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Daily things 5️⃣ Five Things Friday

1. Youngest (18) started a welding job this week.
2. Looks like a child coal mine worker at the end of the day.
3. Asked if he'd rather be back at Lowe's...no.
4. Four day weekend for me.
5. Did not turn on the AC today, it was great.
 
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1 - found out today I'm being tapped to chair our firm's Futures Committee. I'll be the first non-engineer. I'll also be leading a presentation on integrated resilience planning to the C-suite next week

2 - taking my 5 year old to her first real concert this weekend... we went with Fitz and the Tantrums since it us usually a good crowd experience

3 - tomorrow is probably the final water park day of the year

4 - my garage+ADU in the backyard is scheduled for final+CO inspection on Tuesday next week!

5 - family movie night tonight is a classic - Honey I Shrunk the Kids
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Fitz & The Tantrums always put on a great show! Honey I Shrunk the Kids is one of the great family movies of its era.

1. We got out an hour early. I entirely backroaded it home because of all the Shoobies heading to the Jersey Shore for the weekend.
2. Local Summer starts next week. IYKYK.
3. My new job with the state has been all consuming this summer, but we’re ready to launch a new RFP process next week.
4. I’m glad I went on vacation for two weeks even though it was unpaid leave.
5. My youngest has joined JROTC.
 
1) It has been a busy week and I am looking forward to some downtime over the weekend.
2) I have several work related errands that I need to run this afternoon.
3) I am having a hard time figuring out what tree I want to replace next to the pool. Wife want's to cut down the crepe myrtle because it is way too messy. I love the shade it provides.
4) Thinking about cooking grilled salmon for dinner tonight.
5) I don't think I will be attending any conferences this fall. Too much going on at work.
 
1 - had a dream about one of my former cats last night. Pretty odd
2 - employee appreciation lunch today & we had bbq sandwich, a couple sides & a tart sized cheesecake
3 - all I want to do now is take a nap after that employee appreciation lunch
4 - many decades ago one of the malcontents' grandparents donated a piece of land in downtown for a park (it's named after them too) - It was recently enlarged and improved as part of our downtown project - the malcontent now wants to buy the property back but won't say why except that 'we don't like the way the city uses it.'
5 - going to the symphony tomorrow night to hear Pink Floyd symphonic
 
1) I have a bunch of house & landscape work to do this weekend.
2) I am going to be on a panel discussion this morning and have to drive into the City. I wonder if I can get a National Guard escort?
3) Next week at this time I will be on my way to the Big Easy for a mini-vacation / anniversary trip with the wife.
4) My oldest and youngest went on a 1 mile run this morning.
5) Is bubly addiction a thing? If so, I might suffer. I go through 2 to 3 boxes a week while I am at work.
 
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4 - many decades ago one of the malcontents' grandparents donated a piece of land in downtown for a park (it's named after them too) - It was recently enlarged and improved as part of our downtown project - the malcontent now wants to buy the property back but won't say why except that 'we don't like the way the city uses it.
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City has a fight on its hands. In my hometown a wealthy family donated a big parcel to the City for a park for the "white women and children" of the city. After civil rights laws banned race discrimination, the City Council closed the park and pool and put the property up for sale, even though no heirs were still alive.
 
1 - was on a panel discussion with residential real estate brokers this morning & I got to ask their opinion of the state legislatures proposed bills on real estate & development - silence, none had a clue about what I was talking about
2 - our small little local movie theatre has been sold, but to a local who will continue to operate it as a movie theatre - there was a lot of worry recently on losing it
3 - going to our first Oktoberfest fun this year at an outdoor brewery tomorrow
4 - someone's car alarm in the parking lot across the street is going off repeatedly
5 - lunch is over, time to write emails.
 
1. Golf with 2/3 of my boys tomorrow and my golf buddy.
2. Golf with my dad and brother Monday.
3. Love fall golf.
4. Youngest has taken a great interest in golf.
5. Masters less than 7 months away.
 
1 - worried about maister thinking it's Tuesday - c'mon dude, it's time for the weekend, not the rest of the week
2 - I've thought about cheerleaders on & off for most of my life, maybe not so much about the concept though
3 - rain is scheduled tomorrow for our fall festival downtown
4 - we have some friends staying with us this week & they brought their 110 lb lab with them, no problems but the dog can't walk no wood or tile floors, so there are carpet runners throughout the house
5 - we're going to see The Girl on Sunday.
 
1. What is today, Tuesday?
2. salted in shell peanuts are yummy
3. One of the advantages of small town life includes a tendency towards a stronger sense of community
4. I kinda wish I had some popcorn to go with these peanuts
5. I have a non-binary coworker. I admit I feel mildly uncomfortable when in their presence for reasons I can't entirely place
 
I had a bad dream and those feelings are lingering through the morning.

I have to go to networking events but the people I need to network with don't go to meetings like that.

This will be a busy weekend.

I miss summer. I'm wearing a wook sweater inside my house this morning.

I tasted the most perfect French fires the other day. I may get some for lunch today.
 
  • First week of work since the music festival the city puts on. I am excited for next year
  • I move out in one week, my friend from Wyoming is driving out to help me haul stuff
  • Working back in planning has been hectic of late, but amazed at what I remember
  • I am quickly running out of soap at home
  • Tomorrow my son plays football and I am excited to watch
 
1) Met with a trainer this morning and was told to back off the strength training from five days to three days a week and fill in the other days with cardio. Normally I would say BS... but this guy is seriously jacked and was able to explain the science behind it, so I will take his advice.

2) I kind of like this time of year. I drove to work with all the windows and sunroof open. Let's see if I can still do that this afternoon.

3) I may have wandered into the realm of coffee snob. I bought a Nespresso machine that I keep in my office. It just tastes so much better than the Keurig and I refill my capsules.

4) Main Street fall party is tomorrow night. I was thinking of making a poster board to ask my wife if she wants to go, kind of like the HOCO and Prom-posals, but decided that I have too much grey hair to pull that off. Although this event is just as big of a deal.

5) I was in a meeting yesterday with the owner of a company that will be doing a $60 million investment in our community. It was in our nice conference room. Halfway through the meeting I notice something next to his feet that looked like a crushed cockroach. Not wanting to raise alarms I didn't say anything. But when the meeting was over, I grabbed a tissue only to discover it was a bit of brown packaging tape that was crinkled up with some string. I just hope that if he saw it, he saw what it really was and didn't think it was a roach.
 
1 - Brother coming in this weekend, so we'll have a big dinner at the house with him & mom.
2 - Tomorrow is a classic European car show & a couple of friends have entered their cars - 1935 Morgan 3-wheeler & 1986 Morgan +8
3 - Need to wrap up the presentation for conference
4 - I drove in with the windows down & sunroof open this morning, but had to turn on the seat warmer before I got to work
5 - Happy Friday!!!
 
1. Went to a ribbon cutting today for a new water plant. Instead of a ribbon they had a big wrench and turned on a hydrant!
2. The weather is amazing the last few days. Slept with the door open to the screened porch last night.
3. Headed to Maine next Wednesday. Planning a dinner with @luckless pedestrian
4. I always like having a big trip "in the hopper". So today I booked a Celebrity cruise in April for 6 nights.
5. @michaelskis We have the same issue here sometimes but it usually IS a palmetto bug. Can't be helped. They manage to find their way inside. I hate those things.
 
1. probably do the last canning session for the season....tomatoes (san marzanos)
2. Definitely fall now. The leaves got the memo today
3. For those fearing death.....don't. Really. That fear is ruining the quality of your time on this rock.
4. I don't remember the formula for calculating height in an airphoto using the length of shadows, the latitude and the time the photo was taken
5. A pair of slippers lasts me about two years on average. I wear them a lot around the house.
 
I've worn a pair of wool house shoes called Kyrgies for 3-4 years. They're wool felt with a soft leather sole. I don't wear them outside but will wear them on the concrete basement floor. They're warm and cozy and worth the cost.

Whole milk is temporarily suspended from my diet. I cooked oatmeal in buttermilk. I can't say yet if it's good, but it's warm and filling.

I'm wearing a wool sweater this morning.

I have a bike ride tomorrow. I didn't ride much this summer.

I'm not ready to let summer go.
 
1) This morning I almost put a sweatshirt on but decided against it. I did decide to bring heavy socks and my cowboy boots with me to wear to work. Well, that and we are going to see a southern bluegrass/ country signer tonight at a bar show, so I figured it would be appropriate. I might bring a jacket, or a flannel...

2) By the time we got home from dinner last night I was over it. I didn't sleep well the night before and I didn't eat well most of the day yesterday. For me, that is not a good combination. Slept much better last night despite the puppy barking and squirrels and such early in the evening. On a side note, does anyone want a free puppy?

3) Maister's comment about not fearing death is great advice. For me, being a Christian, I know where I am going when I die. Having said that, I am going to attempt to truly live as long as I possibly can while I am here.

4) Tomorrow I am going to get up, make a cup of coffee, and watch This Old House on the laptop in the back yard. Then my oldest and I are going to go for a run. Following that I will shower, go get an allergy shot, then return and transplant some holly plants and some other yard work while listening to the Michigan game. Might go to dinner. On Sunday, I will get up early and toss a Boston butt pork roast on the grill to smoke it and then put it in the instapot with white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes to make BBQ.

5) IT is going to order me one of those meeting recorders that will us AI to summarize the discussion. I have so many meetings these days I think it will be a great help. I was pondering a police body camera, but figured that would be overkill and might cause questions.
 
1. I agee with the following previous postings
2. Maister - For those fearing death.....don't. Really. That fear is ruining the quality of your time on this rock.
3. michaelskis - Maister's comment about not fearing death is great advice. For me, being a Christian, I know where I am going when I die. Having said that, I am going to attempt to truly live as long as I possibly can while I am here.
4. Maister - A pair of slippers lasts me about two years on average. I wear them a lot around the house.
5. I need to think up my own 5 things for friday.
 
1) Accepted the offer! Now on to background check and drug test.

2) Gathering some bins for donation today.

3) I don't know what's for dinner, but it won't be Italian.

4) Going to spend time with my dad this weekend.

5) Need to buy new socks. Whee.
 
1) Spent a couple days watching my cousin's house full of pugs.

2) Going to the State Fair tomorrow!

3) Didn't sleep well last night.

4) Anyone else watch On Brand with Jimmy Fallon?

5) Why is it still 90 in mid-October?
 
1. Got my Covid and flu shot.
2. Supposed to do a 5k tomorrow.
3. Convinced Itty Bitty that cereal for dinner tonight is a good idea.
4. Had pumpkin chocolate chip cookies at lunch.
5. Had to cancel one of our Christmas market trips. :(
 
1. Oldest and I heading out in his in-laws trailer for the next several days.
2. Drew a limited entry hunt with 10 accrued draw points.
3. Son, who guides part time, is stoked and so am I.
4. Weather is unseasonably warm 62-73 high and 36/42 low the next several days.
5. Desert-ish area we will be in will vary a bit.
 
1) I am disappointed that I didn't sleep better last night. But it is what it is.
2) Our regional post office sucks. I keep sending mail back that is not ours, and they continue to redeliver it to our house. I have gone into the local Post Office several times, but it does not seem to help.
3) Someone forgot to put the puppy in her kennel last night. But much to my surprise, she didn't have any accidents or destroy anything over night.
4) I am not sure why I have a land-line phone on my desk. I never use it and it is forwarded to my cell phone.
5) Been thinking about improvements to the house, including a new kitchen, pergola at the back door, and a cabana next the the pool with a fire place on the opposite end for year-round use.
 
1 - back from state planning conference
2 - my presentation went very well
3 - got to see and talk to several people I only see once a year and won't see them again until next year
4 - concert tonight in the town next door
5 - going to final regular season MLS game on Saturday, but we're in the playoffs.
 
I fear death terribly. Not the process of death itself, but the fact of knowing I will be nonexistent. Just cease to exist. Even if I am technically a Christian and I know what awaits . . . I like it here and don't want to leave.
 
1. Headed out this evening to Tampa for ICMA.
2. My college roommate lives in the area and I hope to catch up with him. It's been 15 years.
3. It is really impressive the drama one person can create in an organization.
4. Said person is being dealt with. Severely.
5. Plenty of AICP credits available at the conference so that's good.
 
1 - there are some who relish in the creation of drama just to watch the outcome
2 - have I mentioned there's a local election going on
3 - pumpkin carving tomorrow on the deck if anyone wants to join
4 - took mom to get her covid shot yesterday, arrived at Walgreens @ 1:10 - they wouldn't give it to her because it was too close to their closing time for lunch (1:30) GRRR
5 - I'm so glad not to be on social media, but I do get unsolicited cliff note details from a couple people & that's too much.
 
1) Had my mammogram this morning. :grimace:

2) Still don't have a start date, but I passed my drug test!

3) No plans for the weekend, because Hubby is on call.

4) We had some rain last night! And more is expected later today!!

5) Just found out I need to make Thanksgiving meal reservations. I'm hosting Christmas so at least I don't have to cook twice.
 
1. This is the first week I have my boys since the separation. It's been good having them at my place
2. Big Halloween event at the City today, I am skipping it
3. My youngest son has his last week of Flag Football this weekend. I'm going to miss seeing him play.
4. My oldest son is taking his girl to Homecoming tomorrow, good to see him enjoying these years.
5. The weather is finally turning cool and grey, my kind of weather.
 
1) Wife's birthday is tomorrow. We are going to a pumpkin patch/corn maze with the kids after lunch then her and I are going to a nicer local restaurant for dinner. I bought her a spa package with a 90 minute massage, 60 minute facial, pedicure and a manicure that she is going to use on Sunday afternoon.

2) It has been an unbelievably busy week around here.

3) The past few mornings I really did not want to get out of bed and go to the gym at 4:30 am. But I did anyways. Not the greatest workouts, but it was better than not working out at all. Tomorrow morning is a later start with light cardio and then getting my haircut.

4) Still looking for a vehicle for my kid. Goal is to give it to him for his 17th birthday in 7 weeks. I found a 2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i for cheap with around 80K miles. It is brown and I can only fathom what repair costs would be. Wife wants something with all the modern saftey features. I have a feeling that I will be paying for a stereo swap to get a backup camera and blue tooth if we don't go with something newer.

5) We didn't have tacos on Taco Tuesday, so today is Fiesta Friday.
 
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