May 30, 2023

Tuesday May 30, 2023

Today we got back to normal.  Up at 0700 and we both got ready for MVP.  I had an oatmeal breakfast w/blueberries before I left.  I took my standard 5 mile bike ride to MVP.

Nancy was already finishing up her Tuesday routine when I arrived.  Every day after MVP Nancy drives to Panera for her morning coffee.

After my 30 minutes of calisthenics I biked to Family Foods.  Bought a bagel and Starbucks coffee.  Today I only read the MI newspapers.  Left at noon and headed home.  Total bike miles today, 9.8.

Showered, shaved before lunch.  This afternoon we ran errands.  First stop LMCU so Nancy could renew a CD.  Next stop Macatawa Bank so I could get cash for next week’s trip to CA.  Finally we stopped at Meijer’s to buy supplies.  

1700 we headed down to the outdoor patio for Happy Hour.  HH was not well attended probably because it was 90 degrees.  1800 we drove to Leo’s for our Tuesday Hot Dog.

Tonight we watched “High Desert” followed by “Shrinking”.

Tomorrow will be another very hot day.  Possible rain showers in late afternoon.

May 29, 2023

 May 29, 2023

Memorial Day

Up at 0730.  We dressed and made our annual trip to Saugatuck.  We had breakfast at the Pumpernickel.  Nancy had French Toast and I had crab cakes with poached eggs.  All very good.

Saugatuck was crowded with weekend tourists.  We walked around and visited several shops but purchased nothing.

I remember as a young Boy Scout my troop marched in Alpena’s big Memorial Day parade.  The parade had two high school bands, Girl Scouts, the City Band, the unit from the National Guard and a lot of floats.  Another important event on Memorial Day my mother let me stop wearing long underwear.  

Today I found time for a 10 mile bike ride.  Followed by short nap.

At 1700 we headed down to the Main Dining to attend Cook Valley’s Memorial Day dinner.  About 50 folks attended.  Great food especially the desserts.  I filled up on banana bread and great cookies.  

Last night we watched an episode of “Happy Valley”.

Tomorrow will be sunny and hot.

May 28, 2023

 Sunday May 28, 2023

Blog time 1630 on Tuesday May 30,  late as usual

Sunday Morning.  Today Pastor Bob said we should wear red to church.

Church was lightly attended.  No Band.

After church we headed east to Lowell before heading home.  We did stop at Panera for our morning coffee.

Found time for a 9+ mile bike ride followed by a nap.  

We attended Happy Hour.  It was well attended.

For dinner we had several pinwheels.  Watched last episode of Citadel.  I gave this show a B-.

Tomorrow is Memorial and it expected to be sunny and warm.

May 27, 2023

 Saturday May 27, 2023

Blog time 1600 on Tuesday May 30,  big time late

Up this morning at 0730.  Quickly dressed and headed to “The Gathering Place” for.

We had our usual breakfast.  I thought because this is a holiday weekend that the restaurant would be empty.  Not the case it was full.

We had our usual followed by a drive to Ada.  Stopped at Panera for our free coffee.  

Stopped at Costco to buy two packages pinwheels.  We will take the pinwheels to the Memorial Day party in the Main Dining Room on Monday.

I did take a 9 mile bike ride today.  Followed by a nap.

This evening we had a bowl of soup at Soups on Cascade Road.  I had mushroom soup and Nancy had chicken noodle.

Tonight we watched the last episode of “The Last Thing He Told Me”.

Another nice sunny day awaits us.

May 26, 2023

 Friday May 26, 2023

Blog time 1130 sitting in Forest Hills Food.

Sunrise today at 0609.  Sunset 2109. 15 hours of daylight.

We both got up at 0700.  Nancy has her Friday swim and my routine is same as every weekday.

It was 34 when checked weather.  Dug out warm pants, gloves and hat.  It is 5.5 miles to MVP.  When I arrived at MPV the temp had risen to 52.  An 18 degree rise. I was drenched in sweat.

Quick work out and then I pedaled to Forest Hills Foods.  Bought two donuts and a Starbucks coffee.  Read the local papers before heading home.  Total miles today 9.9 miles.

Nancy had lunch today we several women who live on our corridor.  She had the Quiche.

After a shower Nancy and I drove to Meijer's.  We picked up a prescription for Nancy.

Finished the afternoon with a nap.  At 1700 we headed down to the Outdoor Patio for Happy Hour.  HH was well attended.

We had 1745 reservations for dinner tonight.  Our dinner guests were two sisters, life long residents of GR.  I had the lobster pasta and Nancy had light cheese tray.

Tonight Nancy played Mexican Train.  I watched a nature show on Netflix.

Debbie called this evening.  We had a nice talk.  Tomorrow Missy and AJ are visiting.  

Tomorrow will be another warm day.

May 25, 2023

 Thursday May 25, 2023

Blog time noon, sitting in Forest Hills Foods

Up at 0720.  The cleaners come  this morning so we spent time picking up.

Nancy headed to MVP for her treadmill/stationary bike routine.  I had an apple for breakfast and headed out.

I bundled up because of temps in high 40s.  It was colder still  because of the strong wind. Pedaled 5.5 miles to MVP.  30 minutes of calisthenics before putting bike gear back on and heading to Forest Hills Foods. It is 2.4 miles from MVP to Forest Hills Food.  

I had my heart set on buying a cup of yogurt with blueberries and granola but they were sold out.  Bummer! Instead I settled for 2 donuts and a Starbucks coffee.  Read the morning papers before heading home.  Total bike distance today 9.9 miles.

At home the cleaners were done.  The apartment looks great.  

Showered and then Nancy and I headed Meijer’s to check on the status of Nancy’s prescription.  It would be ready in 2 hours.  We said we will pickup tomorrow.  I was happy with the fast action of our new Spectrum GP.  I had only called yesterday.  

Lunch at 1400 followed by short nap.  

1700 we headed to the outdoor patio for Happy Hour.  No one was there.  Maybe they thought it was too cold.  We headed inside and sure enough 15 folks were enjoying HH.  Sissies!

We left HH at 1745 for the dining room.  We were seated with another couple.  For dinner Nancy had the sweet-sour chicken and I had salmon.  Nancy raved about the sweet-sour chicken.

Tonight we watched an episode of “Call the Midwife” followed by Harrison Ford’s Apple TV show “Shrinking”.  

Tomorrow is May 26 but when checked weather for tomorrow Frost Warnings were up!!  Good Grief!

May 24, 2023

Wednesday May 24, 2023

Blog time 1929 sitting in office

Breakfast Club Wednesday 

Alarm goes off at 0545.  Dressed and headed downtown to the University Club for the BC meeting.

Speaker today was the County Prosecutor.

Topic was Crime against Senior Citizens.  Very good talk.

This morning Nancy went swimming.

I took an 8.5 bike ride.

At 1100 Nancy and I attended a Cook Valley section meeting.  Boring!

Drove to Meijer’s and Costco to get Nancy’s meds squared away. Retiring Doctors has made a mess of our ordering meds.

At home I called our new GP, Dr Nguyen and got several prescriptions squared away.  Nancy is very worried about running out of meds while in CA.

I found time for a short nap. A 1700 we headed down to the patio for Happy Hour.  It was cool so we were joined by only the Reese’s.

For dinner Nancy had the chicken special.  I had a burger.  Great burgers at Cook Valley.

Tonight we watched episode 2 of Dalgliesh on Acorn.  I gave it a B-.

Temp in 50s when headed to bed.  Low 40s expected for tomorrow morning.

This and that:

Noted a lot of baby geese and ducks in neighborhood.  

The flowers around Cook Valley are beautiful.

Every day I see wild turkeys and sand hill cranes.

I don’t understand the problems with the debt limit.

Ukraine seem to be holding their own against Russia.  Hope US and allies don’t give up.

Most schools in Mi have finished the year.  Cook Valley is losing most of their wait staff.

Our Governor and Dem legislators are making Mi a union state.  Contractors and school administrators are losing control.