A dull and dreary day...

Last night was a very restless night’s sleep wise, my neck appears to be getting worse as the days go by and don’t know how long that I will be able to forgo what will probably be an inevitable surgical procedure. I rose about 6:10 AM, got dressed, and went to coffee at McDonald’s. From there I went down to the Elks Lodge to check out the flea market, and it was just getting set up. I did purchase some cookies (peanut butter, of course) and now I am back home. Hot chocolate is steaming ready to be drank and the cookies beckon. I counted the cupboard doors, and there are 18 of them and are eight drawer fronts to be replaced. I’m pretty certain that will be expensive. No particular plans today as I decided that I would not go to the Oregon country fair in Veneta. Therefore, I will probably do laundry and dust the furniture in the bedroom. Sometimes I wonder if I can actually sustain the excitement that constantly invades my life *grin*.

Overcast and gray and maybe wet...

Boy oh boy was I lazy this morning, I didn’t crawl out of bed till 10 after seven, and then I meandered down to McDonald’s for coffee and didn’t leave there for the senior center until about 8:40 AM. Meal deliveries were uneventful, and when finished I came back home. Picked up a couple items then headed off to Corvallis, to the Kinko’s store to pick up my manual on EyeTV. While I was in Corvallis I stopped at lawyers trust to see if the check might be there but it hadn’t been released yet. After I picked up my manual at Kinko’s, I stopped at Baja fresh and had lunch after having stopped at Borders bookstore and bought a book on CS4. On the way back home I stopped at Wilson Ford to visit with Steve for a few minutes, I hadn’t seen him for about four years. Back home now and check in on my e-mail and seeing what’s going on. Leann, what is it that the banks did that made you so mad? Goodness, what a tirade. I certainly hope the rest of your day went better.

Sorry about yesterday, nothing particularly interesting...

Actually the heading to this blog post is incorrect. Yesterday was somewhat monumental and the fact that I signed all the papers for my refinance on my home which ended up garnering me quite a savings in the long term. My appointment was at 10 o’clock in the morning and I was completely finished by 11 AM. After stopping by the Apple store and purchasing a minor item I came back home. The remainder of the day was spent setting up my new device and watching some tutorials on Photoshop. This morning I woke up early and actually got out of bed about 6 AM and then went down to McDonald’s for coffee in my typical morning Thursday routine. On the way home from delivering meals I stopped at Rhodes Warden insurance and questioned Tracy about the homeowner policy that was instituted by Wells Fargo Bank.

Tuesday morning and overcast.

I woke up this morning about 5 AM and then laid back down and went to sleep for about another hour. Got up right at 6 AM and got dressed and headed down to McDonald’s for coffee. I stopped at Safeway and fueled up the Toyota and then left to go to the senior center to deliver meals. I had 16 clients today. I don’t know what the sun is going to shine today are not, right now I would say it’s not too promising. After finishing with meals I stopped at bi-Mart to check my number (which by the way was not the lucky number) then I walked down to the dollar store to see if they had any atomic balls, which they didn’t but they have a late freight truck today so I will check back before I go to class tonight at Linn Benton community college. I am back home now and had a fried egg sandwich for lunch and some hot chocolate.

We are back to typical overcast weather for most of the week I believe.

Woke up late this morning and didn’t get out of bed until after 7 AM, went down to McDonald’s for coffee and then off to deliver meals which is a four-day weekly routine. Nothing new about today, I stopped down at the dog and had some biscuits and gravy which sufficed for both breakfast and lunch. Then out to Santiam therapy only to discover that my appointment is actually tomorrow. The pain in my neck is distracting to say the least. Back home now and thinking about cleaning up the counters and using some wax on them... we’ll see how that goes.

Today is July 5 and it's starting out nice and sunny...

I didn’t really want to get out of bed this morning, it was comfortable and for the moment I had no pains to worry about. Tried to go back to sleep but couldn’t so I got up, got dressed, and went down to McDonald’s for coffee. Ralphie was in a cantankerous mood this morning, which is always a little bit of a challenge but I was up for it. I will search and see if I have anything to hang on the walls in the dining room, the question right now is what kind of art were decorations do I want to put on the wall. It seems like my entries here on this blog are mundane and repetitive and I’m thinking about changing the format not appearance wise, but rather content. We’ll see where that goes... perhaps Omar will make another appearance.

Happy Independence Day everyone, Celebrate our freedom!

Woke up this morning to an absolutely gorgeous day, went down and had coffee with my friends at McDonald’s, then drove by the old Wal-Mart parking lot as I was told there would be a flea market there (there was not one). Back home now, I rinsed off all the dust from the Toyota pickup and took it out for a high-speed run to dry it off. Also used the yard blower and blew all the trash out of the inside (not that there was much). So that’s finished now. Folder load of clothes from the dryer and put the last load in the dryer. I went up to the Oregon country fair website to check out the ticket prices. Probably run about $30 for the Saturday event including parking. This morning I asked Julia if she might like to go. She is going to check her schedule. The last time I went to the Oregon country fair I had my daughter, Melissa with me. It was eye-opening event, especially for her, but she took it all in good taste I believe she was about 16 at the time. Today we celebrate freedom, independence, release from tyranny. And we honor those who have fallen in the name of freedom. Enjoy the day, I hope each and everyone is doing something special.

Sun shiny day and Friday... it's paint day

I awoke this morning to a beautiful day, got dressed and went down to McDonald’s for coffee. After that I went to Wal-Mart and got a couple items and then to bi mart to get a couple more items and then back home I have applied the first coat and perhaps the only coat to the dining room it is a nice warm color but it may be a little bit darker than I had planned we’ll see if it lights up a little after it dries (it’s sure covers the apples well). Not all that exciting for a Fourth of July weekend, although it is something I’ve wanted to do for some time (and dreaded the thought of doing). I think when I get the assessor is on the wall it will really make it look nice and I really wanted get new curtains and new kitchen curtains may be something bright and cheery to offset the color and actually compliment it. In any case, I hope y’all have a wonderful weekend, if you read this, I will be home most of the weekend feel free to call if you so desire if not have a great time.

Today is Thursday and I'm off for the rest of the weekend!

Seemed to sleep okay last night although I did wake up early. I got up about 6:15 AM and got dressed and went down to McDonald’s for coffee. As usual, I left there about 8:20 AM and headed to the senior center to deliver meals. I had 15 clients today. After I finished and dropped the baskets off at the senior center, I went out to economy supply and bought some paint to do the dining room. I just got done filling out a rebate form for five dollars from Ace hardware. I believe that tomorrow will be painting day and I will get everything moved out of the way this afternoon after my therapy session. Doesn’t that just sound terribly exciting to you can you hold back your exuberance, your desire to jump right in and help... (that’s what I thought).

The weather is beautiful outside and this is the first day of July.

Seemed like I slept little bit restless sleep last night, dreaming a little on off I woke up early I don’t know what time, then went back to sleep until almost 7 AM. I got up got dressed and went down to McDonald’s for coffee. And back home by 8:40 AM. Cleaned up the kitchen dishes wiped off the counters and rotated the cutting board. Having a cinnamon raisin English muffin for breakfast. Debbie and her daughter should be here today to weed flowerbeds or whatever it is they do. I paid Debbie yesterday for today’s work. Leann I know you read this, and I am really sorry that the weather didn’t cooperate with your visit to the coast, it’s never fun when it’s windy and chilly over there as you said though perhaps later this summer. Maybe one day we’ll make a road trip over there together.

June 30, 2009 12:08 pm

Woke up this morning with sunshine streaming in the home, got dressed and headed down to McDonald’s for coffee. After coffee, I went down to the senior center to get ready to deliver meals. Easy day-to-day even though they had soup today, I only had 15 clients. After I was finished delivering meals I stopped down it bi Mart to check my numbers but once again no luck. I then stopped at the dollar store to see if the atomic balls had arrived yet but it looks like at least another week... damn its my favorite one too. Back home now checking mail and taking care of business.

Where glorious Monday sunny, breezy, beautiful

woke up this morning before 6 AM, and then snoozed for about 15 minutes and then got up. Got dressed and then hit the street for McDonald’s for coffee with the guys. Left Arab on 8:30 AM to go deliver meals. 16 clients today, Jeffrey looked a lot better. After delivering mails I went down to the Santiam therapy place for my scheduled appointment of torture and physical abuse. Gage asked me if I was feeling any better and of course the answer was no and I think he realizes that. From there I went down to the Lebanon dog and had some biscuits and gravy and talk to Terri. Just before going in there I stopped at Nancy’s floral works in talked to Rhonda. It sounds like we will be having a barbecue before too much longer. I asked her what I could bring, I thought perhaps some tri-tip steaks, but she said just bring some beer. Maybe somehow I can get back into the loop of friends that we had before Julie and I got divorced. That’s one of the collateral damages of a divorce.

Another lovely day... blue sky with light little clouds.

Up this morning about 6:30 AM got dressed and headed down to McDonald’s after stripping the bed and putting the sheets in the washing machine. Coffee was actually drinkable this morning, not so strong that it could take the enamel off off your teeth. I was a little at unrest this morning not knowing for sure what I wanted to do today. I didn’t have a clear-cut answer even when I left McDonald’s. When I got home I decided that what I would do is wax the roof of the Toyota and hood and the two front fenders... what a remarkable difference a little bit of elbow grease produces. Now when it rains, (and it will) it should bead up nicely. Now all I have left to wax is the doors and the pickup bed. Leann left a nice reply on my blog (thank you Leann) and I do look forward to spending a little time with you. After reading your blog I was very happy that you are having a “free” day. We need to figure out how to give you more of them. The sheets from the bed are in the dryer now and when they are finished drying, I will remake the bed (crisp clean sheets, a great joy after a nice relaxing shower) I really love my bed, I just wish it wasn’t always empty. So much for that thought, I hope you all enjoy this Sunday. The Lord certainly gave us a nice one today.

Bless you all!

Saturday morning had a beautiful one at that!

The neighbor kid woke me up with his damn car at about 215 this morning, then I went back to sleep but kept waking up for some odd reason. I finally ended up getting up about 6:15 AM. Went out for coffee at McDonald’s and left there about 8:15 AM to go down to the flea market in the Elks parking a lot. I ended up buying a taser that puts out 200,000 V. You don’t want to grab the wrong end of that. The guy wanted $28 for it and I paid in $17. I really didn’t need it but what the hell. Somebody told it is a big flea market up in Brooks Oregon this weekend, but I’ve decided not to go I’ll go up there for the steam up in August. When I drove by Cecil’s place I noticed the flag up on his mailbox so he must’ve gotten a letter that I wrote him. We’ll see where that goes. I think I may put on my shoes and walk around the neighborhood and check out some of the garage sales and see what’s available that I don’t need or already have. Leann, if you’re reading this there is an open invitation...

Hallelujah! What a beautiful Friday!

Woke up early this morning will be for 5 AM then decided to go back to sleep for a while woke up again at about 20 after six, got dressed and headed down to McDonald’s for coffee. I left McDonald’s at about 20 after eight to go to the senior center and deliver meals. Today I have 18 clients. Excellent day outside sunshine, and a very light breeze, my weather for sure. I stopped down at the import store downtown where they sell swords and knives and all kinds of media will instruments of torture. I bought a small 24 inch blowgun, figured I’d get some practice in and maybe Bill would take care of some varmints. Back home now and disassembled the can opener from the senior center to clean it up and make it work the way it’s supposed to. I will return it to the senior center on Monday. I have a load of clothing in the dryer that I need to fluff a little bit and then fold and put away that I have a load of whites that are finished in the washer that I need to try and then put away. Other than that my day is pretty simple maybe I’ll have a beer (or two).

A very cloudy Thursday, and humid to!

I woke up early this morning and decided to back to sleep for a bit and ended up getting up at about 6:15 AM. Got up, made the bed, got dressed and headed down to McDonald’s for coffee. I took a couple of magazines to Ralph, I actually left McDonald’s for the senior center about 8:15 AM. Down to 15 clients today. After delivering meals I went down to Santiam therapy in preparation for my torture routine. I got the electrical stimulation and heat treatment again along with the manual massage on my neck and some stretches he also had me work out on a bicycle that you just use your hands on to loosen up my shoulders. My next appointment will be Monday at noon. Decided to stop at Lebanon shop and cart and pick up a few items I got another can of hot chocolate mix and 1/2 gallon of 2% milk and some low-fat cheeses and a one dollar necklace... exciting, huh? I have a few minor domestic chores to accomplish today but will not be spending any time outside in the humid weather. Hopefully you’ll have a wonderful day stop by again tomorrow.

Wednesday, a beautiful day and my day off!

What a beautiful morning, I had my arm clock set for 7:30 AM and actually got up at a little before 7 AM. Then off to McDonald’s for coffee. About 8:30 AM I decided to leave and go to Albany to Steve’s muffler shop for my 10 o’clock appointment thinking that he might give me an early. Ended up I didn’t feel too comfortable with the shop plus the fact that he didn’t have the correct muffler. So I opted to not do the job there. I came back to Lebanon and stopped at the NAPA store and picked up a muffler from Darren. From there I went to Pro auto and got an estimate from Jim who told me he could do the whole job for $89 parts and labor. I had gym bring me home and we act a little bit about the Harley and the Mini Cooper then he left to take my pickup back to his shop. I just finished doing the dishes and cleaning the counters in the kitchen and am now catching up with my e-mail and any other things that are computer related. I didn’t tell anybody yesterday but I got a call from Jonathan and I will be closing on my refinance on 8 July. I hope y’all have a great day I know I will.

Tuesday and a glorious day thank you Jesus!

Woke up early this morning tried to go back to sleep, ended up getting up at about 6 AM. Got dressed and went down to McDonald’s for coffee, had a confrontation with Tim, he interjected himself into a conversation between myself and California bill and had to spout off. I took the occasion to put him in his place, of course that will only be temporary Went down to deliver meals ahead 16 clients today and everything went very smoothly after delivering meals I stopped it bi-Mart to check my membership number, of course it was not listed. I then proceeded down to Santiam therapy to talk to the therapist and have my first session. The therapist name is Dr. Gage and we spoke for about 20 minutes and then he started to therapy with the electronic shock which stimulates your muscles that was quite an experience not painful but at times a little ucomfortable. That went on for about 20 minutes, and then Dr. Gage came in and did some hand massage of my neck and when he finished it we went out into the main exercise area and he showed me some exercises that he wants me to do to help loosen up the muscles and possibly provide some separation to the vertebrae in my neck. I truly hope this works. I stopped at taco Time and bought some lunch and Lollie called me from her home on the iPhone, she seemed quite happy, and that is a good thing.

A beautiful sunny Monday nice way to start the week.

I woke up at 5 AM then went back to sleep until about 6:15 AM then I got up and got dressed and went down to McDonald’s for coffee. I left McDonald’s at about 8:15 AM to go to the senior center and deliver meals. I was down three clients today. After I was finished delivering meals, I stopped at the credit union and got my account unlocked then off to Safeway to fuel up the Toyota pickup. I have gone through a lot of money this past week, some things were annual bills and other were unexpected expenses. Oh well, it all comes out in the wash. I don’t have too much planned for today although I believe I might do a load of whites. And vacuum the carpets. Hopefully those of you who read this blog will be able to go out and enjoy some of the sunshine, providing it lasts long enough.

Happy Father's Day everyone!

Well, to each and every one who is a dad, I say happy Father’s Day! I was up about 6:15 AM this morning, fed Ralphie, and then headed down to McDonald’s for coffee. Ralph was there as was Del. And a little bit later Bob showed up. I just now got home heads about 10 minutes until 9 AM. No phone calls yet from back East, I hope they don’t forget but one never really knows. I need to send Julie a text message and let her know that I will not be home from about 3:30 PM until approximately 8 PM today but that Ralphie will be in the backyard and that the side door to the garage will be open. It’s cool outside, I am not certain what the high will be but it’s 53° at the moment. The Mini Cooper and I will make the trip to Albany to go see the movie “Up” and then go to dinner at the Cascade Grill.