Tuesday, July 21

6:09 a.m. - Carmen and I are going to head out on a bike ride today, and I think we are going to try out new place.  There is a path along the Hennepin Canal near Colona that I think will be a fun spot to try out.  This is the same trail that Amber and I and Deanna rode along earlier in the month when we camped in Geneseo.  Carmen is heading to her own adventure trip to the west coast, so I wanted to visit with her before she left.  After that, I'm going to try to wack the rest of the ditch before rain and thunderstorms move into the area.  

Amber has a friend of hers improving our chain link fence and installing a new section of fencing that fences the pool completely.  I'm not going to enjoy having something else to mow around, but I like the look from the pool area.  Basically, the change will have more security around the pool and also allow a pet fenced area that will keep pets out of the pool.  The installer is taking his time, but I can tell he really is doing a good job.  With the newly installed section, if he fixes the other problem areas, it will be nice. 

4:41 p.m.  - Cole went with Carmen and me on the bike ride.  We had to delay the ride because of rain, and eventually we decided to go for breakfast, which was really good.  When we were done with breakfast, we rode the trail, and it was a nice ride - pavement was good and the scenery was pretty.  After I got home, I ended up finishing the wacking of the weeds in the ditch just before the rains hit.  After that I completed a little task for Amber in the camper.  The weather is looking nice for the next couple of days...I'm thinking camping at Loud Thunder might be on the schedule....chance to try out the new grill hose and do some fishing.  Maybe Chase and/or Cole could come out to visit before we leave.

Things that I NOW think about with the coronavirus. (7/21) 

• Stats
• February 29 was the first reported positive case in Illinois. 
• March 20, there were 585 reported positive cases.
• As of May 29 (3 months), there were 120,260 positive cases and 5,390 deaths.
• As of June 29 (4 months), there were 142, 461 positive cases and 6,902 deaths.

• ILLINOIS PREVIOUS DAY
• hospitalizations - 326
• ILLINOIS YESTERDAY
• hospitalizations - 320
• ILLINOIS TODAY
• hospitalizations - 320
• ROCK ISLAND COUNTY
• YESTERDAY -  1,344 positive cases; 30 deaths
• TODAY - 1,355 positive cases; 30 deaths

Things I Could Do or Need to Do In the Future

• Mow the yard. - DONE
• Wack the ditch. DONE
• Paint the shed.
• Continue working on restoring the channel of the ditch.
• Replace seals and gaskets in the pool motor.

• Possible Campground Sites
• Spring Lake Park - Macomb
• Scott County Park

Prayer for My Heart

Holy Spirit...

Help me have... 

    a pure heart, that I may see thee;
    a humble heart, that I may hear you;
    a heart of love, that I may serve you;
    a heart of faith, that I may abide in you. 

                                                                     Amen