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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Wednesday, December 10

4:45 a.m. - We got through yesterday.  It wasn't easy.  Getting home and relaxing after the end of the day was nice.  And I got through a nice night of sleep without hacking and coughing.  Maybe I've fully recovered from the cold symptoms and lack of sleep I experienced last week.  

Today is Christmas program day.  I have to pick up a bus this morning and assist in transporting students.  The practice is this afternoon and then the performance is this evening.  It's going to be a long day, but tomorrow will be even a longer day.  Just keep swimming.

Things to do for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    December
    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Sherrard girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 11:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Tuesday, December 9

5:40 p.m. - Yesterday wasn't an awful Monday.  I had to go pick up a student who had missed a transfer and ended up at TRE, and I finished up our Community Friend Program orientation with the last four volunteers, and I dealt with a bus misbehavior issue.  And then I worked with data from the mClass results.  And in between there were other minor things to complete.  So after school I drove Marcus and Tony to Williamsfield High School for a game that featured two evenly matched teams that went to overtime.  There was only one game, though, so we got home earlier than expected.  

And now on to today.  Maybe I can get around and complete some fidelity checks.  I have no games after school, so that's good.  Unfortunately, days like today often include unexpected things.

Things to do for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    December
    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Sherrard girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 11:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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Monday, December 8, 2025

Monday, December 8

4:59 a.m. - For the first time in at least a week, I do not need to get to the farm before school and help with chores.  That's nice.  

Yesterday was an okay day.  I was able to get some extra sleep after returning from Galesburg with the Harrison grandkids and shoveling snow here and at mom and dad's.  Unfortunately the Bears lost, but they played a good game and lost at the Packers.  

Today I hope for a quiet day at school.  

Things to do for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    December

    8 - at Williamsfield girls - 6 p.m. (Marcus and Tony)   (75 minutes from Edgington to Williamsfield)

    Jay drives - picks up Marcus at school at 3:30; picks up Tony at his office around 4 p.m.

    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Riverdale girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 11:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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Sunday, December 7, 2025

Sunday, December 7

10:03 a.m. - Yesterday was busy, but it was also okay.  I started the day being able to sleep in a little, which was nice.  Then I went to the farm, and my mom was in the barn working - a sight for sore eyes.  We talked a bit, and she seems to be gaining more and more strength and confidence and returning to her old self.  It was nice to see the sparkle of life back in her eyes.  

Then it was back home to relax a bit before going to the wedding in Galesburg. We grabbed some lunch at Pizza Ranch and got to the Holiday Express just before 3 p.m.   I took a quick cat nap there and then it was off to the wedding. It was a very pretty wedding, and we looked after the Harrison grandchildren for a bit while Kenzie and Darrin were with the wedding party.  The reception was nice, and Darrin gave a great toast for his brother Jake and Shelby.  He said he was really nervous, but he didn't seem nervous.  We got back to the hotel around 8:30, and I tried to watch some basketball and football, but I was really tired.  I still am trying to recover from being sleep deprived all week.  

This morning I woke up around 7:30 a.m., but I'm still feeling really, really tired.  We got some breakfast in the hotel lobby, and then we headed back home with the Harrison grandkids.  There wasn't much snow at all in Galesburg where we were at, but upon arriving home, we had a good 2-3 inches on the driveway.  I started shoveling, but neighbor Brandon came over and helped me make quick work of the job.  And now I just need to get to my parents's house this morning and check in on them and shovel some snow and get back home and try to get some more sleep and relax.  I hope that includes some hot tub time and some time to watch the Bears and the Packers. 


Things to do for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    December
    4 - at Orion girls - 6 p.m. time change (leave ICE at 4:45) - Santa is 4:30-6
    5 - at PTown boys - 7:00
    6  - blocked - Shelby's wedding
    7 - SUNDAY
    8 - at Williamsfield girls - 6 p.m.
    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Riverdale girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 10:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Saturday, December 6

7:41 a.m. - Yesterday was a long day...again.  


Things to do for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    December
    4 - at Orion girls - 6 p.m. time change (leave ICE at 4:45) - Santa is 4:30-6
    5 - at PTown boys - 7:00
    6  - blocked - Shelby's wedding
    7 - SUNDAY
    8 - at Williamsfield girls - 6 p.m.
    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Riverdale girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 10:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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Friday, December 5, 2025

Friday, December 5

4:59 a.m. - Yesterday was long, but it wasn't as long as Wednesday.  I hope today is even shorter.  Yesterday I did the morning chores at my parents, and got to school and worked through the day there, and then the staff had an event after school that featured Santa.  They did a great job, and I exited shortly after it started because I had games at Orion.  I'm glad the staff did such a great job with the event, and I'm happy for Mrs. Sywassink that it all came together.  

Today...just be smooth and quick.  And we have a game tonight, but just one game, even though we will have to get there early.  And the weekend?  Oh, the weekend is going to be hectic.  We have a wedding to attend on Saturday afternoon and night.  And we are going to be helping with the Harrison kids.  Then we are forecasted to have snow on Sunday morning, but not as much as the last big one.  And then I think Amber said she is making cookies on Sunday afternoon.

Things to do for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    December
    4 - at Orion girls - 6 p.m. time change (leave ICE at 4:45) - Santa is 4:30-6
    5 - at PTown boys - 7:00
    6  - blocked - Shelby's wedding
    7 - SUNDAY
    8 - at Williamsfield girls - 6 p.m.
    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Riverdale girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 10:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Thursday, December 4

4:46 a.m. - I know I used to say that the days were long.  Now the days are really long.  Getting to the farm by 5:15 a.m., going through the day, and leaving the farm at 11:30 p.m. - that's a long day.  At school, we did get some things done.  And then, I got through the girls basketball games at Knoxville.  

Today...repeat.  I just don't have to go as far as Knoxville, which means I should get home a sooner that last night.  And wow is it cold.  Fortunately, this is just a one-day cold snap that is forecast.

Things to do for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    December
    4 - at Orion girls - 6 p.m. time change (leave ICE at 4:45) - Santa is 4:30-6
    5 - at PTown boys - 7:00
    6  - blocked - Shelby's wedding
    7 - SUNDAY
    8 - at Williamsfield girls - 6 p.m.
    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Riverdale girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 10:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Wednesday, December 3

4:39 a.m. - It's early, but now-a-days my days are starting earlier and ending later.  And now it's starting to look more and more that my new schedule of not only doing what I can with Amber to take care of our home is going to turn into needing to take care of my parents and their home.  Dad has pretty much been home bound for a few years now, but mom has not, until now.  This most recent illness she had which knocked her down for about a week has really taken a mental toll on her.  I don't know if it was missing Thanksgiving or now having to miss Kaylee's wedding, but her whole personality has just plummeted.  Yesterday she canceled a community friend visit at ICE that isn't scheduled until next Tuesday.  Last night she asked me to bring the garbage cans inside the garage, so she could throw garbage away.  It's like she's afraid or unwilling to even set foot outside of her house.  I was going to send Darren a message last night to let him know, but I think I'll wait until he is able to enjoy Kaylee's wedding.  In the meantime, I'm spending an hour in the morning and at least a half hour at night tending to things.  And if it snows, I'm also clearing snow, even though I think she found a new snow plow guy, which was nice except I had to dig out the sliding door to the barn.  What I'm doing really isn't difficult; it's just that I have to do it early in the morning before school and late at night after basketball games.  Being on the go from basically 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. or later is a long, long day.

Today....I have a student council meeting, and then the day is fairly clear except for some assistance of hanging some Christmas decorations at school.

Things to do for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    December
    3 - at Knoxville - 6 p.m. (Matt DeSutter and Pat Berlin)
    4 - at Orion girls - 6 p.m. time change
    5 - at PTown boys - 7:00
    6  - blocked - Shelby's wedding
    7 - SUNDAY
    8 - at Williamsfield girls - 6 p.m.
    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Riverdale girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 10:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Tuesday, December 2

4:53 a.m. - Yesterday wasn't awful, which is usually the case at school after a long weekend break.  I had an angry parent call, got around to classrooms, did a lot of shoveling, supervised playground in a snowshower, etc... - just another day at ICE.  And that was after caring for the animals at my mom and dad's house.  It was a 1:30 dismissal day due to the snow, so I used the opportunity to get to Farm-n-Fleet and purchase some new overalls to keep at school.  That item wasn't cheap.  Oh, and I did stop at Walgreen's in Milan to pick up my prescription too.  Then I drove to my game in Prophetstown - it wasn't easy, but I had very experienced partners, so it was fun to work with them.  In fact of the six officials that were assigned to games there, I think I was the only official that hadn't worked state finals.  It was a bit of a "shot-in-the-arm" to be able to do that.  And on the 45 mph way home, I stopped by the farm again to care for the animals again.  And then when I got home, I started working on clearing the driveway, and Brandon came over and helped, which was very appreciated.  He was working on his driveway with his 4-wheeler, and he noticed me outside our house, so he headed over.  It was great.

Today.  There is not a 1:30 dismissal.  That's not necessarily a bad thing.  And there is no officiating tonight, which is definitely not a bad thing.  It will be great to have a night off.  And yet I have to care for animals before and after school again.  I think this morning I need to push some snow again - likely at the farm and at school.


Things to do for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    December
    3 - at Knoxville - 6 p.m. (Brian Rewerts and Pat Berlin)
    4 - at Orion girls - 5:30
    5 - at PTown boys - 7:00
    6  - blocked - Shelby's wedding
    7 - SUNDAY
    8 - at Williamsfield girls - 6 p.m.
    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Riverdale girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 10:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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Monday, December 1, 2025

Monday, December 1

4:36 a.m. - It's a back-to-school Monday.  I need to care for my mom's animals before the day even starts, and then I need to start my day.  That day includes a 1:30 dismissal due to another 2-4 inches of snow that is in the forecast.  I'm supposed to have a game in Prophetstown tonight...if the snow arrives as the forecast indicates, I hope that game is cancelled.

Chase has a court appearance today in Mercer County.  I'll need to figure out what to do with him after that concludes.  I have some ideas; none of them are very good.

I sort of feel like my world is crashing in right now.

Yesterday the Hoenigs left, so I'm not going to wake up to have Caleb here.  That's a bit sad.  We had a fairly quiet afternoon, other than the bed being delivered.  Well, and other than spending a few hours at the farm to clear snow, feed animals, and get the barn ready.  

Things for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    December
    1 - at PTown boys - 5:30 p.m. (Carrol and Rewerts)
    2 - OPEN
    3 - at Knoxville - 6 p.m. (Brian Rewerts and Pat Berlin)
    4 - at Orion girls - 5:30
    5 - at PTown boys - 7:00
    6  - blocked - Shelby's wedding
    7 - SUNDAY
    8 - at Williamsfield girls - 6 p.m.
    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Riverdale girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 10:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Sunday, November 30

5:40 p.m. - It's been a long day, and it's been a long, long Thanksgiving weekend, but it's been an eventful weekend.

Today was driveway snow removal #4, but Tyler gave me some help this time.  Then it was off to the farm to do morning chores.  Then it was back to spend time with the Hoenigs before they left for the day.  I miss them already.  Of course, after they left, the new bed we purchased arrived about 30 minutes later.  Amber and I managed to get it downstairs, and now we will be better prepared for the next time.  

Then I watched a few episodes of Stranger Things with Amber.  Then it was off to the farm to do evening chores, clear their driveway of snow, clean stalls, get hay down, put more grain in the can, and have everything ready for tomorrow.  I really concerned that my mom is no longer going to be the strong farm woman I've always known her to be.  I just think it's all going to be too hard for her - too scary.  The cold weather, the snowy and icy path to the barn, and all the energy it takes to do those things.  I just see it in her eyes and emotions...I just think she's entering a new chapter of her life, and I'm going to have to help more.  I can do it, but it's going to take some planning and effort on my part too.

I need a good day tomorrow.  It was so wonderful having Carmen and Tyler and Caleb here.  I just would like the day after to not be horrible.  Plus, I have a game in Prophetstown, and the forecast is calling for more snow.  Sheesh...wasn't nine inches enough?


Things for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    November
    27 - THANKSGIVING
    28 - blocked
    29 - at PTown boys - 1 p.m - CANCELLED
    30 - SUNDAY
    December
    1 - at PTown boys - 5:30 p.m.
    2 - OPEN
    3 - at Knoxville - 6 p.m. (Brian Rewerts and Pat Berlin)
    4 - at Orion girls - 5:30
    5 - at PTown boys - 7:00
    6  - blocked - Shelby's wedding
    7 - SUNDAY
    8 - at Williamsfield girls - 6 p.m.
    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Riverdale girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 10:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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Saturday, November 29, 2025

Saturday, November 29

5:54 a.m. - Today is going to be a battle with Mother Nature.  The snowstorm is currently coming from the east, so we still have a long way to go.  This morning an Amazon has already made a delivery, so when she walked up the sidewalk, I had a chance to see how deep the snow is.  It's looking like a good 3-4 inches out there already, and yesterday, the forecasts were calling for 12-16 inches of snow...sheesh.

Yesterday was eventful.  Tyler, Carmen, Caleb, and I loaded up in the Ford and headed to the farm to care for the animals there, and then we all headed to Stacks to have a wonderful breakfast - even Cole met us there.  After that, we headed to Mattress Firm to get a mattress and box spring ordered for the downstairs spare bedroom.  We met Amber there, so we got approval for the mattress.  Then Amber went home to meet up with Kollyns, and the Hoenigs and Bizarris headed to the Festival of Trees.  That was really cool to see, and Caleb liked it too after he woke up.  All of us enjoyed seeing the variety of decorated items.  Then it was back home to watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation because the kids had never seen it.  After that, I headed to the farm to take care of the animals and prepare for the storm.  It took awhile for me to get all of that completed, and then I spent some time with the kids watching Hallmark Channel.  In all of that, the Bears beat the Eagles, and I didn't even get a chance to see it!  We wrapped up the long, eventful day by getting Carmen and Tyler in the hot tub!  

So today...the plan is to visit the farm and take care of the horses and check in on my parents.  And in between, I'll be working on my driveway.  Last night I did switch out my truck with my parents truck, so I could use the 4-wheel drive truck to get around better.  I'm also going to fill up my gas can in case I need to use the generator.  In between all of that, it's going to be hunker down, watch snow, and watch Hallmark Channel or football or basketball. 


Things for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    November
    27 - THANKSGIVING
    28 - blocked
    29 - at PTown boys - 1 p.m - CANCELLED
    30 - SUNDAY
    December
    1 - at PTown boys - 5:30 p.m.
    2 - OPEN
    3 - at Knoxville - 6 p.m. (Brian Rewerts and Pat Berlin)
    4 - at Orion girls - 5:30
    5 - at PTown boys - 7:00
    6  - blocked - Shelby's wedding
    7 - SUNDAY
    8 - at Williamsfield girls - 6 p.m.
    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Riverdale girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 10:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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Friday, November 28, 2025

Friday, November 28

6:10 a.m. - Yesterday was an adventure for a Thanksgiving day.  The big meal event was at Kourtney's, and it was great to see ALL of Amber's family there.  Patrick smoked some turkey, and it was delicious.  A big surprise was a picture that we received from the girls - all the girls - Kourtney, Kenzie, Karrigan, and Carmen.  Sometime in October, they were able to get all the grandchildren together and get a Christmas picture.  

Prior to Kourtney's house, I needed to get to my parents' house.  I have never been asked to complete my mom's morning chores with her animals.  She's pretty sick, and I'm pretty convinced that it's covid.  After the Thanksgiving meal, Amber and I went to Bally's - lost our asses.

Then it was back home (and getting Amber's van some gas and air in the back tires) and off to the farm again to do evening chores.  I watched some football and basketball, and we moved the futon mattress downstairs in the spare bedroom to get ready for the Hoenigs' arrival.  They got here around 7 p.m., and we chatted and Caleb played.  Eventually, we had a late night bite to eat from leftovers, and then we all went to bed.  I didn't here any big noises coming from downstairs, so I hope it went okay.  

The news today is SNOW!  A big storm is moving in and forecast to start tonight.  The latest total predictions are 8-16 inches of snow....YIKES.  Today I'm going to go to the farm again and check on the animals, and then I'm headed into Moline to do some mattress shopping.  I'm hoping to bring something home with me.  After some Black Friday shopping for a mattress, then, I'm hoping to take the Hoenigs and maybe Cole to the Festival of Trees.  Then we will head back home and wait for the snow!  I think it will be time for Hallmark Channel!

Things for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    November
    27 - THANKSGIVING
    28 - blocked
    29 - at PTown boys - 1 p.m;
    30 - SUNDAY
    December
    1 - OPEN
    2 - OPEN
    3 - at Knoxville - 6 p.m. (Brian Rewerts and Pat Berlin)
    4 - at Orion girls - 5:30
    5 - at PTown boys - 7:00
    6  - blocked - Shelby's wedding
    7 - SUNDAY
    8 - at Williamsfield girls - 6 p.m.
    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Riverdale girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 10:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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Thursday, November 27, 2025

Thursday, November 27 - Happy Thanksgiving

1:33 a.m. - Well, I don't normally submit an entry at 1:33 a.m., but I can't sleep.  So rather than tossing and turning and getting frustrated, I just decided to get up and have a ham and cheese sandwich and see if that might help me nod off.  So while I'm up, I might just as well get something done.  

Yesterday was a nice day.  It started earlier than I expected as Marcus wanted to go to Aledo early before picking up Tony.  So we were early to Aledo, and then we were early to our game.  The game went fine; it was pretty lopsided.  Then we stayed and watched Rockridge play.  The Rockets lost to Annawan, and there are some pieces to a competitive team, but there's a lot of work and improvement to be done too.  Rockridge has experienced great teams for the past several years, but this team doesn't have the same level of athleticism nor experience.

Today will be interesting.  I need to make some potatoes, which I might actually start on after I'm finished with this work.  We are headed to Kourtney's house for Thanksgiving dinner, and it will be nice to see all of Amber's side of the family.  I'm not sure what happens after that.  My mom cancelled her Thanksgiving because she's still not feeling very well.  I tried to send her a text message, but she didn't respond.  That's worrisome.  I may need to go over this morning and check on her and dad.   

After Kourtney's, I guess we are coming back home.  Carmen may be joining us?  I received a Facebook message late tonight asking if they could stay Thursday night and Friday night and then return home on Saturday.  It would be great to have them, but we currently don't have an extra bed downstairs.  We still have plenty of space for them, but we just might have to get creative.  Plus, I don't know if they want to stay Friday night, since the weekend winter storm that is forecast for the weekend is supposed to start Friday night.  So I guess we'll just figure something out.  I think Amber said Kollyns was spending the night on Friday night, so maybe Caleb and Kollyns will be able to see each other.


Things for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    November
    27 - THANKSGIVING
    28 - blocked
    29 - at PTown boys - 1 p.m;
    30 - SUNDAY
    December
    1 - OPEN
    2 - OPEN
    3 - at Knoxville - 6 p.m. (Brian Rewerts and Pat Berlin)
    4 - at Orion girls - 5:30
    5 - at PTown boys - 7:00
    6  - blocked - Shelby's wedding
    7 - SUNDAY
    8 - at Williamsfield girls - 6 p.m.
    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Riverdale girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 10:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Wednesday, November 26

5:12 a.m. - Whew...this morning is a windy one!  Gusts are around 50 mph.  The hot tub is having trouble staying heated, and I'm not planning on trying to get a soak in this morning.  I'll just be stretching instead.

Yesterday went great.  I managed to get a few things done I needed to do, and the day managed to go by nice and quickly.  I got around to everyone individually to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving.  At the end of the day, I headed to Aledo, and Tony and I worked with someone new.  The games were pretty good games, and the legs continue to feel better, even though I'm really tired today.  It's going to be nice to have a couple days off with Thanksgiving.  In fact, there's a forecast for a big snowstorm on Saturday, so maybe that game at Prophetstown will get canceled.  I fear everything is going to get moved to Friday, but I really don't want to work much on Friday.  

Today should be a good one.  First, there is only one game to work at Kewanee Wethersfield.  Next, I'm with my partners.  Next, after our game, we are going to watch Rockridge.  I also am interested in possibly looking at an SUV to purchase.  It's a 2010 Tahoe, and I have a couple of worries, but I also am hopeful those can be overcome.  I had hoped to look at it today, but with the weather being so windy, I may wait until after Thanksgiving to do that.  And then if there is a big snowstorm, I may have to wait for that too.  I wonder if Mother Nature is trying to tell me something?


Things for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    November
    25 - at Merco girls - 5:30 (Tony and Todd Hoffstatter)
    26 - at Wethersfield boys - 2:00 (Tony and Marcus) -- Elmwood vs. Putnam County
    27 - THANKSGIVING
    28 - blocked
    29 - at PTown boys - 1 p.m;
    30 - SUNDAY
    December
    1 - OPEN
    2 - OPEN
    3 - at Knoxville - 6 p.m. (Brian Rewerts and Pat Berlin)
    4 - at Orion girls - 5:30
    5 - at PTown boys - 7:00
    6  - blocked - Shelby's wedding
    7 - SUNDAY
    8 - at Williamsfield girls - 6 p.m.
    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Riverdale girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 10:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Tuesday, November 25

4:49 - Yesterday was survivable.  A kindergarten student struggled, but we got through that.  Mr. Bush was in the building, but we got through that.  We had our first boys basketball officiating night, but we got through that.  In the end...we got through the day.  As I'm watching the news, the weather report is suggesting that widespread snow is forecasted for Saturday.  I'll be honest, I wouldn't mind having my game Saturday get canceled.

Today...it's Tuesday, but it's the last day of the week.  I hope that kindergarten student has a better day, but his teacher is gone again, so I wouldn't be surprised if he struggles again.  Let's just get through the day without too much difficulty and then get to Aledo and have complete those games without too many problems.

Things for School 

  • need new footballs and baseball playing cards
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS


    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


    November
    25 - at Merco girls - 5:30 (Tony and Todd Hoffstatter)
    26 - at Wethersfield boys - 2:00 (Tony and Marcus) -- Elmwood vs. Putnam County
    27 - THANKSGIVING
    28 - blocked
    29 - at PTown boys - 1 p.m;
    30 - SUNDAY
    December
    1 - OPEN
    2 - OPEN
    3 - at Knoxville - 6 p.m. (Brian Rewerts and Pat Berlin)
    4 - at Orion girls - 5:30
    5 - at PTown boys - 7:00
    6  - blocked - Shelby's wedding
    7 - SUNDAY - pick up mom in Hannibal,  MO around 2:30....2.5 hour drive.
    8 - at Williamsfield girls - 6 p.m.
    9 - blocked - night off
    10 - blocked - ICE Christmas Program
    11 - at Riverdale girls - 5:30 p.m.
    12 - at MonRose boys - 5:30 p.m.
    13 - at ATown girls 10:30 a.m.; at United boys 4:30 p.m.
    14 - SUNDAY
    15 - blocked - BOE meeting
    16 - at Wethersfield boys - 5:30 p.m.
    17 - at United boys - 7:30 p.m.
    18 - at United girls - 6 p.m. (2)
    19 - at Erie boys - 7 p.m.  
        - At Wendy's after school for a bit...(last day of school)
    20 - at ATown boys - 10:30 a.m.
    21 - SUNDAY
    22-26 - BLOCKED for XMAS
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