Maybe I Don't Have To Talk About Rain For A While.

Rain is out of the forecast for a bit. We've had quite the stretch. The weather will actually be pretty perfect. Highs just under 80⁰  I looked at Phoenix yesterday, and today will be their coolest day for a while. It will only be 103⁰  It's a dry heat though.    ;)

I picked up our car yesterday. The AC is all good. I paid with Discover to get the cash back. Between golf clubs and the car's AC the cash will go down a bit. Tomorrow it will be July. This is turning out to be a good Summer. I am really glad I took up golf. I went to the park yesterday. I am still hitting my irons too high. Losing distance. I'll work on it some more. I was watching the golf channel yesterday, turns out pros are constantly working on their swing too. I guess that will never end. 

I guess some pros struggle with mental health issues too. That was surprising to me. I realize mental health is a thing people have to worry about. I am like a deer in the headlights when looking at the issue of mental health. I am generally pretty positive about most of my days. I have work,  stuff to do around the house. Try to stay on top things so I can either practice or play golf most days. 

Bubba Watson was saying how he has to work at being a better husband, father,  and friend. None of those things I really stress about. I'm probably not the best husband, but I work two jobs,  I cook a lot, and I do a lot around the house. I take care of the yard, and snowblowing in the Winter. Dad, I am not one, so. Friend, I am probably a bad one, but I don't care I guess. Life's not really this epic thing I need to hold onto memories.  I've dealt with death enough, my heart is kinda hard toward that now. 

A little warning to myself.  *my heart is hard*  not exactly a Saint in that regard am I?  Even that I don't worry about, cuz my life is no longer in my hands. Like Adam before the fall I can still walk in the light. I am accepted,  and am secure. That really is what we want.  To no longer worry about how imperfect we are. To not be afraid to tell people a Saint I am not,  and couldn't even be if I tried.  That is at a future date not of my choosing.  Not from any ability I possess either. 

You can work at being a better spouse, parent, or friend. It's kinda like working on a golf swing, you will never be at 100%  as is the nature of working on yourself you will probably see yourself as being worse and worse. Your golf swing you can improve. Yourself you cannot, cuz trying to brings out the mirror.  The mirror will tell you honestly you in no way are the fairest in all the land.  Quite the opposite.  The truth sets you free, but that isn't exactly the easiest route to take.  

Laterzzzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.           :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.          :)

Not As Bad As It Seems.

My first 9 holes actually counting strokes was bad. 63. My putting was horrible. The greens were pretty wet since it rains every day in  Michigan now. My first putts were ridiculously short, so two putts were not a thing. Actually not much went good. I had a stretch where my drives all went to the center of the fairway, not at great distance though. I am fine with that. Iron play,  and fairway woods weren't great. I can do better. I can easily take 10 strokes off my score. 

It is basically the first time I used my woods.  I need a bit more practice with my irons. I know already how to make vast improvements.  Let's just say I hit my irons high, but lose distance.  The ball is obviously too forward in my stance. 

I am not disappointed in the 63, cause, well it really was like my first time out for the season. 

We went out to dinner last night. Out to the butler deck again. It was fun. Just as we got close to our car the flood gates opened. We live in Michigan, and it rains every day in Michigan. We definitely got another good rain. Holy cow. The people still outside got drenched. We lucked out. We were basically at our truck when it started. 

Our cars AC is leaking everywhere.  $1650 to fix. That is a lot of money,  but you figure it isn't even two weeks of our take home pay, and still no car payment. If we can get another 5+ years out of the car it will be fine. It is only 5 years old. It is kinda a lemon. Oh, and we never bought that stupid truck. 

So golf,  food,  and rum runner. I ordered 2 like an idiot, but only drank one.  That's not being frugal with my money after a $1650 car bill. 

I'm an idiot.   

Laterzzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.           :)

xxoo.             :)

Byeeeeeeeee.           :)))

MWAH.          :)

It May Be A Golf Day.

Hopefully we can get 9 in today. After work I went out and hit my 8 iron again. I am getting my shot down I think. That's fun. As expected they were working in my regular spots yesterday, so I went to another building. I only worked a little over 7 hours,  I guess I could have done more,  but I thought after cleaning and returning my equipment it might have been closer to 8 hours. Oh well. 

Outside of that I guess everything is okay. I an excited about golf. Our weather is going to have nice temps this week although chances of rain. A week without the AC again. Also all this rain seemed to have killed flies or they are hiding. There are like none. 

I don't water anything,  the air isn't on, and we obviously don't use our heating. What a cheap summer huh?  

I've taken up golf as a hobby. I think soon I will be able to play like I wanted back in college.  Hit my driver good,  and my irons. I don't know how good I can get. Ultimately I'd like to get down to low 80s. Might be possible by next year sometime. If I can strike my irons and woods good,  I think that's possible. 

Currently I have no idea how far my irons will go, or woods for that matter. Playing on courses will help that. 

I an working, so money is coming in. We've been cooking our meals, which is a cheaper way to live. I have books to listen to and read. Movies have started up again too. 

I think 54 is a social distancing age. Obviously I have outgrown going to bars and stuff. I work, eat, and sleep. I still do stuff that entertains me too. 

I feel pretty good I guess. I guess what I am saying is I am not looking for anything else out of life. This is good enough.  

I am not in charge of anyone else's entertainment.  Just mine.  That makes life pretty easy.  

I spose. 

Laterzzzzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.          :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.          :)

We Got More Rain.

We got more rain yesterday. A good amount too. I don't recall a stretch like this anywhere I lived. My pool is too full. I did see a movie yesterday. I also got out to the park to hit my 8-iron. It was an okay day off. I got my typical shit done. I forgot to fold my laundry,  but it is all clean. I have absolutely no idea what I will be walking into at work. Weekend before the holiday,  I assume they will be working,  but I can't say for sure. Next week will be a ghost town if I even work. 

I got the next book in my series. That should be good. All of them have been so far. Book, work, money coming in. 

Not really a lot on my mind. My golf swing is getting better. I suppose no one ever feels like they ever have things perfected. As long as I go to the park as often as I can I will continue to improve. The park = 100s and 100s of free swings. Hopefully the rain will hold off tomorrow so we can get 9 in. 

I'd almost like to go to the range to hit my driver. I haven't hit it yet,  but I think I'll be fine. I am glad I got the golf bug. It is a game I think I can get okay at. I bought a shot counter yesterday. You know what's hard to keep track of?  How many shots you take. I am sure it is just getting your brain trained to keep track of that,  but currently mine isn't.  

I was oddly tired last night so I went to bed early. I tried to watch a movie, but that didn't last long. 

As far as days go today should be fine. I will try to get out to the park again. I practice on my own net too. I strike my irons better and better every week. 

I am doing the 3 movies per week for $19.95/month again. It just started up. What is really nice about that is you can see movies you typically wouldn't otherwise.  If I see one movie per week it more than pays for it. 

Today starts another day. It is supposed to be 100⁰ degrees in Seattle today. 107⁰ tomorrow.  Wtf?  Currently I live in a rain forest. Nothing but green everywhere you look. Our air hasn't been on in forever.  

I spose.    

Laterzzzzzzzzz.         :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeee.         :)))

MWAH.        :)

The Stretch Of Rain.

I don't ever remember a stretch of rain like this before. Every day it rains. It is actually a pretty positive thing all things considered. Unless you own a golf course. I was able to hit my 8 iron at the park. Learning stuff all the time,  except how to hit that perfect shot each and every time.  I am getting better though. My last shot I absolutely crushed. I might be going to the driving range in a bit. 

I did buy a couple golf shirts yesterday. Those suckers aren't cheap. I got some more balls, and a divot repair tool. I had the free $120 to spend.  I ordered towels,  and club cleaner from Amazon just now. I'll be fully ready to golf now. 

Oh, my AMC thing is starting up again. They are doing matinees again, so I will continue to do it. I already plan on seeing a movie today. Life is going back to normal'ish. I don't think it will change for me too much. Except I took up golf. I started watching it on TV too. One of those things I guess. 

Not much besides that. I'll still pass 72 miles this week. Just not before the last day. I am still in the 150s weight wise.  159.6. I gained .4 of a pound maybe. Basically stayed the same. 

Life goes on. My outlook is pretty good I'd say. Looking forward to the rest of the Summer. Assuming it eventually stops raining that is. 

I made a simple meal last night. I made meals mostly out of mystery frozen meat this week. It ended up all being chicken. I made chicken tacos, and oh yeah, chicken noodle soup. Cheap eating by all standards.  Sometimes its good to look through the freezer to clean it out. I even had noodles in there for my soup. 

Outside too much rain I guess its been a good week. Dogs didn't go on many walks,  but I got to the park a couple times to work on my swing. Worked a little overtime.  I think I'll get paid a attendance bonus for my 2nd job in a couple weeks. 

Life goes on. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.            :)

xxoo.          :)

Byeeeeeeeeeee.         :)))

MWAH.          :)

Rain, Rain, Rain.

We started with no rain,  and now we are getting a ton. My grass looks awesome,  and I don't remember the last time I had to water. I am glad I cut my grass the other day, cuz I am not sure when I will be able to next. It is probably what it is like to live in Seattle. Do outside shit when you can. I like getting rain, just not every day. How can I work on my golf swing?

Since I am a Dicks gold member I can use once a year to triple my points on a purchase. I did on my golf clubs,  so I have $120 free money to spend. I am going to go today, cuz it is going to rain ALL day today. I am going to buy a couple polos,  cuz some courses you need a collared shirt, and I own one that is like 2 or 3 sizes too big. That's it. I only own t shirts, long sleeve under t shirt shirts I got from races, and hoodies,  jeans,  and shorts. 

I have one buttoned shirt, and a pair of khakis too if I ever have to dress up. Less than one time per year is my guess. In the winter I wear Adidas sweats for bed. 

I got my driver delivered yesterday, so I have my full set of clubs. New bag, and new clubs. Pretty exciting. Hopefully we will go out Monday if it isn't raining.  

Besides that not much. I had to take Lisa to the doctor,  as she has spells of extreme fatigue/feverish. Maybe due to the end of menopause?  She will get arthritis in her hands. They did a whole blood work thing to learn more. 

Her system is kinda whack. She can sleep a ton too, and I can only sleep so much. 

I think I feel mostly calm in the mornings. Not too worried about stuff. I have a pretty aggressive savings plan. It is sooooo boring,  but 15 years from now it will be pretty awesome.  One of those things. It seems aggressive,  but it isn't I spose. We aren't really sacrificing anything while doing it. It's just boring cuz the balances don't go up super quick. 

I know I am lucky. I have no mortgage. It costs me ~$2500 per year to live. Some people may have $2500/month to live.  I live on $200/month average + change. Property taxes and house insurance. 

My property taxes are low too, because we bought our house a million years ago, and for under $100,000.  These days there is nothing for $100,000, unless you find a used outhouse on a 6'x6' piece of land.  

Pretty ridiculous.  High rents will add stress to life I assume. 3 bedroom apartments with 4 kid types of things.  Now is not a great time to buy your first house. Probably pretty impossible.  

Anyway, I spose. 

Tomorrow is my day off.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.         :)

All Is Well That Ends Well.

At the last second I had to drive to work yesterday cuz of rain. So, I decided to get a couple things done. Dropped off a library book, and went to talk to my mechanic. We will bring the car in Monday. I was going to pick up food for the rabbit, and guinea pigs, but I forgot. 

I still had a lot to do. I had to take the dogs,  I had to cut the grass since there is a chance of rain every day for the next decade or so. I wanted to make chicken noodle soup,  cuz of a weird craving. Also I wanted to go to the park with my 8 iron,  since Monday was not so great. I got it all done. I am pretty excited to announce my swing is getting better. I hit my 8 iron pretty good. Also when I didn't I could see why. If I can practice/play several times each week I'll have it nailed down I think. The trick?  Hitting my 8 iron at the park for free. I learn so much. You can turn your club in or out a bit to see what difference it makes. You aren't wasting shots. You are hitting at the park for free. 

I ended up going to bed early, cuz of a pretty full day. Got all the garbages taken out too. It was a good day. My new driver should be coming today. 

Things are looking pretty good I'd say. Chicken noodle soup really hit the spot. I think I'll bring some to work. I am ahead at work,  which is a minor miracle. Next week is July 4th week though, so I'll be behind before you know it. I definitely feel pretty good today. Excited to get back to the park, and nail down my swing. That would be huge. 

Anyway, I spose.  

Laterzzzzz.         :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.          :)

Byeeeeeeeee.         :)))

MWAH.             :)

I Thought I'd Enjoy It More.

So, I had an idea for picking up the car. Why not just bike it?  At work I work with a guy who lives towards Lakeshore,  and he has an SUV. I had him drive me, and bike to his house after work. It gets rid of a lot of stupid miles, and leaves me with ~15 miles along the bike path straight up Lakeshore drive. I used to take this route *for fun* there and back, to get an easy 50 mile ride in. 

These 15 miles,  which I thought would be fun really wasn't. It wasn't horrible,  I just thought it would be more fun. Maybe back then I gave a shit about 50 mile bike rides,  and 20 mile runs. Who knows?  That ain't me anymore I guess. I have no use for *epic* shit I guess. My days are epic enough. See weight of 159 pounds. 

I've been marathon training weight or below I guess for several years now without training for a marathon. I am a different person now I guess. Honestly I like this person fine. 

I am indifferent as Hell. I know that. I don't find lives to be particularly all that interesting. A graduation of the 40 year old me to the 50 year old me?  

At 50+, I am fine with my days. I don't think they could get better. I am busy, I have plenty to do. I have challenges like golf,  and yard work, and housework. My days fill up with me not being bored. I am always ready to sleep after dinner. 

I don't find life to be very epic,  so all that shit I threw out. I found work,  eat, sleep,  and that is my new friend. I like it. 

I am pretty lucky living this life. Its all I ever wanted. To be secure and content in my days. 

Cannot even imagine what the young college grad wanted way back when. Can't imagine what steps I would have taken to achieve them. I would have failed,  cuz I could not make my heart be content in my days. I needed help with that. 

Interesting.  

I spose. 

Laterzzzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeee.         :)))

MWAH.          :)

Still A Work In Progress.

We went golfing yesterday, and I am still a work in progress. I didn't strike the ball with any consistency. I need more time at the park. I really just need to find my swing,  and duplicate it. It is such a hard game. 

I think it is 48⁰ out right now.  Sheesh. I am not used to those Temps. Yesterday really was an okay day. I didn't play golf as well as I would like,  but I feel like everything is correctable. I need to relax on the course too. 

Our car's AC is not under warranty anymore, so I'll take it to our regular mechanic. We would have never taken it where we bought it if we knew that. They never returned our call when we asked if it was under warranty. What a waste of time. Of course since it is no longer under warranty they found all these little things wrong. $200 here, $100 there, not go mention $900 for the AC condenser.  I told them do nothing. I don't trust a dealership service center at all. I trust my mechanic.  Not to mention he'll come in hundreds of dollars cheaper,  and some of these $100 here and there are probably nothing. The car has 44,000 miles on it. 

Life will always throw you curves I guess. Not much to report besides that. Work is busy of course.  Cannot really look too far into the future. What is life like post pandemic?  Not to mention so many people not getting vaccinated.  Personally I feel so much better being on the vaccinated side. It *seems* in Michigan the virus is starting to disappear. In 3 days we had 300 infections, and a 1% infection rate. Summer beating it into submission?  

Anyway life goes on. Another day. I'll be busy, and active. 

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeeee.         :)))

MWAH.          :)

It Is A Golf Day.

Today is a golf day, and I have no idea how I'll do. I have new clubs,  which I've pretty much just hit my 8 iron. Woods I've barely hit at all, and my new ones never. It could get ugly. 

We didn't eat out last night. We just drive our car to the shop, and drove right back. I watched the US Open,  and finished listening to my book. The author is Lisa Gardner,  and it is the detective DD Warren series. Pretty good shit. 

I did have to work at another building yesterday. It has been a while. Just another Sunday I guess. As always I am glad I work on Sundays. I make money,  and it helps me really have no lazy days. My day off each week is lazy kinda but I do get shit done. 

My last book a kid got exposed by a teenage pedophile,  and the pedophile got killed by a vigilante. A tough day for a young boy. Anyway he stayed home the next day, and him and his mom watched TV. The kid said his brain felt like it was getting soft from watching TV. That's how I feel about TV. You cannot just spend your whole day in front of a TV. 

Work is good for me. Just in case something like that would happen. Not to mention you make money. You've all heard that before. This blog is just getting dumber and dumber. 

Today is a day I'll use my new golf clubs. Work should be fine too. Then there will be dinner. I think being settled in your life keeps stress to a minimum. I am definitely going to get back on the workout thing again. I have plenty of time.  

I spose. 

Laterzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.       :)

A Productive Day Off.

I had one of those days where I got everything done I wanted. Even worked out. I took a full day off of swinging my clubs. Got a lot of stupid stuff done like run the robot twice, clean the fridge, backwash,  and rinse the pool, shopping, took stuff out of the freezer to make for dinners. Laundry and stuff. What days off are for. Getting shit done. We had a graduation thing to go to,  then we went out for dinner. My fitbit says I went to bed late,  and didn't sleep good. 

Today after work we have to bring our car in to get the ac fixed. We will go out to dinner again since we will be traveling to Grand Haven. Might as well make it worth our while.  That means probably another day off from swinging the clubs. 

I've been watching the US open. Those guys really take their swings with the driver. Distance they carry is crazy. Does anyone even use a 3 wood anymore?  There will be sand traps which come into play with a driver,  and yet they'll use the driver. Out of the fairway bunker they'll still hit the green. 500 yard par 4s?  Come on.    :) Mickelson isn't much younger than me, but still the crazy speed his driver moves is ridiculous.  That shit can't be good for the back. My guess is golfers spend a lot of time stretching before hitting their balls. 

Interesting. I'll play my simple little courses. Obviously I am not too concerned with ever hitting the green on 2 on any par 5s. I just want to strike the ball good. I think I am getting there. 

Besides that not much. I have no idea what work will be like today. They were working everywhere last week. I may have to go to another building today. We'll see. 

There are staffing issues around us. Not just Holland,  but I guess in other touristy parts of Michigan. Not really sure what's causing it. Don't really know what it means long-term either. I guess we will see. 

Today should be okay. 

I spose. 

Laterzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.       :)

In The 150s.

My scale posted 158.9 pounds. What am I in High School?  I am sure it is purely activity related. Trust me, I eat. I am not concerned with it, cuz weight is just gradually falling off. I haven't been working out, due to golfing. That may have something to do with it. 

I got my new clubs yesterday. There is probably a big difference between a set from Walmart for ~$200 in 1988 or whenever to a intermediate set in 2021. My driver was more than $200.   :)  I spent a good amount of money. Irons 5- pw, and A wedge, bag,  and 3 and 5 wood. The woods I think were $200 each. You can see I threw some money down. Taylormade m4 series clubs is what I bought if anyone knows about that shit. The guy talked me into this set. There were a couple iron sets each around $600, and he said he'd buy the m4 set, so that was that. I didn't buy any hybrid clubs,  cuz I've never used one before. 

It is all pretty exciting. I took my 8 iron out for a bit. It will be better than my other set. By far. My driver and bag had to be ordered,  so I'll get those next week. On Monday I'll drive with my 3 wood. No biggie. 

Today is my day off. I have a few things to do. I won't have to water,  cuz it poured for a bit yesterday,  and we got rain again today. 

As you can see not a lot going on as usual. Not a lot on my mind except golf I guess. It is Summertime,  and we will have mild Temps for a week. 

Yeah, that's all I got. Big question this week is do I lose more weight?  I thought I was mostly say 164-168. 5-9 pounds off that isn't a high percentage. I guess normal Summertime stuff with golfing added in. No running at all either,  so that's a bit shocking. I'm losing weight cuz I am not running?  

I spose. 

Laterzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.        :)

I Am Kinda Silly.

I took my woods to the driving range yesterday. I didn't hit the ball spectacularly well. No distance to my drive at all. No glaring problems like a wicked slice,  but nothing to be particularly pleased about either. I am sore as heck, which probably doesn't help at all. We are playing Monday,  so I have to let my body recover. If I feel sore on Monday, I am actually going to take a couple aspirin before we play. My first two aspirin since...  maybe a couple years. Not really sure. I never ever get a headache. I just don't, I kinda just let sore muscles heal on their own too. Not sure why else you'd take them. 

I just googled info about my drivers. I probably have swing issues, but my woods are dead too. Guess I'll have to get new clubs. It is raining today, so maybe after work. 

Besides that not much. I slept good last night. I was dragging a bit yesterday due to staying up late. I'll be over 72 miles today,  before my last day. 

Not really much going on I guess. The days keep piling up. It will be July 4th soon. Summer is going pretty good. I am busy, and active. Work is going good. Money keeps coming in. I think there are hints of interest rates rising, which is good news for those of us with cash. High interest rates only hurt those who need to take out a loan. Not a ton either unless they really rise. My discover savings account actually pays interest when interest rates are up a bit. 

The World is super weird right now with things like olive oil, and chicken being hard to get. Prices on things like shortening are up. Super bizarre shit that makes no sense. At least to an average person like me. 

Anyway,  life goes on. 

Til next time. 

Laterzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.         :)

xoxo.           :)

Byeeeeeeee.         :)))

MWAH.          :)

I Sorta Took A Day Off

I did go to the park,  and hit some balls after dinner last night. Not a ton though. An abbreviated session. Yesterday was actually like a 37,000 step day, and 16-17 miles. I did get the grass cut, so that's good. Watered the grass too, so it looks really good. 

I think I may drive today,  and bring my woods to the driving range. That way I'll be ready. I am not really worried about hitting my driver really. I was mostly concerned with my irons,  and I am much better with those. Still improving. I can work on my putting too while there. 

I'll be ready to golf. Not really much to report. Just my little life I got. Work, eat, sleep. I am not really concerned with too much. I am thinking I'll probably buy a new set of golf clubs sooner rather than later. I don't know how much difference they make. Mine was an inexpensive set I bought like 35 years ago. How's that for me getting old?  

I am still in pretty good shape though. At first I thought 160 may be too skinny,  but I am getting used to it. It's not bad. 160 is skinny if you want to stay warm though. If I'm gonna be in the work freezer more than 2 seconds I'll put a jacket on first. That's the only downside.  

As you can see not much going on with me. It is Summer, and it's turning out to be a good one. Now that the pool is done quite a bit more money is coming in than going out. Gotta like that. 

54 is a good age. Not a lot to worry about. No financial concerns. I still kinda marvel though knowing we are probably due for a mass shooting soon. Can you imagine?  

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.          :)

xoxo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)

MWAH.       :)

I Gotta Take A Day Off. Will I?

I should take a day off from swinging the clubs. Will I is a whole nother ball game. I took my 8 iron to the park yesterday. Made some more improvements to my swing. As I keep practicing I am seeing real improvement. It is just I am kinda sore so I should take a day off, and recover. 

What I should do probably is practice on the putting greens. I need a ton of help there. I have no clue how to putt good. I have absolutely no feel for the speed I need for every putt. The golf bug definitely bit me. 

Yesterday was fine. Work is busy of course. I took the dogs. Over 30,000 steps,  and 13 miles. The Sox won. A TB pitcher was blaming MLB for getting injured cuz he isn't able to pitch with a foreign substance on his hands. Umm, pitching isn't a natural thing for humans to do. 90 MPH sliders aren't a good thing to throw. Pitchers get injured. Injuries suck, but it is part of the game. No one in any sport wants to get injured, yet still they do. It seemed ludicrous to me blaming MLB.  

I have a lot to do today. I probably won't have time to do golf activities, which is probably good. I have to do dishes, take the dogs, cut the grass, vacuum the pool, take out garbage. Etc...  

Really not much besides that. Another day, there will be a lot of steps,  it should be an okay day I guess. 

Laterzzzzzzz.         :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.         :)

59⁰? Sleeping Weather.

It is 59⁰ as we speak. High today will be 77⁰  That's like perfect weather. Golf yesterday was okay. We all hit some good shots, and we all hit some bad shots. My irons still aren't perfect, but better I guess. I think going to the park will help quite a bit. I lack confidence in my swing sometimes. Practice will help that. I am 54 though, so I'll have to rest a day. My putting is horrible. I'll buy new clubs sometime,  but maybe I'll wait til next year. 

Yesterday I had one of those pleasant surprises. I had $2,000 more in checking than I thought. I probably have a month or so til I get my property tax bill. 

I fell back asleep today too. My alarm goes off at 3:45, and then 4:00. Usually I get up right away, but I fell back asleep. From 3:45-4:00 I was already in the middle of a dream.  

I don't recall that happening much. Maybe never. I feel good though, the coffee tastes good. Today should be a good Summer day. I think a good walk of 9 holes is pretty good for a person. Just think of the vitamin D. 

Yesterday was a good day. We got pizza for dinner,  and it was awesome. Really hit the spot. 

Today will be work,  dogs, maybe some kind of golf, maybe cut the grass. A pretty stress free day. This is a good Summer. 

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzz.         :)

xoxo.            :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.          :)

That's A Summer Day.

I had to work yesterday,  but it didn't stop me from having a Summer day. I shopped at Meier for a few things. Then I went to a little local park to practice hitting my 8 iron. That went pretty well. I struck the ball pretty good. That's really half the battle. The grass at the park does not resemble a fairway at all. Pretty much all weeds, so I was hitting in less than perfect conditions. Still I struck the ball pretty good. That means one bucket of balls with my driver,  and I am ready to go out on a non par 3 course. 

Also, I went swimming after dinner. We did a little pool maintenance too. Flush pump,  and rinse,  and add chemicals.  

A good Summer day with work involved too. Money coming in, and still I spent a good amount of time having fun. I can do the same today. Golf,  swim, and work. 

There is like no rain in the forecast,  and mild temps. Like highs of 77⁰  We can turn the air off too. I am turning 55 this year, and this may be one of my best Summers. 

I am established with my jobs. I am fine financially. I can really golf almost every day if I want. Hitting my 8 iron at the park is free, and a good thing to do for practice. I don't have that party thing to concern myself with or picking up girls,  and all that young guy shit we used to do. 

Not worried about my future,  and all that other crap either. The Sox are playing good too. Tough week this week with TB, and Houston. Two of the better teams in the AL. 

I think I'll play pretty good golf for me today. A good learning experience,  as I learn how to play hitting my irons pretty good. There will be a dinner, and there will be sleep too. 

Another useless blog entry. 

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.           :)

xxoo.          :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.          :)

Nothing To See Here.

Yesterday I read a lot. It wasn't in the plan,  but I had a free book in my nook. I devoured it, and got the next one in the series. I took the dogs for a walk. I was going to work on my golf swing, but the books sucked me in. Then the Sox game was on, and that was all she wrote. 

A pretty relaxing day I guess. Today I have to work,  and stop by Meier after. I did not go shopping yesterday. I wasn't feeling it. 

My life is pretty boring I spose, but I am fine with it. I blog,  but I have nothing to really blog about. My year of blogging every day is over,  so I don't even care about that streak anymore. Silly I do it I know. It does nothing for anybody. Its just something I do. There is no purpose to it. Maybe we all have stupid shit like that. Playing video games or watching TV for hours on end serves no purpose,  except to maybe add dementia and other mental problems probably. 

In the long run life doesn't really serve a purpose. We are not making any great changes to improve the World, even if people think the opposite. We are just living out our days really. Maybe people are mad, cuz they can't face this. You are here. No reason for it. Nothing good will come of it either.  :)

Yeah, I suspect hearts cannot really accept this. I know I probably couldn't,  but my heart is able to accept this, and live comfortably with this knowledge now. 

I can't imagine what people think about their lives. Why is happily ever after so out of reach?  I guess cuz it isn't real. The truth sets you free, but it isn't really in our hearts to know the truth. We grow up with so much bad information shoved down our throats. 

We are destined to be liars, cuz our thoughts don't always follow along the same way as a Saint's would. We don't even know any Saints. 

I'm gonna work, eat, and sleep.  Gonna listen to my next book too.  Tomorrow I'll probably stink it up on the golf course.  

Laterzzzzzzz.          :)

xoxo.           :)

xxoo.          :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.           :)

Like Normal Times. kinda.

Last night we went to Saugatuck for the first time in forever. We had dinner at the Butler deck, and had a couple rum punches. Been a while since I did that. It was a nice enjoyable Summer evening. 

We came home,  and I was going to watch the rest of the Sox game. The bottom of the 9th was delayed cuz of rain,  and I fell asleep. They won. 

I also went to the driving range, and didn't hit the ball like I'd like. We are playing the par 3 course again on Monday. 

So that was the day. I start today at 73 miles in, and I weigh 161 pounds still. I don't have a lot of time consuming stuff to do. I did water the grass yesterday. I may do that again. I'll go shopping too.  Just my general day off stuff. 

I guess not much besides that. Another day in the life. The best part is I don't really have a lot going on. Pool is done, we didn't buy the stupid truck. Financially things are good. Virus numbers are down, and we all are vaccinated. 

Things I guess are pretty good. The World still is crazy. I see there was a couple multiple shootings yesterday. That's just anger for some reason. 

My life is just too simple for me to be angry. I work, which I like to do. Not working I do not like. I don't have any expensive hobbies. I don't collect stuff. I save money at a slower clip than I'd like,  but I still save. 

We do okay. 

Anyway as usual I don't have much. 

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.         :)

Another Guy Down For A Couple Months.

As long as its not a pitcher. The Sox had our 3rd everyday position player go by way of injury for a couple months. Our minor leagues may be without depth, but at the major league level we aren't. Sure it sucks to lose 3 everyday position players. Especially when all might be all star caliber. 2nd base and CF the replacements are Gold Glove caliber,  and LF is LF. We will be fine as long as no pitchers go down. 

I worked on my golf swing yesterday. Keep it simple stupid. I was obsessed with golf in my younger years, so swinging was a thing I actually did a million times. So I brought my driver swing that could see me hit a ball 230 yards straight every time back in the fold. 

230 yards ain't a homerun swing. It is a swing I can replicate though. If I could just hit my irons the same way. I think I figured it out. I'll have to go to the driving range again. 

If I don't hit it as hard as Tiger Woods used to be able to hit it, that's fine. If I hit it a club or two down for the same distance who cares. If I know where it will probably go, at least in the general direction, that ain't so bad. I may do okay with this golf thing. 

Oh, and don't worry. Sure its been a decade or so. But I really did practice my golf swing a million times in the past. Just like my left handed pitching wind up. I can get obsessed with shit.  (See Blog)       :)

So I am getting pretty excited about Summer. Finances are looking good. As you know I got an inheritance of around $300,000 grand a while ago. I was thinking about it the last couple days. Currently I am worth at least $300,000 and probably more. House, vehicles,  investments etc... I didn't just blow it. House is upgraded and stuff. Every week I slowly add to it. I am not $300,000 + exactly liquid,  but I have plenty of liquidity. 

I didn't have a plan. I just kept practicing my golf swing. Work, eat, sleep. Don't change a thing. Didn't have to. I liked my life before the inheritance. No reason to change anything.  

I was thinking of things like that yesterday. Feeling pretty good about stuff. Today should be a pretty good day. Should I drive, and go straight to the driving range?  Biking to work is better though. 

Pretty excited about stuff today. Its like a 22 year old Summer for me. All my thoughts are on golf. Just not so much about parties and getting laid. A 22 year old guy getting with a girl is nothing to sneeze at. That shit can occupy a male's mind for hours. What excitement. 

Our normal is really pretty fucked up. You never hear about how guys really like to pick-up girls in our younger years. That's our normal. A 22 year old Thursday Summertime party.  Was there ever anything better?  

Life is fun. We just hide the shit we don't think is socially acceptable.  

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.        :)

Everybody Is Trying To Screw You. Be Vigilant.

I saw some post by an anti-vaccer.  Lol.  Glad I don't live in her head.  When people get paranoid what are you going to do?  

Luckily for me these people are not my concern. No one is really.  I am just doing the life thing. Day in day out. Yesterday was okay. I closed out my 53 account. Deposited the money in my credit union account. Took my pool water in to be tested. Water is good. Got golf shoes,  went to the driving range, and hit the ball like shit. 

We chilled for a bit,  made an easy dinner,  and went swimming before bed. That was kinda a trip. Swimming before bed. A luxury kinda. A pool means you are not stuck in the house on hot, and humid days. 

Life goes on I guess. Work, eat, sleep. 

I got nothing.  Nothing terribly important going on with me. 

Til next time.  

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.           :)

xxoo.          :)

Byeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.          :)

I Got A Good Night Sleep.

I woke up this morning feeling really rested. I definitely slept good. Yesterday was busy. After work,  I had to take my dad on a few errands. Shopping, and stuff. That just makes the day longer. I was tired when I got home,  but I figured I better cut the grass. So, I did that and watered it. For dinner, I made biscuits,  and gravy. Sausage gravy is so easy to make. I ate, and crashed at some point. 

That was my day. I no longer have anything pressing going on. Nothing to really worry about. So glad we didn't get that stupid truck. I feel rich again.  :)  I can close my 53 accounts this week. Maybe today. I'll probably go to the golf range today. I need golf shoes too. Not sure about the weather. There may be chances of rain today. That would be sweet. I could drive to work then,  get golf shoes,  and close my 53 accounts. 

I think that's the play. I could ride my bike to work,  but I'd get soaked on the way home. This way, I can get those things done,  and get some shit done around the house. 

I guess my day is planned.  Getting cash out of my 53 accounts will just make me feel richer. I'll just have property taxes and IRA left this year. No big expenses in the foreseeable future. 

See life is pretty simple if your needs are small. You need some luck too,  cuz our hearts can always go a little crazy, and feel like we need to buy some toy we don't really need. 

I have absolutely no debt outside what I use credit cards for. Amazon one to buy Amazon stuff, and Discover for basically Sam's,  although after this month I'll use the Sam's card. Discover through June is 5% cash back at Sam's. Sam's card will be 3% cash back after that. Last month Discover was only $400. I turn Discover cash back in to Lowe's gift cards. $50 free cash back turns into a $55 Lowe's card. Win win right?  

My life is pretty simple huh?  It helps I really like working. Money is always coming in. That's the trick. Being healthy is good too. That all goes together.  

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.           :)

xxoo.           :)

Byeeeeeeeee.           :)))

MWAH.          :)

I Wasn't Horrible.

We played a little par 3 golf course yesterday. I haven't even started practicing hitting my driver,  so it was a perfect course for me. I hit my irons pretty good -for me-  If I would have figured out what I was doing wrong with my irons years ago, I would have still been playing. Looks like I will be taking up golf again. Perfect for me, cuz I get out of work at 2:00PM every day. I can basically golf every day.  

That little outing was pretty exciting for me. Outside that not much. I had work, golf, dinner. I stayed up late thinking of golf.  :)   Then I went to bed. A day in the life. My life is pretty easy. Pretty sweet. 

My fitbit started doing a stress analysis based on activity,  how you sleep, and various things with your heart. I think it will have me being too active to get a real good reading on my normal days. Really I am go go go for most of the day. There is dinner,  and sleep. That's my normal though. My steps per day are definitely outside the norm. I know that,  because I know what a day off is like. Probably 10,000 steps instead of 30,000 steps. I wouldn't change a thing though. 

My knees feel so much better now that I don't run. This Fall I'll probably join the aquatic center and start swimming. Hopefully the huge addition gets finished. I do need the heart rate up kinda stuff going on. For whatever reason my body doesn't take kindly to running. No sense trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. Accept, and come up with another plan I guess. 

I emailed the par 3 course to see rates on becoming a member. Just in case I want to golf every day.   :)  I bet I could really improve.  

A lot of exciting stuff going on with me I guess. 

Laterzzzzzzz.         :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.           :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.        :)

Oh The Golf Swing.

I was pretty sore yesterday from swinging the golf club so much the day before. I didn't go to the driving range after work,  cuz there was no way. I finished listening to one book in the series and started another. I started listening around 5:30AM, and stopped around 9:00 PM. I didn't want to stop listening. 

The one book the ending surprised me. It was good. This latest one is really good too. I wanted to continue listening.  

Today starts a new week. One in which I have no car drama to worry about. The pool is all done. I am golfing today. After today there are chances of rain. It is definitely Summer weather though. 

I guess not much really going on with me. I am so glad that stupid truck nonsense is gone. It is Summer so that's good. Work will be really busy however. Through Labor day I guess. 

We were sorta locked down last year in a way, and now everything is open. I wonder what this Summer will look like.  People will be out and about. 

Life will be kinda regular, yet still people will be shooting people.  Marijuana is basically no longer a drug. A legal one I guess. Like alcohol. I wonder how that changes things for law enforcement. That's gotta be some chunk out of what they do. 

Anyway, I guess life goes on. Once again I don't have much to really worry about. 

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.         :)

Hey I Went Swimming. In My Own Pool.

We got our ladder all assembled in our pool. I even went swimming. It was fun. Refreshing. Pool water was at a comfortable temp too. That really was the last major thing on our list. It was sorta major too, cuz I never built a pool ladder system before. Shit ain't as easy as you might think. 

I also went to the driving range. My swing is better. Not great by any stretch though. I'll go again today, and we are golfing at a par 3 course Monday after work. We are one week past Memorial Day, and I am where I want to be in all things I guess. Swimming, golfing, enjoying Summer. Working,  saving money, and enjoying myself along the way. 

We tried going out to dinner. One place was over an hour wait cuz of short staff issues. There were plenty of open tables. My place of business ran out of chicken, cuz they were super  busy all day, and another place was out of food. They had liquor though,  so I had two cayenne infused tequila drinks. Only top shelf stuff there. 

We ordered Mexican take out. I ate it this morning, cuz I just crashed instead of eating last night.  That kinda shit won't keep me out of the 150s.  

Its summer though. I am debt free still, I can go swimming and golfing whenever I want. Should be a good Summer. 

Laterzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.            :)

xxoo.           :)

Byeeeeeeee.          :)))

MWAH.          :)

Thus Ends The Crazy Week.

I am now 161 pounds. Sometimes when I looked at my face this week it seemed skinny. 161 is fine. 168 is fine. In the 150s might be a little light. 

The week of car buying is over. We didn't get it. Our mechanic talked us out of it. I returned my loan proceeds + $1.50 in interest. I feel so much richer now. Once again debt free. We almost talked of keeping the loan cuz it is so cheap, but we have nothing to really spend it on. I am most happy we will be down to united federal credit union,  and discover savings. Without the car nonsense I may have never closed out 5/3. When I was going to move money from the 53 savings to another account they were going to charge me $3. That's how you lose customers. That's why I am walking without a seconds thought. 

I stayed up late last night watching the Sox. A pretty crazy game,  but we won. 

That's about it. We kinda wondered what happened this week. Why were we all in buying a vehicle we don't need. How does that happen?  When I called the guy,  and told him we weren't buying it, then it was over. We saw the situation clearer. Umm, we don't need that vehicle. How did we get these crazy thoughts in our head?  

Crazy I guess. 

I think I am going to the driving range. Put a load in the washer, then we can finish the pool. 

Should be an okay day. Glad we didn't buy that stupid truck.  

Laterzzzzzzz.         :)

xoxo.           :)

xxoo.          :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.         :)

Another Errand Day.

Shit, I forgot to pick up my jacket. I dropped it off at the cleaners. I did get my haircut,  stopped by state farm again. Just figuring out how to do drive safe and save. Stopped by the bank to drop off the title,  but I told him to wait. Lisa is having our mechanic look at truck before we buy it. She is doing that today. If we don't buy it, then I will pay off loan + 2 days or 3 days of interest. I don't think it will be a problem though. Its smart we have the mechanic look at it though. We are not good buyers of big ticket items. Fuck big ticket items is what I say. 

Today, I am riding my bike, and picking up my jacket after work. Screw this driving nonsense. I did take the dogs yesterday, watered the grass, did the dishes, oh took the garbage out too. 

Today is national donut day. On a Friday. You don't really want to work at a bakery when it is national donut day. Especially if it is on a Friday in June.   :)  I don't really have anything to do with donuts except make the toppings,  so it's no sweat off my back. 

We really are going mask free. Seems odd huh?  I'll just wear them when I go grocery shopping,  cuz random people who knows about them? I don't know of no one who got the flu or a cold last year.  Our covid numbers are way down. Same as it was last year. Vaccinations,  and sun are helping. Last year we didn't have the Vaccinations,  but we did have the sun. I wonder what the fall will look like. 

Besides that not much. Truck will be finalized one way or another today,  then its the weekend. Pool will be up and running. I think we will be sitting pretty good by the end of the weekend. Next week,  I am hitting the range. (Golf, not shooting)  the little hardware store down  the street from us sells and buys guns. All out on display. Kinda trippy for one who has never even shot a gun. 

I spose. 

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.           :)

Byeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.          :)

Errand Day. yikes.

A lot of driving yesterday. After work I went to the bank to do a loan. My dad's second shot was 3:05, not 3:30. Shit, I don't have time. Drive my dad across town to get his 2nd shot. That was quick. Stop by the pool place to ask a couple questions. Drop my dad off, and go back to the bank. 

The loan took all of 5 minutes to get. Since my credit score is over 750, they needed nothing but a signature. My car payment will be $133/month. No prepayment penalties. If I don't prepay I will be paying $400 in interest if it rides the full 4 years. 

That was easy. I stop by state farm to take care of something.  I get home, and I de 5/3rd everything automatic. That's all done,  so I'll close that out once I see a bakery check get deposited. I already feel 1000% better having everything in one account plus the discover savings. I feel richer just by doing that. 

I didn't get anything else of my to  do list done however. I didn't work out either. All that shit kinda knocked me out. We ate dinner, and I crashed. I got an 80 sleep score too, which is really good for me. 

Today,  I will pay for the truck,  get a haircut,  and work on the to do list. One of the things I wanted to do Lisa worked on last night. One of the things on her list I helped her do in 3 minutes,  when she figured it might take a few hours. 

Life in the summer sure is busy. I'll be the owner of a Ford Ranger again. You don't see any on the streets anymore. They are handy. These days people pay $50,000 for 4 door monstrosities where the 4 doors shorten the bed. My f-150 is a 2 door. Bigger bed,  I didn't want a 4 door,  cuz to me there is no need. It'd be stupid.  Having 2 pick up trucks is like being spoiled. 

For the record Lisa,  and I both were having 2nd thoughts.  Maybe we shouldn't,  but closing 5/3rd helps,  and making payments of $133 for our trax also helps. We aren't making payments on the new for us truck.  I feel better about it, when I was kinda stressing about it. Not having taken out a loan in forever I didn't know that was going to be so easy either.  

I feel better today than yesterday.  Summer life is busy. I did take some practice golf swings yesterday. Next stop driving range when I get some time.  

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeeee.         :)))

MWAH.          :)

I Don't Know.

We pulled the trigger. It is a '98 Ford Ranger seemingly in mint condition. 92,000 miles,  no rust, maybe a new paint job, but it will be a non winter vehicle. We won't put a ton of miles on it, and we will put even less on the F-150. With gas creeping up, the F-150 will be expensive on gas. 

I am going to take out a $6000 loan. 4 year 3 something percent. I was going to buy a new paddle board,  so I'll skip that. Also we will not take a vacation this year,  cuz I hate those Anyway. That's $3000 right there. 

It's official. I hate spending money. I'm a homebody though. I am fine being home doing stuff. Yesterday I went to the bank to talk lending options. I was planning on $8,000, but I am only going to take out a $6000 loan instead. Payment will be like ~ $150/month,  but I can always pay off early. 

I'm worried about taking out a stupid car loan,  and people have mortgages.  :)  so, I did the bank thing,  took the dogs,  cut the front grass and watered. Under 14 miles. The extra day off this week means I may not hit 72. We will see. I did get my Monday workout in, so getting one in today sets me up good for the week. 

I gotta take my dad to get his 2nd shot, do the bank loan stuff. I'll be busy this week. I wrote a to do list yesterday, or typed it on my Google list I guess. I don't even remember all I have to do. Good thing I have a list. 

Oh, I am going to cancel my 5/3 account. Simplify,  and just have the credit union and discover. I was going to transfer $1000 from that savings, and they were going to charge me $3. Fuck that. No fees. The credit union doesn't do that. I think fees are starting to show up on the 5/3 account. Its how you lose customers. Its not like they pay any interest. 

I spose. 

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.            :)

xxoo.             :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.           :)

Year #2

Not. There will be days I don't blog. Today isn't one of them. 

I did get most of my to do list done. Didn't finish the ladder, cuz Lisa didn't pick up sand. She was going to Menards to pick that up among other things. She got sidetracked by about 20 miles,  and went to yet another greenhouse. Yesterday I also went to a greenhouse, and picked up a flat of flowers,  and more cucumbers. All veggies are in the ground. I do have seeds I have to plant. Keep forgetting, also wasn't sure of my spot. 

In big news we may buy another car. An old Ford Ranger pick up. In perfect condition. I think it is a '92. Can that be right?  Its got 92,000 miles, and no rust. Ziebart undercoating. He wants $10,000, I'd be willing to pay $8,000. We will see. He buys cars with low mileage, and in good condition. He then flips them. Its just a hobby. He's the guy who has water out for dogs,  and mine ALWAYS drinks out of it. 

Why the 3rd car?  Cuz it will get good gas mileage. The F-150 we can use for hauling,  and winter driving. I am going to the bank to see about loan options. I don't want to deplete my cash. I have property taxes,  and the IRA to contribute too, and I don't want to take money out of my other investment account. 

I'd hate to spend money on that small truck, but I think it would be handy. Gas is ~$3/gallon too. If the guy says no, that's fine too. We don't need it.  Its just a pretty sharp truck. I already hope he doesn't take our offer. 

I guess not much besides that. If I get into a car payment I'll probably reduce my Sirius radio, and stop the automatic car wash for the truck. I can save money in areas. 

We will see. Besides that not much. Busy busy. Short weeks are kinda brutal,  cuz you start the week behind. Let the busy season begin I guess. 

Anyway, I spose. 

Laterzzzzzzz.         :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeee.         :)))

MWAH.          :)