Saturday, September 5

4:48 a.m. - My goodness, what a good day I had yesterday.

• Watched 2 episodes of Ted Lasso from Season 4 - my thinking show
• Watched the sunrise over my well-trimmed backyard while in the hot tub - soaked for an entire cycle.
• Took the garbage and recycle to the curb because it was Friday garbage pick-up day.
• Walked for an hour in quiet and solitude in the woods at Loud Thunder - South Sac Fox trail between the ranger station and the horse corral campground.  The knee felt good and the leg needs that kind of workout.
• Finished up a little work at the office and survived and impromptu zoom admin meeting.
• Drove to Aledo and picked up some Sthil weed wacker blades and did some grocery shopping at Mercer Market.
• Read some of my book and found something I had been looking for - avoid the C's (7) - chocolate, candy, cake, chips, cola, cookies, and complaining. 
•  Talked with Carmen about visiting (tomorrow/today), and found out that Caleb had stood on top of the table and dumped out a salt container - oh parenting! '
• Heard from Slayden's that the Escape was ready - still needs tires, but that can be done later.  Got an oil change, the spare tire removed and placed in the back, (the lowering mechanism was messed up, and I'm not going to replace it) and got it aligned.  
• Used the truck (with the bike rack on it) to go get the Escape, brought the Escape back and then later rode my bike to go get the truck.  (The Escape repair cost less that $200, which I was really happy about.)
• Got some positive results from playing slots at the gas station in Andalusia.
• Went for stuffed pizza at Antonellas II where Chase works.  It was a Friday night, so he was busy, but I still got to talk with him for a bit. 
• Had another positive outcome playing slots in Edgington too!
• Talked with Cole - he's doing well.  He's now working five days a week delivering for Amazon, and his movie project seems to to be going well.  
• Watched a little news and went to bed.
• THAT WAS A DAY!

So today, I'm headed to Fort Madison to spend some time with Caleb.  I need to be there by nine, so I'm hoping to leave here by 7 a.m.  I hope today is half the day as yesterday!  If that's the case, today will be a good day.

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

• get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
• mailed stuff out on 8/29/26 - expecting $2,500 back
• get money back!
• get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
• order slide wiper conditioner
• spray Creeping Charlie
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• Dec. 1 - 7:45 Hussain Moline
• Dec. 4 - 7:50 Dr. Blew dentist appt.
• Mar. 19-24 - trip to Kourtney in Florida

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule

9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson white shirt

9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m. Sergio Villareal - blue shirt

9/9 - BLOCKED - Mentoring Meetings

9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m. Pete Duquette

9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED

9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson

9/16 - BLOCKED - Mentoriing Meetings

9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson

9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

9/21 - OPEN

9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson

9/23 - BLOCKED - SPED Meeting

9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED

9/28 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:00 p.m.

9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m. 

9/30 - BLOCKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo

10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

10/5 - OPEN

10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m. Katy Hasson

10/7 - BLOCKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED

10/14 - BLOCKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson

10/19 - OPEN

10/20 - OPEN

10/21 - BLCOKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m. Jim Hartshorn

10/23 - BLOCKED

10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11????

10/25 - BLOCKED

10/26 - OPEN

10/27 - OPEN

10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

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, September 4

4:08 a.m. - I woke up about a half hour ago and couldn't get back to sleep.  I might as well just get up and start my day.  And outside feels like another day in the tropics with warm temperatures and lots of sun and humidity.  

Yesterday was a nice day again...I finished mowing the yard and put some additional chlorine in the pool.  I also got in a little strength training and took care of my credit card balance at the bank.  Kollyns was here, so we spent a little time with her in the pool along with Jack and Rhonda and Mowi (Mallory).  Kollyns when home about 2 p.m., and then a little later Amber and I had supper at the Mexican restaurant in town.  I decided to go up to the volleyball match to see how the new air conditioning was working along with watching the Rockets volleyball team.  Rockridge lost the varsity match...maybe they lost all three matches...and I talked with Keith Bognar about just about everything including the new building project.  Keith's a good guy and bleeds maroon and white.  He's one of those Rockridge "legends" - like Glen Cook and Augie Kerres.  I'm not being sexist...I'm sure their are women legends over the years as well, but those are the other two that come to mind.  After volleyball, I came home and watch the Illini football game - played UAB, and I wouldn't exactly call the win a dominating win. 

So now it's Friday, and Amber is taking off for Florida this morning.  I know mom is going to need some hay, so I'm not sure where that project is.  And it's too hot to go camping, so that's out.  I am going to get some exercise in, and I'd like to try to use the new sprayer and the new chemical I purchased to see how it does on the creeping Charlie, so that may be the project of the day after I get some exercise in - I'm thinking a hike either at Loud Thunder or perhaps Black Hawk State Park.  Maybe I'll give Chase a buzz and see if he's available, or maybe supper will just be at the restaurant he works at.  I think I'm also going to watch the new episode of Ted Lasso too and perhaps read my book a bit.

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

• get Escape back from Slaydens
• get credit card paid off
• get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
• mailed stuff out on 8/29/26 - expecting $2,500 back
• get money back!
• get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
• order slide wiper conditioner
• spray Creeping Charlie
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• Dec. 1 - 7:45 Hussain Moline
• Dec. 4 - 7:50 Dr. Blew dentist appt.
• Mar. 19-24 - trip to Kourtney in Florida

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule

9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson white shirt

9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m. Sergio Villareal - blue shirt

9/9 - BLOCKED - Mentoring Meetings

9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m. Pete Duquette

9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED

9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson

9/16 - BLOCKED - Mentoriing Meetings

9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson

9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

9/21 - OPEN

9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson

9/23 - BLOCKED - SPED Meeting

9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED

9/28 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:00 p.m.

9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m. 

9/30 - BLOCKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo

10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

10/5 - OPEN

10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m. Katy Hasson

10/7 - BLOCKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED

10/14 - BLOCKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson

10/19 - OPEN

10/20 - OPEN

10/21 - BLCOKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m. Jim Hartshorn

10/23 - BLOCKED

10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11????

10/25 - BLOCKED

10/26 - OPEN

10/27 - OPEN

10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

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

Thursday, September 3

 5:37 a.m. - And so the heat continues.  Now school has been canceled tomorrow as well, and this is Labor Day Weekend, so we won't be going back to school until next Tuesday.  It's going to be rough for our PreK and Kindergarten students to start back to school next week!

Yesterday, I had a good day.  I needed to go to get more chlorine for the pool, so I decided to see if Mr. De Reya was interested in joining me.  I stopped by his apartment and asked him if he wanted to go, and he did.  We did a little driving tour of the district - took him to Illinois City Elementary and Loud Thunder and went through Andalusia.  We stopped at Black Hawk Park and got in a little walk which felt good for my left knee.  Then we went to Sentry Pool for the chlorine and stopped by mom and dad's on the way back home.  We had a real nice visit, and I had a chance to get to know him to possibly see how I can assist him moving forward.  I think he appreciated the opportunity; at least he seemed to enjoy it.  Now I think I'll try to include him in a couple of things with these extra days off and the Labor Day Holiday Weekend - especially since Amber is going to be out of town anyway.

After getting back, I was able to mow the backyard high grass.  (I think today I'll mow the rest of the yard.) And then the Harrisons arrived as well as Kristi as well as the Bakers to take a little cool off dip in the pool.  In the evening, it was relax and watch television.  

So today...more of yesterday - get some exercise, mow some grass, and then see what else the day brings us.  One other thing that was accomplished was getting the Escape down to Slayden's for some work.  I'm a little worried about the costs on this one.  I needed an oil change, but that's probably going to be the cheapest work.  I also need the right rear tire replaced, and some alignment work.  Finally, I need the spare tire improved - need to be able to get to it, and/or possibly have a new spare tire all together.  If that cost exceeds $500, I may have to do some thinking.

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

• get Escape back from Slaydens
• get credit card paid off
• get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
• mailed stuff out on 8/29/26 - expecting $2,500 back
• get money back!
• get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
• order slide wiper conditioner
• spray Creeping Charlie
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• Dec. 1 - 7:45 Hussain Moline
• Dec. 4 - 7:50 Dr. Blew dentist appt.
• Mar. 19-24 - trip to Kourtney in Florida

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule

9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson white shirt

9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m. Sergio Villareal - blue shirt

9/9 - BLOCKED - Mentoring Meetings

9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m. Pete Duquette

9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED

9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson

9/16 - BLOCKED - Mentoriing Meetings

9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson

9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

9/21 - OPEN

9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson

9/23 - BLOCKED - SPED Meeting

9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED

9/28 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:00 p.m.

9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m. 

9/30 - BLOCKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo

10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

10/5 - OPEN

10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m. Katy Hasson

10/7 - BLOCKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED

10/14 - BLOCKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson

10/19 - OPEN

10/20 - OPEN

10/21 - BLCOKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m. Jim Hartshorn

10/23 - BLOCKED

10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11????

10/25 - BLOCKED

10/26 - OPEN

10/27 - OPEN

10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

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