Thursday, August 6

5:59 a.m. - We made it to Friday Eve.  It's been a long week, and I haven't gotten anything done with the yard, which is looking pretty bad right now.  Yesterday it rained all day, so the junior high softball game was canceled, and after working at IC Elementary office, I came home.  We ran into Milan HyVee for some things with Kollyns, and the when we got back we had some supper, and Karrigan arrived to pick up Kollyns.  The Cubs won their third straight over the Dodgers....holy crap...is it time to start getting excited for a potential postseason run?  

Today is Thursday, and I'd really like to get something done on the yard.  Let's see how today goes.  I know I have an admin meeting this morning, which means I'll be adding to my "to-do list".  Just keep swimming. 

Things to do for Schools

• get display project completed
• finalize placement of schools on district map
• periodically add to the RR group history report
• periodically check on mail at post office
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

• view volleyball rules meeting - beginning Aug. 4
• put fall volleyball / softball / basketball on here
• get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
• pay Joe for vb clinic

• 
  When:    Saturday, August 8th, 2026
  Site:       Galesburg High School (Kimbrough Fieldhouse)
                Classroom and 3 Courts are all air conditioned
  Registration: 8:00 AM
  Cost:      $35.00 in advance or $45.00 at the door
  Dress:    Casual * Please bring your whistle, soft soled shoes, and a writing utensil
  Contact:  Joe Thompson - joethompson7@comcast.net  (309) 368-1714
  Send checks payable to:  Foremost Officials Clinic
                                           Attention: Joe Thompson
                                           1035 Dayton Drive
                                           Galesburg, IL  61401-1310

• pick up meloxocam
• get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
• order slide wiper conditioner
• mow the yard
• spray/pull weeds
• spray Creeping Charlie
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• Aug. 8 - Galesburg volleyball clinic 8 a.m.
• Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Softball-Volleyball 26 Schedule

8/18 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30

8/20 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30

8/26 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30

8/27 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30

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

Wednesday, August 5

6:17 a.m. - Yesterday was okay, but it wasn't as productive as it could have been.  I could have mowed the yard, but I thought it was going to rain, and then I ran out of motivation.  So I watched the Cubs beat the Dodgers for a second night in a row, and I went to bed. 

So maybe the rain will clear out today, and I can try to do the yardwork later today.  There is a lot going on today in the district, but I don't have much to do with all that new teacher mentoring thing.  I think I'm going to try to find space to store the remaining extra activity books that exist.

Things to do for Schools

• get display project completed
• finalize placement of schools on district map
• periodically add to the RR group history report
• periodically check on mail at post office
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

• view volleyball rules meeting - beginning Aug. 4
• put fall volleyball / softball / basketball on here
• get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
• pay Joe for vb clinic

• 
  When:    Saturday, August 8th, 2026
  Site:       Galesburg High School (Kimbrough Fieldhouse)
                Classroom and 3 Courts are all air conditioned
  Registration: 8:00 AM
  Cost:      $35.00 in advance or $45.00 at the door
  Dress:    Casual * Please bring your whistle, soft soled shoes, and a writing utensil
  Contact:  Joe Thompson - joethompson7@comcast.net  (309) 368-1714
  Send checks payable to:  Foremost Officials Clinic
                                           Attention: Joe Thompson
                                           1035 Dayton Drive
                                           Galesburg, IL  61401-1310

• pick up meloxocam
• get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
• order slide wiper conditioner
• get Amber's bike fixed
• mow the yard
• spray/pull weeds
• spray Creeping Charlie
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• Aug. 3 - WCOA Banquet in Macomb (Tony is interested) - 5:30 p.m. -- 90 minutes to Macomb...leave here at 4 p.m.
• Aug. 8 - Galesburg volleyball clinic 8 a.m.
• Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Softball-Volleyball 26 Schedule

8/5/26 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30

8/18 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30

8/20 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30

8/26 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30

8/27 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30

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

Tuesday, August 4

6:30 a.m. - Yesterday, I was able to accomplish about everything I set out to do.  The only thing I didn't get done was distribute some materials to teachers because not all the materials arrived in the shipment yesterday from UPS.  Hopefully those two boxes arrive today, and I can get all that done.

Other than that, I did get other work done at IC Elementary, and I went in town and got my prescription, a haircut, and I picked up Amber's bike.  Then I headed south to Macomb - picking up Tony along the way - and went to the WCOA Officials' Banquet.  

I'd like to get the yard mowed today before the rain starts, but that might not get done.  Let's see how the day goes. 

Things to do for Schools

• get display project completed
• finalize placement of schools on district map
• periodically add to the RR group history report
• periodically check on mail at post office
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

• view volleyball rules meeting - beginning Aug. 4
• put fall volleyball / softball / basketball on here
• get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
• pay Joe for vb clinic

• 
  When:    Saturday, August 8th, 2026
  Site:       Galesburg High School (Kimbrough Fieldhouse)
                Classroom and 3 Courts are all air conditioned
  Registration: 8:00 AM
  Cost:      $35.00 in advance or $45.00 at the door
  Dress:    Casual * Please bring your whistle, soft soled shoes, and a writing utensil
  Contact:  Joe Thompson - joethompson7@comcast.net  (309) 368-1714
  Send checks payable to:  Foremost Officials Clinic
                                           Attention: Joe Thompson
                                           1035 Dayton Drive
                                           Galesburg, IL  61401-1310

• pick up meloxocam
• get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
• order slide wiper conditioner
• get Amber's bike fixed
• mow the yard
• spray/pull weeds
• spray Creeping Charlie
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• Aug. 3 - WCOA Banquet in Macomb (Tony is interested) - 5:30 p.m. -- 90 minutes to Macomb...leave here at 4 p.m.
• Aug. 8 - Galesburg volleyball clinic 8 a.m.
• Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Softball-Volleyball 26 Schedule

8/5/26 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30

8/18 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30

8/20 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30

8/26 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30

8/27 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30

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