Thursday, a little shorter week for deliveries...

Awake early, 5am and tossed and turned a little then decided to get up, went to Coffee at McDonalds. Then left there about 8:10 and went to the Senior Center. I had 17 clients today and we had to take everyone a frozen meal for tomorrow plus the 5 double frozens for some of the clients meals on weekends. I had lunch at the center today, Mac ‘n Cheese so that was ok. Stopped and got some cash at Linnco to help thru the long weekend.

Busy morning... much accomplished

The trip to Wells Fargo in P-town proved fruitful and will likely culminate in a substantial change in disposable income... good for me I suppose.

Cloudy and cool today, not much going on... I am going to watch some DVR stuff today.

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Overcast and damp and dreary...

Today looks to be another of the famous Willamette Valley dour days. Often times it is days like this that prompt me to think of relocating to a nicer climate... Ah, the dreams. I dropped from 20 to 17 clients today and didn’t lose one mile... 3 of the ladies in Stillwater are off their feed it would seem. I stopped in at Bi-mart to check my number and of course I didn’t get lucky...

Overcast today with the ominous threat of RAIN...

Woke up early this morning, right around 6am. The house was cold, not too surprising as the heat was down. I found it to be cloudy as I headed down to McDonald's for coffee. At 8:20 I left McDonald's and headed to the Senior center to deliver meals... I have another new temp client that lives up on Middle Ridge... adds about 8 miles to the route. On the way home, I stopped at Comcast and got an HDMI cable and then the Post office to get my mail... My Oregon tax refund came in and notification from SSN about the stimulus check. Called Comcast and they are giving me a 1 year special discount which will reduce my cable costs almost $30 a month for the next year. Also called Sublimity and asked about the increased premiums on the Mini and was able to get things straightened out and will save about $20 every 6mo on insurance. Called Julie at Wells Fargo and have an appt. there on Wed to look into refi on the house.

Last day here... tomorrow I head North...

Beautiful weather here today, the guy from Dish Network came to install the Wongs new HD DVR for the Plazma TV. It will be nice, I am certain of that.

I need to make a trip to Game Stop to return a controller that failed to work with the iMac. It was made for the X-box but the guy thought it might work... So much for that idea.

I will exchange it for the sensor bar that will be used with the Wii when they bring it upstairs to play it.

After getting to GameStop, I did exchange the controller for a wireless Sensor bar. Then I filled the Mini at Raillies and from there back to Lollie and Gareths.

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Friday... gonna be busy around here...

The last two days have been much cooler, in the low 70˚ or so, much more bearable than the 90˚+ days that were at the beginning of my stay.

Today, my Sis and Gareth will be getting not only their new mattress and box springs set, also Gareth purchased a 50" plazma for the family room and Lollie picked out a temporary stand for it. Tonight we watch quality TV.

Well, shortly after 10am and the TV and stand have arrived. The two technicians set it up but were unable to get the DVR working right so Tony will be arriving to set it up I guess.

Right after they left, the new Mattress and boxspring arrived and is now set up too.

It will be exciting, getting things hidden and re-routed so that the critical eye of my Sister will be sated...

I am ready to come home... it has been good, but it's time. (sound familiar Leann?)

I'll be back Sunday afternoon.

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Thursday... I am leaving Sunday...

After catching this video on "Hulu", I decided that perhaps I would share it here...It addresses a subject that I am interested in...

Nothing much going on so sit back and enjoy the movie...

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Perhaps a shade cooler today, but still hot.

Well it is Wednesday... what will we do? I don't know for sure, but I believe that we will be going down to the stereo store so my sister can pick out a stand for the new 50" plasma screen TV that they are getting. It should be fun.

Nothing else is planned I don't believe but Friday will be exciting as they get their new boxspring and mattress set ($3,200) plus the big screen TV is supposed to arrive too.

They should be sleeping like angels in heaven on the new bed.

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95˚ today... Very very warm.

I've no idea what today will bring outside of a lunch date that Gareth and I have... sort of a guys time thing. Last year, we found this neat little bar where the beer was ice cold and the food was not only tasty, but affordable too.

It is very close so we won't spend a lot of time driving to it. We also will be looking for a new transformer for his desk lamp... Radio Shack and Folsom Lighting come to mind as places to check.

I am happy to be able to post to my blog while on vacation as I can update my friends on what is going on and also check their blogs and see how they are...

Have a wonderful day, I am sure I will.

Watch this little kid play some trick shots and I thought I knew some good shots...

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A very warm Monday... 95˚ today

We all slept very well last night, it had been a long and eventful day which we all enjoyed... the trip to the winery and the picture taking plus the drive were all good.

Today my Sis has a Dr. appt. to find out exactly what is wrong with her foot... I told her that perhaps the hoof was not properly shod... took her a bit to catch on but after that the beatings resumed.

Enjoy the day my friends...

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Actually, Today is Sunday...

Lollie and Gareth and I took the Mini out to wine country today, all of us in the little car and it really was pretty nice...

We stopped Railey's market and bought precooked BBQ Ribs (they are succulicious) and corn on the cob for dinner accompanied by a 5 star salad.

Great day almost 90˚ too. It's late now 10:07 PM so I will be off to bed eventually.

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Birthday Party Bonaza !!!

The trip to California went very well, the Mini performed flawlessly and there were no incidents on the road at all.

I left the house at about 6:15 and stopped at the freeway Arco to top off the tank. The next stop I made was at South Weed Exit where I got a quick breakfast. Next stop was at Redding, Ca. for fuel.

Then I stopped at Red Bluff at a rest area to call my sister and continue the ruse and told her that I was cleaning daisy's out of my yard because the day was nice... (terrible thing, lying to your sister).

Arrived at Folsom about 4pm after a 15 minute traffic delay (the freeway became a parking lot essentially).

I stopped and washed the Mini and then parked in the shopping mall where the restaurant is located and shopped around until 7:45 at which time I entered the restaurant and snuck up behind Lollie and put my hands over her eyes... All thirty guests were already there and witnessed this... my sis had no idea who it was until she turned around. Phenomenal surprise for her. A wonderful time and reuniting with many people I know was great too.

I won't bore you with the dinner details but it was good. Next Post???? when you catch me...

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Yipeeeeee.... Tomorrow it starts...

Well, nothing special to post today, I am anxious, excited and impatient...

'nuff said??

Maybe not, so here is some more...

Stopped at LinnCo and got some cash... then to the Thousand Island store and got a gift for Lollie and a card too.

Back home now, need to buy a clothes rail for the mini.

Nice day outside.  I went to Bi-mart and bought a really nice bar, cost me $15 and then when I got home I found that it was too long, had to cut it apart and shorten it but it works now...

The weather is beautiful, it pains me to think that it will rain at some point or so they predict...

I have a box packed with ‘stuff’, will put in the hanging stuff later and a small bag with incidentals.

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Wednesday, after today just one more...

Getting out of bed today was something I would rather have avoided... it was warm and comfortable. Anyhow, Coffee at McDonalds was typical with the usual list of suspects. Good conversation is at a premium not often achieved but constantly sought after. Del and I did have some good discussions and of course, Bob, puts in his two cents which considering the current value of the dollar would be best kept to himself. Back home now, cleaned the kitchen and made some toast for breakfast. I cleaned Ralphy’s water bowl and filled it with fresh water in preparation of his visit today. The skies are overcast, I hope no rain falls so that I can mow the yards.

One more day to deliver then I'm gone.

Coffee as usual, the weather is a tad on the chilly side this morning. I gave the converter box to Ralph at coffee, he seemed pleased. Off to deliver my meals, at the end of my route, I found myself short two meals and I thought I had counted them right... not to worry though, one client said she had plenty and unfortunately another had been in a car accident. Back to the center then off to Bi-Mart to check my number and of course, I didn’t get lucky... Back home now, cleaned up the dishes, made a cup of hot chocolate and some toast with peanut butter.

Manic Monday... I hate taxes!!

Coffee at McDonalds then off to deliver meals... After that I stopped and got the Fed’s check for $430 and $75 for Claudine (too much I think). Dropped off the cash to Claudine and picked up the taxes... from there, off to Comcast to get Ralphy a box. Then to Wal★Mart where I got some baby asprin and some ibuprofen and some crackers and mayo and sweet relish, a diet pepsi and some cheese spread. Back home now, put the check to the Feds in the mail and came back inside and washed the dishes and put the groceries away... Rainy day, glad I am inside.

Happy Easter Sunday to you all...

Coffee at McDonalds. It is raining and evidently has most of the night. Back home, today at coffee was confrontational with Ralph, I suppose it is because of his age but at times it becomes irritating and I need to walk away for a bit. It is difficult to offer help to someone who is either too proud to accept it or perhaps as in Ralph’s case, not able to fully understand your intent. If I reach that point where I cannot fully understand what is being said to me, I hope someone has the common decency to put me out of my misery... Above all, I never want to be a burden... not to anyone. It is Easter Sunday, a very special day that we should all respect and pay tribute to. My God and perhaps yours too, gave his all for us and for that I shall forever be thankful. Sadness reigns in my heart for those who have no belief in the sacrifices our Lord made... their reward will not exist and I hope, especially on this day, that they take Christ as their Savior... It is the only path to salvation. Bless you all and may you enjoy the day with those you love and who love you. My daughter will be coming over with her boyfriend after church so that will be special.

Saturday "Photo shoot day"... good results??

                     How Old??   Young !!!

Coffee at McDonalds at about 7am. From there, Del and I went to AppleTree’s for breakfast then I came home and combed my hair and got a couple shirts and went out to Julia’s to have her take some pictures. She couldn’t get her printer to work so I took the pictures on an SD card to Wal★Mart and printed them out there... 15 pictures 4x6 for $4.50. The pictures were good, obviously some better than others though. I took one down and gave to Maria’s daughter for them to take to the PI when they leave on Monday. I like the pictures of me today, wish there was a little more hair on top but other than that... I don’t look too bad for an old man.  If you like, check them out here...

Thank you Lord, for Friday.

Nice morning so far, no rain yet although the sky promises some... perhaps later on. Coffee at McDonalds then off to have Raullie cut my hair and then off to deliver the meals... I decided to have lunch at then center again. Today they had Veal, gravy and scalloped potatoes... not bad at all Went to Economy to see about their motion switches and was not impressed, perhaps tomorrow I will go to Home depot. I did buy a can of fluorescent green paint to enhance the leaves I have in frames. It really makes them pop off the black background. I got the leaves painted and back into the frames and boy what a difference it made... I will get together with Julie Slife tomorrow and have her take a few pictures of me, I promised Marie one so she can show the ladies in the Philippines what a good looking guy looks like.

Thankless Thursday, rain and more rain...

Raining this morning, the dampness will do a lot for the trees I guess. Off to Coffee at McDonalds then to the center to deliver the meals for the day The meal looked really good, so I decided to eat at the center after my deliveries... I got the only piece of Roast Beef that was full of grizzle and veins... figures I guess. Stopped and cashed the check for the accident, settled for half the estimate because it was one claimant’s word against the other and no witnesses. Back home now and wondering what I should do on this miserable day... probably nothing much.

My Day off... Wednesday weather promotes movies...

Wet and cold this morning, I really wanted to stay in bed but for some reason I cannot... Coffee at McDonalds and the usual crowd. I did take the ‘redneck letter’ to the gentleman from Arkansas... he seemed to enjoy it a lot. I rented ‘Marley and me’ and ‘7 pounds’. Figure it is a good day to watch a couple movies. I ended up leaving there to come home around 8:40. Once home, I cleaned up the kitchen and made some hot chocolate and a sourdough English muffin.

Off Tomorrow but on my game...

Tuesdays are nice because I have Wednesdays off. I will have the academy meeting tonight though. I likely will fill up the Toyota before the meeting as it is getting down on fuel The day is nice, but clouds have started to make their appearance and in the next 24 hours, rain will once again be with us... I got the cement and the cleaner for the PVC pipe and finished putting the gizmo together... I need some 2ltr. bottles now to finish the project.

Sunny Sunday... a good day to be alive...

Up a little later this morning, off to Coffee at McDonalds where Del came in and the Gentleman from Arkansas and Bob was there too. Norm and his girlfriend showed up also. After coffee, I went to Lebanon Shop 'n Kart and got some milk and salsa (not a good mixture). Back home, parked the mini on the carport for later washing. Having some hot chocolate now after cleaning up the kitchen.

Spring has sprung on this Saturday...

Up about 6:40 and decided to go to Coffee at McDonalds even though it is Saturday and I did feel like sleeping in some. Good visit with all, then back home and cleaned my bathroom, even the floor and shower and all the bottles on the sink. I have it closed up now, allowing the bleach to work on the shower... I took down the shower curtain and bleached the bottom of it and it is now in the washer... I have my laundry in the dryer now... Vacuumed the entire house and will likely start dusting in a bit. Domestic bitch is what I’ve become... due to the lack of a female partner or cleaning lady, I find myself doing these chores... To be honest, I do a much better job. The sky is looking blue after being blanketed in fog this morning, I believe it will be a nice day... Perhaps mowing?? maybe...

Finally... and end to the week

Up and off to Coffee at McDonalds. The day is starting off cold and with angry skies prevailing... I don’t see the sun making much of an appearance today. Off to deliver meals, only had one no show, John as usual didn’t call. Stopped at the Credit union for some cash, put $25 in Jacks card and then off to the Sheriffs sub-station for a pot luck. The dinner went well and I am now a volunteer on an ‘as needed’ basis. From there, I stopped and dropped off the card to the mailbox at the new Post office. Home now and turned up the heat a little and replace the plastic bags in the garbage cans...

4th day of the work week...

This is a fine but rainy day that I’ve opened my eyes to. Coffee at McDonalds then deliveries. I wish so much that we could see some sunshine... it will come, I know that, but it seems to take so long. The morning has gone well and I stopped and bought a motion sensor switch at Bi-Rite today for the main bathroom, but will return it tomorrow. I can find it a lot cheaper. Hopefully your day will go well and good things will come to you...

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Nothing overly exciting today, I do have a lunch date followed by a movie date but that pretty much sums up the day...

The day changed, after leaving the house for Albany and a Lunch date with Movie.  The lunch was great, we had a good visit and then floundered around Fred Meyer for a bit then off to watch "Monsters / Aliens".  A good show, but I liked "Ice Age" better.

Back home now and checking emails etc... still nasty outside though.

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