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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Saturday, May 31

6:41 a.m. - Yesterday sucked!  I was supposed to go to ICE to sit through a training for "elementary leaders" over the CKLA reading curriculum.  I was late because the HHR had a flat tire.  Starting the day changing a tire and putting on a donut with a sore leg is no fun.  After the training - which was actually not that bad - I headed to Slaydens to get the tire plugged, and then it was off to physical therapy, where I was admonished for how much my legs were swollen - ya...I'm on my legs too much, and I'm too fat, and I'm not able to complete my exercises and ice therapy and elevation of my legs.  Then after being home for a bit, we went to a retirement party for Georgia.  I ate too much food throughout the day, but I did start back on the Meloxocam.  Today, I'm going to start back into trying to get the weight down; planning on trying to exercise in the pool.  I'll also get a little exercise mowing the yard and spraying weeds.  I have a lot of work to do; maybe that can add to the exercise.

Things for School 

  • absent days for staff entered into SDS by the 15th of each month

OTHER THINGS

  • spray weeds
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • May 30 8-11 Amplify for Leaders
  • June 12-14 - QCOA basketball clinic
  • June 18 - Administrator Academy 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the NEW RIROE
  • June 28 - Carmen is in town
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 29 - bus refresher course 5 p.m.
  • Aug. 17 - volleyball clinic at UTHS 8:30 a.m.


Schedule of Knee Appointments
Jan. 14 - consultation with Hussein and cortisone shot - scheduled Apr. 16 surgery
March 24 - went to Illini Hospital - ekg, blood drawn, chest x-ray, urine sample, instructions
April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Pre-op with Hussein at Clinic
April 15 - appointment with Wang to clear me for April 16
April 16 - knee replacement surgery - Illini Hospital
April 18 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 21 - 9:20  a.m.  Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 23 - 10:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
    1:30 Silvis Post Op Appointment (Avenue of Cities)
April 25 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 28 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 30 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 2 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 5 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 7 - 10:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 9 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 12 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 14 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 16 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 20 - noon Moline ORA Blackhawk 
May 21 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 23 - 7:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 27 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 28 - 9:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 29 - 8:30 a.m. Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
May 30 - 1:20 p.mMoline ORA Blackhawk
June 2 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk 
June 4 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 6 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 9 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 11 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 13 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
July 29 - 1:25 p.m. Moline Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline

Friday, May 30, 2025

Friday, May 30

oops...must have missed this - Thursday was the first day without teacher and students.  I spent too much money - purchased a pool cleaner and put diesel into the Ford.   Then I stayed home for the night.

Things for School 

  • absent days for staff entered into SDS by the 15th of each month

OTHER THINGS

  • spray weeds
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • May 30 8-11 Amplify for Leaders
  • June 12-14 - QCOA basketball clinic
  • June 18 - Administrator Academy 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the NEW RIROE
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 29 - bus refresher course 5 p.m.
  • Aug. 17 - volleyball clinic at UTHS 8:30 a.m.


Schedule of Knee Appointments
Jan. 14 - consultation with Hussein and cortisone shot - scheduled Apr. 16 surgery
March 24 - went to Illini Hospital - ekg, blood drawn, chest x-ray, urine sample, instructions
April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Pre-op with Hussein at Clinic
April 15 - appointment with Wang to clear me for April 16
April 16 - knee replacement surgery - Illini Hospital
April 18 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 21 - 9:20  a.m.  Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 23 - 10:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
    1:30 Silvis Post Op Appointment (Avenue of Cities)
April 25 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 28 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 30 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 2 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 5 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 7 - 10:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 9 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 12 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 14 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 16 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 20 - noon Moline ORA Blackhawk 
May 21 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 23 - 7:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 27 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 28 - 9:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 29 - 8:30 a.m. Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
May 30 - 1:20 p.mMoline ORA Blackhawk
June 2 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk 
June 4 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 6 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 9 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 11 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 13 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
July 29 - 1:25 p.m. Moline Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Thursday, May 29

5:36 a.m. - Schools our for summer....for students and most staff.  For me, school's just a little dormant...just in summer mode.  

Yesterday went fine.  I started at the retirement breakfast..NOT SEEING LILA KLINE...  I don't blame her, though,  When I retire, I just want to be done.  I wonder, though, if she would be interested in being a health aide at Illinois City Elementary - a position I need to fill for next school year that could possibly be a couple days a week if I could find one or two other retired folk with medical backgrounds that would be interested.

After the breakfast, I then headed to PT, and I was told there not to use a cane anymore.  Then it was back to ICE for a wrap-up there.  After that, it was on to the "get-together' with the teachers from ICE and TRE.  I made an appearance, made a contribution, and then headed out.  I stopped in to see Amber at her "get-together", and then I accompanied Amber to Davenport for an errand and then we went to Aledo for Brooklyn's first game. 

That was a busy day.

Today...not sure about today.  I meet with the surgeon at 8:30, and then it's back to ICE.  I'm not sure what happens after that.  I was thinking about camping this weekend, but I'm not sure that will happen.

I did get my bill from the anesthesiologist from my surgery.  That's another bill I have to take care of, but it should be the last big one.  I hope I can now turn in all of those big items and get some money back.


Things for School 

  • absent days for staff entered into SDS by the 15th of each month

OTHER THINGS

  • spray weeds
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • May 30 8-11 Amplify for Leaders
  • June 12-14 - QCOA basketball clinic
  • June 18 - Administrator Academy 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the NEW RIROE
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 29 - bus refresher course 5 p.m.
  • Aug. 17 - volleyball clinic at UTHS 8:30 a.m.


Schedule of Knee Appointments
Jan. 14 - consultation with Hussein and cortisone shot - scheduled Apr. 16 surgery
March 24 - went to Illini Hospital - ekg, blood drawn, chest x-ray, urine sample, instructions
April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Pre-op with Hussein at Clinic
April 15 - appointment with Wang to clear me for April 16
April 16 - knee replacement surgery - Illini Hospital
April 18 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 21 - 9:20  a.m.  Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 23 - 10:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
    1:30 Silvis Post Op Appointment (Avenue of Cities)
April 25 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 28 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 30 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 2 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 5 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 7 - 10:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 9 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 12 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 14 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 16 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 20 - noon Moline ORA Blackhawk 
May 21 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 23 - 7:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 27 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 28 - 9:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 29 - 8:30 a.m. Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
May 30 - 1:20 p.mMoline ORA Blackhawk
June 2 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk 
June 4 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 6 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 9 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 11 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 13 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
July 29 - 1:25 p.m. Moline Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Wednesday, May 28

5:51 a.m.-  Students had their last day at ICE yesterday....it was crazy.  I'm not sure how much Tom Hasson spent on bounce houses, but it was a lot.  The students had a lot of fun, and the staff enjoyed some pizza and played a bit of a prank on Tom with a silly string blast.  After school, I came home to feed Bella and then went back to ICE to watch some coach pitch softball between an Andalusia team and the Illinois City team.

Today....retirement breakfast including LILA KLINE!  The para that helped me a lot at RHS is being celebrated today, along with other retirees.  Mrs. Kline will be reading this, so I will take this chance to congratulate here, thank her for all the help she gave me over my years at RHS, and to let her know I need to get those books out of that closet.  I think I can get that done today.

I'll be ducking out early, as I need to get to a PT appointment at 9:40.  Then it's back to ICE for the rest of the day - the last official day with teachers.  Just keep swimming.

Things for School 

  • absent days for staff entered into SDS by the 15th of each month

OTHER THINGS

  • spray weeds
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • May 30 8-11 Amplify for Leaders
  • June 12-14 - QCOA basketball clinic
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 29 - bus refresher course 5 p.m.
  • Aug. 17 - volleyball clinic at UTHS 8:30 a.m.


Schedule of Knee Appointments
Jan. 14 - consultation with Hussein and cortisone shot - scheduled Apr. 16 surgery
March 24 - went to Illini Hospital - ekg, blood drawn, chest x-ray, urine sample, instructions
April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Pre-op with Hussein at Clinic
April 15 - appointment with Wang to clear me for April 16
April 16 - knee replacement surgery - Illini Hospital
April 18 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 21 - 9:20  a.m.  Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 23 - 10:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
    1:30 Silvis Post Op Appointment (Avenue of Cities)
April 25 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 28 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 30 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 2 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 5 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 7 - 10:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 9 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 12 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 14 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 16 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 20 - noon Moline ORA Blackhawk 
May 21 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 23 - 7:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 27 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 28 - 9:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 29 - 8:30 a.m. Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
May 30 - 1:20 p.mMoline ORA Blackhawk
June 2 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk 
June 4 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 6 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 9 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 11 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 13 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
July 29 - 1:25 p.m. - Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Tuesday, May 27

6:59 a.m. - Rain, rain, go away...PLEASE.  We are scheduled to have field day at ICE, so rain really won't help.

Yesterday I continued to work on the yard and made progress.  I worked on the pool, worked on weeds, and most importantly worked on trimming the bushes.  There is still a lot of work to do, but the yard doesn't look awful.

Today...physical therapy and then survive the weather and field day.  In fact, I have medical appointments each day this week after the three-day holiday.

I'm thinking about pulling the camper out this weekend and heading to West Lake....just watching the weather.  I think the knee is good enough to give it a try.


Things for School 

  • absent days for staff entered into SDS by the 15th of each month

OTHER THINGS



Schedule of Knee Appointments
Jan. 14 - consultation with Hussein and cortisone shot - scheduled Apr. 16 surgery
March 24 - went to Illini Hospital - ekg, blood drawn, chest x-ray, urine sample, instructions
April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Pre-op with Hussein at Clinic
April 15 - appointment with Wang to clear me for April 16
April 16 - knee replacement surgery - Illini Hospital
April 18 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 21 - 9:20  a.m.  Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 23 - 10:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
    1:30 Silvis Post Op Appointment (Avenue of Cities)
April 25 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 28 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 30 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 2 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 5 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 7 - 10:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 9 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 12 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 14 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 16 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 20 - noon Moline ORA Blackhawk 
May 21 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 23 - 7:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 27 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 28 - 9:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 29 - 8:30 a.m. Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
May 30 - 1:20 p.mMoline ORA Blackhawk
June 2 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk 
June 4 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 6 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 9 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 11 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 13 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk

Monday, May 26, 2025

Monday, May 26

7:11 a.m. - Yesterday was a fairly quiet day.  I got some work done on the pool in the morning, and then in the afternoon, we went to a graduation party for Erica Danner and a birthday party for Knox and Tucker.  When we came home, I watched the Coca-Cola 600. Today, I'd like to get some more work done on the yard...pull some weeds, spray some weeds, and maybe get some work done on trimming the bushes.  I think I'll go visit mom and dad too.

Things for School 

  • absent days for staff entered into SDS by the 15th of each month

OTHER THINGS



Schedule of Knee Appointments
Jan. 14 - consultation with Hussein and cortisone shot - scheduled Apr. 16 surgery
March 24 - went to Illini Hospital - ekg, blood drawn, chest x-ray, urine sample, instructions
April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Pre-op with Hussein at Clinic
April 15 - appointment with Wang to clear me for April 16
April 16 - knee replacement surgery - Illini Hospital
April 18 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 21 - 9:20  a.m.  Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 23 - 10:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
    1:30 Silvis Post Op Appointment (Avenue of Cities)
April 25 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 28 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 30 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 2 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 5 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 7 - 10:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 9 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 12 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 14 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 16 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 20 - noon Moline ORA Blackhawk 
May 21 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 23 - 7:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 27 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 28 - 9:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 29 - 8:30 a.m. Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
May 30 - 1:20 p.mMoline ORA Blackhawk
June 2 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk 
June 4 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 6 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 9 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 11 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 13 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Sunday, May 25

7:46 am. - Yesterday was a productive day that featured me doing too much on my legs, but I did it anyway.  I got the yard mowed, and I pulled some weeds in the rocks.  I even had the weed wacker out to do some trim.  We went to a grad party in the afternoon, and in the evening I had a campfire just myself and some rum and coke.  I don't drink normally, but this was an occasion to have some sips and not feel any pain in the knee.  I drank too much, which reminds me why I don't drink anymore, but that's okay.  I didn't harm anything.

Today there is another graduation party and then a birthday party.  I'd like to get some work done on the pool, but that may have to wait until tomorrow.

Things for School 

  • absent days for staff entered into SDS by the 15th of each month

OTHER THINGS



Schedule of Knee Appointments
Jan. 14 - consultation with Hussein and cortisone shot - scheduled Apr. 16 surgery
March 24 - went to Illini Hospital - ekg, blood drawn, chest x-ray, urine sample, instructions
April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Pre-op with Hussein at Clinic
April 15 - appointment with Wang to clear me for April 16
April 16 - knee replacement surgery - Illini Hospital
April 18 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 21 - 9:20  a.m.  Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 23 - 10:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
    1:30 Silvis Post Op Appointment (Avenue of Cities)
April 25 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 28 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 30 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 2 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 5 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 7 - 10:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 9 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 12 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 14 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 16 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 20 - noon Moline ORA Blackhawk 
May 21 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 23 - 7:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 27 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 28 - 9:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 29 - 8:30 a.m. Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
May 30 - 1:20 p.mMoline ORA Blackhawk
June 2 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk 
June 4 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 6 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 9 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 11 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 13 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Saturday, May 24

7:45 a.m. - Yesterday was the last full regular day of the school year....we've been waiting for that one.  Physical therapy started the day, and that was a bugger.  My knee is really hurting today after the session yesterday.  After school, Amber and I went to Aledo - Happy Joe's for supper and then off to watch Luke in his first baseball game.  After coming home, I fell to sleep pretty early. 

Today...work on the yard, work on the pool, eventually get to a graduation party.  

The only other thing is to hope, hope, hope for good weather on Tuesday - Field Day.


Things for School 

  • absent days for staff entered into SDS by the 15th of each month

OTHER THINGS



Schedule of Knee Appointments
Jan. 14 - consultation with Hussein and cortisone shot - scheduled Apr. 16 surgery
March 24 - went to Illini Hospital - ekg, blood drawn, chest x-ray, urine sample, instructions
April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Pre-op with Hussein at Clinic
April 15 - appointment with Wang to clear me for April 16
April 16 - knee replacement surgery - Illini Hospital
April 18 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 21 - 9:20  a.m.  Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 23 - 10:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
    1:30 Silvis Post Op Appointment (Avenue of Cities)
April 25 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 28 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 30 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 2 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 5 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 7 - 10:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 9 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 12 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 14 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 16 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 20 - noon Moline ORA Blackhawk 
May 21 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 23 - 7:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 27 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 28 - 9:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 29 - 8:30 a.m. Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
May 30 - 1:20 p.mMoline ORA Blackhawk
June 2 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk 
June 4 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 6 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 9 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 11 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 13 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk

Friday, May 23, 2025

Friday, May 23

5:37 a.m. - It's Friday!  Yesterday sucked.  Meetings were pains in the ass.  The afternoon was survived, and Rosie's preschool graduation was okay.  

Today, it's certificate celebration after having a physical therapy session at 7:40 a.m.  Just keep swimming.  

Things for School 

  • absent days for staff entered into SDS by the 15th of each month

OTHER THINGS

  • bring money for Amy Robinson - $40
  • spray weeds
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • May 29 - 1 p.m. meeting with Mr. Bush
  • May 30 8-11 Amplify for Leaders
  • June 12-14 - QCOA basketball clinic
  • June 18 ROE Gettysburg Leadership thing....
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 29 - bus refresher course 5 p.m.


Schedule of Knee Appointments
Jan. 14 - consultation with Hussein and cortisone shot - scheduled Apr. 16 surgery
March 24 - went to Illini Hospital - ekg, blood drawn, chest x-ray, urine sample, instructions
April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Pre-op with Hussein at Clinic
April 15 - appointment with Wang to clear me for April 16
April 16 - knee replacement surgery - Illini Hospital
April 18 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 21 - 9:20  a.m.  Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 23 - 10:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
    1:30 Silvis Post Op Appointment (Avenue of Cities)
April 25 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 28 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 30 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 2 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 5 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 7 - 10:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 9 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 12 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 14 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 16 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 20 - noon Moline ORA Blackhawk 
May 21 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 23 - 7:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 27 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 28 - 9:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 29 - 8:30 a.m. Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
May 30 - 1:20 p.mMoline ORA Blackhawk
June 2 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk 
June 4 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 6 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 9 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 11 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 13 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Thursday, May 22

5:33 a.m. - Yesterday I tried to go to a physical therapy session, but I didn't get there for an 8:40 appointment before I was already getting a call from a teacher at ICE about a bus incident yesterday.  The rest of the day was pretty much that sucky.  I did sit in on a "culture meeting", and I managed to avoid puking.  I also was able to receive the shipment of i-ready math materials and get them checked in and sorted.  The weather continues to be rainy and cold.  That means I have been unable to work on the yard or worry about outside things.  

Today I have meetings all morning, and that is always fun.  I'm not sure what is going to happen tonight.  It is Thursday, and it is garbage day, so I better get going.


Things for School 

  • absent days for staff entered into SDS by the 15th of each month

OTHER THINGS

  • spray weeds
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • May 27 -  t-ball softball - Illinois City at Andalusia
  • May 30 - t-ball softball - Andalusia at Illinois City
  • May 30 8-11 Amplify for Leaders
  • June 12-14 - QCOA basketball clinic
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 29 - bus refresher course 5 p.m.


Schedule of Knee Appointments
Jan. 14 - consultation with Hussein and cortisone shot - scheduled Apr. 16 surgery
March 24 - went to Illini Hospital - ekg, blood drawn, chest x-ray, urine sample, instructions
April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Pre-op with Hussein at Clinic
April 15 - appointment with Wang to clear me for April 16
April 16 - knee replacement surgery - Illini Hospital
April 18 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 21 - 9:20  a.m.  Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 23 - 10:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
    1:30 Silvis Post Op Appointment (Avenue of Cities)
April 25 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 28 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 30 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 2 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 5 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 7 - 10:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 9 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 12 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 14 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 16 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 20 - noon Moline ORA Blackhawk 
May 21 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 23 - 7:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 27 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 28 - 9:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 29 - 8:30 a.m. Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
May 30 - 1:20 p.mMoline ORA Blackhawk
June 2 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk 
June 4 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 6 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 9 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 11 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 13 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Wednesday, May 21

6:00 a.m. - Yesterday after school we had a storm delay; chalk something up for yet another learning experience at ICE.  A proper ending to the day that featured two meetings all morning, physical therapy at noon, and busy items all afternoon before the weather set in.  Today I start the day with physical therapy, and then  hope to survive another day. Just keep swimming.


Things for School 

  • absent days for staff entered into SDS by the 15th of each month

OTHER THINGS

  • pay Amy Robinson $40
  • accept or deny RR volleyball match on 9/16
  • spray weeds
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • May 30 8-11 Amplify for Leaders
  • June 12-14 - QCOA basketball clinic
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 29 - bus refresher course 5 p.m.


Schedule of Knee Appointments
Jan. 14 - consultation with Hussein and cortisone shot - scheduled Apr. 16 surgery
March 24 - went to Illini Hospital - ekg, blood drawn, chest x-ray, urine sample, instructions
April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Pre-op with Hussein at Clinic
April 15 - appointment with Wang to clear me for April 16
April 16 - knee replacement surgery - Illini Hospital
April 18 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 21 - 9:20  a.m.  Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 23 - 10:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
    1:30 Silvis Post Op Appointment (Avenue of Cities)
April 25 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 28 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 30 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 2 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 5 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 7 - 10:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 9 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 12 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 14 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 16 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 20 - noon Moline ORA Blackhawk 
May 21 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 23 - 7:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 27 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 28 - 9:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 29 - 8:30 a.m. Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
May 30 - 1:20 p.mMoline ORA Blackhawk
June 2 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk 
June 4 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 6 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 9 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 11 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 13 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Tuesday, May 20

7:32 a.m. - Yesterday was survived...amidst all the normal stuff at school, I'm trying to stay away from Tylenol.  If I take Tylenol, I need to eat something with it.  If I eat something, I continue to gather the pounds I have while not being able to exercise.  So basically I need to endure more pain to eat less, so I don't get even fatter.  It's a great world; I'll be glad when this recovery thing is completed.

Today...survive it.  PT in the middle of the day will be fun.


 Things for School 

  • absent days for staff entered into SDS by the 15th of each month

OTHER THINGS

  • accept or deny RR volleyball match on 9/16
  • spray weeds
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • May 30 8-11 Amplify for Leaders
  • June 12-14 - QCOA basketball clinic
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 29 - bus refresher course 5 p.m.


Schedule of Knee Appointments
Jan. 14 - consultation with Hussein and cortisone shot - scheduled Apr. 16 surgery
March 24 - went to Illini Hospital - ekg, blood drawn, chest x-ray, urine sample, instructions
April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Pre-op with Hussein at Clinic
April 15 - appointment with Wang to clear me for April 16
April 16 - knee replacement surgery - Illini Hospital
April 18 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 21 - 9:20  a.m.  Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 23 - 10:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
    1:30 Silvis Post Op Appointment (Avenue of Cities)
April 25 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 28 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 30 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 2 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 5 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 7 - 10:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 9 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 12 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 14 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 16 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 20 - noon Moline ORA Blackhawk 
May 21 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 23 - 7:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 27 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 28 - 9:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 29 - 8:30 a.m. Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
May 30 - 1:20 p.mMoline ORA Blackhawk
June 2 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk 
June 4 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 6 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 9 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 11 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 13 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk