Blog time: 0900
Easy Wednesday, I slept in until 0700 waited for the sunrise and then pedaled to Panera. Had an oatmeal breakfast and after reading the news I am thinking of a swim at the Y.
Some interesting items in the news.
PE Trump picks his Treasury Secretary, Steven, Mnuchin. I am not sure I like this choice. Mnuchin is Wall Street. Trump campaigned against the elites.
Demographers are reporting that in some States White deaths exceeds births. The 2020 census should provide some interesting facts regarding the makeup of the USA.
Interesting election in Italy this week. If the referendum passes the Italian senate will be changed making the legislature more efficient.
The President of South Korea is in deep trouble because of influence peddling by an associate. Looks like she will resign. Corruption is rampant. Several big corporations seem to wield tremendous power.
Finally China is rolling back some job security protections. Seems many large state owned corporations have serious money problems and need to reduce payrolls. What happened to the Communist Worker's Paradise?
Pedaled to Y and swam 1,000 yards. Every lane was filled. Took my normal bike ride home but in reverse. Temperature was in high 40s with sun.
Nancy is working at the Gardens this afternoon. She was gone when I got home. Took Ms P on a nice long walk. We did see a lonely robin.
Before lunch I did a load of laundry and took out the trash and recyclables. Also got out my fifty year old suit and checked it over. Looks ok. Tomorrow Nancy and I are attending a Christmas Gala at the Gardens. Suit and tie are required. First time this year I will wear a suit and tie.
Took a short nap and now I am in my office writing thus blog. According to my watch it is now sunset, 1708.
It is that time of year when I get out the family archives and start updating the family tree. I am using a family tree software called My Heritage. They now have an app which I will download tonight.
Light dinner tonight and then some Netflix/Acorn or Amazon watching.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Tuesday November 29, 2016
Blog time: 1050 drinking coffee at Panera.
Up at 0630, Nancy heads out for her Tuesday swim and I did some calisthenics, ate breakfast and waited for the sun. Sunrise today was not until 0752 but when the sun came out it was bright. First sunny day in about a week. We now have 09h 19' of daylight heading to 9 hours on Dec 21.
The temp was in the high 40s when I headed out on the bike. Not much evaporation this time of year so I had to negotiate several large puddles.
Cascade Road is one of the busiest roads in the county but I am amazed at all the wildlife I see while biking along the Cascade trail. Today saw a small crane standing in a creek with a fish in his mouth. Also encountered a large flock of turkeys feeding near the road. Wildlife makes the ride enjoyable.
Donald Trumps impact on the economy is still the big talk on morning business shows. The election in France and upcoming election is other EU countries has business folks spooked.
I don't want to sound like a converted Catholic but I am a big fan of a diet called SOS, stop only sugar. (Available at Amazon) I have been on the diet for almost two years. I started at 162 and for over a year my weight has been at 140. It is painless. Sorry bout the preaching.
While I am still preaching I cannot say enough about my iPad and iPhone. I am a walking office. I do my banking, blog and reading on the iPad. I presently read the WSJ, ENR, GRP and Alpena News in addition to books. I can also watch Netflix and Acorn. Ain't tech great! Of course if I am hacked all the accolades are off.
Trump has got to come to grips with his business and conflicts of interest. This includes his family.
Castro denied Cubans basic freedoms. I hope civil liberties will be granted to the Cubans soon. President Obama was right to start the process of normalizing relations. Hope the PE continues.
Took Ms P on a walk and had a quick lunch. We got in the Escape and ran some errands.
First stop Breton Village. Nancy visited Talbots's and I looked in Fitzgerald's. Nothing purchased. Next stop Trader Joe's where we purchased some wine.
Took a nap. Nancy fixed a crock pot dish for dinner. It was very good.
Read the GRP and we watched the first episode of The Crown and now are watching a BBC show called Dr Foster.
Up at 0630, Nancy heads out for her Tuesday swim and I did some calisthenics, ate breakfast and waited for the sun. Sunrise today was not until 0752 but when the sun came out it was bright. First sunny day in about a week. We now have 09h 19' of daylight heading to 9 hours on Dec 21.
The temp was in the high 40s when I headed out on the bike. Not much evaporation this time of year so I had to negotiate several large puddles.
Cascade Road is one of the busiest roads in the county but I am amazed at all the wildlife I see while biking along the Cascade trail. Today saw a small crane standing in a creek with a fish in his mouth. Also encountered a large flock of turkeys feeding near the road. Wildlife makes the ride enjoyable.
Donald Trumps impact on the economy is still the big talk on morning business shows. The election in France and upcoming election is other EU countries has business folks spooked.
I don't want to sound like a converted Catholic but I am a big fan of a diet called SOS, stop only sugar. (Available at Amazon) I have been on the diet for almost two years. I started at 162 and for over a year my weight has been at 140. It is painless. Sorry bout the preaching.
While I am still preaching I cannot say enough about my iPad and iPhone. I am a walking office. I do my banking, blog and reading on the iPad. I presently read the WSJ, ENR, GRP and Alpena News in addition to books. I can also watch Netflix and Acorn. Ain't tech great! Of course if I am hacked all the accolades are off.
Trump has got to come to grips with his business and conflicts of interest. This includes his family.
Castro denied Cubans basic freedoms. I hope civil liberties will be granted to the Cubans soon. President Obama was right to start the process of normalizing relations. Hope the PE continues.
Took Ms P on a walk and had a quick lunch. We got in the Escape and ran some errands.
First stop Breton Village. Nancy visited Talbots's and I looked in Fitzgerald's. Nothing purchased. Next stop Trader Joe's where we purchased some wine.
Took a nap. Nancy fixed a crock pot dish for dinner. It was very good.
Read the GRP and we watched the first episode of The Crown and now are watching a BBC show called Dr Foster.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Monday November 28, 2016
Blog time: 1100 at Panera
It was raining hard when I got up this morning but had stopped when I headed out.
Dark and gloomy on my bike ride to the Y. The rain must have been heavy because I encountered a lot of big puddles. Also encountered a large flock of turkeys. Do turkeys go south?
I expected the Y to be crowded with folks trying to work off the Thanksgiving pounds. I was wrong.
On morning shows Hillary Clinton is getting a lot of bad press for joining the recount so late in the game.
Did the BRexit signal the restless electorate. First Trump and then Fillon in France. Throw the bums out seems the battle cry.
Rain is expected later this afternoon so as soon as I got home I took Ms P on a long walk.
Finally a dark gloomy day with rain coming, the perfect excuse to stay inside.
Nancy and I spent several hours downstairs working on our computers. Nancy was purchasing gifts online.
I did some computer banking, paid bills, emptied my in basket, filled out a health survey on 23&me and paid my last installment to the IRS.
I even made a comment on Facebook and did a load of laundry.
Had a light dinner, watched the news and right now we are watching Harry on Acorn.
It was raining hard when I got up this morning but had stopped when I headed out.
Dark and gloomy on my bike ride to the Y. The rain must have been heavy because I encountered a lot of big puddles. Also encountered a large flock of turkeys. Do turkeys go south?
I expected the Y to be crowded with folks trying to work off the Thanksgiving pounds. I was wrong.
On morning shows Hillary Clinton is getting a lot of bad press for joining the recount so late in the game.
Did the BRexit signal the restless electorate. First Trump and then Fillon in France. Throw the bums out seems the battle cry.
Rain is expected later this afternoon so as soon as I got home I took Ms P on a long walk.
Finally a dark gloomy day with rain coming, the perfect excuse to stay inside.
Nancy and I spent several hours downstairs working on our computers. Nancy was purchasing gifts online.
I did some computer banking, paid bills, emptied my in basket, filled out a health survey on 23&me and paid my last installment to the IRS.
I even made a comment on Facebook and did a load of laundry.
Had a light dinner, watched the news and right now we are watching Harry on Acorn.
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Sunday November 27, 2016
Weekend Update:
Saturday November 26: Up at 0515 and we all took Debbie to the airport for her trip back to San Jose.
Drove home and then Nancy and I walked to Panera for breakfast. We watched the sunrise at Panera.
At home we got back in the Escape and ran errands. First stop Home Depot Nancy bought an orchid.
Next was Pet Smart for some special dog food.
At Costco we picked up photos.
Final stop Walmart, nothing purchased.
Walked to Cascade Library. Sat in their comfy chairs in reading room and read the news.
Peggy Noonan wrote a great article in the WSJ, "No More Business as Usual, Mr Trump". She said PE Trump must give up his business to avoid conflict of interest. I think it is a no-brained.
What is with the recount so long after the election? If the Dems had doubts on the vote count a recount should have been started within days. Not three weeks after the election.
Immediately after the 1960 some folks were suspicious of the Chicago vote count. Nixon decided not to ask for a recount because it was so divisive.
Lunch and watched some of UM/OSU game. Bummer.
Took a nap.
Moved back into downstairs bath.
Nancy fixed soup for dinner.
Watched some Netflix before turning in.
Sunday
Up at 0650 and got ready for Sunday swim. We both swam 1,000 yards.
No Meijer's today. Attended the 1000 service at Trinity Lutheran.
Nancy fixed her world famous poached eggs for breakfast. I had mine with waffles.
The day was dark and gloomy. Temperatures were in the high 30s.
Ms P needed to get out of the house. We took an nearly two mile walk.
Sunday nap and then took a two mile walk. I got my 30 minutes outside.
For dinner we had hot turkey sandwiches. We have finished all the Thanksgiving food.
We will watch 60 Minutes and if time allows a Netflix show.
Saturday November 26: Up at 0515 and we all took Debbie to the airport for her trip back to San Jose.
Drove home and then Nancy and I walked to Panera for breakfast. We watched the sunrise at Panera.
At home we got back in the Escape and ran errands. First stop Home Depot Nancy bought an orchid.
Next was Pet Smart for some special dog food.
At Costco we picked up photos.
Final stop Walmart, nothing purchased.
Walked to Cascade Library. Sat in their comfy chairs in reading room and read the news.
Peggy Noonan wrote a great article in the WSJ, "No More Business as Usual, Mr Trump". She said PE Trump must give up his business to avoid conflict of interest. I think it is a no-brained.
What is with the recount so long after the election? If the Dems had doubts on the vote count a recount should have been started within days. Not three weeks after the election.
Immediately after the 1960 some folks were suspicious of the Chicago vote count. Nixon decided not to ask for a recount because it was so divisive.
Lunch and watched some of UM/OSU game. Bummer.
Took a nap.
Moved back into downstairs bath.
Nancy fixed soup for dinner.
Watched some Netflix before turning in.
Sunday
Up at 0650 and got ready for Sunday swim. We both swam 1,000 yards.
No Meijer's today. Attended the 1000 service at Trinity Lutheran.
Nancy fixed her world famous poached eggs for breakfast. I had mine with waffles.
The day was dark and gloomy. Temperatures were in the high 30s.
Ms P needed to get out of the house. We took an nearly two mile walk.
Sunday nap and then took a two mile walk. I got my 30 minutes outside.
For dinner we had hot turkey sandwiches. We have finished all the Thanksgiving food.
We will watch 60 Minutes and if time allows a Netflix show.
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Friday November 25, 2016
Blog time: 1115 sitting at Panera
I keep getting alerts that today's Black Friday sales will set a record. How do they know it is only 1115 EST? Nobody made a big deal of the Friday after Thanksgiving when I was growing. I was happy no school.
I loved to play hockey. In Alpena we played outdoors. If we were lucky we could find a pond that was frozen on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Good memories.
Speaking of memories on this day in 1961 I arrived on Midway Island to begin my tour. Looking out the plane' window I saw a small speck of an island. Midway is 1300 miles west of Honolulu and 140 miles from the International Date Line. It is part of the Hawaiian chain of island but not part of the state of HI.
Slept in until 0700. No MVP for Nancy today but I got on the bike and headed to the Y. The Y had a lot of families playing basketball and other family activities.
I thought being Black Friday traffic on 28th St would be heavy. It was not. The parking lot a Meijer's was not full. Panera is also empty.
One of the big issues I have with the PE is his opposition to immigration especially from Mexico. Today's WSJ has an article on the plight of small businesses that need workers. No workers are available locally or if they are they are unwilling. These vacancies can be filled by Mexican workers. What is the downside to workers who have a work ethic, are family oriented and want their kids to get a good education? Wise up PE.
As soon as I got home I took Ms P on her walk. We walked in a gentle mist. She was a reluctant walker.
Lunch and then I drove to Meijer's to pick up a prescription.
We all spent the rest of the day inside. I did get my 30 minutes in.
Left over turkey and fixing for dinner. We finished watching the Bond movie and an episode of Ms Fisher.
I keep getting alerts that today's Black Friday sales will set a record. How do they know it is only 1115 EST? Nobody made a big deal of the Friday after Thanksgiving when I was growing. I was happy no school.
I loved to play hockey. In Alpena we played outdoors. If we were lucky we could find a pond that was frozen on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Good memories.
Speaking of memories on this day in 1961 I arrived on Midway Island to begin my tour. Looking out the plane' window I saw a small speck of an island. Midway is 1300 miles west of Honolulu and 140 miles from the International Date Line. It is part of the Hawaiian chain of island but not part of the state of HI.
Slept in until 0700. No MVP for Nancy today but I got on the bike and headed to the Y. The Y had a lot of families playing basketball and other family activities.
I thought being Black Friday traffic on 28th St would be heavy. It was not. The parking lot a Meijer's was not full. Panera is also empty.
One of the big issues I have with the PE is his opposition to immigration especially from Mexico. Today's WSJ has an article on the plight of small businesses that need workers. No workers are available locally or if they are they are unwilling. These vacancies can be filled by Mexican workers. What is the downside to workers who have a work ethic, are family oriented and want their kids to get a good education? Wise up PE.
As soon as I got home I took Ms P on her walk. We walked in a gentle mist. She was a reluctant walker.
Lunch and then I drove to Meijer's to pick up a prescription.
We all spent the rest of the day inside. I did get my 30 minutes in.
Left over turkey and fixing for dinner. We finished watching the Bond movie and an episode of Ms Fisher.
Friday, November 25, 2016
Thursday November 24, 2016
Blog time: 1930
Happy Thanksgiving!
It was a normal November day. Dark, gloomy and cool. I am glad Thanksgiving is in November because Thanksgiving is a happy family oriented holiday and cheers everyone up.
In my 78 years I have only spent three Thanksgiving away from family. The Navy was the reason for my absence.
My favorite Navy Thanksgiving was fifty five years ago. I had Thanksgiving meal at the BOQ at the Pearl Harbor Navy base in Hawaii. The next day I got on a plane and headed to Midway Island for my 1 year 2 week 3 day tour.
Prior to my marriage to Nancy, my family had Thanksgiving at my Grandfather Scott's farm. It was a big family gathering with at least 20 folks in attendance.
Nancy and I have shared Thanksgiving since 1965. They were all memorable.
Today we all slept in. When I did get up I did the calisthenics at 50% and rowed for 10 minutes.
Nancy spent the morning getting our Thanksgiving meal prepared. My only job was to stuff the turkey.
Took Ms P on her walk.
We sat down to our feast at 1430. It was great. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and super dressing. Finished with pumpkin pie.
I did get the car out and made a trip to Meijer's to pick up a prescription. On the way home I had to stop the car to let five deer saunter across Tahoe Drive.
Talked with Missy and AJ and later with Steve and family who are in AZ with Veronica's family.
We are now watching a James Bond movie on Amazon.
Happy Thanksgiving!
It was a normal November day. Dark, gloomy and cool. I am glad Thanksgiving is in November because Thanksgiving is a happy family oriented holiday and cheers everyone up.
In my 78 years I have only spent three Thanksgiving away from family. The Navy was the reason for my absence.
My favorite Navy Thanksgiving was fifty five years ago. I had Thanksgiving meal at the BOQ at the Pearl Harbor Navy base in Hawaii. The next day I got on a plane and headed to Midway Island for my 1 year 2 week 3 day tour.
Prior to my marriage to Nancy, my family had Thanksgiving at my Grandfather Scott's farm. It was a big family gathering with at least 20 folks in attendance.
Nancy and I have shared Thanksgiving since 1965. They were all memorable.
Today we all slept in. When I did get up I did the calisthenics at 50% and rowed for 10 minutes.
Nancy spent the morning getting our Thanksgiving meal prepared. My only job was to stuff the turkey.
Took Ms P on her walk.
We sat down to our feast at 1430. It was great. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and super dressing. Finished with pumpkin pie.
I did get the car out and made a trip to Meijer's to pick up a prescription. On the way home I had to stop the car to let five deer saunter across Tahoe Drive.
Talked with Missy and AJ and later with Steve and family who are in AZ with Veronica's family.
We are now watching a James Bond movie on Amazon.
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Wednesday November 23, 2016
Blog time: 0910
Sitting at Starbucks in Breton Village.
Up at 0550 and got ready for Breakfast Club. It was raining and pitch black when I headed out. Luckily the temp was 33 so no snow or ice.
BC was very crowded this morning. The speaker was Rev Fetting a fellow BC member and retired pastor at Park Congregational. He talked about the first Thanksgiving. It was well received.
I will spend some time reading the news before walking over to Orvis to purchase some suspenders.
I will suspend comments on the news for the holiday.
Plan to go swimming at the Y. Debbie and I are having lunch at Yesterdog. Yesterdog is on Debbie's must list of restaurants to visit during her stay.
Purchased the suspenders at Orvis. The pool at the Y was very crowded. School was out and I think a lot of offices are closed so all these folks headed to the pool.
As soon as I got home we all piled into the Escape and headed to EASTOWN. First stop was Yesterdog. Debbie had two, I had one and Nancy had a coke. The original Yesterdog is really quite good.
Next we visited three antique stores. Nothing purchased but it was fun looking.
It rained all day so I did not take Ms P on a walk.
We had a light dinner. Debbie had chicken and noodles and I had a bowl of cereal. Nancy had toast.
We watched Goliath on Amazon, actually two episodes. We like this show.
Sitting at Starbucks in Breton Village.
Up at 0550 and got ready for Breakfast Club. It was raining and pitch black when I headed out. Luckily the temp was 33 so no snow or ice.
BC was very crowded this morning. The speaker was Rev Fetting a fellow BC member and retired pastor at Park Congregational. He talked about the first Thanksgiving. It was well received.
I will spend some time reading the news before walking over to Orvis to purchase some suspenders.
I will suspend comments on the news for the holiday.
Plan to go swimming at the Y. Debbie and I are having lunch at Yesterdog. Yesterdog is on Debbie's must list of restaurants to visit during her stay.
Purchased the suspenders at Orvis. The pool at the Y was very crowded. School was out and I think a lot of offices are closed so all these folks headed to the pool.
As soon as I got home we all piled into the Escape and headed to EASTOWN. First stop was Yesterdog. Debbie had two, I had one and Nancy had a coke. The original Yesterdog is really quite good.
Next we visited three antique stores. Nothing purchased but it was fun looking.
It rained all day so I did not take Ms P on a walk.
We had a light dinner. Debbie had chicken and noodles and I had a bowl of cereal. Nancy had toast.
We watched Goliath on Amazon, actually two episodes. We like this show.
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