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Sunday, August 2, 2026

Sunday, August 2

6:07 a.m. - Yesterday, we were up and out of the hotel fairly early after making another attempt in the casino - an unsuccessful attempt.  We said goodbye to the Harrisons and headed back east to the homestead.  The rest of the day was quiet, as the weather outside wasn't very good, and we didn't have any visitors.  We watched a good movie, and then I also watched the Blues Brothers.  

Today the weather has cleared.  The forecast looks pretty decent for early August.  It's Grandma Rhonda's birthday today, so I think later today we are having a little celebration for her.  After watching the Today Show, I think I'll get in a little exercise.  Maybe I'll break out the softball equipment and load up the Escape in preparation for my first game later in the week.  The seven-day outlook is showing highs in the mid-80's and low's in the 60's - not too bad!  Maybe I can make some progress on the weeds around the house.

Things to do for Schools

  • complete public works
  • 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
  • call eye doctor about refill
  • eye drops and meloxocam
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • get Amber's bike fixed
  • mow the yard
  • spray weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • July 31 - Adventureland trip
  • Aug. 3 - WCOA Banquet in Macomb (Tony is interested)
  • 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

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Saturday, August 1

8:40 a.m. - We had a great day yesterday at Adventureland with the Harrisons.  The drive to Altoona was a bit challenging in raining conditions on I-80, and we had a couple of near accident situations just east of Iowa City, but after we finally arrived at the park, we had a lot of fun.  It did rain now and then, but that kept the temps down and probably kept the big crowds away.  After time at the park, we went to the nearby casino hotel.  We swam a bit in the pool, and then we had supper that Kenzie and Darrin bought for everyone - from Texas Roadhouse.  Then Amber and I went to the casino and we lost.  Then we got up today and went to the casino and lost again.

Today, I'm not sure what is going to happen.  We are going to get home sometime, and then I just don't know. 

Things to do for School

  • complete public works
  • 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

  • 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
  • call eye doctor about refill
  • eye drops and meloxocam
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • get Amber's bike fixed
  • mow the yard
  • spray weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • July 31 - Adventureland trip
  • Aug. 3 - WCOA Banquet in Macomb (Tony is interested)
  • 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

Friday, July 31, 2026

Friday, July 31

5:56 a.m. - It's raining!  Bella decided she didn't want to go outside this morning due to the rain, and it's okay to rain because yesterday I got the yard mowed!  It was another busy and productive day, as I started at the office and got some things done in the building before taking Amber's bicycle to LeClaire for repair.  And then it was time to work on the yard.  It still needs work with weeds and trimming of the bushes and washing the front of the house.  I'll get to that, though.

And today we are headed west to Adventureland in Des Moines with the Harrisons.  So I don't know what today will be like with the rain - hopefully it's past Des Moines by the time we get there.

Things to do for School

  • 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

  • put fall volleyball / softball / basketball on here
  • visit mom and dad and take gifts
  • 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
  • call eye doctor about refill
  • eye drops and meloxocam
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • get Amber's bike fixed
  • mow the yard
  • spray weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • July 31 - Adventureland trip
  • Aug. 3 - WCOA Banquet in Macomb (Tony is interested)
  • 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