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.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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.
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