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I will ask her and see what she says. Maybe it will end up on her Christmas list.
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning, everyone!
Long swim today, 1760 meters. That?s long for me at least. Spent 10 minutes in the Hot Tub, showered at the gym and drove into work. I usually hate driving, but Friday traffic is light (in relative terms), and the pool is close to the highway.
The gym has all old school toiletries like Barbisol Shaving Cream and the combs in containers filled with blue disinfectant. My hair is so short I can comb it with my fingers. When Marilyn went to Kohler last week, she was raving because they had Dyson hair dryers in the ladies locker rooms.
The weekend kind of splits up because Marilyn and my son are heading to Florida early Sunday morning. I will drive them, and we have a dinner Saturday night. Basically, busy first half and quiet second half.
My vice came, so I may tie my Clawdaddies on Sunday.
QOTD: Nothing comes to mind, but Jennifer?s stuffed quahogs sound great!
Breakfast: bagel
Lunch: stuffed shells
Dinner: Tacos
Have a great weekend everyone!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
That's a good question, but there is plenty of ocean nearby.
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning everybody!
We are under contract! Well, at least I think that we are. With the new e-signatures, it isn't as easy to see signatures as back in the days of faxing, but our realtor told us that both parties have initialed. He is supposed to send the contract today, with the Seller's e-signatures. We have scheduled closing for March 31st, but have an option to move it up if we get through all of our pre-closing tasks.
Sunday morning, Marilyn and my son are heading down to coordinate the various inspections: home, mol, dock/seawall, pool, etc. There is also an appraisal for the bank, but we don't control when that is going to happen. They are going to try and get some fun in the sun while they are there.
I'm back from swimming this morning. Today was fitting day for 2024 gear. I learned the difference between triathlon kits and bicycle kits. I am going to order bicycle top and shorts, because I have a triathlon kit that I have only worn to the event last year. Since it was fitting day, the pool was pretty crowded, I had to share a lane for most of the 45 minutes and have the scuffs on my knuckles (from the pool wall) to show for it.
Other than that, just work and Crossfit. We have moved to every other week for Happy Hour, and fly tying was cancelled tonight.
QOTD: Marilyn has had a couple over the years. I don't go regularly, but if I see a sign advertising something that interests me, I will stop by.
Breakfast: Bagel
Lunch: Roast beef sandwich
Diner: broccoli cheddar soup
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning, everybody!
Once I heard somebody say that the only good thing about February was ice cold tap water. So, we've got that going for us.
We made an offer on a little winter place in Florida last night. Hopefully, we will be able to agree on a price today. If we do, then Marilyn and my oldest are going to go down there next week for the inspections, appraisals, etc. I can't really get away from work any more than I am already committed to do, so I will need to stay here while they are taking care of things.
Tuesday is a work from home day, so I will be staying warm except for a trip to the gym. We started watching a UK crime series called Unforgotten last night, so we will probably finish season 1 tonight.
QOTD: When I was fishing in Everglades National Park, I saw a Manta Ray launch itself 5 feet out of the water like it was a spacecraft or something. Bears, Moose, Elk on land. Oh, and I saw a mongoose in Hawaii. They kind of look like squirrels to me.
Breakfast: Corned beef hash
Lunch: Roast beef
Dinner: Short Rib
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Looks like a great dinner!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Yes, they went up on Friday and came back Sunday. Her friend had never been and loved it.
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning, everyone!
That dinner looks great!
This week is winter taking its last big punch at us here in Chicago. I don?t think it will get much above 15 until Saturday. But next week is 30?s and 40?s and we have some travel in early March.
I had another indoor triathlon this weekend. Swam 460 meters in 10 minutes, cycled 9.27 miles in 30 minutes and ran 1.74 miles in 20 minutes. All beat my distances from January. Also, didn?t lock myself out this time, lol. I?m curious as to how much faster the lock in shoes would make my cycling.
Marilyn had a nice trip to Wisconsin, they actually spent 6 hours at the spa on Friday evening. And they won the tournament, so they qualified for nationals in San Diego later this Spring. I?m joining a different tennis nationals in Phoenix next month, so don?t think I will accompany her.
The Clawdaddies didn?t show up until Saturday night, so that will be next weekend?s project.
QOTD: I love to go to games, but don?****ch on. TV much
breakfast: bagel
lunch: catered
dinner: tenderloin
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Love it!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning, everybody!
I went straight from swimming to work, so no train post today. Marilyn leaves for her tennis trip in a couple of hours.
I ordered these kits to tie a crayfish pattern called a Clawdaddy. If they come today, I will probably walk down to Orvis at lunchtime to buy a vise and some other supplies. I don?t think I have had lunch in that area for several years, so I?m not even what restaurants are still open. It?s in a tourist area, so I?m pretty confident I won?t starve.
If the Clawdaddies didn?t arrive, I will just get Jimmy John?s and go to Bass Pro Shops this weekend. It?s pretty cold out. But on the other hand, Orvis is having a clearance sale.
We will see what happens with winter house offers this weekend.
QOTD: I might, but for now I?m happy with my current car.
Breakfast: Bagel
Lunch: Clawdaddy dependent
Dinner: lamb (son is cooking)
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
What do you think of the Bregman signing?
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning, everyone !
Matt was right, we got less snow than originally forecast. It looks like about 5 inches. The roads are still getting cleared off, but no problem with the trains running on time.
I think today is going to be a pretty busy day at work, despite the snow. Thursday is a rest day from gym and swimming, so nothing planned for tonight.
Marilyn is going away for a tennis tournament this weekend, so the boys and I will be on our own. We are going out to dinner Saturday.
QOTD: Too much work for me.
Breakfast: Protein Bar
Lunch: Catered
Dinner: Italian Beef
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning, everybody!
Denise got cheated last night on Wheel of Fortune. I hate when minor mispronunciations cause somebody to miss out on solving the puzzle. And I thought that Ryan was supposed to be more generous than Pat Sajak was.
We are supposed to get a snowstorm today. It is going to start at about 10:00Am and snow off and on until tomorrow morning. I have seen totals from 3 to 8 inches. We will see. I am in the office but working from home today. I will get to Crossfit right at 10:00 and home off the roads as soon as possible. My son is going to fly tying tonight, but I am not joining him because we have Happy Hour. The every two weeks schedule seems to be working well.
We saw a little house in Florida that we like and may be making an offer in the next couple of days. With all of the storms, we decided not to sell our Chicago house and we will just snowbird. Between the work and the storms, we decided to go pretty small and are just looking at a 2/2. It also needs a pool, so we will need to add that.
QOTD: French, Italian and Japanese. I love German food in the fall. There aren't any that I can't say that I like. I'm here for a reason.
Breakfast: bagel
Lunch: Italian Beef
Dinner: Charcuterie
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning, everybody!
I'm kind of counting down these next three weeks of February. When I get through them I am pretty much done with winter. I'm going to Palm Springs the first week of March and to Phoenix for Marilyn's tennis playoffs part of the second week. Then it's Saint Patrick's Day, March Madness, First Day of Spring and an outdoor 8-K in rapid succession the week of March 17th. But these three weeks are the February blahs.
For some reason I forgot to text Marilyn to pick me up last night. Usually, I get on the train and let her know when I will be home. Yesterday, I looked up my train time, but then must have got distracted (maybe by post Super Bowl news stories?). Because, when I got to the train station she wasn't there. I went to text her that I would start walking, and realized I never told her what time I was coming home.
It's not like its a long walk or anything, just about 3/4 mile. But I did have to pee. When I got home Marilyn and my son were returning from the butcher. They made steak salads with Blue cheese and croutons for a great dinner.
Today I am working from home. I have a few calls and need to go to Crossfit at 10:00.
QOTD: I guess it depends on whether it is more of a Ghosts type of situation or something along the lines of the Amityville Horror.
Breakfast: Bagel
Lunch: Steak sandwich, hopefully
Dinner: Spaghetti and meatballs
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good to see you!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning, everyone!
I think that at Superbowl parties, the second half goes much faster because everybody is pretty much on to socializing after a couple of hours. But just staying home and watching, the game seemed to go on forever!
We had pizza that we made in the outdoor oven and chicken wings (drumsticks). Everything was delicious. And both sons watched parts of the game. Marilyn was excited about Serena Williams dancing at halftime. Our Kendrick Lamar knowledge is pretty limited, but our kids liked it.
And glad not to have a Chiefs three-peat.
QOTD: I understand the sentiment, but I would rather have a warm weather Day off.
BreAkfast: bagel
Lunch: catered
Dinner: leftover pizza and wings
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning, everybody!
I'm home from swimming. It didn't seem to bother my ears. The doctor said that since the problem wasn't middle ear related, the there was no problem with swimming other than that the pressure might be uncomfortable. I took Wednesday off, but decide to go back today. Seemed no problem. As I am writing this I do remember that I forgot to take my Flonase this morning, so have to do that.
We got freezing rain on Wednesday night/Thursday morning. It was dangerous walking yesterday, particularly in the morning, but everything is cleared up today.
For this weekend we are going to a wine tasting tonight. This afternoon I am going to lunch with Marilyn. We are going to French Baguette. Usually, I work in the office on Friday, but this week I had to go in on Tuesday, so I'm WFH today. Tomorrow is just fitness. I would like to get some football tickets for next season's schedule, but I don't think they are on sale yet. Sunday is a bit of gym time and the game.
QOTD: We are doing pizza's on the oven that we got for Christmas and my son is making wings.
Breakfast: Bagel
Lunch: Ham and cheese Baguette
Dinner: It said Heavy H'Ordeuves (I will have to ask Matt if that is an acceptable Hip Hop name for me)
Have a terrific weekend, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
I like the bitter coffee meme.
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning everybody!
We had a fun night. The HotPot was pretty good, basically you choose your level and they bring the table thinly sliced meats, which you dunk in your Hot Pot with chopsticks. We got h, pork and beef round. You can go to Waygu, crab, etc. for additional. A robot brings the meat.
There is a buffet with noodles, sauces vegetables, appetizers and desserts. I'm sure they made money off of my pouch, but All in all, it was pretty good and a nice dinner. I would not order the chicken again because it's chunks rather than slices and I don't know when it is fully cooked.
After dinner, my son and I tied a crayfish pattern and a leach. We will definitely catch fish with those.
QOTD: Yes, I remember it well. Our sixth grade French class had a Field Trip to Quebec City and we had just returned a few days before the storm. My father and Uncle were at the Beanpot (College Hockey Tournament in Boston) and barely made it home in time. I think we were off of school for a week.
Breakfast: Bagel
Lunch: catered
Dinner: hamburgers
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning, everybody!
Those goats are pretty cute. I fell asleep in front of the TV at about 8:00 last night, so I'm up bright and early this morning. Doesn't necessarily make me any more productive, but I'm here. I skipped swimming this morning, because I am really trying to get past this ringing in my ear. It seems milder than it was a few days ago and my hearing is definitely better.
Marilyn's windshield has a crack, so somebody is coming over to fix that today. When we lived in Massachusetts, the windshield replacement was free, but in Illinois it isn't. For some reason, Bronco windshields are expensive to replace, so Marilyn will actually submit insurance for it. But I need to be home to get them started and Marilyn is using my car this morning.
Otherwise, today is work from home, Crossfit, and we have fly tying tonight. This week is a crayfish pattern that smallmouth bass love. I hope that I really learn it well, because this one would be in frequent rotation. Before class we are going to a hotpot restaurant. To be honest, I don't know that much about hotpot, so I will have to check the menu.
Marilyn is going away for tennis next weekend (spoiler alert for QOTD), so I told the boys that I would take them out to dinner on Saturday night. I suggested Capital Grill for steak or a seafood place. To my surprise they picked this very glam greek place in the mall. Plus we are going on a Saturday night, so it will be even more so. I hope that the boys know that they will need to shave, bathe, and wear clean clothes. https://www.tavernavioli.com
QOTD: I do not play, but Marilyn has played on as many as 11 teams at the same time. She's addicted.
Breakfast: Bagel
Lunch: Chili
Dinner: Hotpot.
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning, everybody!
Good score on the Corningwear, Jennifer!
By my count, this is the halfway point of winter. We are traveling to warmer points during parts of the first two weeks of March, so it's really just these four weeks of February (well, 3 1/2, I guess).
My ear is still ringing, but I think that my hearing is getting better, so hopefully I am on the mend. I did go to CrossFit last night and didn't seem to have any issues with balance, or anything like that.
We have been watching Lioness on Paramount Plus. It's a military drama starring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman. We are through 1 1/2 seasons and have enjoyed it.
QOTD: I like to buy certain things, but nothing that rises to the level of a collection.
Breakfast: Bagel
Lunch: Meatball sandwich
Dinner: chili
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning, everybody!
I went to Urgent Care to get my ringing ear checked out and they think that it is sinus related. So, I'm doing Flonase and taking Prednisone for a couple of days to try and clear it up.
It seems that there are a bunch of reasons why I don't want to be on Prednisone any longer than I have to be, so hopefully this clears up quickly.
Since the buildup is coming from inside my head and not from my ear canal, the doctor said I'm fine to keep swimming as long as the pressure doesn't make me uncomfortable. I think that I will take Wednesday off, most likely.
Yesterday morning, we reviewed the houses that Marilyn looked at in Florida. We liked one and are getting more information about it. We decided to Snowbird instead of move, though, so we are looking at smaller homes than we originally thought. That way we will still have our Chicago home if a storm floods it. Anyway, we still need more information.
QOTD: Does checking which accountants handled the voting count?
Breakfast: bagel
Lunch: catered
Dinner: chili
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning, everybody!
I'm sitting outside, between classes, and enjoying some sunshine. I will be here about 2 more hours before I leave for the airport. The trip has been good except for a ringing in my right ear. I have to get that checked out when I get home.
On the plan for this weekend is CrossFit, a few errands (mostly online except a haircut) and our towns ice fishing tournament is tomorrow. My older son and I are signed up, but it's been warm and rainy in Chicago, so I don't know if it will be canceled.
I am also excited to review the houses that Marilyn toured and see if we want to make any offers.
QOTD: I have flown a lot. Statistically it's much safer than driving, but it only takes a bit of turbulence for me to forget about that. Mainly it's just a long day.
Breakfast: Ham and eggs
Lunch: Pizza
Dinner: Steak
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning, everybody!
I ended up skipping the eggs this morning, even after 6 1/2 years, I can only eat a bit of eggs. That is probably weird because I think they are recommended for soft foods stage.
I don't think that I mentioned this, but Marilyn's tennis team made it to Nationals. We will be going to Arizona in March to watch her play. It's the last weekend of the CrossFit Open, so I will need to find a gym out there to get judged at.
Today is kind of a long day, we have classes until 6:00, and a meeting from 7-9:00. But tomorrow is a pretty quick one and I fly home at 2:30.
QOTD: I usually wake up between 3-4, and try to fall back asleep. Sometimes it works, but sometimes I just climb out of bed at 5:00 and read. In general, I wish I slept better.
Breakfast: sausage and potatoes
Lunch: meatball sandwich
Dinner: meeting
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good morning, everybody!
Jen, I hope things resolve well with your Mom. You are right that if she is on blood thinners, she needs to be careful about what she does and will need help.
My plane was a bit late, but I got in at about 4:00. Mostly I have just hung out, my program starts at 1:00 today and I have to go to the gym after a client call this morning.
I don't think that the normies who prepare breakfast can comprehend just how little eggs I am capable of eating, no matter how much I urge them to give me "just a little egg ", I am still overwhelmed. The workers do a great job and are super nice, I just feel bad about the wasted food.
QOTD: I am sure that they do.
Breakfast: ham and eggs
Lunch: pizza
Dinner: fish
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
