December 18, 2023

 Monday December 18, 2023

Blog time 1630 on Thursday the 21st.

Start of new week.

Up, dressed and headed to MVP.

Nancy swam and I did my calisthenics.

After showering we headed Panera for our morning coffee.

My memory is foggy.  I cannot remember what we did today.

I do know that the news would mention, Hamas and Israel, Taylor Swift and the chatter from Trump and Biden.

We attended Happy Hour and had dinner in the main dining room.  Watched some TV.  Nancy headed to bed first.  I finished the evening reading the WSJ.

December 17, 2023

 Sunday December 17, 2023

Blog time 1625 on Thursday Dec 21

Sunday:  we attended the 0915 service at Trinity.

This afternoon Nancy and I attended her book club’s Christmas party at the Moleski’s.

In attendance were Linda and Tom Moleski, Tim Mask, Connie Cady and Bob and Nancy.  Linda had chicken and beef, with grilled vegetables.  Chocolate cake for dessert.  It was all very good.

This will be our last book club event.  Nancy resigned at the last meeting.

We were home at 1600.  Light dinner before watching some TV.

December 16, 2023

 Saturday December 16, 2023

Blog time 1600 on Thursday 21 Dec.  Yes I am behind.

As usual we had Saturday breakfast at “The Gathering Place”.  The restaurant was jammed.

 We had our usual fare.  Omelette for Nancy and oatmeal for me.  After breakfast we took our Saturday ride north to Ada.  Ended up at Panera for our free coffee.

Another dark day.  Lately we have morning temps in low 30. Afternoon temps might reach 40.

This afternoon I took a bike ride.  It is always great to get on bike.  I wear lined pants and wool biking jacket that Helen got me and a visibility jacket.  My standard route is 7 miles. It takes an hour.

Light dinner tonight. We watched an episode or “Reacher” before turning in.

December 15, 2023

 Friday December 15, 2023

Thank God it is Friday.

This week wore me out.

We followed our normal Friday routine.  Nancy swam and I did calisthenics.

We had our morning coffee at Panera.

After coffee we made a quick run to Meijer’s for supplies.

Today we are not attending Cook Valley’s holiday festival.  The main menu item is salmon and Nancy does not like fish.  I am also tired of all the extra wine and sweets.  For dinner we drove to Cascade Road House for a light sandwich.  

We continue to watch the “Night Manager”.  Following the show Nancy headed to bed and I stayed up and read the WSJ.  It must be end of year because I found the news boring.

December 14, 2023

 Thursday December 14, 2023

Blog time 1300 on Friday sitting at desk in office.

As usual up at 0730.  Nancy and I dressed and headed to MVP.  Treadmill and stationary bike for Nancy and I did calisthenics and 10 minutes on stationary bike.

After MVP we drove to Panera.  Ordered coffee and croissant.  Spent an hour reading the morning papers.  Headed straight home after Panera.

I took a short walk followed by a nap.  Tonight we attended day 4 of the “7 Days of Christmas” festival.  We attended the Cello concert followed by dinner in the main dining room.

Tonight’s menu included Brie & Apple Chicken, Tennessee Cornbread dressing, Tender Broccolini and Mississippi Mud Pie for Dessert.

Tonight we watched and episode of “Hidden Assets”.  After Nancy headed to bed and of course I read the WSJ.

December 13, 2023

 Wednesday December 13, 2023

Blog time 1600 sitting at desk in office.

Up at usual time dressed had a yogurt breakfast before heading to MVP.  Temp was 27 and sunny.  Sun is always great.

I did my calisthenics and Nancy went swimming.  Showered before heading to Panera.  Lately we have been getting scones instead of croissants on days Nancy goes swimming.  

Headed straight home after Panera.  I took a short walk before lunch.  Lunch today was yogurt with granola.  Finished the afternoon with a short nap.

Cook Valley has been holding a “7 Days of Christmas” festival.  Tonight was day 3.  It was called a Grinchmas Party.  The event started at 1615 in the front foyer with cocktails and appetizers. At 1700 dinner was served.  Menu tonight “Roast Beef, Who Hash, with Grinch greens, and chocolate Babka Bread pudding.

After dinner we headed to our apartment. Tonight we watched an episode of “Shetland”.

Nancy headed to bed and I stayed up and read the WSJ.

December 12, 2023

 Tuesday December 12, 2023

Over slept today. Did not get up until 0800.  Yogurt parfait for breakfast.  Drove to MVP for our morning workout. 

I did my weekday calisthenics and Nancy walked on treadmill and rode the stationary bike.  I showered, put on lotion and then Nancy and I drove to Panera.

This time of year my skin gets very dry, especially my hands.  We are going to buy a humidifier.  I sure hope that will help.

I am slowly getting over my Thanksgiving cold.  Called Debbie and she is also recovering.  

Temp in 20s this morning but by 1000 it has reached high 30s. We did see some sun today.

Missy texted us saying the boat club she belongs to had a fire.  Don’t know the extent of the damage.

Debbie despite her cold is enjoying retirement.  We will spend time at Debbie’s in January.  Look forward to some bike riding.

Cook Valley is having a “7 Days of Christmas” festival.  Last night was the 2nd night.  Nancy attended a string quartet concert.  At 1700 we had a great dinner with free wine.  The menu was “Smoked Bone-in Pork Chop with Lingonberry Braised Beans & Greens, Herbed Pesto, and Creamy Cheesy Polenta.  Chocolate Peacan Pie for dessert.  

We had dinner with the Moores.  The Moores lived on Gladstone before moving to Cook Valley.

After dinner we watched another episode of “Hidden Assets”.  Nancy then headed to bed and I stayed up and read the WSJ.