Monday, June 29

5:23 a.m. - Yesterday was a lot of work, as I figured it would be.  I wanted to get that work in, though, before all this heat arrived, which has arrived today.  I did get in an hour long walk in the morning with the sticks, and it was hard on my left ankle.  I don't know if I can walk an hour today on that ankle, but I need to try.  I could go with a bike ride, but there is a strong wind today, although wind is not as much of a factor with the e-bike.  

Also yesterday, I worked on the yard, getting it mowed, and then the big job was tackling the garage.  I moved a shelving unit and a closet to the front of the garage and reorganized a lot of stuff, to help free up some space on the sides of the garage.  This effort also allowed me to a chance to sweep the floor.  

After all that was done, I threw on some jeans to go visit mom and dad and get some hay down.  I thought maybe I would work on weeds when I got home, but I didn't have the energy left to attempt that.

And on to today...back to work.  I'm not sure how much I will get done today, but I will give it a whirl.  According to the forecast for weather, the heat will be near or at 100 degrees each day this week.  I tried to contact Carmen yesterday to see if she wanted to bring Caleb and come swim, but I wasn't able to reach her.  If she doesn't appear, I'll be working on the weeds in the ditch as I try to once again reclaim the backyard.   

Things to do for School

• periodically check on mail at post office
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

• Make a post on RR History page using Bill's photos
• Pay beginning of month bills
• PGet items from Laura Hozak
• Kamp Komfort - campground for  weekend if July 10-11
• https://kampkomfortcampground.com/
• made reservation for nights of July 9-10-11 on 5/28
• schedule dentist appointment when able
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• June 20-27 - Shawn GONE - check on the house
• July 10 - 7 p.m. - Shawn's ceremony in Bloomington.
• 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
• Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

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
• April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
• April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
• April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
• May 5- returned home from hospital
• May 6 - home recovery
• May 7 - home recovery
• May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
• May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
• May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 18 - noon - ORA PT
• May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
• May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
• May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
• June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
• June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Sunday, June 28

6:14 a.m.  - My working cash is usually not this low, but now it is.  Not only will medical payments drop my funds, my inability to run keeps me from officiating basketball or umpiring softball, which usually supplements my income.  I'm going to have to try to pinch some pennies for awhile.  I'm wondering about pulling out some softball umpiring equipment too, but I'd really like my left knee to be a little stronger.  (And umpiring youth sports doesn't sound very appealing.)

Yesterday wasn't as productive as I was hoping, but it had some good moments.  First, we got the pool up and running.  For now, the pool motor is running, and the heater is running, so the pool should be ready to go today.  I think a few folks got in the water yesterday, but the temp wasn't yet up to the 82 degrees that I would prefer, at a minimum. I haven't checked the pool yet this morning, so I hope everything is still running. 

Also yesterday was my last day of checking in with Shawn's house.  I haven't officially heard they are back yet, but I assume they are.  Yesterday was also Luke's last baseball game, and not only Kollyns came home with us, but also Luke, Brinley, and Brooklyn, which meant I wasn't going to be able to mow the yard.  So it was indoors watching kids shows and grabbing a salad for lunch before Kourtney, Jack, Rhonda, Darrin, and Kenzie arrived for a supper of Adolf's.  I didn't sleep the greatest last night because  I ate too much.  

Today if the weather clears up, I'd like to work on the yard.  Currently it appears to be raining, so it might be awhile before I'm able to get to that.  I do need to write some bills that need to go out.  And I need to work on the garage to try to organize that in order to get my car with a place to park.  I'd also like to get some exercise in today.  And as any other day, something will likely find me.  

Things to do for School

• periodically check on mail at post office
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

• Make a post on RR History page using Bill's photos
• Pay beginning of month bills
• PGet items from Laura Hozak
• Kamp Komfort - campground for  weekend if July 10-11
• https://kampkomfortcampground.com/
• made reservation for nights of July 9-10-11 on 5/28
• schedule dentist appointment when able
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• June 20-27 - Shawn GONE - check on the house
• July 10 - 7 p.m. - Shawn's ceremony in Bloomington.
• 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
• Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

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
• April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
• April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
• April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
• May 5- returned home from hospital
• May 6 - home recovery
• May 7 - home recovery
• May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
• May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
• May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 18 - noon - ORA PT
• May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
• May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
• May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
• June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
• June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Saturday, June 27

5;43 a.m. - Yesterday was busy.  We got up at the campground and made some breakfast, but before that I was up around 4 a.m. as the sun was coming up to get to the house and check out the pool water level.  After that I went to Shawn's house to complete the morning check-in.  After breakfast at the camper, it was pull-out time - and while I don't like pull-out day normally, it's always easier if I've had a while to be at the campground.  Getting the camper back next to the house was also a little less stressful now that Bob helped me with the fence that is between our houses.  Plus the weather held off the rain that was possibly in the area.  So the camper is parked now.

I was really tired after the early morning and camper work, so I chilled out for a bit.  Pete the Pool Guy and his crew arrived to finish up the installation of the new liner, so I talked with them.  Then it was a little more time in the house while the water continued to fill the pool.  then Amber and I picked up Kollyns, Jack, and Rhonda and went to watch the Harrison girls play softball.  After that, we checked on the Strachan home again one the way back home and then watched some television before going to bed.  

Even in the summer time, days are busy.

And today?  I know Luke has a baseball game, and then I know Kourtney is arriving from Florida while she spends the week at the John Deere Classic.  The pool is also going to need some work, as the water level will reach the right level to make the attempt to get the pump running - which is always an adventure.  Keep your fingers crossed.  I'll take all the luck I can get.

Things to do for School

• periodically check on mail at post office
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

• Make a post on RR History page using Bill's photos
• Pay beginning of month bills
• PGet items from Laura Hozak
• Kamp Komfort - campground for  weekend if July 10-11
• https://kampkomfortcampground.com/
• made reservation for nights of July 9-10-11 on 5/28
• schedule dentist appointment when able
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• June 20-27 - Shawn GONE - check on the house
• July 10 - 7 p.m. - Shawn's ceremony in Bloomington.
• 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
• Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

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
• April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
• April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
• April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
• May 5- returned home from hospital
• May 6 - home recovery
• May 7 - home recovery
• May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
• May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
• May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 18 - noon - ORA PT
• May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
• May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
• May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
• June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
• June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein