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Post by edindetroit on May 26, 2024 18:57:37 GMT -5
Friday
Grocery shopping in the morning, grocery store by work had another great sale
Hot dog buns $1.99 Can of Castleberry hot dog sauce $1.50 Buy 2 get three free Eckrich 2 @ 3.19 total $6.383 packages bun length hot dogs 2 packages bolognaBuy one get one freePolish Sausage $4.99 Bacon one pound packages $7.00 Total $21.86
Aldi Green beans case of 12 cans $7.56 Cream of chicken soup 2 cans $1.36 Peanut butter 40 oz $3.95 Bananas $0.81 Total $13.68
Produce store 0.75lb fresh mushrooms $2.09 0.87 fresh green beans $0.69 1 bunch green onions $0.50 1.25lb Red Bell pepper $1.241 Green Bell pepper $0.33 2.36lb Yellow Potatoes $2.34 Total $7.20 The sausage, peppers, mushrooms and potatoes have a date with the oven.
Bike ride to Mary's sister's house before lunch 11.5 miles round trip.
Lunch was coney dogs and half a bowl of split pea and ham soup, Aldi brand crystal light raspberry lemonade clone made with the leftover ice water from my water bottle from our ride and a slice of ABC pie from Traverse City Pie Company warmed up in the microwave
Dinner still working on the rest of the tortellini dish I made earlier in the week for the neighbor that turned it down.
Saturday
Breakfast of an everything bagel and a half bowl of bran flakes.
After breakfast we went for a bike ride in the park. On Saturdays during the summer they close the park to vehicular traffic so the hikers, bikers and skaters can use it. We take it to the end of the Parkway and then the path continues behind Henry Ford Community college and a satellite campus of the University of Michigan and the Henry Ford estate. Really pretty back there and a nice ride. We continued up to Michigan Ave before a water break and then turning around to head home. 8.5 miles one way and the return trip was into the wind as usual which makes it tough.
Dinner was at step son and daughter in law’s apartment for pizza and a movie. We settled on Terminator 2 watched via Angel Vid to cut out nudity and obscene language.
Sunday
Breakfast of the usual and then off to church. Mary asked if she could drive and I agreed. Furthest she’s driven since the concussion and she did fine. After church and visiting with people she decided to let me drive home while she put her sleep mask on and reclied in the passenger seat for the ride home.
Before lunch we got a short ride in because we will be going to an all church hike at Mayberry State Park assuming the rain holds off.
After lunch my wife was trying to get the new hose hooked up to the hose cart and not having any luck so she asked me to look at it. I got out the thread tape and hooked it all up and turned on the water to test it and water was spraying out the fitting on the hose itself, not the connection. Stinking Menards junk, when will I learn? Back it goes tomorrow.
The hike went well, we took Coco and everyone loved her. She was so excited with all the new stuff to smell. Literally minutes after we got back to the parking lot there was a flash of lightning and a crack-a-boom of thunder. It wasn’t quite to us yet so we all stayed for a bit and got something to drink. After about 15 minutes it started to rain and chased us all to our cars.
On the way home my wife ordered a half pound mushroom swiss burger and an order of fries from Leo’s Coney Island to split when we got home since it was too late to make anything.
Now my wife is looking for something to watch on Up Faith and Family. She settled on a remake of the movie Gentle Ben and it is now pouring buckets out.
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Post by patty7841 on May 26, 2024 20:48:43 GMT -5
Ed: What a busy 3 days you have had!!! Where do you find the energy to take a bike ride of 11.5 miles round trip on Friday? Then on Saturday you rode 8.5 miles one way (whole trip 17 miles) You and your wife must be in great shape. That is sad that the tortellini dish that you made for your neighbor, who just had surgery, refused to take the food. Who wouldn't take an offer for a home cooked meal, particularly being under the weather? Good deed done. You and your wife can eat it. Glad it did not have to get thrown out.
Sneakers: Glad you had no bad weather since you had written last. i hear about this weather and I think about you and Soutxed. It is only May too.
Soutxed: I hope you are safe and sound where you went this weekend. All that bad weather is very scary.
Have a nice Monday, Everyone!
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Post by soutxed on May 27, 2024 8:05:28 GMT -5
The weekend started out bad. On the way to Victoria, in the very small town of Woodsboro, I was stopped by the only police they have for speeding even though several other drivers passed me. For 50+ years I have driven through there and NEVER saw a police car. Asked around and no one else ever has. I exepct a pretty high fine as I think this small-town speed trap needs money.
Had a good visit with family Friday night. Daughter brough pizza for everyone.
Did a little shopping Saturday morning. Wife is addicted to Dillard's and since our store closed and the two others in this area are geared more for the Mexican tourist (legal visitors for now) she loves the Victoria store. Found a nice shirt to wear for graduation for under $20, something the local stores don't have. I went to Best Buy there and got a new doorbell. When the painters were here, we learned our doorbell doesn't work well. Actually, most of the time it doesn't work at all. This one has a camera so we can see who is there, even when not at home.
Graduation went well. One school board member is the sister-in-law to our son-in-law and knew our grandson. She gave him his diploma and a hug. Family seems to be doing well after the loss of their dad/husband.
Went to church with daughter and two grandchildren. Afterward they had a Memorial Day weekend picnic. All food was free.
Visited with family until duaughter and children had to go to another graduation of daughter of co-worker.
We left about 5 PM and got home at 9PM. Avoided the heat.
A few chores this morning before it hits triple digit.
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Post by edindetroit on May 27, 2024 8:09:52 GMT -5
The weekend started out bad. On the way to Victoria, in the very small town of Woodsboro, I was stopped by the only police they have for speeding even though several other drivers passed me. For 50+ years I have driven through there and NEVER saw a police car. Asked around and no one else ever has. I exepct a pretty high fine as I think this small-town speed trap needs money.
All this talk about AI doing this or that and taking everyone's jobs. They need to find constructive uses for it like automatically adjusting your speed when the speed limit drops.
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Post by patty7841 on May 27, 2024 13:20:57 GMT -5
Uncle: On a good note, I am glad your blood donation went well. As far as the solo test with the bus contest, you did well. You tried your best. After all, your team of 5 (when you were not even aware of being in a team) came in first. That is awesome. Then the accident with the other driver. I would not worry. It is not your fault. I think in every state and country, a driver has to fill out a form when involved in an accident even if it is not your fault. You tried your best and overall, it might not have been the best day, but there is next year. You have a trophy that states, 1st Place Team. That is good, Uncle.
Soutxed: Sorry about the ticket. How come you didn't get the ticket with the amount on it for speeding? I think I would go to small claims court. The cop was trying to make his/her quota for the day. If people were passing you, it was probably more difficult to pull them over. I agree it is sooo unfair. I have been pulled over a few of times in my life. 1) One was in a school zone. The school building must be located in the woods about 1/2 mile from the street. I did not know the area and did not even know it was a school zone as there were no signs posted. It was in the Spring or Fall, when the Cape Cod cops have nothing to do. They come to give aid to the cops in this area in regard to hiding and giving out speeding tickets. I was going over 3 or 4 mph over the speed limit. The cop gave me a fine but I don't know what it was. Went to small claims court and the judge stated that I did not owe any money as I was not going that fast. He just stated to slow a bit in a school zone. End of that story. 2) Another time I got a fine for braking while going down a steep hill. The cop on the side of the rode gave me a ticket for going over the speed limit. I stated I was going down the hill with my brake on. He stated it did not matter. Can't argue with the guy in blue. 3) The last one was for a cop lying that I went through a red light with a left arrow. He pulled up to my passenger side and stated that when I take the left turn on green, then pull over. I did argue with the guy that the driver in front of me went through a red light and not me. I stated that I was sitting in my car and he (cop) pulled up to my passenger side to tell me to pull over. If I went through the red light, I would not have been talking to him at that moment. He told me that he would be wasting his pen and paper to write me a ticket. You can sure say that again. Got no ticket. Was lying his way through. Glad you made it safely.
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Post by sneakers (Metro Houston) on May 27, 2024 19:56:10 GMT -5
Haven't written in a while.
Saturday night, I took my bedtime pills and went to bed about eleven o'clock.
Bedtime pills could have been candy for all the effect they had on me.
Stayed awake three hours, got up at two in the morning.
Watched "Leave it to Beaver" on FETV, then when it finished up I went to NewsNation.
About six o'clock in the morning, I turned on ABC 13 and went to sleep on and off in the business room task chair.
At ten o'clock, I turned off the TV and started streaming Cousin Martha's church service. Listened to the music, fell asleep during the sermon, woke up in time for the altar call. No response to the altar call Sunday.
Took my morning pills. About 45 minutes after that, I had an eight-ounce can of Dole pineapple tidbits. Microwaved a Stouffer's Meat Lovers' Lasagna for lunch.
Most of the afternoon was spent watching the Astros-Athletics game. Astros won 5-2.
Switched over to ABC 13 and watched the ABC World News Tonight in progress. Then, watched the ABC 13 local news.
After the news was over, I turned off the TV and listened to Amazon Music 70's Rock.
Had some fruit and a couple of pastrami sandwiches for supper. Isaiah made some frozen pizza for me but I told him I'd already had sandwiches. Kind of get tired of a steady diet of the default food around here but it looks like what I'm getting tonight.
About eight o'clock, I went in my bedroom and called the family. Only answer I got was from my brother Allen.
Laid down and listened to music, fell asleep and woke up about midnight. Went in the business room, watched the midnight repeat of the CW 39 news, and took my bedtime pills.
Slept until about 5:30 AM with some comfort stops. Got up and went in the business room.
Started out watching the ABC 13 morning news.
Wound care nurse made her Monday visit despite today being Memorial Day. She got my vital signs and rebandaged my left big toe. This was the usual wound care nurse that usually shows up Monday and Friday but last Friday they had a different nurse.
Had some fruit and a Stouffer's Meat Lovers' Lasagna for lunch. All out of lasagna now.
Listened to SiriusXM Classic Rewind until three o'clock in the afternoon.
Watched the KPRC Channel 2 (NBC) news from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Drank what remained of my third gallon of sugar-free tea.
Turned off the TV and turned SiriusXM Classic Rewind on.
Had some pineapple tidbits and pear halves, followed by four slices of frozen pizza. AJ was going to make grilled sausage and boudin but that fell through.
Now watching Space City Home Network for the Astros-Mariners pregame.
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Post by edindetroit on May 27, 2024 21:15:45 GMT -5
Saturday night, I took my bedtime pills and went to bed about eleven o'clock.
Bedtime pills could have been candy for all the effect they had on me.
Stayed awake three hours, got up at two in the morning. Watched the KPRC Channel 2 (NBC) news from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Drank what remained of my third gallon of sugar-free tea.
A lot of caffeine in that tea, that can mess with your sleep. Happens to me even if I stop drinking something with caffeine in the morning it will still mess me up at night when I'm trying to sleep. Get you some HEB decaffeinated tea, make your own iced tea for a week and see if it makes a difference.
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Post by soutxed on May 28, 2024 8:13:45 GMT -5
Ed--I think you are right about AI. But this little town never had a police department until now. With the state cutting funding to cities and schools, the town "leaders" must have decided they needed a new fund raiser. But I did read the paper that came with the ticket, and I can take defensive driving and the ticket will not go on my record. Hoping the fine will not be too high.
Patty--Have to admit, I have been stopped before, always in Harlingen and most by former students who let me off. Does seem unfair what happened. Seems odd there were no signs for the school zone. Nephew was stopped and ticket near our house for speeding in school zone. He was test driving mother's car when we were selling it. There was sign but no flashing light. However I explained he was test driving the car he was not familiar with in a neighborhood he didn't know, and the officer gave him a warning.
Rehung the backyard lights the painters took down. Then installed a new doorbell, this one with a camera so we can see who is at the door. The old one was so soft, if it worked at all.
Wife has a mamogram this morning. Hope all goes well.
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Post by edindetroit on May 28, 2024 14:03:55 GMT -5
Currently watching the Houston FOX 26 news live weather feed on YouTube for storm coverage. Looks like a wild day in Sneakerville.
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Post by sneakers (Metro Houston) on May 28, 2024 15:40:55 GMT -5
Currently watching the Houston FOX 26 news live weather feed on YouTube for storm coverage. Looks like a wild day in Sneakerville. We had 1.84" in the two o'clock hour at the local official rain gage about four blocks away. Storm knocked out the power for about an hour, it's back up now.
We have a pickup order at five o'clock at HEB. By then, the storm should be out in the Gulf.
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Post by Unclebal on May 28, 2024 20:43:11 GMT -5
I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial day! patty7841, thanks again for the encouragement. I did somehow help my team finish first. The food was good and watching my fellow drivers compete was good as well. soutxed, heard the news today that Ángel Hernández is retiring as of today. They were going to have a party of all the people who are going to miss him, but couldn't decide which phone booth to use. Ha ha. I will not be missed, but there are other umps that aren't as good as they could be. Sounds like in a couple of seasons, umps won't be calling balls and strikes. Take care everyone.
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Post by sneakers (Metro Houston) on May 28, 2024 21:51:13 GMT -5
Last night, I watched the Astros-Mariners game for a while.
Switched to the KHOU Channel 11 ten o'clock news.
Went to bed, woke up on and off for comfort stops. Got up at nine o'clock in the morning.
Watched the FOX 26 morning news. Then, watched the ten o'clock KPRC Channel 2 news.
Watched the ABC 13 eleven o'clock news and "Jeopardy!" We were out of fruit, milk, and tea. Ordered some from HEB to be picked up at five o'clock. (The Tundra now has a registration sticker.)
Watched the noon KPRC Channel 2 news. They had severe thunderstorms to the north heading south.
Watched CNBC at one o'clock until the storm hit and the power went out a bit before two o'clock.
AJ wasn't that comfortable with me in the business room because of the way the wind was blowing, so I took my iPad and went in the living room and waited out the storm. We had 1.84" of rain at the local official rain gage about four blocks away in the two o'clock hour.
Power came back on at 3:04 in the afternoon. Went in the business room and turned on the KPRC Channel 2 news. Watched the afternoon news until 6:30 PM.
AJ went and picked up the groceries from HEB in the five o'clock hour, by that time the severe thunderstorms were out in the Gulf: A 20-ounce loaf of HEB Split Top Butter Bread Three one-gallon jugs of Red Diamond Sugar-Free Tea One one-gallon jug of Red Diamond Sweet Tea Two two-liter bottles of regular Dr Pepper A 1# package of HEB Mexican Style Shredded Cheese Blend Two one-gallon jugs of HEB 2% milk A squeeze bottle of Daisy sour cream Two large single size packages of Stouffer's Meat Lovers' Lasagna A 3# chub of HEB 80% lean ground beef chuck A 14.5-ounce can of HEB diced tomatoes with green chiles Two eight-ounce cans of Dole pineapple tidbits in pineapple juice Two eight-ounce cans of HEB pear halves A party size bag of HEB Casa Magnifica yellow corn tortilla chips A 14.5-ounce can of HEB diced tomatoes Two 8.25-ounce cans of HEB sliced yellow cling peaches
John went out and got the snail mail. We had several items, none of them that important except for a class action litigation settlement against GEICO. I became entitled to it because one of our vehicles were totaled during Hurricane Harvey.
I forgot to get taco seasoning. AJ went out and got some to fix nachos for supper. They were good but messy.
Now watching the Astros-Mariners baseball game. Astros ahead 2-1 in the fifth inning.
Tomorrow, I'm going to the podiatrist. AJ is going to be able to take me so I won't have to UBER there and back.
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Post by soutxed on May 29, 2024 8:21:36 GMT -5
Uncle--I never thought I would see the day Angel Hernadez would retire. I guess the discrimination lawsuits kept MLB from firing him. Balls and strikes calls will be automated soon, maybe in two years. It seems there has been more controversy about officiating in most sports. Ice Hockey seems to be the exception. NBA officials have missed some fouls in the playoffs. The NFL seems to have problems with a few crews. But HS officials also get a lot of bad calls.
Sneakers--Glad you survived the bad weather and there was no serious damage to your home. A lawsuit against GEICO. I was almost one to file suit against them when they wouldn't pay all the damage in a collision a couple of years ago. Policy holder rear ended me, and the adjuster claimed I was 50% at fault. When I explained, I will go to court and have testified as an expert witness in another accident, but that was 40 years ago. A year later at a funeral in SP, met the granddaughter of the deceased to find out she was a lawyer for GEICO, but was leaving the job.
Took wife to hospital for her mammogram. The wait was 90 minutes, so I went to Target to pick up a couple of things. Then came back. Wife gets home and finds an email from her family doctor sorry to hear she was a patient in the hospital. Luckily, she read the next email that the previous message was sent in error.
Mowed the lawn late yesterday, but still couldn't mow the back yard as the painters left some stuff. Also, with the lack of rain it didn't need it. However the water district says the reservoir is below 20% so rationing will happen soon. Can't water lawns or wash cars in driveway except with a bucket. Harlingen plans to raise rates again.
We got some rain, lightning and thunder at 2 AM. But it didn't keep me awake. Will try to go to the gym today.
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Post by sneakers (Metro Houston) on May 29, 2024 19:13:06 GMT -5
Sneakers--Glad you survived the bad weather and there was no serious damage to your home. A lawsuit against GEICO. I was almost one to file suit against them when they wouldn't pay all the damage in a collision a couple of years ago. Policy holder rear ended me, and the adjuster claimed I was 50% at fault. When I explained, I will go to court and have testified as an expert witness in another accident, but that was 40 years ago. A year later at a funeral in SP, met the granddaughter of the deceased to find out she was a lawyer for GEICO, but was leaving the job.
It just rained heavy. Our back fence went through the storm unscathed. We had 1.88 inches of rain, most of it fell in the two o’clock hour.
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Post by patty7841 on May 29, 2024 21:32:25 GMT -5
Souxted: Glad you only got a thunderstorm or two. What a long wait for an imaging appointment. How nice of your wife's family doctor though, to write "a sorry that you are patient in the hospital", even though the doc was in error. Must be a nice person. I had an appointment with the sleep apnea doc on Friday. I only waited several months for this appointment. I got a call yesterday (Tuesday) that someone else needs my appointment and I would have to wait another 4 weeks. The employee made me another appointment at the end of June, and stated again to not show up on Friday. What is wrong with people. I am not stupid. I understand the English language quite well. I am going in another month (if it does not get cancelled again) but it will be my last appointment at this place. I have issues breathing with the CPAP on or not. I get winded easily during the day too. But someone needs the appointment more than I do. Medical care here really sucks!!!!!!
Sneakers: You must be very busy. You have not written much.
Uncle: You are welcome. I am sure that you did help your teammates in your group come in first place. It sounds like a good bus company to work for.
Take care Everyone. Stay safe.
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