January 30, 2022

 Weekend Update for week ending Sunday January 30

Blog being written on Monday January 31 at 1100 sitting in Debbie’s Kitchen in SJ, Ca

Saturday morning Nancy and I walked to Bill’s Cafe on Willow for breakfast.  Bill’s is very popular and Debbie said we would have to wait for a seat.

It was cold, 37, so folks did not want to sit outside even if they had propane heaters.  We decided to sit outside.  The heaters worked fine.

I had eggs, corn beef hash, hash browns and sourdough toast.  Nancy had eggs, bacon and toast.  It was very good.

Found time this afternoon for a short bike ride.

We had a light dinner.  Our evening viewing was an episode Vera.

Sunday:  

Fixed oatmeal at home.  Walked to Yum Yum and got donuts for Debbie and coffee for Bob and Nancy.  The folks at Yum Yum put coffee in a carrier so the walk home was easy.

We did make a trip to strip mall to buy wine and yogurt.

No bike ride today.  Took several walks with Violet.  

Watched both football games.  I wanted SF to win.

Light dinner and then watched an episode of “Queens of Mystery” on Acorn.

January 28, 2022

 Friday January 28, 2022

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISSY:

I wrote Missy that I remember vividly her birth.  We were living in Ann Arbor, Mi.  It was a Sunday morning and Nancy said we had to get to hospital, NOW.

We left for hospital in heavy snow.  The heater and wipers on the VW Bug did not work.  Drove with window open.  Nancy kept telling me to hurry.  We arrived at hospital emergency entrance and Nancy was immediately wheeled into the delivery room.

I parked the car and when I arrived at the Delivery room, Nancy had already given birth.  The things you remember!

Friday’s blog continues 

Up this morning at 0700.  Debbie had already taken Violet for her morning walk.  It was a cold 37 this morning.  It is now 1100 and the temp is up to 54.

First thing I fixed a bowl of microwave oatmeal with banana.  It was tasty.  Walked to Starbucks for a coffee and scone.  Spent some time reading emails, etc.

After Starbucks I walked across the street to YumYum and got glazed donuts for Debbie and a coffee for Nancy.

At home we drove to Walmart.  Replenished our supply of yogurt, popsicles and ice cream sandwiches.  

At 1400 I took a 9.6 mile bike walk.  It was warm, high 60s, and sunny.

Showered and dressed for dinner. Tonight we had dinner at “Lazy Dogs” in Cupertino.  I had a club sandwich, Nancy had a cheese burger and Debbie had a sweet and spicy chicken bowl.  We sat out side under a heater.  Great dinner.

At home we watched an episode of “Death in Paradise”. Good show.  We were in bed by 2200.

January 27, 2022

 Thursday January 27, 2022

Blog time 1750 sitting in Debbie’s living room.

This morning we got with alarm set for 0630.  Debbie started work at 0600 and is booked until noon.  

Nancy and I took Violet for her morning walk, a distance of 2 miles.  Same distance Debbie walks each morning.

At home I grabbed my mini iPad and walked to Starbucks.  Ordered oatmeal but was told they had no spoons.  So I walked across the street to Yum Yum Donuts and ordered their oatmeal and a donut.  The oatmeal was awful. Before heading for home I got glazed donuts for Debbie and coffee for Nancy.

Today Nancy and I drove to Walmart to resupply our snacks and chips.  Quick lunch and then headed out on a 10.8 mile bike ride.  Once again I took the Los Gatos Creek Bike trail.  Light bike and pedestrian traffic on the trail.

E bike are very popular.  Most riders use the electric mode.  I see very few pedaling the bike.  I think these bikes should be banned on Pedestrian and bike trails.

Before dinner tonight Debbie and I took Violet on her evening walk.  The temperature was 62. 

For dinner I had a chicken sandwich with blueberries.  Nancy also had a chicken sandwich.  Debbie fixed herself a grilled cheese sandwich. 

Watched the news, Jeopardy and then switched to Acorn and watched an episode of “Republic of Doyle”.  

This and that:

Does anyone understand the USA position on Ukraine?

Noted that Californians are very good about wearing masks inside stores and restaurants.

It has been super cold in Michigan.  Sure glad we are in Ca.

Courts continue to stop construction of natural gas lines.  These actions will result in higher energy costs impacting poor families.

The San Francisco TV news is dominated by Sunday’s 49er/Rams game.

  

January 26, 2022

 Wednesday January 26, 2022

Blog time 1030 sitting in Debbie’s kitchen.

Slept in this morning until 0700.  First thing I do is check the weather in SJ vs GR,  43 vs 15.  It was snowing in GR.

Dressed and walked to Starbucks for oatmeal and coffee.  After reading the news I walked across the street to Yum Yum Donuts to get two chocolate covered glazed donuts for Debbie and a coffee for Nancy. 

Nancy and I made a quick trip to the Westfield Valley Mall.  I was looking for sweat pants and heavy sweat shirt.  No luck.  Nancy also came up empty handed.  

Lunch and then a short walk with Violet.  The afternoon temps reached mid 60s.  Today is my easy Wednesday so no bike ride.

Debbie took Violet for her evening walk.  I joined them.

Dinner tonight was light.  I had Cheerios with blueberries along with sourdough toast with peanut butter.  Nancy had toast.  Debbie had chicken and rice.

Tonight after the news and Jeopardy we watched an episode of “New Tricks”.  

Temperature will drop to mid 30s this evening.  

January 25, 2022

 Tuesday January 25, 2022

Blog time 1730 sitting in Debbie’s living room.

Up this morning at 0700.

Debbie’s day started with a 0600 meeting.

Nancy and I took Violet on a 1.5 mile walk.

I walked to Starbucks for an oatmeal breakfast, 0.33 miles.  Starbucks has a steady stream of customers but no one stays.

After breakfast and some iPad reading I walked across the street to YumYum donuts.  Bought two glazed chocolate donuts for Debbie and a coffee for Nancy.

At home I took Violet on a short walk around the neighborhood.  Quick lunch and then Nancy and I drove to Trader Joe’s.  We bought a package of frozen mandarin orange chicken for dinner tonight and crackers, nothing else.

At 1400 put on bike clothes and headed out on a 11 mile ride along the Los Gatos Creek trail.  Not much traffic today.  

I did see some folks fishing in the Creek.  I don’t think the creek has any trophy fish.

Noted a lot of waterfowl in the creek.  The Canadian Geese seem larger than Michigan’s geese.  Is it Diet?  Not much available food for Mi geese in winter.  

Also saw several large turtles getting afternoon sun.  They area has many grey squirrels.

Shaved and showered before dinner.  Tonight Debbie and Nancy fixed the Trader Joe’s chicken with rice.  It was very good.

After the news and Jeopardy we watched an episode of “True Lies”.  Not very good.

Every night we have had clear skies.  The moon is bright but low in the sky so we don’t see it until morning.

January 24, 2022

 Monday January 24, 2022

Blog time 1700 sitting in Debbie’s living room.

Our alarm went off at 0500.  Alessandra has an early morning flight to Long Beach.  She will arrive in Long Beach at 0820.  Stephen will meet her and drive her to school.  Good grief a 360 mile commute to school.  Checkin and the flight went off without a hitch.

Today is a work day for Debbie.  She starts with a 0700 meeting.

Nancy and I took Violet on a 1.5 mile walk.  It was still dark when we started our walk.  Sunrise today was 0715.  It was also very cold, 38.  Mittens were needed.

After the walk.  Nancy and I drove to Walmart to replenish our snack supply.  Walmart was not crowded.

I spent some time doing my morning reading.  Lunch and then at 1400 I took a 10 mile bike ride.  The temperatures had risen to low 60s.  Another beautiful day for a ride.  The trail was not crowded.

It being Monday we had a very light dinner.  We watched the news and then Jeopardy.  

Our streaming show tonight was Vera.  We all like this show.  We were in bed by 2200.

January 23, 2022

 Sunday January 23, 2022

Blog time 1230 sitting in Debbie’s kitchen

Nancy and I were first up this morning at 0700.  Debbie and Alessandra were still sleeping.

Nancy and I took Violet for a 1.5 mile walk.  It was sunny but a cool 38 when we started out.  An hour later the temp was near 50. 

Promised this morning I was going to buy donuts for everyone.  When I tried to start Debbie’s car the ignition was frozen.  

Debbie called her insurance company.  They sent out a service man.  Just jiggling the steering wheel and turning key got car started.

While Debbie was working on her car problem Nancy and I walked to Yum Yum donuts.  Purchased donuts for everyone and coffees for Bob and Nancy.

This and that:

California is very bicycle friendly.  SJ have marked bike lanes on all busy streets.

California drivers also are respectful of pedestrians and bikers.

In SJ the size of the recycle bin is 64 gallons and the trash bin is 35 gallons.  In GR the recycle bin is 35 gallons and trash is 64 gallons.  Who is greener?

Gas prices and groceries are more expensive in Ca.

More Tesla sedans in SJ than either Ford or Chevy.

At 1416 I took an 11 mile bike ride.  Average heart rate, 106 BPM, average speed 7.6 mph.  About the same as in MI.

For dinner tonight Alessandra wanted for her last meal in SJ pizza.  Debbie drove to Domino’s to get the pizza.  It was very good.

Tonight we watched the last half of “Hamilton”.  Everyone liked the play.

We have to get up early tomorrow, 0500, to get Alessandra to airport.  Everyone in bed by 2130.