July, and leading up to it.
7/2/2008 (4 days ago) - My plans for today were executed without a hitch. I interviewed both heating and a/c guys over at the house today and even arranged for the abestos abater to come over tomorrow. As portended, I slept poorly last night having a very active dream. But no real insomnia. I plugged through the day with no problem but crashed after work as I waited for Carol to arrive to go to the Filling Station to eat with her mom and Leslie.
7/1/2008 (5 days ago) - Yesterday I forged ahead without much deliberation and made appointments for two heating and cooling companys to assess mom's house on Wednesday. Today was noticeably cool in the morning and pretty pleasant all day long. Carol's mother came up today and they will be heading out to Louisville on Thursday. A bit of a relaxed feel has prevailed for the past few days.
6/29/2008 (7 days ago) - A couple of calls today and that has been an okay trade off for an otherwise undisturbed week. Yesterday was very hot. Friday we got together for The Baker and that went well. Saturday was relaxed -- I made great progress in cleaning out Mom's house (moving stuff to the play house). Today I took an invigorating bike ride around the lake.
6/26/2008 (10 days ago) - Somewhat surprizingly, Gay thought Mom's house was great and wanted to move in right away. This might be providential--we'll see. Call week has gone well thusfar. Today I sort of impulsively sought to return the Riverrun loaner back and I picked up The Baker at the same time. An announcement to my group prompted the suggestion to view it tomorrow night which may be fun.
6/23/2008 (13 days ago) - There was a little uneasiness starting out the day, but unbothered by calls and other distractions at work, I began to relax. A nice highlight came at the end of the day when the Cris Jarrell estimate came in and, surprizingly, couldn't have been better. It made me feel like my thoughfulness on the matter -- while bordering on obsessiveness -- was handled okay and may be bearing fruit.
This morning, I jogged over to Carol's and the legs felt sore, but considering biking yesterday were fine and nothing lost -- in fact probably gained -- during a week of vacation.
6/22/2008 (14 days ago) - Going back to work on Friday was smooth and probably a good idea. That evening we went to a concert of the Magnolia Baroque festival and preceded it with supper at the Smokehouse on Marshall St which turned out to be unexpectedly great. The next day was mostly consumed by Carol's block party which was good but a little boring. Bill came over and we did a short duo concert.
6/19/2008 (17 days ago) - Another good beach trip. We stayed the first night in Wilmington in a B&B called Blue Heaven. More of a "faded lady" than others we've stayed in but a very relaxed feel about it with the substituted innkeeper and accomodations. Summer Sands nice as usual. The weather was good and I was glad to get back and see Katie. During the trip, Tom Watts called as well as Mr. Frye, but the builder did not leave an estimate. So I have some follow-up to do on my one day week coming up tomorrow.
6/13/2008 (23 days ago) - It hasn't been an unlucky Friday the 13th. I had a restless night last night last night but jogged this morning anyway and had a productive day at work. Just finished watching a really good Netflix movie. Tomorrow the weekend begins and Sunday we leave for the beach. A kid came to the door to sell home security systems and I put him off handily. "We're MF's, Katie," I rejoiced to my dog after sending him on his way. I feel pretty good, obviously.
6/9/2008 (27 days ago) - It was a hot weekend where nothing much happened. This morning, the first builder came in and it was a good encounter. I can see how this can be a learning experience. I will now await his quote. After lunch, I went in to work feeling like it has been sometime since I was last in my cube. Tom Watts called today and it looks like the accounts will be done soon. And, add to that, the CBBC check came and I deposited it. After work, I read and then went to the fitness center.
6/6/2008 (30 days ago) - This is the second day in a row I've worked from home. I had planned to go back in after lunch today but I have figured out how to adjust the house's AC so that upstairs stays cooler. I think I will start adapting to this after all. The boss has totally bought into the concept and is even encouraging it, so that helps.
The builder (I need to say first builder) that was referred by @Your Service called today. He plans to come out Monday morning and thus my remodeling journey begins.
Also third morning in a row I have jogged to Carol's for the walk. Each time is more tiring but it will make for some good observations.
6/4/2008 (32 days ago) - Yesterday morning I rode my bike and today I jogged to Carol's for our morning walk. This is a new plan to both reduce my carbon footprint (i.e. save gas) and get my exercise in early so I have more open time in the hot afterwork time. So far so good. We also thought about Frisbee as a possible recreational activity we can do together.
Last night I sent in a service request to At Your Service so we'll see if that starts the ball rolling.
6/2/2008 (34 days ago) - Back at work. Things resumed fairly well. Afterwards, I went to various big box stores and got a new watchband and a drill bit needed to install the deadbolt. Also got some less than fulfilling info about replacement windows. I went to the fitness center and did okay but suddenly became noticeably thirsty.
5/29/2008 (38 days ago) - Wachovia really made me jump some hoops to get that CBBC stock certificate notarized. But that's done and on its way to Maryville now so things are in a comfortable respite again however I am piqued that it all is causing me so much fretting. Otherwise things are good. I need to get back to the gym tonight and restore my muscles.
5/26/2008 (41 days ago) - This has been a superb Memorial Day weekend. Last night, some of the usual suspects got together here to watch a documentary I borrowed from Riverrun then we grilled salmon and had a delicious meal. Earlier, I got a beach trip arranged for mid June. Waking up this morning tired at first, I found myself able to go to Salem Lake and do pretty much a complete jog.
5/21/2008 (46 days ago) - As predicted, my car started up without a hitch -- it had been sounding weak the last few days, so I was planning on taking it in for a new battery. So I changed my mind. Yesterday after work, I went to the fitness center, then we went to the final WS Symphony show of the season which was rather good. Been getting the next step of the estate work done and may go uptown today.
5/18/2008 (49 days ago) - This has been call week and although it has not been bad, it has caused me to be a little stressed and uneasy it seems. Wednesday evening I went with Steve to the Neighborhood Alliance meeting. It was boring but okay. I've only jogged on Monday and yesterday. Both times I felt a little weak. Yesterday was hot, however. I also mowed a couple of lawns and did yardwork at mom's. Actually my place. Our Lockland park cookout was also yesterday. Last night, I got to don my tux again and went with Leslie for her shift at the West prom. Interesting.
5/11/2008 (56 days ago) - The birthday party went reasonably well. The Lawings came over and stayed quite some time obviously enjoying themselves. Michelle and Nora were there which pleased me. With a few exceptions, all of my invitees were here and stayed the full time. Katie and Olive were the animal representation. Katie was sacked out before it was even over.
5/9/2008 (58 days ago) - The trick to enjoying your birthday is to do it on a different day. I took today off and was surprized to find myself quite energetic. I biked over to Carol's to walk to breakfast. Later, I biked to the fitness center, worked out and after lunch, jogged. And then mowed the lawn! This is in addition to housecleaning and other chores.
5/8/2008 (59 days ago) - The bike was finally ready so I went out there at lunchtime today. I tried to be grumpy about the long turnaround time but it was no use. The bike rides okay now. Maybe I'll take it around the lake tomorrow. This week was not only short but seemed short as well. However I felt accomplished as I left today.
5/6/2008 (61 days ago) - The polls were sparse at lunchtime when I went. Not a very exciting event. I called Ken's bike shop in the afternoon to find the bike was still not ready--I don't think they had even started on it. After work I jogged. It was pretty hot today. Then we went to Cloverdale Kitchen since it was Hope du Jour day as well. Something seems noteable, but I cannot think what it is.
5/3/2008 (64 days ago) - Although I felt in good shape waiting for the Race for the Cure to begin, I did not do so great. Mike Brewer passed me downtown which was deflating. However, it was a nice morning and to be about the sea of healthy people was somewhat enjoyable. Last night we went to Foothills for a Riverrun Volunteer party and then on to the gallery hop.
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