonight Nancy and I walked to LaLaguna Mexican restaurant. It is an easy 0.5 mile walk.
We are now watching the end of the UM/PSU game.
How about them Badgers!
LaLaguna was not very crowded. I had their Tamales. Great Tamales!
Veronica face timed Nancy tonight we had a good talk with both Veronica and Alessandra.
Right now Nancy is face timing with Debbie. Face time rocks!
We slept in this morning. It was in the high 50s when we walked to breakfast at Panera. Oatmeal, sourdough toast and coffee for Bob and whole grain bagel with cream cheese and coffee for Nancy. This our standard Saturday fare.
As soon as we got home, we got in Taurus and headed to Walmart. Nancy was looking for tennis balls. She puts a tennis ball in the dryer when drying rugs. I learn something new everyday.
Nancy started doing yard work in the courtyard and I took a bike ride. It was a beautiful fall day for a ride. I rode 14 miles. Nancy was still working in the yard when I got home.
Before lunch I took Ms P on a walk. In addition to the yard work Nancy also did the laundry.
Showered and the read the WSJ. I find the world news very depressing.
For dinner tonight Nancy and I walked to LaLaguna Mexican restaurant. It is an easy 0.5 mile walk.
We are now watching the end of the UM/PSU game.
How about them Badgers!
LaLaguna was not very crowded. I had their Tamales. Great Tamales!
Veronica face timed Nancy tonight we had a good talk with both Veronica and Alessandra.
Right now Nancy is face timing with Debbie. Face time rocks!
Friday, September 23, 2016
Friday September 23, 2016
Blog time: 2045
It was pitch black at 0630 this morning. Temps did not reach 70 but it threatened rain all day.
Both Nancy and I have noticed that our clubs are not very busy. Maybe with the warm weather most folks are still in their summer mode.
The recent bombings in Aleppo by Russia and Syria makes US policy seem weak. The Middle East will probably be a violent place for years.
The movers and shakers in the business world do not seem in control of their destiny.
Nobody is worth more than $1M per year. Executive salaries are way out of line. The recent congressional hearings has highlighted the extravagant salaries. The execs have killed the goose that laid the golden egg.
Kim cleaned today and the house looks great. As soon as I got home Nancy and I headed to Costco to restore our peanut butter, eggs and grape supply.
Quick lunch and then took Ms P on her walk. Our front screen door is broken so I drove the Lowe's and bought a replacement. On way home I stopped at the Honda dealer and looked at the CR-V. It is made in North America. I was impressed.
Nancy grilled hamburgs for dinner. Also had sweet potato and corn.
Finished my outside activities with a walk around the block. Tonight was a Netflix evening.
It was pitch black at 0630 this morning. Temps did not reach 70 but it threatened rain all day.
Both Nancy and I have noticed that our clubs are not very busy. Maybe with the warm weather most folks are still in their summer mode.
The recent bombings in Aleppo by Russia and Syria makes US policy seem weak. The Middle East will probably be a violent place for years.
The movers and shakers in the business world do not seem in control of their destiny.
Nobody is worth more than $1M per year. Executive salaries are way out of line. The recent congressional hearings has highlighted the extravagant salaries. The execs have killed the goose that laid the golden egg.
Kim cleaned today and the house looks great. As soon as I got home Nancy and I headed to Costco to restore our peanut butter, eggs and grape supply.
Quick lunch and then took Ms P on her walk. Our front screen door is broken so I drove the Lowe's and bought a replacement. On way home I stopped at the Honda dealer and looked at the CR-V. It is made in North America. I was impressed.
Nancy grilled hamburgs for dinner. Also had sweet potato and corn.
Finished my outside activities with a walk around the block. Tonight was a Netflix evening.
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