Saturday, August 7

9:07 a.m. - The Harrison girls and Gigi are gone shopping, the house is quiet, so I have a couple of hours to myself to exercise and get a few things done.  Yesterday I drove to central Wisconsin to look at a 5th wheel, but it wasn't in very good condition.  I don't regret the trip...lots of time to think and a chance to look over a trailer.  The drive wasn't difficult...just had to get around Madison.  I did stop at a casino in Dubuque that I had never been to.  Today should be uneventful, and then tonight Amber and I are joining Jack and Rhonda at Jumers for supper and casino.  I talked to Carmen this morning from an airport in Houston...that was unexpected, and then she told me that she, Chase, Cole, and Sue are scheduled to go skydiving tomorrow.  What the heck?  That's something that I find interesting but terrifying.

Revise IF protocol

1) Break fast with an apple. (water type foods...low in glycemic index)
2) Strength train...activate muscle growth hormone.
3) Cardio train...deplete glycogen to allow for energy burned by fat.
4) Accept the voices, but don't listen to ghrelin and leptin. (after 8 p.m.)
5) Eat foods I like but control for calories - stick to 2,100 calories

6) Drink at least six glasses of water.

7) maintain chart - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gxNZk0yJaOg2HftthffffqlYXeSS1LgXfrHVqGb6DXQ/edit#gid=0

Things To Do

• make an appointment at Mississippi Truck and Trailer for JayFlight brakes
• or hear back from Jarvis RV Repair 
  (563) 508-1758 or River Cities RV Repair - (309) 592-1219
• August 10 & 12 - 9:30 a.m. Weihler Chiro
• August 10 - eye surgeons appointment - 7:30 a.m.
• August 18 - truck to Slayden's - brakes
• Finalize third partner for Nov. 17 at Geneseo girls - I think it will be Rocky
• have to get out of vb open house night date - Aug. 26 - sent message to VanDeHeede
• respond to Jack Redlinger's Naval Academy email
• respond to Lea Kendall's Air Force Academy email
• weed wack the swamp - not going to get done before trip
• get pricing from Jason Martin for work on the house
• complete Iowa volleyball video
• complete Illinois volleyball video - 8/10 available
• complete Illinois volleyball test - 8/10 available
• complete Illinois volleyball clinic

Upcoming officiating/umpiring

• 8/16 - JH SB - Cambridge 4:30
• 8/17 - JH SB - Merco 4:30
• 8/18 - VB Clinic at Sterling
• 8/23 - FR VB - Davenport North - 6
• 8/30 - JH SB - Cambridge 4:30
• 8/31 - JH VB - John Deere 4
• 9/2 - JH SB - Merco 4:30 
• 9/7 - JH VB - Glenview 4
• 9/9 - HS VB - Sherrard

Daily School Things I Need to Accomplish 21-22?

• edit agenda on the Stream with the day's recorded class session - n/a
• create the next day's agenda and schedule post to stream - n/a
• add assignments/activities/resources to Google Classroom - n/a
• score assignments and record into Lumen as needed - n/a
• respond to student/parent emails and update grades - n/a

Friday, August 6

6:21 a.m. - Yesterday I had x-rays on my knee, and the x-rays revealed what I already knew in my head but really didn't want to see and confirm.  My arthritis has basically created a "bone-on-bone" situation in the inside of my right knee.  I was told that I could order complete knee replacement and decide on the surgery date, but I was also told I would need to give up officiating basketball.  I'm just not ready to do that.  My very next stop was to a new chiropractor in the area, so I decided to see if he could help with a goal of trying to go another five years of officiating and then go with the surgery.  The problem is what it is, and if I can strengthen the muscles around and deal with the pain, then my stubbornness and pride can perhaps help me through.  That's the plan for now.  The plan for today is to drive to Wisconsin to view a 5th wheel for sale.  Actually, I think I'm going to be disappointed with what I see, but along the way, I'll make some stops at RV stores and/or check out some campgrounds and just make it an adventure day.  

Did I mention the Delta Variant of COVID 19 has now caused Illinois's governor to make a mask mandate for schools for the upcoming school year?  Ugh.  And now of course, the "loud folks" who likely didn't get the vaccine who have basically contributed to the problem are going to become enraged at having to wear masks.  Sometimes I just want to shake my brain in disbelief.  There was a way out through a comprehensive vaccine effort, and too many people choose to avoid it.  Now the variant has caused a rise in cases, especially in younger people that are unvaccinated.  Here we go again.

I tried to balance my checkbook yesterday, and I'm $36.00 off.  I just looked at it again...I think I may have figured it out.

Revise IF protocol

1) Break fast with an apple. (water type foods...low in glycemic index)
2) Strength train...activate muscle growth hormone.
3) Cardio train...deplete glycogen to allow for energy burned by fat.
4) Accept the voices, but don't listen to ghrelin and leptin. (after 8 p.m.)
5) Eat foods I like but control for calories - stick to 2,100 calories

6) Drink at least six glasses of water.

Things To Do

• August 10 & 12 - 9:30 a.m. Weihler Chiro
• August 10 - eye surgeons appointment - 7:30 a.m.
• August 18 - truck to Slayden's - brakes
• Finalize third partner for Nov. 17 at Geneseo girls - I think it will be Rocky
• have to get out of vb open house night date - Aug. 26
• respond to Jack Redlinger's Naval Academy email
• respond to Lea Kendall's Air Force Academy email
• weed wack the swamp - not going to get done before trip
• get pricing from Jason Martin for work on the house
• complete Iowa volleyball video
• complete Illinois volleyball video - 8/10 available
• complete Illinois volleyball test - 8/10 available
• complete Illinois volleyball clinic

Upcoming officiating/umpiring

• 8/12 - JH SB - Merco 4:30
• 8/16 - JH SB - Cambridge 4:30
• 8/17 - JH SB - Merco 4:30
• 8/18 - VB Clinic at Sterling
• 8/23 - FR VB - Davenport North - 6
• 8/30 - JH SB - Cambridge 4:30
• 8/31 - JH VB - John Deere 4
• 9/2 - JH SB - Merco 4:30 
• 9/7 - JH VB - Glenview 4
• 9/9 - HS VB - Sherrard

Daily School Things I Need to Accomplish 21-22?

• edit agenda on the Stream with the day's recorded class session - n/a
• create the next day's agenda and schedule post to stream - n/a
• add assignments/activities/resources to Google Classroom - n/a
• score assignments and record into Lumen as needed - n/a
• respond to student/parent emails and update grades - n/a

Thursday, August 5

7:34 a.m. - Back home today...I think I'm experiencing "camping lag". I have an appointment to have my knee checked out; I'm hoping to get some direction on what to do next. If the rain holds off, I may mow the yard after the appointment.

Quick Recap

LEAVE EDGINGTON AROUND 7-8 a.m. Monday, July 26

STOP #1 -- Toledo East/Stoney Ridge KOA July 26 - Trip went fine (Chicagoland driving on I-80 is always interesting), KOA wasn't much, but it was all that we really needed for a stop over.

STOP #2 - Niagara Falls Grand Island Holiday KOA - July 27-30 - The KOA wasn't hard to get to once we figured out how to get around Cleveland and Buffalo without too much traffic. The drive surprised me...only rolling hills and no views of the lake. Niagara Falls was definitely something to see once, but everything to see is really in the state park; the town itself isn't really anything special. On the final day there in the area, we drove up to Lake Ontario to see it. On this day, we had light rain at times, but this was the only day we experienced anything but wonderful weather. One interesting food I tried was "beef on a weck", which is pretty much Italian beef.

STOP #3 - Artillery Ridge Campground - Gettysburg - July 30-Aug. 3 - For me, the campground was perfect, but it was a bit "old school". We had a guided tour, a horseback guided tour, and we drove around ourselves a little. I also rode my bike in a couple of other areas. We ate at a little old time tavern for one meal, and we experienced King's Onion Soup. On our last day we drove south to visit the Antietam battlefield. The drive to this campground from Niagara Falls wasn't much fun - state highway 15 north-south in Pennsylvania is "scenic".

STOP #4 -  Toledo East/Stoney Ridge KOA Aug. 3 - This was by far the worst drive of the trip. We took U.S. 30 east and then interstate northeast and I soon found out that ALL of Pennsylvania is "scenic".

ARRIVE BACK TO EDGINGTON - August 4 sometime in the afternoon - We got an early start and were home by around 2 p.m. ... it was nice to get back to Illinois roads but my last stop to get gas in Atkinson was the most expensive of the whole trip. We returned home to what would soon be a house full of people. The pool and the yard both looked okay, so the return (so far) has been uneventful, which is good!

Revise IF protocol

1) Break fast with an apple. (water type foods...low in glycemic index)
2) Strength train...activate muscle growth hormone.
3) Cardio train...deplete glycogen to allow for energy burned by fat.
4) Accept the voices, but don't listen to ghrelin and leptin. (after 8 p.m.)
5) Eat foods I like but control for calories - stick to 2,100 calories

6) Drink at least six glasses of water.

Things To Do

• August 10 & 12 - 9:30 a.m. Weihler Chiro
• August 10 - eye surgeons appointment - 7:30 a.m.
• August 18 - truck to Slayden's - brakes
• Finalize third partner for Nov. 17 at Geneseo girls - I think it will be Rocky
• have to get out of vb open house night date - Aug. 26
• respond to Jack Redlinger's Naval Academy email
• respond to Lea Kendall's Air Force Academy email
• weed wack the swamp - not going to get done before trip
• set up appointment with Chiro - Andrew Weilher
• appointment with Dr. Hussein - knee
• August 5th 8:30 a.m.
• get pricing from Jason Martin for work on the house
• complete Iowa volleyball video
• complete Illinois volleyball video - 8/10 available
• complete Illinois volleyball test - 8/10 available
• complete Illinois volleyball clinic

Upcoming officiating/umpiring

• 8/12 - JH SB - Merco 4:30
• 8/16 - JH SB - Cambridge 4:30
• 8/17 - JH SB - Merco 4:30
• 8/18 - VB Clinic at Sterling
• 8/23 - FR VB - Davenport North - 6
• 8/30 - JH SB - Cambridge 4:30
• 8/31 - JH VB - John Deere 4
• 9/2 - JH SB - Merco 4:30 
• 9/7 - JH VB - Glenview 4
• 9/9 - HS VB - Sherrard

Daily School Things I Need to Accomplish 21-22?

• edit agenda on the Stream with the day's recorded class session - n/a
• create the next day's agenda and schedule post to stream - n/a
• add assignments/activities/resources to Google Classroom - n/a
• score assignments and record into Lumen as needed - n/a
• respond to student/parent emails and update grades - n/a