Sunday, March 22

6:29 a.m. - Yesterday was a day of doing stuff.  The big items were opening up the camper and opening up the pool - sort of.  The camper included taking off the cover and putting it away and then installing a new battery (after picking one up at Farm N Fleet).  Upon opening it up, the linoleum had bubbled a little, so I spent a little time trying to flatten that out.  I think it will be okay, but that might be something that needs more repair in the future.  After the camper work, I then started on the storage shed and getting the pool cover off the pool.  I didn't remove the winterization antifreeze in neither the camper nor the pool, and that was planned, since it's still a little early in the Spring to do those things.  I attempted to accomplish those things mostly because of the weather.  There was record warmth and lots of sunshine, so it was just a good day to put in that work.  

And today?  The weather isn't suppose to be so nice and warm.  In fact, it may rain.  So perhaps I won't get as much done outside.  I think I'll just start with a cup of coffee and go from there.

Things to do for School 

• make a  daily contact with Mrs. Sywassink and document
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey
• Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
• Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
• April 6-10 - Walk in labs at Genesis Silvis
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance)
• April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
• April 28 - Dentist 8 a.m. - CANCELLED
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee
• July 3-5 - Possible Trip to Bear Creek Cabins near Decorah - https://www.bearcreekcabinsia.com/store-campground
• July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
• July 28 - Bus Refresher Course

Things To Do for History Page
• What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
• Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page


Knee Surgery Dates Completed
• March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult

Saturday, March 21

6:36 a.m. - Yesterday was awful at school again.  I was stuck in my office supervising a student, so I did try to get some things done.  And after school I had to have a conversation with a staff member.  And then I came home and had to watch Iowa win.  On the other hand, I started the day with a good breakfast, and then I had grilled cheese and tomato soup at school, and then while I watched Iowa win, I got to spend time with mom and dad and Darren and have Benny's pizza.  Finally, when I got home I had three chicken legs that Amber had cooked up.  So yesterday was a "bad day", but I probably gained 10 pounds!  Oh, I did also find out that I was leading in the NCAA pool, which has never happened, which of course means that now I'm doomed to get my ass kicked the rest of the tournament.  I guess I also did start reading a new book yesterday, which I think I'm going to enjoy.  

Today the goal is to open up the camper.  The weather is going to cooperate, I think.  I'm trying to watch Theresa Bryant giving the forecast right now, and it looks favorable.  I guess Cole isn't going to be available to help me today, so I'm on my own, which means getting on top of the camper, which is something that scares the crap out of me.  Plus, I have to figure out how to fold up and store the camper cover.  I'm not sure what else I will get done.  I do want to watch Illinois play today and perhaps Gonzaga.  Those games start at 6 p.m.

Oh...one other thing I received yesterday was my "estimate" of my bill for my knee surgery - damn bastards.  Last year I had to "prepay" about $1,400 to Genesis.   The thing is that insurance covered damn near all of it, and then I had to battle Genesis to get my money back.  Well, yesterday's bill was $2,000 more, as my surgery is at ORA's surgery center in Bettendorf.  And again, the pressure tactic is from the statement is that failure to pay the amount may delay the procedure.  So I sent a nasty note to the surgery center, and I sent Waqa Hussein, the surgeon, the same message.  My next step is to contact the insurance person from our school and get a statement from them telling everyone that "prepay" an estimate is not a requirement to receive treatment, and threatening a delay of treatment is bullshit.  Now, if they want a prepayment and then are going to reimburse me with interest on the money I'm giving them that they fully expect to refund after I request it, then I'm okay with that.  I wonder if KWQC investigates would like to investigate this bullshit.

Things to do for School 

• make a  daily contact with Mrs. Sywassink and document
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey
• Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
• Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
• April 6-10 - Walk in labs at Genesis Silvis
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance)
• April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
• April 28 - Dentist 8 a.m. - CANCELLED
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee
• July 3-5 - Possible Trip to Bear Creek Cabins near Decorah - https://www.bearcreekcabinsia.com/store-campground
• July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
• July 28 - Bus Refresher Course

Things To Do for History Page
• What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
• Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page


Knee Surgery Dates Completed
• March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult

Friday, March 20

5:07 a.m. - It's finally Friday!  This was supposed to be a simpler week, but it wasn't.  Yesterday was a day full of meetings and trying to solve problems.  After the day, I came home and was able to watch some of the men's college basketball tournament.  And Illinois won!

The weather was nice, and it's supposed to be nicer today.

Speaking of today - meetings and supervising a student in my office.  That's what I get to look forward to.  Yuck.  

It will be one more day towards retirement.

Things to do for School 

• make a  daily contact with Mrs. Sywassink and document
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey
• Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
• Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
• April 6-10 - Walk in labs at Genesis Silvis
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance)
• April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
• April 28 - Dentist 8 a.m. - CANCELLED
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee
• July 3-5 - Possible Trip to Bear Creek Cabins near Decorah - https://www.bearcreekcabinsia.com/store-campground
• July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
• July 28 - Bus Refresher Course

Things To Do for History Page
• What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
• Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page


Knee Surgery Dates Completed
• March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult