Quiet night. The long hectic days of a 2 man crew at my job are done. In fact I only went in today for a half day. My manager had told me I didn't have to. Said I to him, "as soon as (my co-worker) gets in I'll be glad to call it a week." Didn't want to leave him there alone if he didn't show. He showed and I was out the door by 10:30.
Had a few things to do. Primarily get oil for my old car. She burns it up pretty quickly. Since we're getting some kind of winter storm tomorrow figured I'd just as well be prepared. Also got gas too. Or should I say petrol. Trying to lure the European viewers back. They're about as silent as everyone else who seems to read this. I'm thinking of re-tooling the blog a little. Redesign, maybe get a clicker to show who stopped in and such.
After that I hit Costco for coffee and tea, then to the cigar lounge. Figured what the heck. Nice time, came home and just relaxed. I have absolutely no intentions of doing anything this New Years Eve.
Just ate a nice slice of Sicilian pizza for dinner. Fresh too, for once. Usually I can tell by just how crunchy the crust is. Just as it hasn't sat around for hours waiting to be reheated. Oh and the other nice thing, manager said not to come in on Monday, he did the same for Christmas Eve. Said no work would really be getting done anyway. And it doesn't count as a day off.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas
Sitting here with my coffee at 6:12 in the morn. Showered. Waiting on my sister. Suddenly she wanted to do mass. Of course my brother in law is in. And me? Progress is progress. I'd rather not be the one to dismiss it. Encourage it in fact. Do I think it will happen? Sadly no. But then there are several masses to either hit or miss. We're aiming for the 7:30 mass this morning.
Christmas Eve went better than I thought. Spent day running around, smoking cigars. Sister actually started early on dinner. Made what I would call a mock beef wellington. What's that?
First and foremost look it up. It is basically fillet Mignon with what is called force meat on top; mushrooms, and sausage as I recall, could be all over; wrapped in pastry dough and baked. Well we didn't do the force meat. But still did the cooking step where you bake it to rare with it wrapped in bacon. Came out quite good. Sides were french cut string beans and mashed potatoes. Apple pie for dessert from the same place we got the pies for Thanksgiving. Uh oh.....Movement in the next room. I may have to get dressed.
Christmas Eve went better than I thought. Spent day running around, smoking cigars. Sister actually started early on dinner. Made what I would call a mock beef wellington. What's that?
First and foremost look it up. It is basically fillet Mignon with what is called force meat on top; mushrooms, and sausage as I recall, could be all over; wrapped in pastry dough and baked. Well we didn't do the force meat. But still did the cooking step where you bake it to rare with it wrapped in bacon. Came out quite good. Sides were french cut string beans and mashed potatoes. Apple pie for dessert from the same place we got the pies for Thanksgiving. Uh oh.....Movement in the next room. I may have to get dressed.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Almost 9 in the morn
About to go start my car to let it warm up. Morning of Christmas Evening. Doubt I told you this. Wasn't feeling very much in the mood. Even woke up Saturday feeling ill. Took a Tylenol and lay back down. Very gray day. Had a few errands to run.
After awhile in the car I verified the flurries. Mind you I don't want snow. But the little kiddie in me said IT'S FLURRYING! HOORAY!!
Anyway. Got some things to do today. Getting this morning started. Sister has day off, she's got a headache and list of things for me to do. Brother in law had to work, doesn't know if when he'll be home. So dinner will be; maybe church which could be interesting; then drive around and look at Christmas houses. I'll let you know how it works out.
After awhile in the car I verified the flurries. Mind you I don't want snow. But the little kiddie in me said IT'S FLURRYING! HOORAY!!
Anyway. Got some things to do today. Getting this morning started. Sister has day off, she's got a headache and list of things for me to do. Brother in law had to work, doesn't know if when he'll be home. So dinner will be; maybe church which could be interesting; then drive around and look at Christmas houses. I'll let you know how it works out.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Starting a blog with not title. There's a concept. Okay so it's 13 days since the last entry. What has happened? For 1 it has been a continual 2 man crew where I work, that makes me 50% of the workforce. Overtime is good. Been feeling well.
Last weekend was interesting I guess. My company started up a company Christmas party for the workers. Thing for the kiddies you know. We used to hire a company, they did a great job, but budget cutbacks. So for the last couple years we've done nothing. This year apparently, we did it. Meaning the workers. Got together, people volunteering. Well in my case I got paid. It was a nice thing for a Saturday in December.
My manager mentioned it a week in advance and would I like to work that Saturday. Well duh...of course I said yes. We were supposed to be there about 10ish, the job I mean. Told the inmates what I was doing, left and did banking. Including taking out $200 for them to borrow for Christmas shopping. Have I mentioned that for the month of December they only managed to put in $400 out of the $1200 for the house? They really think I'm going to be able to manage this? Okay this isn't about them or money.
Anyway I knew it would be a long day. So I decided to treat myself to a glorious breakfast at one of my very favorite spots. It is a little pricey. It had literally started across the street from where it was. In a little trailer. Quirky place, farm themed, good food and coffee was superb. It was an institution. The land it was on got sold, they put up a CVS and condos. The builder moved them across the street and built them a big place. It is always crowded and good food, and expensive.
One of my favorite staples there is the croissant french toast. 1 croissant; cream cheese; heated on stove top; and usually some assortment of fruit. Trust me delicious. However when I walked in I spied with my little eye a southern delicacy. Something that would indeed stick to the ribs. Sausage and gravy over biscuits. If you are thinking little sausage links and brown gravy, well just go look it up. I'm not explaining it. It would just make me hungry and I just ate. That with coffee and free refills and tip ran about $15. Yes a pricey breakfast, but just what the doctor ordered.
I sat at the counter, talked, listened to people on line, watched the line cooks. Was so nice. I did mention the coffee right? Just checking. Oh and the breakfast came with potatoes. Oh I managed the plate, even asked for a pistachio muffin for later. I realized at the end I wouldn't need it so since it wasn't unwrapped they took it off my bill.
Got to work a bit after 10, of course my manager didn't show up yet. Walked in, saw lots of volunteers. Pitched in here and there and was told by the main liaison, wonderful girl named Kristina to check with the photographer. Some dude from the IT department.
Cold reception, he'd set it up with the manager already and was concerned if he was coming in. So off I went to my desk. Screened phone message from manager, he'd be there by 11. Told me to warm up copiers. Basically it would work like this. Photographer took pictures; I received the memory card and printed them up, manager cut them. Not rocket science.
Was a good fun day, there were about 500 people in all in the building, families and stuff. Manager had said that he thought they'd be ordering pizza, but I told him I was good. Good stick to your ribs breakfast. Trust me I didn't even eat dinner that night. Though I did manage a slice of cheese cake.
The last week was hectic, mentioned that already. Nothing much to this weekend. Okay I'm done right now.
Last weekend was interesting I guess. My company started up a company Christmas party for the workers. Thing for the kiddies you know. We used to hire a company, they did a great job, but budget cutbacks. So for the last couple years we've done nothing. This year apparently, we did it. Meaning the workers. Got together, people volunteering. Well in my case I got paid. It was a nice thing for a Saturday in December.
My manager mentioned it a week in advance and would I like to work that Saturday. Well duh...of course I said yes. We were supposed to be there about 10ish, the job I mean. Told the inmates what I was doing, left and did banking. Including taking out $200 for them to borrow for Christmas shopping. Have I mentioned that for the month of December they only managed to put in $400 out of the $1200 for the house? They really think I'm going to be able to manage this? Okay this isn't about them or money.
Anyway I knew it would be a long day. So I decided to treat myself to a glorious breakfast at one of my very favorite spots. It is a little pricey. It had literally started across the street from where it was. In a little trailer. Quirky place, farm themed, good food and coffee was superb. It was an institution. The land it was on got sold, they put up a CVS and condos. The builder moved them across the street and built them a big place. It is always crowded and good food, and expensive.
One of my favorite staples there is the croissant french toast. 1 croissant; cream cheese; heated on stove top; and usually some assortment of fruit. Trust me delicious. However when I walked in I spied with my little eye a southern delicacy. Something that would indeed stick to the ribs. Sausage and gravy over biscuits. If you are thinking little sausage links and brown gravy, well just go look it up. I'm not explaining it. It would just make me hungry and I just ate. That with coffee and free refills and tip ran about $15. Yes a pricey breakfast, but just what the doctor ordered.
I sat at the counter, talked, listened to people on line, watched the line cooks. Was so nice. I did mention the coffee right? Just checking. Oh and the breakfast came with potatoes. Oh I managed the plate, even asked for a pistachio muffin for later. I realized at the end I wouldn't need it so since it wasn't unwrapped they took it off my bill.
Got to work a bit after 10, of course my manager didn't show up yet. Walked in, saw lots of volunteers. Pitched in here and there and was told by the main liaison, wonderful girl named Kristina to check with the photographer. Some dude from the IT department.
Cold reception, he'd set it up with the manager already and was concerned if he was coming in. So off I went to my desk. Screened phone message from manager, he'd be there by 11. Told me to warm up copiers. Basically it would work like this. Photographer took pictures; I received the memory card and printed them up, manager cut them. Not rocket science.
Was a good fun day, there were about 500 people in all in the building, families and stuff. Manager had said that he thought they'd be ordering pizza, but I told him I was good. Good stick to your ribs breakfast. Trust me I didn't even eat dinner that night. Though I did manage a slice of cheese cake.
The last week was hectic, mentioned that already. Nothing much to this weekend. Okay I'm done right now.
Monday, December 10, 2012
continuation of Saturday
Woke up rather well recovered, neck bothering me minimally. At least I could now drive safely. I was leaving as they returned home. On my way out I snagged 2 cigars, a new shipment had arrived on Friday.
Think it was after 2 in the afternoon, I needed gas so away I went. I had intentions of doing some Christmas shopping. Of course they've given me no ideas, just didn't happen. Was just stressed enough to need to relax with a drive and a smoke. Rather enjoyable.
I arrived home. Brother in law, drinking, but cleaning the front room. Of course I joined in, was about 4:30. I then started on the little pile of canned goods and such in the kitchen. Back when I started declining things just started stacking there. In my tiny kitchen stuff was extending a good 6 inches past the wall. So I started organizing a bunch of non perishables down stairs. It was a good effort.
After vacuuming, we got the tree up. A little fiberglass model that I like, sits atop a lighted spinning disk and changes colors. It's got a little history for me. It was time to wake sister up. Real pain, she wasn't hungry, of course that would be bullshit. Wound up doing heroes from a local place.
I concentrated on my next task. Making some oven baked garbanzo beans. Very good stuff, they come out nice and crisp. Had actually promised to bring some in to the lounge on Sunday. They came out nicely.
Brother in law passing out on couch I woke him a few times. I wanted a quiet night. Got the usual drunken yeah yeah yeah response. I also wanted to watch some television in the front room. He went to bed, sister woke up asked for something, he had a screaming Lizzy fit.
Think it was after 2 in the afternoon, I needed gas so away I went. I had intentions of doing some Christmas shopping. Of course they've given me no ideas, just didn't happen. Was just stressed enough to need to relax with a drive and a smoke. Rather enjoyable.
I arrived home. Brother in law, drinking, but cleaning the front room. Of course I joined in, was about 4:30. I then started on the little pile of canned goods and such in the kitchen. Back when I started declining things just started stacking there. In my tiny kitchen stuff was extending a good 6 inches past the wall. So I started organizing a bunch of non perishables down stairs. It was a good effort.
After vacuuming, we got the tree up. A little fiberglass model that I like, sits atop a lighted spinning disk and changes colors. It's got a little history for me. It was time to wake sister up. Real pain, she wasn't hungry, of course that would be bullshit. Wound up doing heroes from a local place.
I concentrated on my next task. Making some oven baked garbanzo beans. Very good stuff, they come out nice and crisp. Had actually promised to bring some in to the lounge on Sunday. They came out nicely.
Brother in law passing out on couch I woke him a few times. I wanted a quiet night. Got the usual drunken yeah yeah yeah response. I also wanted to watch some television in the front room. He went to bed, sister woke up asked for something, he had a screaming Lizzy fit.
Weekend
Friday night was very good. Enjoyed the television immensely. Sister said she wanted to go to Costco the next day, mega mart thing I know I've mentioned it. Slept well enough.
Saturday broke open and I enjoyed sitting on my computer. Even threw my brother in law $2 for an egg sandwich. Didn't feel like oatmeal. Damn it's late must put this in draft. Okay back and you didn't even know I left. Toileted and ran water over my berries for my oatmeal.
The shopping event was just that. Straight from my sister's back seat driving and such. I took to pushing the wheel chair for the duration as it always so exhausts my brother in law, but then what doesn't. Bought some good items and some stupid items. Le's see can I remember them all?
Croissants, decent price for 12, we freeze them. In fact had 3 with dinner last night. Stew meat, half of it already frozen, sister actually cooked the other half. Box of like 50 bags of chips, good deal, considering that we buy a bag a week for my brother in laws lunch. Clorox tabs and Lysol wipes which we out and out didn't need. Bag of frozen shrimp, well at least it won't spoil until the next hurricane. Some kind of cookies. Wrapping paper. 12 pack of Scotch tape. And some magnesium pills. They spent about $131. Think I may have missed 1 or 2 items we didn't need as well.
Ordinarily I'm the dude that walks in. Coffee, of course there's be coffee, tea for sister, and sometimes berries. Then it's the line and I'm out.
There was a snit about buying my brother in law undershirts. He didn't want them, she said he needed them, little tantrums, I walked away. Then it was over. Got out of there about 2 in the afternoon. I had a stiff neck from Hell so I lay down after I gave them directions to Nathans.
This is all I can do right now, later.
Saturday broke open and I enjoyed sitting on my computer. Even threw my brother in law $2 for an egg sandwich. Didn't feel like oatmeal. Damn it's late must put this in draft. Okay back and you didn't even know I left. Toileted and ran water over my berries for my oatmeal.
The shopping event was just that. Straight from my sister's back seat driving and such. I took to pushing the wheel chair for the duration as it always so exhausts my brother in law, but then what doesn't. Bought some good items and some stupid items. Le's see can I remember them all?
Croissants, decent price for 12, we freeze them. In fact had 3 with dinner last night. Stew meat, half of it already frozen, sister actually cooked the other half. Box of like 50 bags of chips, good deal, considering that we buy a bag a week for my brother in laws lunch. Clorox tabs and Lysol wipes which we out and out didn't need. Bag of frozen shrimp, well at least it won't spoil until the next hurricane. Some kind of cookies. Wrapping paper. 12 pack of Scotch tape. And some magnesium pills. They spent about $131. Think I may have missed 1 or 2 items we didn't need as well.
Ordinarily I'm the dude that walks in. Coffee, of course there's be coffee, tea for sister, and sometimes berries. Then it's the line and I'm out.
There was a snit about buying my brother in law undershirts. He didn't want them, she said he needed them, little tantrums, I walked away. Then it was over. Got out of there about 2 in the afternoon. I had a stiff neck from Hell so I lay down after I gave them directions to Nathans.
This is all I can do right now, later.
Friday, December 7, 2012
What I'm actually going to do tonight
It is Friday night. A bit tired. Loony coworker is off for the next 14 days, means extra work but worth it. I'd explain but just not into it. Chilly here. Have a nice piece of cheese cake from a local restaurant. They actually make it, not order it from some other place like most places do.
So tonight. I am going to eat my cheese cake and catch up on a couple of television shows I can watch online. Oh and I posted 2 entries on the heart blog. Til tomorrow people.
So tonight. I am going to eat my cheese cake and catch up on a couple of television shows I can watch online. Oh and I posted 2 entries on the heart blog. Til tomorrow people.
a small update
Rather early in the A.M. on a Friday before work. Was a long weekend. Wound up that I couldn't help my sister with the subpoena. Recommended she ask one of the people at work. Even felt like it was the right thing. They have to take accountability for their own lives after all.
Seems she needs to go to court for a deposition some time this month. Plans on it in a week or two, going to take half a day. Brother in law is going with her. She asked if I could go. The short answer is I cannot.
The longer answer is there will be 2 full time people in my department for the rest of the year. I am also glad for this because I thought about it. What the Hell could I do at the deposition. Dammit, I'm being used as a blanket or something. They need to learn to stand on their own feet anyways. They got themselves into it. I think I pointed some examples in the blog previous. So yes I'm glad for the overtime and few people at my job. For the sole reason is, I would have had to say no even if I could.
Seems she needs to go to court for a deposition some time this month. Plans on it in a week or two, going to take half a day. Brother in law is going with her. She asked if I could go. The short answer is I cannot.
The longer answer is there will be 2 full time people in my department for the rest of the year. I am also glad for this because I thought about it. What the Hell could I do at the deposition. Dammit, I'm being used as a blanket or something. They need to learn to stand on their own feet anyways. They got themselves into it. I think I pointed some examples in the blog previous. So yes I'm glad for the overtime and few people at my job. For the sole reason is, I would have had to say no even if I could.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Why?
Just wanted to express some thoughts. Today is rough-ish. Well not for me personally, but I must deal with it all the same. Long story short my sister was hit with a subpoena today. From a group of doctors that really did shit for her. They, being my bro in law and sister are real torn up about it.
Me? I'd love to be, but then who would console me. Besides it's technically their own doing. It's simple really. When people demand money you speak with them, arrange payment schedules. When you ignore them....they send lawyers and stuff after you.
For right now we're dealing with the shock. No one is talking much. Sister will have a bads night sleep with knots in her tummy. Brother in law will toss and turn. Me? I'll be up and down, but that's just because of the diuretics.
It's not even that crippling of an amount, that's what gets me. Dammit kiddies. I owe a hospital and another section $1700. I originally negotiated with them for $50 a month payments. They said no. Sent me to collections, whom I negotiated the same damned amount and they accepted. People just want to be paid, not ignored.
See that's the ugly truth. They gave plenty of notice on the answering machine. Sister gave the very cavalier answer of 'can't get blood from a stone'. Wrong tact obviously.
I'm going to have to do some hoop dancing but I'll make it go away, but it is just so stupid. I am more aggravated than concerned. I am tired of weak people. Secretly I always wanted to be one.
You see, with the exception of G_D I've really had no one to rely on for a good portion of my existence. This in turn didn't make me bitter. Made me stronger, self reliant. And it is the little things. In which I do wish to show in my Sandy story.
An example. They are both 2 pack a day smokers. $10 a pack multiplied by 4 is $40. $40 multiplied by 7 days is $280. $280 multiplied by 52 weeks is $14,560. Do the math.
I'm done for now I think.
Me? I'd love to be, but then who would console me. Besides it's technically their own doing. It's simple really. When people demand money you speak with them, arrange payment schedules. When you ignore them....they send lawyers and stuff after you.
For right now we're dealing with the shock. No one is talking much. Sister will have a bads night sleep with knots in her tummy. Brother in law will toss and turn. Me? I'll be up and down, but that's just because of the diuretics.
It's not even that crippling of an amount, that's what gets me. Dammit kiddies. I owe a hospital and another section $1700. I originally negotiated with them for $50 a month payments. They said no. Sent me to collections, whom I negotiated the same damned amount and they accepted. People just want to be paid, not ignored.
See that's the ugly truth. They gave plenty of notice on the answering machine. Sister gave the very cavalier answer of 'can't get blood from a stone'. Wrong tact obviously.
I'm going to have to do some hoop dancing but I'll make it go away, but it is just so stupid. I am more aggravated than concerned. I am tired of weak people. Secretly I always wanted to be one.
You see, with the exception of G_D I've really had no one to rely on for a good portion of my existence. This in turn didn't make me bitter. Made me stronger, self reliant. And it is the little things. In which I do wish to show in my Sandy story.
An example. They are both 2 pack a day smokers. $10 a pack multiplied by 4 is $40. $40 multiplied by 7 days is $280. $280 multiplied by 52 weeks is $14,560. Do the math.
I'm done for now I think.
Post cyclone Sandy
I stopped because I felt it was not the right mood. Like a cold distant report so I'll try again.
The thing about Tuesday, it began to feel real, like something terrible had happened. It wasn't just the chilliness of the house; lack of power and media; it was the feeling that something had changed. I went out for a drive into town.
Negotiating the tree blocking half the street at the corner was no big deal. Along the west bound street I traversed I saw trees uprooted. Trees that Irene didn't get the previous summer. It just felt terrible. Few people out, no glares from televisions from windows. There was simply no power.
The main street of my town was void of life and light. You know even the typical lights you see in the daytime, lets you know what's open. I stopped in at the bakery. They were open, I was shocked. They had a Coleman thermos full of coffee. People milled in and out. Sign on it said no free refills, I would learn later it was because of 1 customer. The baked goods were going. The owners didn't even have power in their own homes. I had a cruller and heard some stories.
My town was hit hard power wise, not so much damage and flooding that took place on the south shore. On the north shore however, we were one of the hardest hit. I drove past darkened store fronts. Down wires, poles and trees. Southward parts of the road were impassable. At 1 point, what was I thinking, I turned off to veer around. Roads were littered with trees and debris. Homeowners and neighbors standing thinking, some cleaning. I started feeling like a voyeur and headed for home.
I took stock of my situation. I realized then the severity. No power, food goes bad. My brother in law and sister had pulled money from atm's, I had not. How was I going to get money? And gas. Off hand within a few miles there are approximately 4-5 gas stations, all without power. I began taking in the severity of the situation.
The thing about Tuesday, it began to feel real, like something terrible had happened. It wasn't just the chilliness of the house; lack of power and media; it was the feeling that something had changed. I went out for a drive into town.
Negotiating the tree blocking half the street at the corner was no big deal. Along the west bound street I traversed I saw trees uprooted. Trees that Irene didn't get the previous summer. It just felt terrible. Few people out, no glares from televisions from windows. There was simply no power.
The main street of my town was void of life and light. You know even the typical lights you see in the daytime, lets you know what's open. I stopped in at the bakery. They were open, I was shocked. They had a Coleman thermos full of coffee. People milled in and out. Sign on it said no free refills, I would learn later it was because of 1 customer. The baked goods were going. The owners didn't even have power in their own homes. I had a cruller and heard some stories.
My town was hit hard power wise, not so much damage and flooding that took place on the south shore. On the north shore however, we were one of the hardest hit. I drove past darkened store fronts. Down wires, poles and trees. Southward parts of the road were impassable. At 1 point, what was I thinking, I turned off to veer around. Roads were littered with trees and debris. Homeowners and neighbors standing thinking, some cleaning. I started feeling like a voyeur and headed for home.
I took stock of my situation. I realized then the severity. No power, food goes bad. My brother in law and sister had pulled money from atm's, I had not. How was I going to get money? And gas. Off hand within a few miles there are approximately 4-5 gas stations, all without power. I began taking in the severity of the situation.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Tuesday
If I hadn't mentioned it, my manager had called me and said if I couldn't make it in to stay home. Good guy. Thoughts about the situation.
Food was a large concern, of course did food shopping on Sunday, or Saturday, don't recollect properly now. Was a hassel to find ice. I did have 2 large ice chests. We were making what would not hold up the longest. I knew that the contents of fridge and freezer would wind up being tossed.
As I said we were only without power. I'm no technology addict. My phone is so old it doesn't even have a camera. I was missing news and internet a little bit. The house was now about 66 degree's. It had fallen to 65 during the overnight, 66 by midday. It would get uncomfortable. Not to mention being stuck with my family.
I knew driving around would be a waste, and as reports came in over the radio, I knew a gas shortage would be upon us. Especially now with every one and their 14th cousin once removed needing gas for generators. However, we had food and shelter. I would learn later many others did not. Bed time was chilly, but under 2 blankets was comfortable enough. I was a little stir crazy and trying to figure out what to do next.
Wenesday broke open, chilly and 65.3 in the morning. I've a little battery operated clock in the kitchen that also can tell the temperature.
sorry unavoidable must leave you here will continue.
Food was a large concern, of course did food shopping on Sunday, or Saturday, don't recollect properly now. Was a hassel to find ice. I did have 2 large ice chests. We were making what would not hold up the longest. I knew that the contents of fridge and freezer would wind up being tossed.
As I said we were only without power. I'm no technology addict. My phone is so old it doesn't even have a camera. I was missing news and internet a little bit. The house was now about 66 degree's. It had fallen to 65 during the overnight, 66 by midday. It would get uncomfortable. Not to mention being stuck with my family.
I knew driving around would be a waste, and as reports came in over the radio, I knew a gas shortage would be upon us. Especially now with every one and their 14th cousin once removed needing gas for generators. However, we had food and shelter. I would learn later many others did not. Bed time was chilly, but under 2 blankets was comfortable enough. I was a little stir crazy and trying to figure out what to do next.
Wenesday broke open, chilly and 65.3 in the morning. I've a little battery operated clock in the kitchen that also can tell the temperature.
sorry unavoidable must leave you here will continue.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Hello
Yes, I've been away. Will anyone return? Don't know. It is my blog and I always say no apologies. I find them rather empty when I go to one with an apology about being to busy and stuff.
Somewhere in the last week of November there was a storm named Sandy. I'd not really given it much thought. Partly because the person at the job that would worry over it didn't really mention it and such. It hit and wow.
Sundays are my day at the cigar lounge. Watching football with friends and just relaxing away from the house. I truly treasure it. No one really seemed that concerned over Sandy at all even at my house. Halloween was on a Wednesday, never mind the full moon. The one thing they did do was to arrange for an extra tank of oxygen to be delivered, a wise move it would turn out. My sister has one of those cpap machines for sleeping.
I remember the wind and not so much the rain. It felt different. I gave it the respect I thought I should and declined going to the lounge. Not much happened in my house. We did loose power at 6 P.M. I was undaunted. I remembered how much I enjoyed Irene the year before, but that was in a heat wave in August. Went to bed about 8, giddy at the thought of having nothing better to do. Housemates were irate and irritating without Internet and television. They had a radio, I figured no huge deal.
Monday broke and the storm still raged a bit. It seemed over in the afternoon. My manager had called and said work was closed for the storm. I began to think this storm was bad then. My job almost never closes.
There were trees down around my neighborhood. The temperature was about 67 in my house. I began to wonder. Generators were beginning to whir. My brother in law went out and couldn't get out of our community. Yes this was a storm. I began to think about it being the beginning of winter and such. I lounged about the house paying little heed. At bed time it was 66 in my house.
Tuesday I ventured out. There was devastation, thankfully only power loss for us, reports started coming in over the radio, it devastated flood zones especially on the south shore. I drove through town. No power, my entire town was without power. Turns out I was in one of the towns that was hardest hit.
I drove and started to feel like one of those people that get in the way to look at accidents and turned around. At home we heard the radio. I had listened in my car, sounded dread full.
A teaser see if anyone comes back. I will continue tomorrow.
Somewhere in the last week of November there was a storm named Sandy. I'd not really given it much thought. Partly because the person at the job that would worry over it didn't really mention it and such. It hit and wow.
Sundays are my day at the cigar lounge. Watching football with friends and just relaxing away from the house. I truly treasure it. No one really seemed that concerned over Sandy at all even at my house. Halloween was on a Wednesday, never mind the full moon. The one thing they did do was to arrange for an extra tank of oxygen to be delivered, a wise move it would turn out. My sister has one of those cpap machines for sleeping.
I remember the wind and not so much the rain. It felt different. I gave it the respect I thought I should and declined going to the lounge. Not much happened in my house. We did loose power at 6 P.M. I was undaunted. I remembered how much I enjoyed Irene the year before, but that was in a heat wave in August. Went to bed about 8, giddy at the thought of having nothing better to do. Housemates were irate and irritating without Internet and television. They had a radio, I figured no huge deal.
Monday broke and the storm still raged a bit. It seemed over in the afternoon. My manager had called and said work was closed for the storm. I began to think this storm was bad then. My job almost never closes.
There were trees down around my neighborhood. The temperature was about 67 in my house. I began to wonder. Generators were beginning to whir. My brother in law went out and couldn't get out of our community. Yes this was a storm. I began to think about it being the beginning of winter and such. I lounged about the house paying little heed. At bed time it was 66 in my house.
Tuesday I ventured out. There was devastation, thankfully only power loss for us, reports started coming in over the radio, it devastated flood zones especially on the south shore. I drove through town. No power, my entire town was without power. Turns out I was in one of the towns that was hardest hit.
I drove and started to feel like one of those people that get in the way to look at accidents and turned around. At home we heard the radio. I had listened in my car, sounded dread full.
A teaser see if anyone comes back. I will continue tomorrow.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
From the depth of October I stab at thee....
Attention grabber no? It is a derivation from the last sentence that Captain Ahab ever speaks, I have never read the book. Not a huge fan of symbolism literature. Still a good quote.
Good Morning. Coffee and I here. Debating about putting up pictures of my coffee mugs weekly, but that would be a whole lot. Okay why'd I start the blog that way, first it sounds kind of cool. Second it is October.
Not sure if it was here, but somewhere I recorded that October is the month that is always out to get me. I am not a superstitious soul. I've a black cat that regularly crosses my path. Walking under ladders no problem. Yes I've a picture in my attic. More literature reference, to early?
Anyway, Friday night, no real plans just go home and relax. Broke. I lit a cigar and somewhere along the way I got a flat tire. I had no choice but to change it. Went well, felt great to do it myself, was happy. Got back in my car with the doughnut on, grease soaked hands wiped, finished my smoke on the loooong ride home. Nothing especially notable about Friday night.
Decided to go to sears near the mall Saturday morning. Hadn't been there in years. Of course my cell phone needed charging and wasn't charged yet. So I left it home. They seemed aghast that I didn't want a ride, said I, I'll walk through the mall if I get bored.
Dropped the car, agreed on a tire and went back outside. It was a Sun Drenched day, in the mid 50's, light breeze, simply gorgeous. It was now that I swore under my breath, I should have brought a cigar. It was about 10:30. You see, I'd made up my mind, I needed a walk and walked home.
Not boring you with every detail, let's just say it was glorious. Glorious because I could do it. Glorious because of the weather. Glorious because it felt awesome. I enjoyed every moment of it. Got home, brother in law blinks at me, "that was fast" I said car is at Sears. He looked out the window and asked how I got home, told him, "walked".
Turns out in the interim of the hour or so it took me to walk 2 miles, guess the treadmill at work doesn't lie, Sears had called. My car was ready. He obliged and gave me a ride back up to the mall.
Picked up car, and had a smoke in my car. Really nothing memorable about Saturday other than that.
Good Morning. Coffee and I here. Debating about putting up pictures of my coffee mugs weekly, but that would be a whole lot. Okay why'd I start the blog that way, first it sounds kind of cool. Second it is October.
Not sure if it was here, but somewhere I recorded that October is the month that is always out to get me. I am not a superstitious soul. I've a black cat that regularly crosses my path. Walking under ladders no problem. Yes I've a picture in my attic. More literature reference, to early?
Anyway, Friday night, no real plans just go home and relax. Broke. I lit a cigar and somewhere along the way I got a flat tire. I had no choice but to change it. Went well, felt great to do it myself, was happy. Got back in my car with the doughnut on, grease soaked hands wiped, finished my smoke on the loooong ride home. Nothing especially notable about Friday night.
Decided to go to sears near the mall Saturday morning. Hadn't been there in years. Of course my cell phone needed charging and wasn't charged yet. So I left it home. They seemed aghast that I didn't want a ride, said I, I'll walk through the mall if I get bored.
Dropped the car, agreed on a tire and went back outside. It was a Sun Drenched day, in the mid 50's, light breeze, simply gorgeous. It was now that I swore under my breath, I should have brought a cigar. It was about 10:30. You see, I'd made up my mind, I needed a walk and walked home.
Not boring you with every detail, let's just say it was glorious. Glorious because I could do it. Glorious because of the weather. Glorious because it felt awesome. I enjoyed every moment of it. Got home, brother in law blinks at me, "that was fast" I said car is at Sears. He looked out the window and asked how I got home, told him, "walked".
Turns out in the interim of the hour or so it took me to walk 2 miles, guess the treadmill at work doesn't lie, Sears had called. My car was ready. He obliged and gave me a ride back up to the mall.
Picked up car, and had a smoke in my car. Really nothing memorable about Saturday other than that.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
A few minutes to spare
Morning, coffee and me. Actually had a few this morn and thought I'd swing by. Week is going all right. Did bring more carrots and celery to snack on. Haven't made the tuna. Dragging towards the end of the day, think I need another snack in there. Very much stream of consciousness sort of blog this morning. Have been taking the stairs at work. At least 2 floors every 3 hours I think. Haven't really timed it. It sounds right.
The body is responding very nicely, as usual. I've always been very lucky in that regard, my body responds. It cuts both ways. Responds quickly and nicely when I slide, and rebounds when I need it to. I'm trying to keep it on an even keel. In my mid 40's, eventually I know it won't be so quick. Even going up the stairs. The issue is no longer my leg strength as I thought it was. I'm just a little slower. Hey I'm getting there. Back to about 161, would like 140 so we'll see what happens.
Did the pasta last night. Had to force myself to eat salad for lunch yesterday. Wasn't all that bad. That topping I bought, almonds and cranberries makes it a bit more palatable. No no dressing, haven't we discussed this already? Must go check laundry downstairs when I'm done here.
So it will be pasta and salad for lunch. I'll have a hot component at the least. I really want to go out east this weekend but am so damned broke. Took the last $40 out of my bank account. Let's see what happens. It's pay week for those 2, maybe I'll get something.
All in all a good first 2 days of the week. Exercising, eating right, and such. Saturday is supposed to be the best day of the weekend. Decisions decisions eh what? I'd have to leave early in the A.M. for this trip. Oh what will become. Okay I've overstayed my plan. That is the annoying thing about the gym workout. I have to be very tight on my schedule. Have a good day.
The body is responding very nicely, as usual. I've always been very lucky in that regard, my body responds. It cuts both ways. Responds quickly and nicely when I slide, and rebounds when I need it to. I'm trying to keep it on an even keel. In my mid 40's, eventually I know it won't be so quick. Even going up the stairs. The issue is no longer my leg strength as I thought it was. I'm just a little slower. Hey I'm getting there. Back to about 161, would like 140 so we'll see what happens.
Did the pasta last night. Had to force myself to eat salad for lunch yesterday. Wasn't all that bad. That topping I bought, almonds and cranberries makes it a bit more palatable. No no dressing, haven't we discussed this already? Must go check laundry downstairs when I'm done here.
So it will be pasta and salad for lunch. I'll have a hot component at the least. I really want to go out east this weekend but am so damned broke. Took the last $40 out of my bank account. Let's see what happens. It's pay week for those 2, maybe I'll get something.
All in all a good first 2 days of the week. Exercising, eating right, and such. Saturday is supposed to be the best day of the weekend. Decisions decisions eh what? I'd have to leave early in the A.M. for this trip. Oh what will become. Okay I've overstayed my plan. That is the annoying thing about the gym workout. I have to be very tight on my schedule. Have a good day.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Hello
A new week dawns. If you've noticed I messed with the lay out a little bit. I was getting very sick of Picasso. Supposed to have fish chasing cursor, let me know if that was a mistake. I think I'll like the little famous quotes things, but we'll see. I'm not very good at the template sort of thing. Feel free to let me know. I don't think I can find the Picasso thing, or was it Salvador Dalli? I prefer him to Picasso anyways.
Well I mentioned last week I was taking my diet and exercise more serious and cutting out the crap food. 2 pounds lighter, although the 2 banana chocolate chip muffins this morning didn't help. I did make the gym today, 30 min on the treadmill. Today was when we celebrate Columbus day, I see by stats we have some European readers. It generally is a 3 day weekend. Government services, like the post office and schools are closed. Other than that no big deal. Was a pleasant day. My lunatic had off today so was very quiet.
Last week I had made a concerted effort to snack healthily, if that's a word. If not spell check should tell me, and I assure you I shall ignore it. Anyway.....I put together a container of baby carrots and celery sticks for my snacking. It worked out very well. I am planning on continuing that today.
The weekend was alright, turned chilly Saturday night. I'm still loving the fact that I am in good enough shape to enjoy it. I feel great. Also last week, continued today, I took the stairs as often as possible. Think I built up my leg muscles a bit, so am happy. I'm just trying to enjoy all the little things that come.
Worked on a presentation for an office not far from me. Made a simple booklet for them, think they will be very happy. The only issue was that the company logo they were using was 8 years out of date. They removed one bad image and I replaced the other logos. Came out nice.
Anniversary for my sister and brother in law tomorrow. Had to pick up a card for my sister, who had off, to give to her husband. Don't ask, it's complicated. I also picked a nice card for them as well.
Reminds me I need to season my humidor for my upcoming cigar order. The label does say digressions after all. Perhaps stream of consciousness would have been better. I'm not changing it.
Came home and cooked burgers, some mushrooms for the burgers, and some Nathans fries. Was very good. Used to buy burgers, they came 12 to a pack for like $9.99. They had the habit of assuming the texture of hockey pucks. I don't care if you get 4 meals at that price. A hockey puck is not tasty. So I began getting from the butcher case some 1/4 pounders. It's about $7 for them. In the long run it is losing money. But the burgers are so much better.
Have the rest of the weeks meals planned nicely. Spaghetti with bottled red sauce and bread. Baked chicken parts probably with baked potatoes. Then a round of bacon and eggs. Yes there is a lack of veggies, again long story. I have a salad a day. Include that with the blackberries, blueberries, raspberries in my oatmeal. Touch of local honey and cinnamon. I think I'm eating pretty well. I have begun to buy from one of those Costco type places.
Those are the places that people joke about having 4 gallon jugs of mayo. I assure you I get my monies worth. I was paying $10 a week for 1 container of black berries and raspberries. Some going bad by weeks end. I'm still reaping the benefits after 3 weeks of an $8 purchase of the 3 fruit combo. I'll take that. I shop smartly. I even by my Folgers coffee there. Which suits my oatmeal. For $8 I get a 6 month supply of the stuff. Well 1 bag, there are 2 in the box, fits in 2 of the obviously empty Folgers containers. Use and reuse.
Anyway things for now are good and quiet. I also blogged a bit like I wanted. Hope you enjoy it. Just did spell check and had no issue with the afforementioned word. Yeah!
Well I mentioned last week I was taking my diet and exercise more serious and cutting out the crap food. 2 pounds lighter, although the 2 banana chocolate chip muffins this morning didn't help. I did make the gym today, 30 min on the treadmill. Today was when we celebrate Columbus day, I see by stats we have some European readers. It generally is a 3 day weekend. Government services, like the post office and schools are closed. Other than that no big deal. Was a pleasant day. My lunatic had off today so was very quiet.
Last week I had made a concerted effort to snack healthily, if that's a word. If not spell check should tell me, and I assure you I shall ignore it. Anyway.....I put together a container of baby carrots and celery sticks for my snacking. It worked out very well. I am planning on continuing that today.
The weekend was alright, turned chilly Saturday night. I'm still loving the fact that I am in good enough shape to enjoy it. I feel great. Also last week, continued today, I took the stairs as often as possible. Think I built up my leg muscles a bit, so am happy. I'm just trying to enjoy all the little things that come.
Worked on a presentation for an office not far from me. Made a simple booklet for them, think they will be very happy. The only issue was that the company logo they were using was 8 years out of date. They removed one bad image and I replaced the other logos. Came out nice.
Anniversary for my sister and brother in law tomorrow. Had to pick up a card for my sister, who had off, to give to her husband. Don't ask, it's complicated. I also picked a nice card for them as well.
Reminds me I need to season my humidor for my upcoming cigar order. The label does say digressions after all. Perhaps stream of consciousness would have been better. I'm not changing it.
Came home and cooked burgers, some mushrooms for the burgers, and some Nathans fries. Was very good. Used to buy burgers, they came 12 to a pack for like $9.99. They had the habit of assuming the texture of hockey pucks. I don't care if you get 4 meals at that price. A hockey puck is not tasty. So I began getting from the butcher case some 1/4 pounders. It's about $7 for them. In the long run it is losing money. But the burgers are so much better.
Have the rest of the weeks meals planned nicely. Spaghetti with bottled red sauce and bread. Baked chicken parts probably with baked potatoes. Then a round of bacon and eggs. Yes there is a lack of veggies, again long story. I have a salad a day. Include that with the blackberries, blueberries, raspberries in my oatmeal. Touch of local honey and cinnamon. I think I'm eating pretty well. I have begun to buy from one of those Costco type places.
Those are the places that people joke about having 4 gallon jugs of mayo. I assure you I get my monies worth. I was paying $10 a week for 1 container of black berries and raspberries. Some going bad by weeks end. I'm still reaping the benefits after 3 weeks of an $8 purchase of the 3 fruit combo. I'll take that. I shop smartly. I even by my Folgers coffee there. Which suits my oatmeal. For $8 I get a 6 month supply of the stuff. Well 1 bag, there are 2 in the box, fits in 2 of the obviously empty Folgers containers. Use and reuse.
Anyway things for now are good and quiet. I also blogged a bit like I wanted. Hope you enjoy it. Just did spell check and had no issue with the afforementioned word. Yeah!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Saturday Coffee
The last of the half and half, must buy more today. For there shall be more coffee anon. Was an alright week. Hit the gym 3 out of the 5 days. Took the stairs as often as I could. Snacking, held to a very modest minimum. Made Tuna earlier in the week so didn't have to concern myself with lunch needs.
Cooking wasn't terrible. Even had sister help out 1 night. Brother in law is going through some stuff with his job. Says money will be coming soon. I smile inwardly thinking, do not say it. Managed to pay some bills, whoopee!
Other than that a quiet week. I think. Got overtime 3 days this week too so that will help. Was a very odd full moon. Dog didn't eat to much. But was healthy, maybe she was hoping for a new dog food. Odd mood. I think it's passing now. Mind you I keep an eye out, she was drinking, going out, eating the table scraps sister gives her, plus and in ordinate amount of dog biscuits. Provided by the aforementioned person.
3rd refill on the coffee. Need a shower. Think I'll take one, then drive into town, walk, and treat myself to a bagel. I've become quite fond of the bagel shop in town. Especially now a whole wheat sunflower bagel. I've been putting the tuna on it all week. Delicious.
No exciting plans of any kind this weekend. I missed San Genaro festival in NYC, somehow I'll survive. Been thinking of taking a ride out East. Except my car is old, and the check engine light has reappeared. Of course can't afford to look at it, so I'm hoping for the best.
Cooking wasn't terrible. Even had sister help out 1 night. Brother in law is going through some stuff with his job. Says money will be coming soon. I smile inwardly thinking, do not say it. Managed to pay some bills, whoopee!
Other than that a quiet week. I think. Got overtime 3 days this week too so that will help. Was a very odd full moon. Dog didn't eat to much. But was healthy, maybe she was hoping for a new dog food. Odd mood. I think it's passing now. Mind you I keep an eye out, she was drinking, going out, eating the table scraps sister gives her, plus and in ordinate amount of dog biscuits. Provided by the aforementioned person.
3rd refill on the coffee. Need a shower. Think I'll take one, then drive into town, walk, and treat myself to a bagel. I've become quite fond of the bagel shop in town. Especially now a whole wheat sunflower bagel. I've been putting the tuna on it all week. Delicious.
No exciting plans of any kind this weekend. I missed San Genaro festival in NYC, somehow I'll survive. Been thinking of taking a ride out East. Except my car is old, and the check engine light has reappeared. Of course can't afford to look at it, so I'm hoping for the best.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Effort wasted?
Morning, 5:30, coffee, 2nd cup. Ever tell you I enjoy reading blogs. A lot. Must be one of my favorite web hobbies. So I imagine must a few others do the same. Is that what has me distracted? No.
It actually always interests me the way they often end. Suddenly life enters, situations and such. I always am left with the feeling of, this.....this is when people really want to read. Not always the pablum of happiness or unreal situations.
On the other hand maybe it is what I am experiencing now. Mayhaps I've been to hard on those people. It actually takes some coherence to write down stuff when so much goes on. I will try. Don't look for any big revelations, especially in this post. I'd say sorry but it would be disingenuous.
October has always been a poor month for me. Health, Money, or worse yet, the anticipation of it. Seldom has something ever not happened. Okay 1 year it started with a glancing blow in September. On a lost site where I blogged freely I wrote about it. Gone now I fear.
I'm not so sure what else is going on. Yes I am, goodness gracious the rubbish I transpire to spew forth huh. Financially, personally and household, my back is to the wall. I am pinned up against it, no relief coming up anytime soon. Housemates are very unhappy, car needs work, and must thing about another one. Oh and to boot the dog may be ill. Or it could just be the weather and full moon.
Seriously never had an animal so affected by weather or the moon. We'll see. If she doesn't eat tonight there may be a problem.
The other thing is I'm not out of shape but definitely overweight. With the medication I take to keep heart rate down, it is very difficult to do with just exercise. That and of course I've been going through a bit where I am eating like shit. And using the vending machines at work. What? Well I simply don't know how the rest of you don't get by with just 2 bags of Famous Amos cookies. So that is in the least controllable. I'm taking steps.
Actually I'm down 2 pounds already, so it is a good start. Yes men do worry about their weight. Occasionally. Other than that I'll try to be here more often and clue in and such. Peace.
It actually always interests me the way they often end. Suddenly life enters, situations and such. I always am left with the feeling of, this.....this is when people really want to read. Not always the pablum of happiness or unreal situations.
On the other hand maybe it is what I am experiencing now. Mayhaps I've been to hard on those people. It actually takes some coherence to write down stuff when so much goes on. I will try. Don't look for any big revelations, especially in this post. I'd say sorry but it would be disingenuous.
October has always been a poor month for me. Health, Money, or worse yet, the anticipation of it. Seldom has something ever not happened. Okay 1 year it started with a glancing blow in September. On a lost site where I blogged freely I wrote about it. Gone now I fear.
I'm not so sure what else is going on. Yes I am, goodness gracious the rubbish I transpire to spew forth huh. Financially, personally and household, my back is to the wall. I am pinned up against it, no relief coming up anytime soon. Housemates are very unhappy, car needs work, and must thing about another one. Oh and to boot the dog may be ill. Or it could just be the weather and full moon.
Seriously never had an animal so affected by weather or the moon. We'll see. If she doesn't eat tonight there may be a problem.
The other thing is I'm not out of shape but definitely overweight. With the medication I take to keep heart rate down, it is very difficult to do with just exercise. That and of course I've been going through a bit where I am eating like shit. And using the vending machines at work. What? Well I simply don't know how the rest of you don't get by with just 2 bags of Famous Amos cookies. So that is in the least controllable. I'm taking steps.
Actually I'm down 2 pounds already, so it is a good start. Yes men do worry about their weight. Occasionally. Other than that I'll try to be here more often and clue in and such. Peace.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
coffee...begin to blog
Good Morning,
5:30 on the second day of my least favorite month and I've a lot to do and write I reckon. Let's have at it then.
Coffee good! Half and half in coffee very good! As I may have noted earlier I started watching some YouTube stuff. Eventually leading me to a video game, very good fun stuff. Now I've always been a video game man, and glad in my mid 40's I still am. So this started me playing a game I've played online for almost 10 years off and on. That is part of why I've been away.
In general I'm just doing stuff and not doing stuff. And let me say that the town day on this past Sunday was pretty good. Good sized crowd, not so many empty vendor spots. Enjoyable. Sister wanted a corn dog and I told my brother in law to get her one. Drove up to the train station and walked from there. I had a ridiculously heavy furry sweater jacket on, well it had been a cold morning. The skies looked threatening.
All in all I didn't buy anything, nor did brother in law. Saw a few booths, entered a raffle, odd tho I didn't buy any veteran roses, not like me. The most memorable point was when I hit the booth for the local Norse? hall. I might have mentioned it in a post over the summer. Long story short chatted with woman, saw something I thought looked cool, picked it up, made face. "Made in China!?!" "Disgraceful." To her credit the woman agreed and I left the booth. There was another holiday booth, I was trying to get a woman to come down on a stupid turkey thing for the lawn. I asked if she had a web site, she said all over the signs on the booth. I looked it was not. She must've decided that I was a no sale and turned her back on me. So I left. Other than that was a good time.
I will make an effort tonight to come in and kick-off October and what else is up.
5:30 on the second day of my least favorite month and I've a lot to do and write I reckon. Let's have at it then.
Coffee good! Half and half in coffee very good! As I may have noted earlier I started watching some YouTube stuff. Eventually leading me to a video game, very good fun stuff. Now I've always been a video game man, and glad in my mid 40's I still am. So this started me playing a game I've played online for almost 10 years off and on. That is part of why I've been away.
In general I'm just doing stuff and not doing stuff. And let me say that the town day on this past Sunday was pretty good. Good sized crowd, not so many empty vendor spots. Enjoyable. Sister wanted a corn dog and I told my brother in law to get her one. Drove up to the train station and walked from there. I had a ridiculously heavy furry sweater jacket on, well it had been a cold morning. The skies looked threatening.
All in all I didn't buy anything, nor did brother in law. Saw a few booths, entered a raffle, odd tho I didn't buy any veteran roses, not like me. The most memorable point was when I hit the booth for the local Norse? hall. I might have mentioned it in a post over the summer. Long story short chatted with woman, saw something I thought looked cool, picked it up, made face. "Made in China!?!" "Disgraceful." To her credit the woman agreed and I left the booth. There was another holiday booth, I was trying to get a woman to come down on a stupid turkey thing for the lawn. I asked if she had a web site, she said all over the signs on the booth. I looked it was not. She must've decided that I was a no sale and turned her back on me. So I left. Other than that was a good time.
I will make an effort tonight to come in and kick-off October and what else is up.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Odd.
I haven't even looked at the previous post to pick up the semblance of a thread. I do however want to check in. Odd, the weather, that is what I mean. A bleak gray day and I'm enjoying the morning and perhaps the afternoon.
There is something I enjoy about gray days. The peculiar nature of them I think. While some seem to be oppressed by them, I find a little bit of freedom. Freedom to do absolutely nothing. Maybe it is why I do look forward to winter. Is it the old hearkening back to farming in my genes. The early gloom, crops in, it's okay to do not so much.
Odd I just don't know. Other than that, things are as they were. Payday and I'm still broke and owed money. They did manage to put some into the house account so I can pay Septembers' bills. Hmm I should call the local theatre and see if a play is still playing. Have to love local arts.
Cozy place, used to be a very very disgusting movie house back in the days. I tell you I can remember my sneaker so stuck to the floor that it stayed and my foot and sock only left. Much better now than then.
Tomorrow is a town fair, been a disappointment for years. If I go I'll probably pass on the lounge. Am actually thinking of making a pot of vegetable soup. Haven't done that in a very long time.
Okay talk to you all later. You've not been forgotten, just moved aside a little.
There is something I enjoy about gray days. The peculiar nature of them I think. While some seem to be oppressed by them, I find a little bit of freedom. Freedom to do absolutely nothing. Maybe it is why I do look forward to winter. Is it the old hearkening back to farming in my genes. The early gloom, crops in, it's okay to do not so much.
Odd I just don't know. Other than that, things are as they were. Payday and I'm still broke and owed money. They did manage to put some into the house account so I can pay Septembers' bills. Hmm I should call the local theatre and see if a play is still playing. Have to love local arts.
Cozy place, used to be a very very disgusting movie house back in the days. I tell you I can remember my sneaker so stuck to the floor that it stayed and my foot and sock only left. Much better now than then.
Tomorrow is a town fair, been a disappointment for years. If I go I'll probably pass on the lounge. Am actually thinking of making a pot of vegetable soup. Haven't done that in a very long time.
Okay talk to you all later. You've not been forgotten, just moved aside a little.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
13 days later and I lost the thread
Sorry about that. Stuff happens and such. It's been pleasant, rain here and there.
The job is good. Home life....well things are financially falling apart. Let's keep this on a positive note tho.
Okay I think I've got a semblance of the thread. If I'm not mistaken, the Monday after the last post was Labor day? I'll look it up, you wait right there.
Yes I think it was. Well that weekend I decided I'd save money on my cigars. So I hit a site that Sunday that I knew of. Called Cigars International. Basically you can get cigars a lot cheaper than what you pay in stores. Since I like to smoke on the ride home. It is my relaxing time where the world cannot intrude. Now figure 3 cigars at a shop with tax would be somewhere in the neighborhood of $24-$27. I bought 20 cigars for $30. It was a special. So I felt good about that. They would arrive the Thursday of the week.
This allows me a little wiggle room. 2 cigars at my lounge that I enjoy on Sundays, so you can see the benefits.
Well I'd agreed to attend a little bbq that day there. Was 3 of us actually. Tim, works there and is a good soul. Paul, smoked with him in the shop that closed down in the beginning of my blogs here. Was nice. Had rib eye and some gorgeous lamb chops. Was fun. Also found out that Tim was going to ask his girlfriend to marry him the following weekend. I had a very good time.
Thursday arrived, I think I had the week off. Cannot really recall, didn't read previous blogs sorry. But I was very happy. In fact a few weeks later I ordered some more specials and am set for the rest of the month. Next ordering will be in October. I think the place where I bought weekly on ride home will be fine without me. I know I'll have a little more free money.
About the beginning of this blog. Basically I explained that I no longer had the funds to carry my housemates. We are strapped for house bills. It is rough, but there are others that have it rougher.
Other than that I'm okay. I'll re-read some of the last blogs and see if I left out anything I would want to add. Later.
The job is good. Home life....well things are financially falling apart. Let's keep this on a positive note tho.
Okay I think I've got a semblance of the thread. If I'm not mistaken, the Monday after the last post was Labor day? I'll look it up, you wait right there.
Yes I think it was. Well that weekend I decided I'd save money on my cigars. So I hit a site that Sunday that I knew of. Called Cigars International. Basically you can get cigars a lot cheaper than what you pay in stores. Since I like to smoke on the ride home. It is my relaxing time where the world cannot intrude. Now figure 3 cigars at a shop with tax would be somewhere in the neighborhood of $24-$27. I bought 20 cigars for $30. It was a special. So I felt good about that. They would arrive the Thursday of the week.
This allows me a little wiggle room. 2 cigars at my lounge that I enjoy on Sundays, so you can see the benefits.
Well I'd agreed to attend a little bbq that day there. Was 3 of us actually. Tim, works there and is a good soul. Paul, smoked with him in the shop that closed down in the beginning of my blogs here. Was nice. Had rib eye and some gorgeous lamb chops. Was fun. Also found out that Tim was going to ask his girlfriend to marry him the following weekend. I had a very good time.
Thursday arrived, I think I had the week off. Cannot really recall, didn't read previous blogs sorry. But I was very happy. In fact a few weeks later I ordered some more specials and am set for the rest of the month. Next ordering will be in October. I think the place where I bought weekly on ride home will be fine without me. I know I'll have a little more free money.
About the beginning of this blog. Basically I explained that I no longer had the funds to carry my housemates. We are strapped for house bills. It is rough, but there are others that have it rougher.
Other than that I'm okay. I'll re-read some of the last blogs and see if I left out anything I would want to add. Later.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Saturday
Nothing much special about Saturday. I did not go to the lounge. I did relax and play on the computer. Had little Saturday errands. I did treat myself to a treat at a store I like. All natural stuff. What was it I had? Trying to remember, it was on the $7 board.
It was some sort of southwestern burger thing, no roll, cheddar cheese, sour cream, on top of brown rice and salad. Quite nice actually. Then at the checkout I eyeballed some of their unique veggie burgers. I've had the Ginger Edame burger quite good; their sweet potatoe and something. But the chicken and sausage burger just caught my eye. I ordered it. Figured I'd have that for lunch on Sunday before the lounge.
Dinner was a usual spot. I got something called a steak tidbit sandwich with mozzarella and garlic. Ate half of it and figured it would go well with the chicken sausage burger. Plus in case I really didn't like the burger. Also got a nice slice of the berry pie they have. Only complaint was they put whipped cream on it. Not much of a fan of the stuff, and by the time I ate it it had all melted into a glop. And it was a nice slice of pie to boot. Ate it while catching the season premier of Dr. Who. Played and went to bed.
Sunday. Woke, did bakery run, found out they'd be closed for the week. Buggers, I've no other bakery close to me. Or should I say, no bakery that has rolls or doughnuts. The other bakery near me doesn't have them. I keep wondering how they stay in business. Returned home, got shopping list together and went to market.
Not a fantastic menu planned so we'll see what happens this week. Had to do a turn about to get my sister a piece of quiches from a deli she adores.I also told them I'd be going to the lounge for a bbq on Monday. Didn't go over to well. The lounge was nice, one of the regulars wasn't there. But had fun.
Home. Dinner woes. Bought some hot dogs on sale. Well the quiche didn't sit well with my sister and she got ill. So it was 30 minutes of what to do about dinner. We wound up picking up from a local burger joint. Not terrible. The night passed.
It was some sort of southwestern burger thing, no roll, cheddar cheese, sour cream, on top of brown rice and salad. Quite nice actually. Then at the checkout I eyeballed some of their unique veggie burgers. I've had the Ginger Edame burger quite good; their sweet potatoe and something. But the chicken and sausage burger just caught my eye. I ordered it. Figured I'd have that for lunch on Sunday before the lounge.
Dinner was a usual spot. I got something called a steak tidbit sandwich with mozzarella and garlic. Ate half of it and figured it would go well with the chicken sausage burger. Plus in case I really didn't like the burger. Also got a nice slice of the berry pie they have. Only complaint was they put whipped cream on it. Not much of a fan of the stuff, and by the time I ate it it had all melted into a glop. And it was a nice slice of pie to boot. Ate it while catching the season premier of Dr. Who. Played and went to bed.
Sunday. Woke, did bakery run, found out they'd be closed for the week. Buggers, I've no other bakery close to me. Or should I say, no bakery that has rolls or doughnuts. The other bakery near me doesn't have them. I keep wondering how they stay in business. Returned home, got shopping list together and went to market.
Not a fantastic menu planned so we'll see what happens this week. Had to do a turn about to get my sister a piece of quiches from a deli she adores.I also told them I'd be going to the lounge for a bbq on Monday. Didn't go over to well. The lounge was nice, one of the regulars wasn't there. But had fun.
Home. Dinner woes. Bought some hot dogs on sale. Well the quiche didn't sit well with my sister and she got ill. So it was 30 minutes of what to do about dinner. We wound up picking up from a local burger joint. Not terrible. The night passed.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Let us begin Friday (while drinking Sunday's coffee)
Friday broke open. I awoke refreshed, got coffee of course. Played on the computer, the garage didn't open until 7:30 so had to entertain myself somehow. I also know that today I had things to do. Things that I had been putting off.
I attacked the bills. The house and my personal bills. Had a huge one due to a repair upon my car. I had put it on the card anticipating not the hardships that would encompass the end of June and all of August. Smiling I was able to pay the bills; also noted that I would need to stop by the insurance agent to see what was owed, he's on the same street as the garage. I tackled the household bills. Tough when I'm not getting proper house payments from brother in law and sister. I did have to smile, I managed it.
I was off. The morning was chillish, the proper way you'd expect maybe an early summer day just before hitting 90 degrees. Certainly not what one would expect from the last day in August. The oil change went well. In the future I am going to need a new front axle and a new battery. No huge rush, I'm thinking early October personally.
Funny thing about the battery. I'd bought it 5 or 6 years ago quickly when I had no money. Officially it was a 1 year life battery. Very good battery indeed. I went home got the bills and off I went. Bank first, did the machinations that need to be done. Then post office and at last the insurance agency. Found I didn't need to make payments until the 18th so I was glad for the extension.
At home I watched a judge show and played on the computer a rather lot for me. It was my vacation after all. I had a very long debate with myself about going to the lounge again. I won. Especially since they were having an event that night and it would have cost me money, thus blowing the savings I'd made by buying the cigars.
Friday night when I'm home, is generally pizza night. I was home and got 2 Sicilian slices. I might add that my sister and brother in law buy, don't want to paint them unfairly after all. And I might add that I had the $50 I just lent them returned as well. No mention of the near $200 they still owe me on trip to Costco. May have been my fault there. I told them to take their time and had money to pay the credit card bill. Did I think it was going to take this long? Nope. Such is life.
I remember going for a smoke to my beach spot on Friday night, other than that nothing to notable. OH! wait.
I discovered that they were doing a Dr. Who marathon on BBC America, watched much of it and thought I might catch the season premier.
I attacked the bills. The house and my personal bills. Had a huge one due to a repair upon my car. I had put it on the card anticipating not the hardships that would encompass the end of June and all of August. Smiling I was able to pay the bills; also noted that I would need to stop by the insurance agent to see what was owed, he's on the same street as the garage. I tackled the household bills. Tough when I'm not getting proper house payments from brother in law and sister. I did have to smile, I managed it.
I was off. The morning was chillish, the proper way you'd expect maybe an early summer day just before hitting 90 degrees. Certainly not what one would expect from the last day in August. The oil change went well. In the future I am going to need a new front axle and a new battery. No huge rush, I'm thinking early October personally.
Funny thing about the battery. I'd bought it 5 or 6 years ago quickly when I had no money. Officially it was a 1 year life battery. Very good battery indeed. I went home got the bills and off I went. Bank first, did the machinations that need to be done. Then post office and at last the insurance agency. Found I didn't need to make payments until the 18th so I was glad for the extension.
At home I watched a judge show and played on the computer a rather lot for me. It was my vacation after all. I had a very long debate with myself about going to the lounge again. I won. Especially since they were having an event that night and it would have cost me money, thus blowing the savings I'd made by buying the cigars.
Friday night when I'm home, is generally pizza night. I was home and got 2 Sicilian slices. I might add that my sister and brother in law buy, don't want to paint them unfairly after all. And I might add that I had the $50 I just lent them returned as well. No mention of the near $200 they still owe me on trip to Costco. May have been my fault there. I told them to take their time and had money to pay the credit card bill. Did I think it was going to take this long? Nope. Such is life.
I remember going for a smoke to my beach spot on Friday night, other than that nothing to notable. OH! wait.
I discovered that they were doing a Dr. Who marathon on BBC America, watched much of it and thought I might catch the season premier.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
egads we're still on Thursday?
At some point I felt compelled to check my cell phone. A call had arrived at 8:30, I was lights out then. From one of my oldest friends. I called back, don't remember if phone tag was involved. Wife and kids were going away for the weekend, he had work, but if I was free we'd do a small BBQ tonight. Plans were made.
They live about 20 miles from me, actually closer to work than me. It's been difficult you see. The heart surgery, and I can be extremely reclusive. Was when I was real bad off. So I made a point last year of being more in touch with friends and valuing their friendship more. Enough said.
I was happy to have a chance to even see my pal. It had been awhile. I thought it might be nice to buy 3 cigars in case the mood struck after dinner. Was proud of myself. I totally wanted to go back to the lounge for the smokes. Arguing with myself. That being 20 miles in the opposite direction from where I live.
I prevailed. After all I had cigars that I was sure would be arriving; it would cost gas that I just didn't have the money for until Friday; and I reminded myself of the upcoming oil change and that fact that I was saving money. I remained local, got 3 smokes at a shop I know in town nearby. I'm certain I did more that day, just cannot remember it. So homeward we go. And wait...what...joy of joy!
Upon the banister of my stoop is a little cardboard box. My cigars had arrived indeed! My humidor was prepared, I opened them and put them in. Knowing that I would have to smoke wisely.
The 3 cigars I had bought for dinner for instance, 1 before just for the yard, had come to somewhere near $27 dollars. Okay got it. I just bought and received 20 decent ones for something like 52 dollars. The cost average evens out. This means I can hang out and buy at the lounge happily. Not concerning with and evening smoke. By no means does this mean and end to lounges. Just a smarter way to save money. Most people do it. Anyway.
I watched television, played on computer, had a smoke in the yard. Informed sister when she came home I'd be going out. She did nicely say I didn't have to cook, but I did. Yes for all my raging there is just a nice guy in me I guess.
The BBQ was nice. I arrived, he was still in his basement working on something. We set up in the backyard. He offered some Off mosquito repellent and lit some of those citronella candles. Eventually I did use the spray. Hell they're even spraying part of Manhattan for that west nile virus, who was I to scoff.
A couple of burgers and brews and smokes and some good old friend conversation. The kind that builds easily. My friend has always been a great one for me in that I find the best conversations, and even competition. Basically we ran the gauntlet of conversation from family lives to agrarian society impact. I left at about 11, was very enjoyable.
Got home, played on computer, and went to bed. Very glad to have payday be Friday.
They live about 20 miles from me, actually closer to work than me. It's been difficult you see. The heart surgery, and I can be extremely reclusive. Was when I was real bad off. So I made a point last year of being more in touch with friends and valuing their friendship more. Enough said.
I was happy to have a chance to even see my pal. It had been awhile. I thought it might be nice to buy 3 cigars in case the mood struck after dinner. Was proud of myself. I totally wanted to go back to the lounge for the smokes. Arguing with myself. That being 20 miles in the opposite direction from where I live.
I prevailed. After all I had cigars that I was sure would be arriving; it would cost gas that I just didn't have the money for until Friday; and I reminded myself of the upcoming oil change and that fact that I was saving money. I remained local, got 3 smokes at a shop I know in town nearby. I'm certain I did more that day, just cannot remember it. So homeward we go. And wait...what...joy of joy!
Upon the banister of my stoop is a little cardboard box. My cigars had arrived indeed! My humidor was prepared, I opened them and put them in. Knowing that I would have to smoke wisely.
The 3 cigars I had bought for dinner for instance, 1 before just for the yard, had come to somewhere near $27 dollars. Okay got it. I just bought and received 20 decent ones for something like 52 dollars. The cost average evens out. This means I can hang out and buy at the lounge happily. Not concerning with and evening smoke. By no means does this mean and end to lounges. Just a smarter way to save money. Most people do it. Anyway.
I watched television, played on computer, had a smoke in the yard. Informed sister when she came home I'd be going out. She did nicely say I didn't have to cook, but I did. Yes for all my raging there is just a nice guy in me I guess.
The BBQ was nice. I arrived, he was still in his basement working on something. We set up in the backyard. He offered some Off mosquito repellent and lit some of those citronella candles. Eventually I did use the spray. Hell they're even spraying part of Manhattan for that west nile virus, who was I to scoff.
A couple of burgers and brews and smokes and some good old friend conversation. The kind that builds easily. My friend has always been a great one for me in that I find the best conversations, and even competition. Basically we ran the gauntlet of conversation from family lives to agrarian society impact. I left at about 11, was very enjoyable.
Got home, played on computer, and went to bed. Very glad to have payday be Friday.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Let us start....to be continued
Good Morning. Wednesday night, I went to bed interminably early for me. 8. Not that I was overly tired but there was a wintry feel. It was already showing dark outside, I was definitely tired, and brother in law was in living room watching the television. So I thought what the heck. Got a pretty good nights sleep.
Thursday broke, got up about normal time. Got myself out of the door about 7:15. The morning was light, bright, and dare I say effervescent. Only thing was that the sun was not quite peeping out yet to its fullest. Took the walk I did last year on one street. Was a little disappointed, the yard that had entertained my fancy so much was far less decorated. I'm hoping all is well in there.
Walked back on main street, have always loved to do that especially during the week. When the air is somewhat fresh and watching people hustle and bustle for work while I didn't have to. Saw the brother in law drive by on his errand. 7-11 for buttered roll and coffee. Then it would be deli for sisters breakfast sandwich. I was at my destination by the time he got to the deli. And I was quite pleased with how quickly I was walking.
Destination? The bakery of course. Spoke with the woman behind the counter a bit, ordered myself a chocolate danish to stay. Sat by the window nibbling the delicious pastry watching a small part of the world go by. Got home and played on the computer for hours, was fun. Saw sister off and did little. I'd hoped my cigars would arrive. Pal at the lounge thought maybe next week if I was lucky.
I decided having no money, I'd have no real plans. Odd part is I know I went somewhere else and cannot recall where or what. Oh and I did take the dog for an early walk. She really seems to enjoy it. So do I now, I can keep up with her no problem. And she walks fairly well. I've trained her to the best I can but let us not digress to talking of the dog eh?
I also cleaned a good majority of stuff out of my car, getting rid of the 'so you live in your car?' look. Was nice. Saw my next door neighbor, we spoke for a bit. For a fellow in his mid 70's he looks good and is active and sharp as a tack.
Found out via my cell phone that I had a call returned to me. Had called best friend the day before, he called me about 8:34, I was asleep. Okay sorry but I must abandon here, have some stuff to get done this morning, no slouching. I'll probably continue later.
Thursday broke, got up about normal time. Got myself out of the door about 7:15. The morning was light, bright, and dare I say effervescent. Only thing was that the sun was not quite peeping out yet to its fullest. Took the walk I did last year on one street. Was a little disappointed, the yard that had entertained my fancy so much was far less decorated. I'm hoping all is well in there.
Walked back on main street, have always loved to do that especially during the week. When the air is somewhat fresh and watching people hustle and bustle for work while I didn't have to. Saw the brother in law drive by on his errand. 7-11 for buttered roll and coffee. Then it would be deli for sisters breakfast sandwich. I was at my destination by the time he got to the deli. And I was quite pleased with how quickly I was walking.
Destination? The bakery of course. Spoke with the woman behind the counter a bit, ordered myself a chocolate danish to stay. Sat by the window nibbling the delicious pastry watching a small part of the world go by. Got home and played on the computer for hours, was fun. Saw sister off and did little. I'd hoped my cigars would arrive. Pal at the lounge thought maybe next week if I was lucky.
I decided having no money, I'd have no real plans. Odd part is I know I went somewhere else and cannot recall where or what. Oh and I did take the dog for an early walk. She really seems to enjoy it. So do I now, I can keep up with her no problem. And she walks fairly well. I've trained her to the best I can but let us not digress to talking of the dog eh?
I also cleaned a good majority of stuff out of my car, getting rid of the 'so you live in your car?' look. Was nice. Saw my next door neighbor, we spoke for a bit. For a fellow in his mid 70's he looks good and is active and sharp as a tack.
Found out via my cell phone that I had a call returned to me. Had called best friend the day before, he called me about 8:34, I was asleep. Okay sorry but I must abandon here, have some stuff to get done this morning, no slouching. I'll probably continue later.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Well it is now Wednesday
Mid morning here, sun is pouring through any where it can find an opening. A gentle cool 70 degrees, and I've finally a day to myself. What?!?
No my sister did not make it to work at all yesterday. Was a little bit of get me this and get me that. Oh and before you go out for the afternoon secure me lunch. Of course I had to make dinner last night. Meatloaf, nothing fancy, was very good along with the potatoes. Brother in law? Came home, exhausted. I think he was born that way. Puts on his westerns on the television and zones out. I headed to the beach for a late evening smoke, nice way to end a day. Came back, sister in bed, he was downstairs. The spend no time together, very odd people.
Anyway. Got off to a running start this morning. One of the things I wanted to do was return bottles. Tried yesterday, there was a woman, who looked dressed in nurse scrubs, with a cart filled with Poland Spring bottles. The other plastic machine was broken.
So this morning I hit the road at about 7:30 ish. Walked in town; grabbed a bagel; ate it obviously; and drove to supermarket. Stuff in cart and wheeled it up, damned thing was locked. Another person pulls up gets stuff out and was shocked as well. The first person came along and said he got someone and they were opening it now. Long dull story completed, got $11 worth of bottles returned.
Came home, had a morning dish of ice cream and remembered I had a blog to write. I'm looking forward to my cigars arriving today. I've got my humidor prepared. I'll probably save money in the long run.
I am going to the lounge today. It was a year ago today. I was recovering from surgery, sister had come home, hurricane Irene barreled thru and we were without power for a week
I loved it, I must say. Monday I remembered being nice, 1 generator. By Tuesday night there were more generators on and the crickets were doing their best to be heard. By that Wednesday the noise was intolerable. I mean a blackout enjoy it people! I wanted stars and crickets. So it was on a Wednesday night one year ago that I had my first cigar in a very long time.
Okay I have to pretend to be productive. Laterz.
No my sister did not make it to work at all yesterday. Was a little bit of get me this and get me that. Oh and before you go out for the afternoon secure me lunch. Of course I had to make dinner last night. Meatloaf, nothing fancy, was very good along with the potatoes. Brother in law? Came home, exhausted. I think he was born that way. Puts on his westerns on the television and zones out. I headed to the beach for a late evening smoke, nice way to end a day. Came back, sister in bed, he was downstairs. The spend no time together, very odd people.
Anyway. Got off to a running start this morning. One of the things I wanted to do was return bottles. Tried yesterday, there was a woman, who looked dressed in nurse scrubs, with a cart filled with Poland Spring bottles. The other plastic machine was broken.
So this morning I hit the road at about 7:30 ish. Walked in town; grabbed a bagel; ate it obviously; and drove to supermarket. Stuff in cart and wheeled it up, damned thing was locked. Another person pulls up gets stuff out and was shocked as well. The first person came along and said he got someone and they were opening it now. Long dull story completed, got $11 worth of bottles returned.
Came home, had a morning dish of ice cream and remembered I had a blog to write. I'm looking forward to my cigars arriving today. I've got my humidor prepared. I'll probably save money in the long run.
I am going to the lounge today. It was a year ago today. I was recovering from surgery, sister had come home, hurricane Irene barreled thru and we were without power for a week
I loved it, I must say. Monday I remembered being nice, 1 generator. By Tuesday night there were more generators on and the crickets were doing their best to be heard. By that Wednesday the noise was intolerable. I mean a blackout enjoy it people! I wanted stars and crickets. So it was on a Wednesday night one year ago that I had my first cigar in a very long time.
Okay I have to pretend to be productive. Laterz.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
I'm better and not bitter today.
Thank you for letting me vent yesterday. I'm much better this morning, and not just because my sister is seemingly going to work. Or maybe so. It is a rainy morning right now, rains generally seem to follow me when I take time off. So I just deal with it the best I can.
Yesterday wasn't awful. I tooled around a bit, made sure not to take my anger out towards my sister, I'm not a total ignorant human. Managed to go out to the cigar lounge about 12ish. She was fine and wished me fun.
Good time, good company. Pal I knew from when he did the weekends there now does 3 days during the week. A good natured guy, going to school for photography and such. One of the guys, he's a school teacher, a regular from Sunday was there as well. Watched some things on netflix, joked around, guy stuff.
I was home by 3, had to make dinner and the dishwasher had to be emptied, then the sink. Also I'm a fan of the People's Court. Sister had printed up some recipe from the Hellman's site for chicken. I'd defrosted 3 breasts Saturday night for Sunday dinner, see previous post and you'll understand. Maybe. Simple enough recipe
Mayo, parm cheese, flavored bread crumbs, bake in oven. Basically mix the mayo and parm then coat chicken and cover with bread crumbs and bake.
Had everything sort of. No parm and only plain bread crumbs. Was fine, and made mashed potatoes with it as well. No veggie. I miss veggies.
I also had heard about an event at the lounge this Friday, Rocky Patel night. Always fun, few free cigars, but money being tight. I won't be attending. Not really in my budget. I plan on going to the lounge on Wednesday again, give reasons later. Also I'd made up my mind to buy some cigars from a website. They happened to be Rocky Patel cigars too. Difference was it is 20 for $49.
That comes to under $3 per cigar. Trust me that is a very good deal. If I go this route and keep some on hand it will also stop the hemorrhage of money I spend buying 3 cigars a week to smoke. Anywhere between $24-$30. And that doesn't include the weekends. So I need to prep my little humidor.
Anyway got some small plans for this Tuesday. The weather is supposed to improve this week so let's keep hopeful. Laterz.
Yesterday wasn't awful. I tooled around a bit, made sure not to take my anger out towards my sister, I'm not a total ignorant human. Managed to go out to the cigar lounge about 12ish. She was fine and wished me fun.
Good time, good company. Pal I knew from when he did the weekends there now does 3 days during the week. A good natured guy, going to school for photography and such. One of the guys, he's a school teacher, a regular from Sunday was there as well. Watched some things on netflix, joked around, guy stuff.
I was home by 3, had to make dinner and the dishwasher had to be emptied, then the sink. Also I'm a fan of the People's Court. Sister had printed up some recipe from the Hellman's site for chicken. I'd defrosted 3 breasts Saturday night for Sunday dinner, see previous post and you'll understand. Maybe. Simple enough recipe
Mayo, parm cheese, flavored bread crumbs, bake in oven. Basically mix the mayo and parm then coat chicken and cover with bread crumbs and bake.
Had everything sort of. No parm and only plain bread crumbs. Was fine, and made mashed potatoes with it as well. No veggie. I miss veggies.
I also had heard about an event at the lounge this Friday, Rocky Patel night. Always fun, few free cigars, but money being tight. I won't be attending. Not really in my budget. I plan on going to the lounge on Wednesday again, give reasons later. Also I'd made up my mind to buy some cigars from a website. They happened to be Rocky Patel cigars too. Difference was it is 20 for $49.
That comes to under $3 per cigar. Trust me that is a very good deal. If I go this route and keep some on hand it will also stop the hemorrhage of money I spend buying 3 cigars a week to smoke. Anywhere between $24-$30. And that doesn't include the weekends. So I need to prep my little humidor.
Anyway got some small plans for this Tuesday. The weather is supposed to improve this week so let's keep hopeful. Laterz.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Stay calm or try to.
The title refers to todays start rather than anything to do with yesterday. I really wanted to go on the other blog but I try to be a bit more at peace there.
Sunday. Opened well, coffee, shopping list, broke. Bought groceries using my credit card of course. Went to cigar lounge had good time and then 3:30 kicked in. I dread that time, because it means I have to come home and cook. Scene is usually brother in law drunk, sometimes passed out, sister generally sleeping or at computer, sink full of weeks dishes. Oh and let me state, except for the pots I cook with, not a thing in the sink is mine.
Drunky drunk was waking up, sister was waking up. There had been a blow up about dinner on Saturday night. There was one tonight as well. Didn't buy the Turkey roast, sister was going to do something with 3 chicken breasts.
I'm not rehashing, let's just say it was a lot of yelling and crying of the children, d d not knowing what he wanted, all s wanted was corn. Took 2 hours to settle shit down. In the end I bought them burgers from a local joint. Whoop-dee-doo.
For the majority of the summer I'd been heading to a place by the water. Little beach, some people. As the summer wore on more and more people. Then there was music on the lawn across from one parking lot. Well I can usually find a rock to sit on waterside and listen.
Everywhere was not only packed and it was high tide. I'm not one of those people that just light up without consideration so I moved on. Lot's of kiddies fishing in the other lot. Got in my car and left. Was home by 9. Got an apology from my sister.
Woke up at 6 this morning. Could just feel the air. Sister didn't sleep well, corn gave her diarrehha, not going to work. So far I've been asked to make sure wheel chair is down in the kitchen; make her rice before I go out; and the thing that set me off, call her job for her. Oh yes she asked sober drunky drunk boy, but he'll be busy. See I'm getting pissed again. Well that's Sunday and part of Monday of my vacation. Thanks for listening.
Sunday. Opened well, coffee, shopping list, broke. Bought groceries using my credit card of course. Went to cigar lounge had good time and then 3:30 kicked in. I dread that time, because it means I have to come home and cook. Scene is usually brother in law drunk, sometimes passed out, sister generally sleeping or at computer, sink full of weeks dishes. Oh and let me state, except for the pots I cook with, not a thing in the sink is mine.
Drunky drunk was waking up, sister was waking up. There had been a blow up about dinner on Saturday night. There was one tonight as well. Didn't buy the Turkey roast, sister was going to do something with 3 chicken breasts.
I'm not rehashing, let's just say it was a lot of yelling and crying of the children, d d not knowing what he wanted, all s wanted was corn. Took 2 hours to settle shit down. In the end I bought them burgers from a local joint. Whoop-dee-doo.
For the majority of the summer I'd been heading to a place by the water. Little beach, some people. As the summer wore on more and more people. Then there was music on the lawn across from one parking lot. Well I can usually find a rock to sit on waterside and listen.
Everywhere was not only packed and it was high tide. I'm not one of those people that just light up without consideration so I moved on. Lot's of kiddies fishing in the other lot. Got in my car and left. Was home by 9. Got an apology from my sister.
Woke up at 6 this morning. Could just feel the air. Sister didn't sleep well, corn gave her diarrehha, not going to work. So far I've been asked to make sure wheel chair is down in the kitchen; make her rice before I go out; and the thing that set me off, call her job for her. Oh yes she asked sober drunky drunk boy, but he'll be busy. See I'm getting pissed again. Well that's Sunday and part of Monday of my vacation. Thanks for listening.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
'Moring
Coffee is brewing, waiting upon the mystical beep to tell me it is ready. It is Sunday morn, soon I go to get stuff from bakery and the papers. Then some food shopping, then cigar lounge. Oh the wait for the beep is annoying. Woke up about 6:30. And still the coffee is taking its time. We'll talk about first day of vacation anyway huh?
Saturday broke gently enough. Good promise of weather, overcast but bright, if that makes sense. I must've played on my computer until 9, I enjoyed it, no real rush. (just got coffee in case you're wondering.) Brother in law said something about getting gas for the lawn mower.
He's had weeks to do this. Hell he was off on Thursday. I've been reticent about it but also wanting to do it. I was bound and determined to do it today. Now my lawn....no was more of a jungle. Waist high in areas, took me about 2 and a half hours. I'll give him his props he came and worked outside as well. It was hard non stop effort. Anyone who's had to mow like that will understand. It helped that the sun wasn't out. Near 12:30 we were done for the day.
I came in, still wanting to go. I headed for my bathroom. I like a clean bathroom. It was beginning to have a grunge look to it. Took maybe 20 minutes. Need to clean the floor this week. I'll not get into that. Hate sharing bathrooms.
Lunch called and said where the Hell are you!? Made a grilled cheese with tomato and avocado. Was quite good.
I went out into the afternoon with no great expectations. No.....I definitely wanted a smoke. After all that work I felt I deserved it. I was and still am very proud I talked myself out of going to the lounge. That's today, and if I know myself 2 times next week. Got home after 3 feeling weary. So I lay down for a bit. Not a real sleep, but real good relaxing anyway. Heard my sister call me a few times. Knew it was usual get this get that crap. I ignored her. She doesn't talk to my brother in law when he drinks.
Upon getting out of my bed I went to see her, she forgot what she had wanted. Woke my brother in law off couch and told him I was going to Costco for tea and coffee. And of course upon my return.
They're fighting. Seems he tried to wake her, there was yelling, stupidity, dinner what was going on with that? Annoying story shortened, we got her Chinese food, we had Mexican, I went out for a bit and came back and they weren't auguring. That's about it. Let's see how Sunday goes.
Saturday broke gently enough. Good promise of weather, overcast but bright, if that makes sense. I must've played on my computer until 9, I enjoyed it, no real rush. (just got coffee in case you're wondering.) Brother in law said something about getting gas for the lawn mower.
He's had weeks to do this. Hell he was off on Thursday. I've been reticent about it but also wanting to do it. I was bound and determined to do it today. Now my lawn....no was more of a jungle. Waist high in areas, took me about 2 and a half hours. I'll give him his props he came and worked outside as well. It was hard non stop effort. Anyone who's had to mow like that will understand. It helped that the sun wasn't out. Near 12:30 we were done for the day.
I came in, still wanting to go. I headed for my bathroom. I like a clean bathroom. It was beginning to have a grunge look to it. Took maybe 20 minutes. Need to clean the floor this week. I'll not get into that. Hate sharing bathrooms.
Lunch called and said where the Hell are you!? Made a grilled cheese with tomato and avocado. Was quite good.
I went out into the afternoon with no great expectations. No.....I definitely wanted a smoke. After all that work I felt I deserved it. I was and still am very proud I talked myself out of going to the lounge. That's today, and if I know myself 2 times next week. Got home after 3 feeling weary. So I lay down for a bit. Not a real sleep, but real good relaxing anyway. Heard my sister call me a few times. Knew it was usual get this get that crap. I ignored her. She doesn't talk to my brother in law when he drinks.
Upon getting out of my bed I went to see her, she forgot what she had wanted. Woke my brother in law off couch and told him I was going to Costco for tea and coffee. And of course upon my return.
They're fighting. Seems he tried to wake her, there was yelling, stupidity, dinner what was going on with that? Annoying story shortened, we got her Chinese food, we had Mexican, I went out for a bit and came back and they weren't auguring. That's about it. Let's see how Sunday goes.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Sorry about that...
I basically lost the thread from the other day. Maybe I'll try to reclaim it. It is Friday, I have all of next week off. No actual plans or anything. No money. So let's see. It's about 6 in the morn here, last cup of coffee. Need to burst out of the door and get the day started. And that's where we sit. So let's see what happens.
I have this idea of posting daily on my vacation, unsure if that will be feasible. So no promises. Week at work has been okay. Nothing real monumental. My thoughts at the moment are on breakfast. Poach or fry and egg; or oatmeal. Decisions Decisions.
I have this idea of posting daily on my vacation, unsure if that will be feasible. So no promises. Week at work has been okay. Nothing real monumental. My thoughts at the moment are on breakfast. Poach or fry and egg; or oatmeal. Decisions Decisions.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Monday
Officially word hasn't been released, but they're outsourcing jobs and cutting some that dealt directly in the IT department that worked with that department. Weekend was alright I suppose. Nothing exciting, didn't spend to much money. Friday night just played some games. Saturday they'd planned on hitting some shops so I knew that there would be no cleaning continuation. I snuck off to the lounge and had a couple of cigars.
They called me and wanted to meet for lunch. We agreed on Friendly's. I haven't eaten at one of those in ages, not since I worked in one in the '90s. Found them, they were in good spirits. Can't say much about the menu. Sister had some sort of Turkey melt; bro in law bacon melt thing; I went with the Citrus chicken sandwich. Nothing overly special to be honest. It was nice to see them out of the house. I even asked the waiter if they still did liver.
Way back in the old century, Friendly's had liver, on Tuesdays I believe. Came frozen and you served onions with it. Was terrible to cook. And the place where I was at was always packed. The kid, yes I'm calling him a kid dammit, said not for at least the 10 years he'd been working there.
Standard take out dinner. Got myself a salad with fresh pears; Gorgonzola cheese; cranberries and walnuts; over a nice dark leaf salad. Was good. I wasn't actually hungry so I left it for lunch at work today. Was still fresh.
Sunday and food shopping. I'll tell you later.
They called me and wanted to meet for lunch. We agreed on Friendly's. I haven't eaten at one of those in ages, not since I worked in one in the '90s. Found them, they were in good spirits. Can't say much about the menu. Sister had some sort of Turkey melt; bro in law bacon melt thing; I went with the Citrus chicken sandwich. Nothing overly special to be honest. It was nice to see them out of the house. I even asked the waiter if they still did liver.
Way back in the old century, Friendly's had liver, on Tuesdays I believe. Came frozen and you served onions with it. Was terrible to cook. And the place where I was at was always packed. The kid, yes I'm calling him a kid dammit, said not for at least the 10 years he'd been working there.
Standard take out dinner. Got myself a salad with fresh pears; Gorgonzola cheese; cranberries and walnuts; over a nice dark leaf salad. Was good. I wasn't actually hungry so I left it for lunch at work today. Was still fresh.
Sunday and food shopping. I'll tell you later.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Thursday 5:40ish
Second cup of coffee, freshly showered, waiting for day to start. Figured I'd stop by for a bit. Checked last post, so I'll do a light recap. The cleaning on Saturday went better than I'd anticipated. Everyone giving 2.5 hours of time. We'll see if it continues.
Work has been work. Same scenarios. Oh and bought a new toilet seat too over the weekend. Yeah big whoop! Think It won't work out personally, but we'll let that go fro now.
Not much to say about my co-worker. Did feel slightly bad for her return. Was busy and no one really wanted to hear about it. All I heard before I walked away was,
"Changed plans.......thousands and thousands of dollars...."
That was enough for me. Wasn't in to mood to hear how much better off she was than everyone, how she supposedly had a better weekend. But mayhaps I'll get into that another day.
Another late night last night, my pay checks are loving it. Incidentally on a side note I did get paid a few days ago and am taking the necessary steps to keep spending down. The only items I've bought was half a tank of gas and 2 bottles of seltzer. So we'll see. Got out late last night as I said.
Was rainy, never a fun time to smoke cigar's in the car or outdoors by a beach without a covering. So I'm not giving myself great credit for not buying one, just slight credit.
In any case, someone from Human Resources came down with some overnights. I recognized the names. All I said was it was odd, the young thing got a little choked up. Never kill or grill the messenger, I cleared the tension with a simple joke. Basically 3 people, one of whom got me this damned computer that I'm using right now, are being laid off.
My manager came in, I called him over for a moment and mentioned the unconventional overnights, he said that was why he was so pissed off earlier. You see there is an unspoken code. Both he and I are not people that divulge confidences. However, we always find out if the other knows without actually addressing the issue. Guess it's a little cloak and dagger. Oh well, going to make oatmeal now. Later.
Work has been work. Same scenarios. Oh and bought a new toilet seat too over the weekend. Yeah big whoop! Think It won't work out personally, but we'll let that go fro now.
Not much to say about my co-worker. Did feel slightly bad for her return. Was busy and no one really wanted to hear about it. All I heard before I walked away was,
"Changed plans.......thousands and thousands of dollars...."
That was enough for me. Wasn't in to mood to hear how much better off she was than everyone, how she supposedly had a better weekend. But mayhaps I'll get into that another day.
Another late night last night, my pay checks are loving it. Incidentally on a side note I did get paid a few days ago and am taking the necessary steps to keep spending down. The only items I've bought was half a tank of gas and 2 bottles of seltzer. So we'll see. Got out late last night as I said.
Was rainy, never a fun time to smoke cigar's in the car or outdoors by a beach without a covering. So I'm not giving myself great credit for not buying one, just slight credit.
In any case, someone from Human Resources came down with some overnights. I recognized the names. All I said was it was odd, the young thing got a little choked up. Never kill or grill the messenger, I cleared the tension with a simple joke. Basically 3 people, one of whom got me this damned computer that I'm using right now, are being laid off.
My manager came in, I called him over for a moment and mentioned the unconventional overnights, he said that was why he was so pissed off earlier. You see there is an unspoken code. Both he and I are not people that divulge confidences. However, we always find out if the other knows without actually addressing the issue. Guess it's a little cloak and dagger. Oh well, going to make oatmeal now. Later.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Friday morning coffee
It's Friday. Doesn't seem to mean much at the moment, but then it is 4:20. Least my coffee is good. Work week is all but over, seems like we're getting the checks settled. Was out at 4:30 last night.
Never did make that dish I mentioned. Maybe this weekend. Brother in law made burgers and tater tots last night. Good job. Sister has told me it's my night to cook. We'll see about that.
Wednesday had been a bit of a nightmare with one of my coworkers. She's one of those that has done it all. Always has an opinion and always right. Ended with a discussion of how the Outback was a steak house and she never heard of Peter Luger's. Don't have the fire in the belly this morning to give you the full gist of it.
Another person out yesterday, so I was paired with the aforementioned person to show them how to deliver packages. Actually worked out okay.
I spent to much money on bullshit this week. Tonight I'm taking steps to incorporate procedures to avoid it. Gas is a necessity, no problem. Cigars, actually they weren't the culprit. Of all things it was food. In fact I don't know what I'm doing for lunch today. And some snacks....oh yes the snacks.
Every so often I get a craving and indulge. Well the snickers with peanut butter has left me a tad heavier than I wanted. It's been a two week indulgence. Happily tho, it slides off when I right the ship that is me.
Rainy weekend or so I'm told. Supposedly tomorrow the kitchen is to be cleaned by the 3 of us here. We'll see huh?
Never did make that dish I mentioned. Maybe this weekend. Brother in law made burgers and tater tots last night. Good job. Sister has told me it's my night to cook. We'll see about that.
Wednesday had been a bit of a nightmare with one of my coworkers. She's one of those that has done it all. Always has an opinion and always right. Ended with a discussion of how the Outback was a steak house and she never heard of Peter Luger's. Don't have the fire in the belly this morning to give you the full gist of it.
Another person out yesterday, so I was paired with the aforementioned person to show them how to deliver packages. Actually worked out okay.
I spent to much money on bullshit this week. Tonight I'm taking steps to incorporate procedures to avoid it. Gas is a necessity, no problem. Cigars, actually they weren't the culprit. Of all things it was food. In fact I don't know what I'm doing for lunch today. And some snacks....oh yes the snacks.
Every so often I get a craving and indulge. Well the snickers with peanut butter has left me a tad heavier than I wanted. It's been a two week indulgence. Happily tho, it slides off when I right the ship that is me.
Rainy weekend or so I'm told. Supposedly tomorrow the kitchen is to be cleaned by the 3 of us here. We'll see huh?
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Ahh to live alone.....
Today at work was alright. The overnight checks were in our hands by 3:40. The spreadsheet determining where they go waited until after 4. There were 33 checks. A nuisance to be sure. Once again I got out at 5:30. I pondered on dinner.
Upon arrival I saw my brother in law sprawled out vertically on the couch, he'd had a rough day and didn't sleep well. I looked in the kitchen, not a thing being cooked. It was about 6:15. Saw my sister, on her computer, exhausted. Apparently she didn't sleep well either. Odd they were both out like a light when I was up. Oh well.
I suggested I could put the chicken into the oven. That went over like a lead balloon. She suggested Mexican. A local place, that if they served breakfast I could eat at 3 times a day. Brother in law was to tired to put up a fuss. So I made the call and picked it up.
Still thinking on the irony that even as I sunk deep into Congestive Heart Failure and could still work. I was still coming home and making dinner and good meals. Just had to let dog out. I've been asked if I could let her out about 8 so she doesn't wake my brother in law up at 2 in the morn again. Not my dog.
The door to the outside is in their bedroom. It is about 4 steps from their bed to the door, just counted it. Anyway this is how I live. Wish I lived alone.
In a bit, I'm going into the kitchen to cook up some beans, rice, onion, and slice an avocado into it for lunch tomorrow. It will be delicious. That's it people. And don't fear to leave a comment, let me know you were here.
Upon arrival I saw my brother in law sprawled out vertically on the couch, he'd had a rough day and didn't sleep well. I looked in the kitchen, not a thing being cooked. It was about 6:15. Saw my sister, on her computer, exhausted. Apparently she didn't sleep well either. Odd they were both out like a light when I was up. Oh well.
I suggested I could put the chicken into the oven. That went over like a lead balloon. She suggested Mexican. A local place, that if they served breakfast I could eat at 3 times a day. Brother in law was to tired to put up a fuss. So I made the call and picked it up.
Still thinking on the irony that even as I sunk deep into Congestive Heart Failure and could still work. I was still coming home and making dinner and good meals. Just had to let dog out. I've been asked if I could let her out about 8 so she doesn't wake my brother in law up at 2 in the morn again. Not my dog.
The door to the outside is in their bedroom. It is about 4 steps from their bed to the door, just counted it. Anyway this is how I live. Wish I lived alone.
In a bit, I'm going into the kitchen to cook up some beans, rice, onion, and slice an avocado into it for lunch tomorrow. It will be delicious. That's it people. And don't fear to leave a comment, let me know you were here.
To early for coffee
At the start of this post it's about 2:52 in the morning. Woke up at 2. Pondering trying to go back at 3. I did get my $200 back, and good thing too. Turns out I'm utterly cash poor. Used to it I must say. Manager was back, had good time on vacation. I wound up working until 5:30 anyway. My co-worker thought the manager was going to take over the thing we're now doing.
He will definitely tweak it, improve certain things. I also don't want to give it up, I want any over time I can get. It was funny, I'd bought pre-cooked ribs on Sunday. The dynamic duo cooked them, they were fine.
The funny point was the obvious displeasure that I still worked overtime. I know what they're thinking. They want to go back to where they come home, do squat, I come home and cook. I've done the majority of the cooking in this house hold for over 9 years, more like 10 maybe. From when my mom got sick, passed some years back, and throughout their whole marriage.
They benefit from the fact that I have to eat well, I may have stated that before. So I've very little sympathy that they now have to pitch in. Welcome to my world kiddies.
He will definitely tweak it, improve certain things. I also don't want to give it up, I want any over time I can get. It was funny, I'd bought pre-cooked ribs on Sunday. The dynamic duo cooked them, they were fine.
The funny point was the obvious displeasure that I still worked overtime. I know what they're thinking. They want to go back to where they come home, do squat, I come home and cook. I've done the majority of the cooking in this house hold for over 9 years, more like 10 maybe. From when my mom got sick, passed some years back, and throughout their whole marriage.
They benefit from the fact that I have to eat well, I may have stated that before. So I've very little sympathy that they now have to pitch in. Welcome to my world kiddies.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Hot coffee
Did that thing my cousin does, where you heat the milk or in my case half and half in the micro before putting the coffee in. Damn is it hot. Let's see, have had a payday so that was a relief. Supposedly am getting $200 back from....oh great sister is awake. Can tell by the yawn, just got asked for tea and piece of toast. No great peace for me. Why? nevermind, mood is ruined.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
I'm back
Okay, for the last 2 weeks my manager has been in vacation in Florida. Tomorrow is the last day, he returns on Monday. Lot's of overtime. Some new bull dung added to help increase that. Exhaustion. All that good stuff. Brother in law and sister had to do the cooking and such. Not a great feat for most folks but for them Herculean.
Also, I've been watching a lot of YouTube. Primarily a video game walk through of Skyrim by AlChestBreach. Was great, enjoyed every minute of it. A total of 39 episodes and I highly recommend it.
So it should just take me a few days to get back to old habits but just wanted to check in.
Also, I've been watching a lot of YouTube. Primarily a video game walk through of Skyrim by AlChestBreach. Was great, enjoyed every minute of it. A total of 39 episodes and I highly recommend it.
So it should just take me a few days to get back to old habits but just wanted to check in.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
And we continue...
Monday, no surprise, last full day to myself, I wandered into the lounge. The person who through the party was there with leftovers, no doubt I'd be well fed. Pal that works there 3 days a week, and a regular.
I'd had the chili the dude made before, it is quite good. They added mussels at the lounge just to save space in the microwave, very nice touch. And then there was spinach bread, not sure exactly how to describe it. But if you like spinach and I do, it was very good.
Chuckles and good conversation. One of the other regulars was being roasted in a way for 2 faux pas made. The first, rain drove everyone inside, still had a good time. Owner saw him by the thermostat, he'd lowered the temperature by 2 degrees. I mean come on who does this. Then after everyone left, about an hour later the guy came back. Just to hang out, not to offer the help clean up, it had stopped raining so they let him sit in the back yard. Oh well.
Back at my house, forgot what I made for dinner. Tonight I'd decided. You see the lack of funds left me no resources for a snack. Who doesn't like a snack in the evening. I do have salt free pretzels, but they even get tiresome. No finally, after some research, tonight I was going to make it. Oh have to go!
Just kidding. I'm fond of hummus. After some research I'd discovered I had all the makings for it, except for the tahini sauce. Never did find it, didn't look real hard anyway. Saw online a lot of people didn't use it in hummus anyway. So I had on hand, 1 can of garbanzo beans, clove of garlic, and olive oil.
I did also purchase a box of matzohs. Nothing in them at all, and apparently they last a real long time. So I got to work. Opened can, drained, rinsed off a few times in a bowl and let them sit. Sliced the garlic. put half the can in a mini Cuisinart I'd discovered in the house with the garlic. Added about 1 table spoon, I think, drizzled to the count of 8, in. Then a touch of lemon juice which we have on hand for sisters iced tea. Blend to consistency and viola, homemade hummus. From what I read it can last at least 3 days in fridge. Matzo's are big so was 3 nights of snacking. And quite good I may add. Just a word of warning, if you're not used to beans expect the usual results.
I really enjoyed it a lot. Will make it again on Wednesday. Tuesday had some Dr. appointment, all went well and made it home in an hour. Man was I broke, still am. But a very good vacation.
I'd had the chili the dude made before, it is quite good. They added mussels at the lounge just to save space in the microwave, very nice touch. And then there was spinach bread, not sure exactly how to describe it. But if you like spinach and I do, it was very good.
Chuckles and good conversation. One of the other regulars was being roasted in a way for 2 faux pas made. The first, rain drove everyone inside, still had a good time. Owner saw him by the thermostat, he'd lowered the temperature by 2 degrees. I mean come on who does this. Then after everyone left, about an hour later the guy came back. Just to hang out, not to offer the help clean up, it had stopped raining so they let him sit in the back yard. Oh well.
Back at my house, forgot what I made for dinner. Tonight I'd decided. You see the lack of funds left me no resources for a snack. Who doesn't like a snack in the evening. I do have salt free pretzels, but they even get tiresome. No finally, after some research, tonight I was going to make it. Oh have to go!
Just kidding. I'm fond of hummus. After some research I'd discovered I had all the makings for it, except for the tahini sauce. Never did find it, didn't look real hard anyway. Saw online a lot of people didn't use it in hummus anyway. So I had on hand, 1 can of garbanzo beans, clove of garlic, and olive oil.
I did also purchase a box of matzohs. Nothing in them at all, and apparently they last a real long time. So I got to work. Opened can, drained, rinsed off a few times in a bowl and let them sit. Sliced the garlic. put half the can in a mini Cuisinart I'd discovered in the house with the garlic. Added about 1 table spoon, I think, drizzled to the count of 8, in. Then a touch of lemon juice which we have on hand for sisters iced tea. Blend to consistency and viola, homemade hummus. From what I read it can last at least 3 days in fridge. Matzo's are big so was 3 nights of snacking. And quite good I may add. Just a word of warning, if you're not used to beans expect the usual results.
I really enjoyed it a lot. Will make it again on Wednesday. Tuesday had some Dr. appointment, all went well and made it home in an hour. Man was I broke, still am. But a very good vacation.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
The coffee is fresh and hot
Saturday morning breaks with a dull gray dampness, and the human spirit endures. Probably with help of coffee, anyways. Let's see the week that passed, hmmm. Was not all that bad in reality.
The breaking news of my lack of funds until the end of the month somehow didn't cripple me. I still managed to go out and have fun. I also found things here to do, obviously this blog was not one of them. No apologies here. Did errands on Friday. I believe I went to the lounge and hung out a little Nothing really overly memorable about Friday at all.
Saturday the 14th, was a movie too if anyone is interested. A campy comedy/horror movie, it had Richard Benjamin in it after all, how scary could that be? I was determined not to make my plight worse by doing a lot of aimless driving and not wasting gas. Ordinarily it can comprise a lot of my usual Saturday. There was a lot of stress in the house, brother in law and sister were totally out of money. So I borrowed some and gave them each $100. And I bought dinner that night too. I hit the lounge as well, found out there was a barbecue that one of the regulars was throwing on Sunday. No I wasn't invited, nor did I expect to have been. The line between friends and acquaintances often blurs for people. The way I explain it is this: There are people you meet every day, not horrible people just good to pass some time with and such. A casual nodding understanding. That is my definition of acquaintance. Anyway Saturday actually passed pleasantly enough. But let me tell you it was flipping hot.
Sunday. Usual stuff, food shopping and the ilk. Lounge, pleasant. Sunday night made some turkey breast with mashed potatoes, sister still cannot have veggies.
Sometimes the beauty of ones own blog is that you can slip into and out of it. Get days and facts mixed up. And if you want, like right now abandon it for a bit. Yes I could leave this up as a draft, but for me, with the exception of using the spell check, I like the rawness of this digitalized word. My circuits are firing under the direction of my coffee and have assured me the time line is good. Why do I find the timeline important? Not sure. Guess someone should.
Sunday one of the regulars at the lounge had an event occur which caused him to miss the party. At the moment I'll say no more. Sunday night, money tight, I wanted to have some snacks available to me. Tomorrow I said I shall make......
cliff hanger.
The breaking news of my lack of funds until the end of the month somehow didn't cripple me. I still managed to go out and have fun. I also found things here to do, obviously this blog was not one of them. No apologies here. Did errands on Friday. I believe I went to the lounge and hung out a little Nothing really overly memorable about Friday at all.
Saturday the 14th, was a movie too if anyone is interested. A campy comedy/horror movie, it had Richard Benjamin in it after all, how scary could that be? I was determined not to make my plight worse by doing a lot of aimless driving and not wasting gas. Ordinarily it can comprise a lot of my usual Saturday. There was a lot of stress in the house, brother in law and sister were totally out of money. So I borrowed some and gave them each $100. And I bought dinner that night too. I hit the lounge as well, found out there was a barbecue that one of the regulars was throwing on Sunday. No I wasn't invited, nor did I expect to have been. The line between friends and acquaintances often blurs for people. The way I explain it is this: There are people you meet every day, not horrible people just good to pass some time with and such. A casual nodding understanding. That is my definition of acquaintance. Anyway Saturday actually passed pleasantly enough. But let me tell you it was flipping hot.
Sunday. Usual stuff, food shopping and the ilk. Lounge, pleasant. Sunday night made some turkey breast with mashed potatoes, sister still cannot have veggies.
Sometimes the beauty of ones own blog is that you can slip into and out of it. Get days and facts mixed up. And if you want, like right now abandon it for a bit. Yes I could leave this up as a draft, but for me, with the exception of using the spell check, I like the rawness of this digitalized word. My circuits are firing under the direction of my coffee and have assured me the time line is good. Why do I find the timeline important? Not sure. Guess someone should.
Sunday one of the regulars at the lounge had an event occur which caused him to miss the party. At the moment I'll say no more. Sunday night, money tight, I wanted to have some snacks available to me. Tomorrow I said I shall make......
cliff hanger.
Friday, July 13, 2012
The ugly arrives and the staring contest begins...
Got the call yesterday. Not sure if I mentioned car trouble on Tuesday or not. Anyhow in it went. My little 12 year old car. Now my little $568 bundle of ugliness. Perhaps a tad stressed. Have a 5 day weekend. Now even my city plans have been shattered. Do have my coffee although. Kind of nice to sit at home on Friday at about 9:19 drinking a fresh pot.
Sister is sleeping. Supposed to go back to work on Wednesday next week. I'd mentioned to get back into routine get up at that time, get cleaned; showered; breakfast; and just leave house. I did say she was sleeping. Well good luck to her.
And here I sit. A tad numb, but enjoying my coffee. Really wondering how I am going to manage my bills. Refill.
Back, not that there was anyway for you to know, except for me saying so. Coffee good. Need to get stuff done today. And I've not yet decided on not going into the city either. Most likely will only cost me transportation and an odd buck or 2. The garage has agreed to let me pay off bill. So we'll see.
For now however it is morning. I'm somehow feeling hopeful. And the coffee is hot and good. What more can I ask?
Sister is sleeping. Supposed to go back to work on Wednesday next week. I'd mentioned to get back into routine get up at that time, get cleaned; showered; breakfast; and just leave house. I did say she was sleeping. Well good luck to her.
And here I sit. A tad numb, but enjoying my coffee. Really wondering how I am going to manage my bills. Refill.
Back, not that there was anyway for you to know, except for me saying so. Coffee good. Need to get stuff done today. And I've not yet decided on not going into the city either. Most likely will only cost me transportation and an odd buck or 2. The garage has agreed to let me pay off bill. So we'll see.
For now however it is morning. I'm somehow feeling hopeful. And the coffee is hot and good. What more can I ask?
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Ugh.
Love the title. Okay so took today off. Then Friday, Monday and Tuesday of next week. I was supposed to take a road trip. Not doing it for obvious reasons. Main goal today was sisters final appointment with her oncologist for clearance to go back to work. All went well. She still is not feeling great. Told her on a scale of 1-10 the cancer is not an 11, meaning not top priority after chemo and radiation, she's good. May it come back some time, we hope not. 1-10 on priorities he told her was her smoking and her weight. Yeah good luck with that.
Not feeling well we postponed the trip to the supermarket. Got her home, had some running around to do. Then went out for lunch and then.....MY CAR started acting funny. Felt like the front left tire. I'm really hoping I'm just stupid and it needs power steering fluid. No idea where it goes, and definitely no one here does either. So off to my mechanic it goes. Hopefully with a shamed me coming back tomorrow night saying I now know where my power steering fluid is. That would the be easy way.
Until I have an answer the plans for the city, yet unconfirmed, are nixed. I still don't know how I'm going to get the house bills paid this month. Brother in law did put $400 in house account, his response, better than nothing. Supposed to be $600. Oh well.
I do however have activities here that need my strict attention today. So that will be good. I'm hoping work is better tomorrow. Seem to be getting a bit of the cold shoulder from 2 people. This time it wasn't just me. For my half, I ignore it and act professional. Never sweat the small stuff. After all, yes I'm saying this, I go to work to relax from real life.
Nice sunny day here, got stuff to do. Just felt like filling in an update. Let us see if tomorrow the ugly looses out to just the 'stupid'. Later.
Not feeling well we postponed the trip to the supermarket. Got her home, had some running around to do. Then went out for lunch and then.....MY CAR started acting funny. Felt like the front left tire. I'm really hoping I'm just stupid and it needs power steering fluid. No idea where it goes, and definitely no one here does either. So off to my mechanic it goes. Hopefully with a shamed me coming back tomorrow night saying I now know where my power steering fluid is. That would the be easy way.
Until I have an answer the plans for the city, yet unconfirmed, are nixed. I still don't know how I'm going to get the house bills paid this month. Brother in law did put $400 in house account, his response, better than nothing. Supposed to be $600. Oh well.
I do however have activities here that need my strict attention today. So that will be good. I'm hoping work is better tomorrow. Seem to be getting a bit of the cold shoulder from 2 people. This time it wasn't just me. For my half, I ignore it and act professional. Never sweat the small stuff. After all, yes I'm saying this, I go to work to relax from real life.
Nice sunny day here, got stuff to do. Just felt like filling in an update. Let us see if tomorrow the ugly looses out to just the 'stupid'. Later.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Coffee summation
"Let us not be hasty, the hour is getting late." Coffee good this morning. Weekend turned out not to bad. Nothing really notable or spectacular. Did manage to get in the heart blogs.
Really just a nice weekend. Started by being bitched out about going out Saturday cause of the heat. Was no way in Hell I was staying home. And it wasn't even that bad out. Pretty much would up doing my thing and having fun. Saturday night home, broke. Sunday food shopping, lounge, cooked dinner. Finally hooked up sprinkler for lawn.
Tis why I'm short on time. Now have to figure in that time expense. Let it go for 20 min at six. Wasn't done at all last year. Lawn needs it, so little rain. Didn't hit my beach spot at all last week. Maybe a bit this week. Got the bare minimum 4 hours last night. Just very energetic on my end.
Somehow, in inviting my cousin to a free brunch, I seem to have been included in weekend plans this upcoming weekend. Suits me. Have off tomorrow, sis to Dr. Friday and the following Monday. Had things not been so bad off this was to be a vacation weekend. I'll be spending less at my cousins and will be away for a night, so not a bad trade off.
Some free concert, life long city dweller, the best kind. We both don't have money so we do what the locals you don't see on Bravo do. Free stuff. You get all the wrong ideas about NYC by watching that crap.
Day must begin I reckon. Coffee and me leaving.
Really just a nice weekend. Started by being bitched out about going out Saturday cause of the heat. Was no way in Hell I was staying home. And it wasn't even that bad out. Pretty much would up doing my thing and having fun. Saturday night home, broke. Sunday food shopping, lounge, cooked dinner. Finally hooked up sprinkler for lawn.
Tis why I'm short on time. Now have to figure in that time expense. Let it go for 20 min at six. Wasn't done at all last year. Lawn needs it, so little rain. Didn't hit my beach spot at all last week. Maybe a bit this week. Got the bare minimum 4 hours last night. Just very energetic on my end.
Somehow, in inviting my cousin to a free brunch, I seem to have been included in weekend plans this upcoming weekend. Suits me. Have off tomorrow, sis to Dr. Friday and the following Monday. Had things not been so bad off this was to be a vacation weekend. I'll be spending less at my cousins and will be away for a night, so not a bad trade off.
Some free concert, life long city dweller, the best kind. We both don't have money so we do what the locals you don't see on Bravo do. Free stuff. You get all the wrong ideas about NYC by watching that crap.
Day must begin I reckon. Coffee and me leaving.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
All before 7 in the morn. Let dog out; cleaned air conditioner; including vent cover; wrote 2 blogs; let dog in; 2 new entries on heart blog; general stuff; put coffee on. Ahh coffee....brewing now. Just waiting on those beeps so I might abandon you for a moment to combine it in a mug with some half and half. Love Saturday morning coffee.
Last night was rather dull. Of course being broke I hung about here. The dinner discussion. Sister wanted 2 meatballs and a side of fettuccine Alfredo from a place. Brother in Law a slice or 2 from another. I cautioned sister away from the f.a. but she chose not to listen. She paid for it later in the evening and got sick. She cannot eat rich foods, her system rejects them.
He got his, I was going into town anyway and got hers. Then my dinner. I've been enjoying this little healthy cafe up the road. Worst thing I can say about them is that they're closed on Sundays.
Anyway. The do all natural, healthy stuff, whole wheat wraps and rolls, unfortunately they don't list sodium. Got a chicken burrito with a brown rice, black bean, avocado salad, was quite good for $10.69. Actually, just ate the salad, I wasn't that hungry and pizza last night wasn't my thing. The burrito is for later. COFFEE!
Simply wonderful. That unrushed cup in the morning. When there are no actual deadlines of where I have to be. Ahh. Hot and fresh, now this is good. When I'm done here back into the kitchen to make myself some breakfast. Have some pico de gallo left over, so am thinking of an egg. Had Mexican food on Thursday so have it left over. It's free, just put it in containers and take with food. I always take extra so I can have some with an egg.
I'm extremely unsure what this day holds for me. No clue at all really. Money...what there is of it....negligible. Plans....none. Supposed to be a scorcher of a weekend so outdoor activities will be limited. Let us see what this day entails no? Later.
Last night was rather dull. Of course being broke I hung about here. The dinner discussion. Sister wanted 2 meatballs and a side of fettuccine Alfredo from a place. Brother in Law a slice or 2 from another. I cautioned sister away from the f.a. but she chose not to listen. She paid for it later in the evening and got sick. She cannot eat rich foods, her system rejects them.
He got his, I was going into town anyway and got hers. Then my dinner. I've been enjoying this little healthy cafe up the road. Worst thing I can say about them is that they're closed on Sundays.
Anyway. The do all natural, healthy stuff, whole wheat wraps and rolls, unfortunately they don't list sodium. Got a chicken burrito with a brown rice, black bean, avocado salad, was quite good for $10.69. Actually, just ate the salad, I wasn't that hungry and pizza last night wasn't my thing. The burrito is for later. COFFEE!
Simply wonderful. That unrushed cup in the morning. When there are no actual deadlines of where I have to be. Ahh. Hot and fresh, now this is good. When I'm done here back into the kitchen to make myself some breakfast. Have some pico de gallo left over, so am thinking of an egg. Had Mexican food on Thursday so have it left over. It's free, just put it in containers and take with food. I always take extra so I can have some with an egg.
I'm extremely unsure what this day holds for me. No clue at all really. Money...what there is of it....negligible. Plans....none. Supposed to be a scorcher of a weekend so outdoor activities will be limited. Let us see what this day entails no? Later.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Morning
Dregs of the coffee here with me. Folgers in case anyone ever wonders. Buy it from price club. 2 of them large containers always on had. I buy in bulk when it makes sense. Since I enjoy oatmeal, I buy in bulk there. 2 Folgers cans hold 1 bag nice and fresh. Last 3 months, that's 1 bowl a day 5 days a week. What? Gotta live on the weekends. Hell for the price of the supermarket store I pass it in 2 boxes and lasts I think just under 3 weeks.
It's been miserable here for a few reasons. But at least I had that vacation to look back on. Not much to say. Tonight want to hit on that Heart Surgery Blog some more. Keep thinking of the little things I miss. Oh well.
Grabbing a bagel for breakfast today. No clue on lunch at all. But at least I've my coffee. Long pause here, not that you'd have noticed. been reading a lot of blogs lately as well, not a lot but a few. Actually current ones too. I do miss the other site, the one with Rachel's blog. Still fires my imagination. Now I can remember only the bare bones of it. Oh well.
Have not a stitch of a plan for this weekend. Let's see what happens.
It's been miserable here for a few reasons. But at least I had that vacation to look back on. Not much to say. Tonight want to hit on that Heart Surgery Blog some more. Keep thinking of the little things I miss. Oh well.
Grabbing a bagel for breakfast today. No clue on lunch at all. But at least I've my coffee. Long pause here, not that you'd have noticed. been reading a lot of blogs lately as well, not a lot but a few. Actually current ones too. I do miss the other site, the one with Rachel's blog. Still fires my imagination. Now I can remember only the bare bones of it. Oh well.
Have not a stitch of a plan for this weekend. Let's see what happens.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Saturday
Good Morning. Had my coffee. Even another morning smoke and soaked the soles of my feet with the sweet dew of the grass. Delightfull. Today shall bring what it wants. We are having a heat wave.
Coming up on the anniverssary of my discharge from the hospital of my heart surgery. Could not have imagined myself doing this at all. Other than that all is well this morning. 2 cups of coffee, now must plan day.
Tomorrow, Sunday, shall reusme normal habits. Food shopping bright and early. Oh and just a note, dang game is not patching at all this morning, crap happens. Oh and spell check does not seem to be working here at all.
Coming up on the anniverssary of my discharge from the hospital of my heart surgery. Could not have imagined myself doing this at all. Other than that all is well this morning. 2 cups of coffee, now must plan day.
Tomorrow, Sunday, shall reusme normal habits. Food shopping bright and early. Oh and just a note, dang game is not patching at all this morning, crap happens. Oh and spell check does not seem to be working here at all.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
This morning
Well kicked my 4 day weekend off. Said I to myself I'm on vacation. Kicked off my slippers and went wading in the dew soaked lawn. House is stll here. Even had a morning cigar, which I'm prone to....on vacation!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Bump.
So much for the good feelings. Sister fears she may be losing her job. She's been off for a year with this cancer battle. That has been won. However, the job. Seems to be a wrench as to when she can go back. Legally they only have to hold her position for 1 year. When she called, she works for the town, boss said it had to go before the town board which meets a good 8 days after her year is up. She had no luck with personell. She will call back tomorrow.
Also explained our money plight to them both. How I had to use up my money to pay this months house bills. Plus a little of this Friday's check. After that I'm tapped out. Brother in law needs to speak to his family. Oh the drama, oh the drama. Trust fund, no more need to be said. We are sinking and yet I am calm.
He's asleep, she'll be up all night worrying. And somehow, I'm fine. It is an uncanny thing really. I cannot really describe it to you. And this 4 day marathon of being home....ugh. Not looking overly forward to it, yet not dreading it.
Finally admitting to myself, that life is a bit sweeter, I'm taking little joys more than usual. Even the ability to walk. Maybe that is where it comes from I don't know. I've always been unflappable. One day at a time.
Spent some time trying to connect with some people too. To no avail. Luckily I have myself. I wonder if I'll ever tire of my own company. I hope not.
Also explained our money plight to them both. How I had to use up my money to pay this months house bills. Plus a little of this Friday's check. After that I'm tapped out. Brother in law needs to speak to his family. Oh the drama, oh the drama. Trust fund, no more need to be said. We are sinking and yet I am calm.
He's asleep, she'll be up all night worrying. And somehow, I'm fine. It is an uncanny thing really. I cannot really describe it to you. And this 4 day marathon of being home....ugh. Not looking overly forward to it, yet not dreading it.
Finally admitting to myself, that life is a bit sweeter, I'm taking little joys more than usual. Even the ability to walk. Maybe that is where it comes from I don't know. I've always been unflappable. One day at a time.
Spent some time trying to connect with some people too. To no avail. Luckily I have myself. I wonder if I'll ever tire of my own company. I hope not.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Monday and Tuesday morning coffee
Not sure what it is. Can't believe it's just because I've off on Thursday and Friday. Can't be. Only because they'll be home too! However, really psyched for it, had a good day yesterday.
Dealt with Monday bullshit from people yesterday hating on poor Monday. May I never join their crowd. Work was all right, went smoothly enough. Co-worker was in an off mood, and I just didn't even care. Hell even lied to my face, does twitter make you lie?
Had a nice Rocky Patel Edge last night on the way home. Made some turkey breast, baked taters, and some frozen french cut string beans. Unfortunately didn't sit well with sis. Still suffering side effects from radiation. One being that veggies giver her......colon....a bad time. Enough there.
Even watched Hell's Kitchen with her and bro in law too. Not to shabby.
Set for today, berries rinsed off for my oatmeal. Managed to pay house bills with an additional $200+ from me. Oh yeah, that's why I took off, little 2 day weekend plans have now busted.
And yet I'm still in a good mood. Must make plans for my 4 day weekend.
Dealt with Monday bullshit from people yesterday hating on poor Monday. May I never join their crowd. Work was all right, went smoothly enough. Co-worker was in an off mood, and I just didn't even care. Hell even lied to my face, does twitter make you lie?
Had a nice Rocky Patel Edge last night on the way home. Made some turkey breast, baked taters, and some frozen french cut string beans. Unfortunately didn't sit well with sis. Still suffering side effects from radiation. One being that veggies giver her......colon....a bad time. Enough there.
Even watched Hell's Kitchen with her and bro in law too. Not to shabby.
Set for today, berries rinsed off for my oatmeal. Managed to pay house bills with an additional $200+ from me. Oh yeah, that's why I took off, little 2 day weekend plans have now busted.
And yet I'm still in a good mood. Must make plans for my 4 day weekend.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Monday
Happy Monday. Coffee in mug, gray skies with promise of rain, but, Happy Monday. Weekend was alright. Saturday took a very grand walk. Grand? Grand because I could do it. I've denied it long enough, the heart surgery has finally changed part of me.
Although I've never been one to take the little things for granted, I'm even more gratefully. Also I forgot simply how much I love just walking. Altogether on Saturday, not at once, but all together definitely a couple of miles.
Morning was, well I discussed that prior post. Remember having an egg. Saw that no money was being deposited into house checking account. This is something that will have to be dealt with.
Unsure I set out for a grand adventure on Saturday, without any idea or money. Cashed some coins in. Walked. Bought some Honest Tea, I like that stuff. In fact I need to buy some this very week. Had lunch at this little cafe near me. Healthy place that I like. Have curious things and all good. Think I had some kind of portobello and I forget what else burger.
Told the young lady to just make me something that she would eat. If I can get away with that at a place, and it's good, never a problem. Whole wheat roll, lettuce, avocado slices, burger thing of course, and fresh salsa, awesome. It was however pricier than I would have liked.
I don't care what the time says about posting but it is catching up with me here. Must marinate some stuff, breakfast, prepare my lunch, oh yes, and it isn't show up to work in your bathrobe day. Not yet at least!
Although I've never been one to take the little things for granted, I'm even more gratefully. Also I forgot simply how much I love just walking. Altogether on Saturday, not at once, but all together definitely a couple of miles.
Morning was, well I discussed that prior post. Remember having an egg. Saw that no money was being deposited into house checking account. This is something that will have to be dealt with.
Unsure I set out for a grand adventure on Saturday, without any idea or money. Cashed some coins in. Walked. Bought some Honest Tea, I like that stuff. In fact I need to buy some this very week. Had lunch at this little cafe near me. Healthy place that I like. Have curious things and all good. Think I had some kind of portobello and I forget what else burger.
Told the young lady to just make me something that she would eat. If I can get away with that at a place, and it's good, never a problem. Whole wheat roll, lettuce, avocado slices, burger thing of course, and fresh salsa, awesome. It was however pricier than I would have liked.
I don't care what the time says about posting but it is catching up with me here. Must marinate some stuff, breakfast, prepare my lunch, oh yes, and it isn't show up to work in your bathrobe day. Not yet at least!
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Saturday again?
morning. no shift key today, let's all just deal with it. woke up feeling out of sorts. cup of coffee, back to bed. then decided, after a heat wave of course, a nice hot shower was in order. delightfull thing about saturday showers.
So few people are watering there lawns when showering you remember what water pressure feelis like. taking my time. there's plenty of hot water. no need to fuss about the hair.
been trying to post pretty regularly on the heart blog, doing okay. still in shock how much is still stored by my few remaining gray cells
was a rough work week for my standards. just a year out of heart surgery and worked a solid 45 hour week. that doesn't count the 5 hours came in early but didn't charge for mind you. not bragging, because, not everyone has a job right now, and yes have had many 80-90 hour weeks in my past.
just think it was a feat for someone like myself that's all. having second cup of coffee in my bathrobe. am now very glad that next thursday and friday or days off. think they are needed.
okay that's about it. coffee is getting a tad cool, may have to microwave it. and cannot hide in this room all day. oh and breakfast, yes must get some of that stuff too.
So few people are watering there lawns when showering you remember what water pressure feelis like. taking my time. there's plenty of hot water. no need to fuss about the hair.
been trying to post pretty regularly on the heart blog, doing okay. still in shock how much is still stored by my few remaining gray cells
was a rough work week for my standards. just a year out of heart surgery and worked a solid 45 hour week. that doesn't count the 5 hours came in early but didn't charge for mind you. not bragging, because, not everyone has a job right now, and yes have had many 80-90 hour weeks in my past.
just think it was a feat for someone like myself that's all. having second cup of coffee in my bathrobe. am now very glad that next thursday and friday or days off. think they are needed.
okay that's about it. coffee is getting a tad cool, may have to microwave it. and cannot hide in this room all day. oh and breakfast, yes must get some of that stuff too.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Saturday morning
Just sort of sitting waiting on the day to unfurl. It's late in my eyes, 7:23 in the morning. Not really sure what to make of today. Sun is out, car needs oil before I start it, must get walk in, oh, and buy new milk for brother in law. What? Yes of course it is coffee related. Apparently the milk went bad. Odd how seldom that happens with my half and half, if it ever did happen.
Coffee is wonderful. Used to drink it on Saturday mornings with a young lady from Ohio. Okay, well, technically that is a story I've yet to tell.
Coffee is wonderful. Used to drink it on Saturday mornings with a young lady from Ohio. Okay, well, technically that is a story I've yet to tell.
COFFEE GOOD!
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