Happy New Year Eve. Periods of snow. Temps nearly steady around 30. E winds shifting to N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 90%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected. So when going out tonight, be prepared for the weather. Tuesday is rumored to be 6*. Not a way to bring in the new year. We will never see you again 2018.
Hello, just making my rounds. Hope you are doing well and staying warm. Hard to believe 2018 is coming to an end. Where does the time go? Seems the year just flew by. Hoping the New Year will be a great one for all of us. Whether you stay home and relax or go out to celebrate the New Year, take care and be safe... hugs, debijo
Good morning. It is the last Sunday of the year. Make it a good one. It seemed cold this morning on my exercise route. The first thing I notice when opening my door was the storm door frosted up. The only time it becomes like that is when there is a wind and cold. I then went out and it seemed a lot colder than yesterday. The temperature was only 3° colder than yesterday, 17°. However, the windchill was 5°. And I guarantee you there was some wind, although not as bad as it could've been. It was a real trial jogging into the wind. Even going away from the wind, the cold seem too cut a person's clothing and made it seem colder. I eventually conquered my cowardice and won the day.
I have no agenda for the rest of the day. I may take a constitutional around the neighborhood because there is a rumor going around that the temperature will rise to 35°. I was surprised this morning to see a clear sky where I could count the stars in the sky. It is very seldom that I am able to complete my count in the time taken to complete my exercise. Tomorrow I shall have to invent an agenda as I shall have to activate my motor vehicle out of the garage because of the engagement I have to go to church later in the day. It is always trying to get a vehicle out of the garage because I have to lift the garage door for various reasons. I remember one time I actually walked to the grocery store which is about a mile away because I was too lazy to get the car out of the garage.
Have a good Sunday. My current status: in my READY ROOM; drinking the good coffee; listening to the stereo; composing communiques; and preparing to watch football later today. Ciao for now and watch your wallet!
Good morning. Happy Saturday. The last weekend of the year. Make it a good one. I managed to get out for my exercise this morning. It was somewhat cold, 20°with a windchill of 13°. Fortunately, there was no wind and it made it acceptable. While I was on my route, I came across my first Christmas tree cast asunder by someone who thinks Christmas is over. At least they had a real tree. My agenda for today is a mixed bag. Later today, I have the usual church obligation. This morning I may make a safari to the mall for no other reason than to audit people who are out there. People seem to go out there for various reasons. Shopping, exercise, meeting other people, and that kind of thing. It is always interesting to get into the real world sometimes. I'm also planning on my safari to stop at the grocery store and see what they have that might interest this writer. It is not a question of need; but a statement of want. I've already checked my status at the bank and found out I had the necessary transactions needed for my increase in interest rates.
I leave you now in the hopes that you can make it to the new year without posing for a mug shot. Have a good day. I am drinking the bad coffee and waiting for daylight in my READY ROOM. Ciao for now and watch your wallet!
Good morning on this Friday morning. We are moving closer to the new year where one will have to completely change the calendar. I have secured all three of my new calendars and had actually installed two of them. The one that is not installed does not have the month of December for this year on it and therefore cannot be installed safely.
MOVIE DAY has been canceled due to a lack of interest. There is nothing playing I wish to see. It will make more of a relaxation today where the pressure will not be on this writer to be on time. I'm off to a good start this morning, although a late start for various reasons. But considering I have no real life, it is almost impossible to be running late. I did not think I would be able to get out for my exercise protocol this morning due to the weather, rain. However, upon rising I noticed it had stopped raining. I thought I would give it a try and see if I could at least get a couple of miles in. I actually exceeded my goal. I was out over an hour which indicates a good exercise. During that time, I noticed a mist every so often. Nothing major, just a mist. I completed my protocol and reentered my FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE. I was an my domicile for approximately 20 minutes when I heard something resembling rain on my shingles. I have now had a chance to preview the weather for today and it is not good. Icy rain this morning, changing to snow this afternoon. I was thinking of organizing a safari to the grocery store but that shall be a game time decision. For those of you who received a book as a Christmas gift from this writer, you have to return it to the library in about a week. It is due back at that time. I was just going to buy the books at a bookstore but it is so much more convenient to get the books at the library.
Yesterday, Thursday, was a sad day indeed. The second anniversary of Carrie. In my neighborhood, despite the rain, crowds were milling around the monument to Carrie, and her mother. Some of the people brought flowers and such. Fame is fleeting, but not when they build a monument to you.
I leave you now in the hopes that you have a good weekend, this the last weekend of the year. Ciao for now and watch your wallet!
Good morning. Garbage Day has been postponed due to a holiday appearing before Garbage Day. It is 35° out, and that is pretty warm for this time of year. It has been raining all night, and that is the good news. It could have been snow. In either case, that has restricted my use of the outside. Fortunately, I managed to get in a long walk yesterday. I ordinarily do not take walks competitively, however, there are no men's facilities along the way and so one does not to dawdle. In either case, everything went well and I felt like I got some exercise in. Psychologically I am prohibited from jogging during the day. This morning I am drinking the good coffee. Since I do not plan on going anywhere, I feel I can sit back and enjoy the coffee. Last night was the finishing touches on my final serving of salmon. It went well including my baked potato. It was not rotten.
I hope everyone scored big yesterday on BOXER DAY. A lot of sales, a lot of money being pushed across the aisle. I did not attend any of the events. As previously stated , I shall not be going out and doing anything today unless there is a cessation of the rain. I'm too lazy to get the car out of the garage. Have a good day. Live long and prosper. Ciao for now and watch your wallet!
Good morning. Happy Boxing Day. I have done some study on this subject and it seems to me that all it is is another day for store owners to have a sale and take some more money. I really never heard of this until I entered the Internet. This is mostly something for Her Royal Majesty's subjects. In either case, time for the great populations to head to the stores and take advantage of the huge sales. I went out at about 3:30 AM, and surprisingly it was warm for this time of year. 30°. It is just too bad that there is snow which has prohibited this writer from going out and getting some exercise. I did a brief preview of the weather for today and there is supposed to be some rain later. Hopefully it will not freeze.
Last night I made salmon again. This time the potato ended up fairly good. I think I published about the potato being partially rotten for my salmon meal on Sunday. I had to eat around the part inside which was almost tainted. I think I could've done it but there was no sense in ruining a meal where salmon was prepared. I have one more serving of salmon and will most likely be preparing for my evening meal tonight. We did not get much snow, I published some pictures of the snow with a broom indicating I was able to sweep it. There's just enough which gives me the ability to complain for medicinal purposes.
Have a good day. I am planning on continuing my seclusion in my FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, with maybe a constitutional around the neighborhood. Always good to get out for conversation not electronically produced. And then of course I can hear about what people got for Christmas. Ciao for now and watch your wallet!
Jonesy
A panda discussing the problems of the day over the washing line with a young admirer, 1939.
Merry Christmas. I was going to go for a jog this morning but unfortunately... snow.. Not much but enough to not go for the jog. Have a good day. Ciao for now and watch your wallet!
Greetings. It is the Eve today so the agenda is what it is. Church tonight. Pushed out to the doors by the crowd. People you never seen before who attend only on Christmas. I get there fashionably late as I do all occasions. I may go to the mall today for observations only................... maybe. Felt myself coming down with a cold overnight. Tremendous assault overnight, and then this morning. nothing. I had some salmon last night, and will for the next two nights. Salmon turned out alright but the baked potato was not and I had to martyr myself and eat around it.
Have a good day. Ciao for now and watch your wallet!
Unto Us a Child is Born, Unto Us, a Son is Given...And His Name Shall be Called: Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God the Everlasting Father the Prince of Peace.
Wishing you a Wonderful Christmas filled with Peace, Joy, and Love. Merry Christmas Connie PS I left my 2018 Christmas letter on Bulletins.
Good morning. Sunday morning has arrived and so has this writer. I have checked my personal log and found that this is the second straight day of my exercise protocol. While I was out and about, I noticed it was 32°at 2:30 AM. There was no wind and so consequently it actually felt nice out, for this time of year. Upon completion of the exercise, I was walking down my street and I felt some precipitation in the air. It seemed to border between rain and snow. Not a good sign. There are rumors coming out of the southern part of the colony that there is a danger of a white Christmas in parts of my colony. I shall persevere. I was somewhat surprised this morning not to find any slippery places on my route. The route I took yesterday had some places where one could fall down if there was no vigilance. I felt I should take the opportunity to get this exercise in as one never knows if the weather will change and I will be in isolation for the remainder of winter. Humbug!
Yesterday I purchased some salmon. I have not done that in quite a while. Salmon is expensive and so one does not want to do it every week. I just could not resist. I was coming home from the mall and I had the urge to visit the grocery store even though I needed nothing. And of course Christmas is upon us and so one has to let their hair down once in awhile. I would imagine some of you will remain closed on Christmas, and maybe even on Christmas Eve. So for those of you who shall enter the real world for the two holidays, Merry Christmas. I shall wait until Christmas, or Christmas Eve, to wish the rest of you will remain in the virtual world a Merry Christmas.
Have a good Sunday. Ciao for now and watch your wallet!
Good morning. It is MOVIE DAY. I'm planning on attending today. It shall not be my favorite movie, however, it shall be acceptable. The person starring in the movie is a person who was a costar on one of my science fiction series on television Jason Momoa. Some person I correspond with is constantly publishing pictures every day of this guy. If I did not know better I would think she is a fan. I believe this series on television was named, Stargate: Atlantis. In either case, approximately 4 1/2 hours to game time. Give or take. I think it has been a couple of weeks since I have been able to attend the cinema for reasons stated previously in communiques.
Today is the solstice. In the interest of correctness, 4:23 this afternoon. I dread the word; the season; the weather. The only good thing is it gives me something to complain about. I am hoping they're having a contest for best Christmas Page. I intend to win the contest, if not, I shall be the runner up. In the past, I have always fared well with my seasonal decorations of my pages.
A side note on a project from yesterday. I was able to return the laptop that I mentioned yesterday in my communique. I did it honorably by putting it on the person's porch and running. Actually I did not run because I thought it would draw attention to me, and if the person were looking out the window, it would make it look as if I were guilty. I shall be fairly safe and not pass this house if I go out today for a constitutional.
Have a good day. Ciao for now and watch your wallet!
Good morning on this Thursday morning. The temperature is reasonable outside, about 35°. I don't know how long this weather can hold but it is a good reprieve for winter. I really don't have any plans for today although I may participate in GARBAGE DAY. Someone has given me a laptop. Apparently it was someone's laptop who has died. They tell me that when they turned it on it did not have an operating system. This is an old machine and comes differently than the new ones. I installed the operating system and it works fine. However, it is considerably heavier than the new laptops. It actually would not be convenient for this writer to use. I have sent an e-mail to the donor of this machine offering to return it. I now wait for a response. A person gets spoiled with the new technology. I assume this machine was manufactured in circa 2000. I think if someone were to use it as a desktop computer, it would be fine. If nothing else I shall give it away to someone walking down the street, or leave it on the bench by a bus stop.
Do you enjoy the controversy of what do you call Pluto, planet, dwarf planet, or something in between?
As we get closer to Christmas, I entertain the idea that you have a good day even more so than in the past. Ciao for now and watch your wallet!
Everyone's favorite person
And meanwhile, in Turkey, Alanya Cleopatra Beach Alanya Kleopatra Beach
Good morning. Happy HUMP DAY. Yesterday was highly successful, as far as getting things done I wanted to get done. And since the United States mail cooperated with this writer about getting the bill for his property tax, everything is good in the world. The weather is really good this morning. It is 38°and clear. We were supposed to get some rain overnight and apparently we did not. Always a good thing this time of year to stay away from the precipitation as it gets slippery. I almost felt like going out for some exercise this morning but of course there are still some slippery areas. I would not like to have to go on injured reserve during the wintertime. As matter of fact, I don't want to go on injured reserve at any time. We are now within one week of Christmas. When I had my real life, this was always hectic for me. Now that I am only a computer-generated image, there is no difference except the inconvenience of long lines at the store. Hopefully you have all of your things finished and can enjoy Christmas.
Have a good day. Ciao for now and watch your wallet!
Good morning. I am one week away from Christmas. The countdown is intense. Yesterday I got out and about to do some things. I thought I was going to get downtown but changed directions and got things done at the branch near my house. I did not receive the bill for the taxes and so no need to go downtown. Now I got the bill and I am armed with the check and will embark on the mission today. I have not been in that bank in a couple of years and people warned me of the changes. I shall be intimidated but I shall succeed. And of course walking into City Hall is always challenging as the phrase indicates. While out yesterday, I failed at another mission, finding Gedney's Sweet Snackers, or whatever they are called. Could not find them at reputable places so had to go into Walmart. Google told me to do it. The brand was there but not the specific one. Now I fear they are no longer made and it will be eternity without them. And to compound my day today, I shall have to get the car out of the garage. I was successful in doing the laundry yesterday. Everyone on the site is always bragging of doing that so I gave it a shot. I like to do it three or four times a year unless emergency pushes it forward. I have a lot of clothes.
Keep the countdown going..... and good luck. Ciao for now and watch your wallet! I was going to make a disparaging remark about Clint Eastwood's new movie, but that can wait for a future episode of my newsletter.
Sunday morning, and a good morning to you. It is 33°and this is the first time in a long time that he has been above freezing overnight. I also noticed the stars. There are so many and yet I could count every star in this quadrant of the galaxy. I was not out long enough to notice if the rock I like to call the Moon was in the vicinity. It almost made me feel like going for my exercise but it was too late. I had already taken some nourishment and coffee and I never exercise after eating anything. And to be quite frank, there are still areas that are slippery.
Yesterday I was able to remedy the situation at the grocery store where I was cheated. I was able to make things right and I felt afterwards that everything was right in the universe. I think I shall return to the store today as I wish to get some Jewish Rye with caraway seeds. I have exhausted my supply at home. It is rather expensive but enjoyable. I have purposely left my motor vehicle out of the garage to enabled this writer to get some things done today, and tomorrow. I was hoping that I would have received my property tax bill in the mail so I could also get that done at the same time I have to do something else. Alas, it was not meant to be and I shall have to take care of that in a separate action. It is one of the few bills I do not pay online. It is not that I discriminate against this for security. I just want the paperwork for completion of my tax returns at a later time. I'm always the one to suffer.
I leave you now with my status the same as usual. I'm drinking the good coffee, listening to the stereo, and composing communiques and other compositions online. Have a good day. Ciao for now in watch your wallet!
Talk about something lasting! This is Italian and built January 30, before most of use were born
Good morning on a Saturday morning. It is 22° out and I can see every star in this quadrant of the galaxy. I was not dressed properly and so it did feel somewhat cold. Yesterday, I actually got some things done as far as getting out of the house. Unfortunately I was the victim of a crime or ethics violation at the grocery store. I must have taken the wrong salad dressing because I was charged inappropriately (too much). Some people might say that is my fault but I would issue a retort that someone should have realized I had the wrong item considering it was not the coupon item. Fortunately I have my automobile in the street ready to go today and so I shall be able to rectify this matter in a timely fashion. I have also closed the book on the attache case test. I'm just wondering if there will be a time when the attache case reappears at the bus stop. It sort of reminds me of the time someone stole some garbage I was going to throw away at the garbage receptacle at the grocery store. I can only wonder what that person thought when they stopped running and realized it was garbage.
My agenda is the usual for a Saturday. Nothing spectacular. The only thing that shall be interesting is my return to the grocery store. Have a good day as we move one day closer to where I like to call Christmas. Ciao for now and watch your wallet!
Policemen wear masks provided by the American Red Cross in Seattle because of the flu.
Good morning. Temps are heading for 35* today. Able to walk on the streets and sidewalks again, for the most part. It is MOVIE DAY, but status is uncertain. I have to activate my car for a trip to the store later. Outside of that, the agenda is open.
I decided to go through my house and find all of the things I wish to scan. Things such as important papers, pictures, etc. In either case, I started this action but it is going to take quite some time. I have several attache cases, some of them in poor shape. I decided to get rid of one of them. I took it out and left it by a bench at a bus stop. One of those enclosed bus stops. I think tomorrow I shall go back and find out if there are any dishonest people who have stolen the attache case. I was going to do that later but I got lazy. I may give a report on my findings a later time.
Have a good day. Ciao for now and watch your wallet!
Good morning. It is GARBAGE DAY. I shall not be participating, not even to assist my neighbor who does not even live in the house. She sometimes brings her garbage to her house because she lives across the border in another state and they have various rules and regulations that are more stringent than in my backyard. In either case, yesterday, as I inspected her garbage receptacle, she had not delivered any garbage by that time. Also, in the winter, I am not that ambitious to take care of other people. There is a rumor going around about the temperature reaching 34°today. When I went out yesterday, the streets and sidewalks were extremely slippery from the morning precipitation. I think we're supposed to have some fog this morning and will probably freeze on the pavement and will give a temporary slipperiness to the streets. As usual, the streets in my area are the most slippery in the city. I complain only for medicinal purposes.
A big meteor shower is occurring high in the sky. Be careful that you are not hit by a rock in the head. If anyone wants to buy a piece of the meteor, I shall be selling.
Uncertainty today concerning my agenda. As of right now, I plan nothing. If it is not too slippery later today, perhaps a constitutional around my area. It shall be a game time decision. Have a good day. Live long and prosper. Ciao for now and watch your wallet!
When you come to the fork in the road................
