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Friday, July 17, 2026

Friday, July 17

4:26 a.m. - I woke up around 4 a.m. and couldn't sleep, so I just decided to get up.  I have too many things I need to accomplish today, so starting the day early is a good idea.   

Yesterday was productive.  I rode my bike to school and back again.  And yesterday's ride included the new mirror I bought, as well as the pack that was installed on the bike that Amber purchased for me for my birthday.  The mirror helps a lot, and the pack is big enough to fit some items in.  I don't think this will be a situation that I will ride my bike regularly to school or anything like that, but maybe I'll do it some more this summer.  At school, I was able to get some important things done.  I had conversations with Mrs. Luebbe and Mrs. Gilson, as they stopped in the building, and I worked on the shipment of CKLA materials that arrived via UPS.  Finally, I made calls to the candidates we had interviewed the previous day.  The candidate that was offered the position accepted, so that's good news.

After getting home I tried to get some additional yard work done.  And I did.  I finished off the back lot weeds, including knocking down the weeds for my neighbors to the south that butt up to our property.  The motorized sickle performed perfectly again.  Then I used the Stihl to finish off the west-east ditch to whack those weeds.  It was hot, but I got those things done.  Unfortunately, I discovered that I've got a mower deck belt again that is weekend.  I'm not sure it will last today to mow the yard.  I've got an extra belt, but I would really like to find out what is causing the situation of chewed up belts, and I really don't want to take the time to change the belt today because I've got other things I need to accomplish.  

After yard work, I went with Amber and Rhonda to view Karrigan's ultrasound.  It's amazing how times are a changing.  Basically there is a business in Bettendorf that performs an ultrasound "viewing" and provides pictures and even a stuffed animal that has the baby's actual heart beat.  I'm not sure what something like that costs, but I was impressed with the business model.  We were supposed to look away when the technician/owner possibly was showing boy/girl parts, and I really couldn't tell most of the time what I was looking at, but just looking at Baby Lees face caused me to think that the baby is a boy.  Of course I really don't know, but that's my thinking.  After the viewing, we went and had supper at Chick-fil-la.  After that, we stopped at Bally's and played slots...we didn't win.  

And on to today.  I know Caleb is coming to swim, so I need to get as much done as possible before and/or after he arrives.  I really don't know what time he'll arrive, but my guess is around lunch time sometime.  I've made a list for myself - a pretty healthy list.    

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

  • pay Joe for vb clinic

    • When:    Saturday, August 8th, 2026
      Site:       Galesburg High School (Kimbrough Fieldhouse)
                    Classroom and 3 Courts are all air conditioned
      Registration: 8:00 AM
      Cost:      $35.00 in advance or $45.00 at the door
      Dress:    Casual * Please bring your whistle, soft soled shoes, and a writing utensil
      Contact:  Joe Thompson - joethompson7@comcast.net  (309) 368-1714
      Send checks payable to:  Foremost Officials Clinic
                                               Attention: Joe Thompson
                                               1035 Dayton Drive
                                               Galesburg, IL  61401-1310
  • call eye doctor about refill
  • eye drops and meloxocam
  • grease wheels to camper
  • clean slide rails
  • remove any unnecessary weight from camper
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • get Amber's bike fixed
  • mow the yard
  • spray weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • finish paying knee medical bills and get reimbursed
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • July 18-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • July 31 - Adventureland trip
  • Aug. 3 - WCOA Banquet in Macomb (Tony is interested)
  • Aug. 8 - Galesburg volleyball clinic 8 a.m.
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Softball-Volleyball 26 Schedule
8/5/26 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/18 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/20 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/26 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30

    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

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