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Daily things 5️⃣ Five Things Tuesday

1. Humid/Sunny/ 90 here today with a chance of strong storms later this afternoon. I kind of like it when it gets this way.
2. Despite tomorrow being Cinco-de-mayo, today is still Taco Tuesday... and you don't mess with tradition. I will have a margarita tomorrow to make up for it.
3. Cooked filet mignon for dinner on Sunday and it turned out freaking awesome... however my oldest was pissed. I cooked the a much cheaper cut of steak knowing that they would not appreciate them (and the two younger boys would likely not eat it anyways, and gave him a bit of mine. He realized that the quality of the cut matters a great deal. Next time, I will need to make him one too.
4. I am looking forward to the Wings beating Blue Jackets for the last two games of the season. That way they won't finish last in the division.
5. Before school my oldest was out playing with a remote control car in the cul-de-sac and I was getting my coffee cup out of my tuck when he noticed our neighbor and their twin toddlers come out to head to preschool. He quickly went over and crouched down and ask them how they were doing and if they were excited to go to preschool. My neighbor commented about how excited the twins are to see James and how they appreciate how well mannered he is with kids. I looked at him puzzled thinking, ok, why can't we get him to follow the rules in the house and do his homework...
 
michaelskis said:
5. Before school my oldest was out playing with a remote control car in the cul-de-sac and I was getting my coffee cup out of my tuck when he noticed our neighbor and their twin toddlers come out to head to preschool. He quickly went over and crouched down and ask them how they were doing and if they were excited to go to preschool. My neighbor commented about how excited the twins are to see James and how they appreciate how well mannered he is with kids. I looked at him puzzled thinking, ok, why can't we get him to follow the rules in the house and do his homework...
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I get this sometimes too where (usually elderly) people after interacting with my son say "oh, he's such a nice and considerate boy...." and I'm thinking who the heck did you just talk to? Surely not Junior, that hellion.
 
michaelskis said:
1. Humid/Sunny/ 90 here today with a chance of strong storms later this afternoon. I kind of like it when it gets this way.
2. Despite tomorrow being Cinco-de-mayo, today is still Taco Tuesday... and you don't mess with tradition. I will have a margarita tomorrow to make up for it.
3. Cooked filet mignon for dinner on Sunday and it turned out freaking awesome... however my oldest was pissed. I cooked the a much cheaper cut of steak knowing that they would not appreciate them (and the two younger boys would likely not eat it anyways, and gave him a bit of mine. He realized that the quality of the cut matters a great deal. Next time, I will need to make him one too.
4. I am looking forward to the Wings beating Blue Jackets for the last two games of the season. That way they won't finish last in the division.
5. Before school my oldest was out playing with a remote control car in the cul-de-sac and I was getting my coffee cup out of my tuck when he noticed our neighbor and their twin toddlers come out to head to preschool. He quickly went over and crouched down and ask them how they were doing and if they were excited to go to preschool. My neighbor commented about how excited the twins are to see James and how they appreciate how well mannered he is with kids. I looked at him puzzled thinking, ok, why can't we get him to follow the rules in the house and do his homework...
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You're doing a good job when your kids are considerate to others without being prompted. They'll still how far they can push you at home.
 
1. I think I have reached the end point of my thoughtfulness regarding decluttering. No more holding stuff for people. Everything goes to goodwill.

2. I miss playing team sports.

3. I miss playing sports.

4. Babies are cute.

5. 75f is the perfect temp.
 
1. I wish ursus would pay us a visit
2. I would rather see a comedy concert than a musical concert at the moment
3. Tuesday in it's own way is often just as bad as Monday.
4. For the record, I see nothing wrong with living for the weekends during one's work career
5. There's a bag of popcorn on my desk I popped for dinner after last night's meeting.
 
1. Budget meeting last night went okay - it was basically this is what we got.
2. Department Head meeting this morning just finished - it was uneventful.
3. I feel like I'm falling behind at work & at home.
4. Got 2 estimates for painting the exterior of the house & they are exactly the same.
5. Tonight is the home opener for our MiLB :baseball: team!!!
 
1. I have a property owner wanting the Planning Department to get rid of the groundhogs on their property
2. I asked the Police Chief if he wanted to have live fire training on said property - he was slightly amused
3. Dryer is all fixed now which cost $17 for the belt & 3 cuss words during installation
4. City has 2 concerts scheduled & a local business is putting on 4 concerts & another business is starting a monthly Cars & Coffee this summer
5. Why won't people reply when I'm trying to schedule a meeting that they requested?!?!?
 
1) Rain. Lots of it. Flooding amounts of it. Forecast for all week.

2) It is not OK to tell the boss what you really think of her pet project. Right??

3) Because of the overcast skies (see #1 above), I am consuming a lot more :coffee: :coffee: these days.

4) Cousin broke her ankle hiking in a state park over the weekend - had to be rescued by the official rescue group. Surgery scheduled for this afternoon.

5) I'm ready for a vacation, or a long weekend. Good thing one is coming up soon!
 
1) We have a vacation coming up in about 6 weeks... I doubt it will be relaxing since we are traveling to visit family.
2) I have not been sleeping well and have not been feeling quite right.
3) We need to complete some updates to our code of ordinances.
4) There is a lot of excitement regarding the Hurricanes.
5) There is a long list of landscaping improvements that I need to start implementing if we want to create privacy in our back yard.
 
1. I want to buy a bicycle. I want to buy a bike.
2. Celiac disease is difficult. It is manageable but difficult. (And I am glad it isn't something worse.)
3. Just tried some retail therapy.
4. Thinking about volunteering at a JungendFarm.
5. Yesterday was a great day.
 
1. Do you have cicadas yet? We don't here
2. Both my associate & I are wearing the planner uniform for tonight's public hearing
3. Mrs. P's purse is a blackhole to me when I look for something
4. The new & improved way to submit documents (online only now) to DOT is a pain
5. The rest of this week will be a blur
 
1. No cicadas here so far.
2. I'm wearing the janitor's outfit today - dark blue button shirt with black pants.
3. I'm looking forward to enjoying a salad from my garden tonight.
4. I'm also looking forward to enjoying a whole lot of asparagus from my garden tonight
5. Beer would be nice now
 
1. I'm holding down the fort solo today. busy busy.
2. I find there is pent up demand for all sorts of departmental services following long weekends.
3. I guess I'm a garlic guy. I like it and am not at all deterred by the prospect of bad breath
4. I suppose I'd rather live in a civilization in decline than ascent.. For purely selfish reasons
5. I would like a huuuge bag of M&M's right now.
 
1. Pool contractor says that prices will not be coming back down, in fact he predicts them going up another 10K and staying there. I will find a different option for a pool if that is the case. Hell, with enough research, I could build my own.
2. I have a ton of text amendments to write in the next two weeks.
3. Our morning weather guy is no longer the morning weather guy... BIG WEATHER Don Schwenneker was moved up to Chief Meteorologist
4. I went to a mall over the weekend... (Had to return something ordered on line). I was shocked at how busy it was.
5. I think I am going to pick up beverages and hang out on the front porch listening to the hockey game.
 
michaelskis said:
3. Our morning weather guy is no longer the morning weather guy... BIG WEATHER Don Schwenneker was moved up to Chief Meteorologist
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1. I love when you write about Don Schwenneker. I liked him when he was on one of our stations.
2. Daughter is moving back to the area this weekend. This makes me happy.
3. It's still a little cool here.
4. I paid $$ for a new floor cleaner that is a glorified swiffer. It cleaned the floor much better, but will continue to cost me money. It's going back to Target.
5. We have a cycling trip in Erie this weekend.
 
1. This has been and will continue to be a Monday
2. I left the city's zip code off of a state form, it was returned
3. It was a great weekend with fun activities with friends
4. Need to get the bikes out and service them in order to use
5. The bulbs went out in the lighting fixture in the kitchen, but I can't figure out how to open it to replace them. I threatened to tear it down and buy a new one, but that's excessive.
 
1) Quiet day - several people off having a 4-day weekend.

2) Cool weather = happy dog walks. Rainy days over the weekend = wet dog walks, soggy shoes, and muddy footprints on the porch.

3) Not sure I can go through the rest of today without a nap.

4) What's for dinner you say? No clue.

5) Schools out around here. I can hear the kids in the street.
 
1. Air conditioning is a great and wonderful thing today
2. Breakfast for lunch was good today - an omelet with country ham, cheddar cheese and spinach
3. Time to change passwords again according to IT
4. There's a couple of merchants here who think they're the greatest thing to ever happen in this town, it's annoying
5. She said she wanted the 'daylight' light bulbs rather than the 'cool white' - once installed it was not what she thought (Wow. That's. Bright.)
 
1) All day I've been thinking it's Wednesday. I have to remind myself it's not - which is a bummer. :(

2) Planit's IT and my IT are in sync!

3) Landscaper dropped off all the plants but hasn't started the real work yet. Don't think he's going to finish today!

4) A coworker got a new job somewhere else. I'm jealous.

5) Anyone else think that today has been strangely quiet???:shh:
 
1. This week is hard - can it be Sunday yet?
2. There's seems to be a lot of discontent around here right now
3. Planning our trips for the summer and fall, but rental car prices are stupid high
4. I finished mowing the lawn after work yesterday just as the rain began so I put away the mower and stood there to let it rain on me since I was all hot and sweaty anyways
5. There's a big public hearing tonight, but I'm hopeful it won't take long as its state mandated changes
 
1) It's another hot muggy day here - and it will continue all week.

2) Really unmotivated right now - I want to just curl up and watch my stories!

3) Made margaritas last night. Not my best but still tasty!

4) Baseball!! Headed to the ballpark next weekend to watch the :tx:Rangers - they will probably lose but it's still fun to go to the games.

5) I love :coffee:
 
1. @Planit the car rental market is indeed crazy right now. They sold off a bunch of cars during the pandemic and now they are scarce.
2. Broken motor mount on my car. Annoying but I don't have time to fix it until Saturday morning.
3. I mean I could do it after work one day but the thought of running out of daylight gives me pause.
4. We've got some councilmembers who are waaaay overstepping their role.
5. It takes no more energy to look at the good side of life as it does the bad. Sometimes I have to remind myself of that.
 
1. Plan Commission tonight. Subdivision. Think of the Children!
2. Four day week with Juneteenth observation Friday.
3. Saw Christian Eriksen collapse during the Denmark/Finland match Saturday. Saw them giving him CPR. Crazy scary. Glad he's better. But what was up with playing the second half on Saturday? I think that was pretty unfair, actually.
4. It appears our move date is early August, for real this time. Can't wait, but I hate office moves.
5. Consensus is that I am going to occupy the nicest non-mayoral office in the building. It is a pretty sweet space, with huge steel casement windows on the two exterior walls. There is the slight possibility that I'll feel like I'm in an incubator, though. We'll see.
 
1. It's a four day week. Get that through your thick skull
2. I've never been to Norway or Mongolia
3. I don't understand the particulars of how Social Security works
4. They should make decorated sugar cookies for holidays other than Christmas. Sure, you might find a few for Valentines or Halloween, but not for holidays like the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Presidents Day, Juneteenth, United Nations Day......
5. Rec weed is legal in Michigan, yet I have not partaken.
 
1) Having a hard time getting back into the swing of things today. Doesn't help that the sun is shining and the dog is feeling playful.

2) I have an MRI scheduled later this week. Going to see the inner workings of my head.

3) I think the code rewrites are done (knock on wood).

4) I bought some Processo and will be attempting Bellinis this evening.

5) Anyone else have crazy neighbors/general crazies over the weekend? We had the let's-block-the-intersection-with-cars-and-shoot-fireworks type Sun night.
 
1. 'Crazy Train' has been my earworm all day
2. I've never been to Norway of Mongolia either, man what a coincidence
3. Looks like mom is in for a very wet & windy evening & night - hope she doesn't lose power
4. Automatic door lock on my car has decided to quit working
5. I have finished the soffit, trim and deck repairs & waiting for the painters to show up
 
1. Elsa should pass right through here but supposed to be a depression by then.
2. The deer found my hosta. I was hoping the dog and being against the house would be a deterrent. Guess not.
3. Jimmy Buffett finally out on tour again. Will be watching the show on YouTube tonight from Nashville.
4. Had to fire an employee today. Not enjoyable but there was really no other acceptable option.
5. Played pickleball 2 different places yesterday for about 5 hours and laid some pavers. I'm tired!
 
1. It's been a long time since I've been as on top of the veggie garden as I currently am. That said, I still need to do some significant weeding and tear out the old bolted lettuce and reseed.
2. It's funny how 10% of the people create 90% of the problems. There's probably a law or axiom for this phenomenon
3. I got a big ol' watermelon in the garage fridge. Not sure when to slice it open.
4. We got a Cuisinart charcoal smoker but have yet to use it.
5. Hi everyone!
 
1) In the office today. Last week of 2 days in the office - next month it bumps up to 3 days a week. Some people are complaining.

2) My mother's oldest friend (30+ years) died over the weekend. She was a wreck but seems to have calmed down a bit.

3) We hit triple digits this week. It's hot. Both the dog and I are not happy at the end of our walks.

4) I'm hoping for a relaxing vacation next month. Hubby informed me last night that we're zip-lining. That's not relaxing!

5) Someone honked at me this weekend, then yelled at me to take off my mask. I was about to walk into the grocery store. Masks are not required, but with the variant on the rise, I'm being extra careful. I ignored the bozo and left my mask on.
 
1) My at-home to-do list far exceeds the available time. To top it off, I want to start going to the gym again. But unless I am getting up at 4AM, that won't happen.

2) The kids are spending a way too much time in front of screens. Starting tomorrow, they will not have access unless we are home.

3) We are in the summer weather pattern... hot and humid with chance of afternoon thunderstorms everyday.

4) I need to get a storage unit someplace. We have too munch stuff in our garage.

5) I am still trying to decide if I want to continue to use the smoker tube or kick up my game to something else. I was looking at the Weber Smokey Mountain Cookers/Smokers, but it seems like a lot of money.
 
1 - The deck was painted Saturday morning & I let it completely dry (not tacky) all weekend. Last night I was ready to put all the furniture back on the deck, but it rained. There's always tonight.
2 - I have a storage unit & want to get rid of it, but there are a few things still in there I want to keep, but no room at the house.
3 - The regional authority has a drone now & we've been taking advantage of their offer to fly the city to take stills & videos.
4 - For our 2 trips scheduled this summer & fall, I've secured 1 rental car, but can't (yet) for the 2nd trip.
5 - There are 2 people which are causing 99% of my problems @ work (1 internal & 1 external).
 
1. There are few things that are worse than trying to work with a document that has been converted from a pdf to Word.
2. Thanks all you anti-vax a-holes :mask:
3. Planning my next (somewhat) major home improvement project - shiplap for an accent wall
4. Purchasing a battery powered brad nailer last year has really upped my game around the house. Can't believe I didn't have one sooner.
5. Still no idea when my car may actually get repaired. It's been at the dealership 5 weeks now.
 
michaelskis said:
5) I am still trying to decide if I want to continue to use the smoker tube or kick up my game to something else. I was looking at the Weber Smokey Mountain Cookers/Smokers, but it seems like a lot of money.
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I have the 18" Weber Smokey Mountain. I use it often. I advise you to watch a few videos on the usage; I know a few people who have gotten one and considered it too much work. Its not set it and forget it but it's close once you get use to it. As far as the price, they are pricey. I was fortunate to find my on clearance at Lowes this past fall for 55% off. Buying a used one is also a option, I personally would replace the cooking grates. I have seen them for $50 to $150 depending on the age and size. I am actually looking for one to keep at my parent's place so I don't have to take mine over there.
 
1- scheduled to take a week of vacation - end of August
2 - will it be safe to travel considering the spiking ?
3 - safer would be a staycation.
4 - which is more important to buy a new bed or couch ?
5 - my primary care physician announce his retirement.
 
1) Vacation coming up next week!

2) After that, it's time for mom to start radiation.

3) Temps in the lower 90s. Strange for Texas in August, but I'll take it!

4) Naptime anyone?

5) I have work to do but no motivation with which to do it.
 
1. I've had some difficult things on my mind which makes sleeping through the night an issue.
2. Public Hearing tonight - cross your fingers.
3. Hopefully the rest of the week will be VERY good.
4. The dog has been sleeping in front of our bedroom door since The Girl went off to college.
5. Pork chops were grilled last night and were outstanding.
 
1) In the office today. So's the boss and the Big Boss.

2) Rough weekend - mom is not doing well.

3) Went through a box of family history with dad. There were things in there he didn't remember ever seeing. He kept a couple of pictures to send to his cousin, but otherwise, lots of stuff going to donation (old picture frames), recycling (newspaper clippings), and trash (old photo albums, etc).

4) My sister wanted a couple of photos, so those are going to her soon.

5) I did some online retail therapy Sunday night. Not just amazon - I also ordered some specialty coffee and a new T-shirt.
 
1. I made Cuban sandwiches for dinner and have a request for a repeat tonight
2. The idea behind Botox is just....wrong
3. I tore out the bush beans this weekend and sowed spinach and lettuce seeds. This is the latest I've ever done this
4. The phone is ringing off the hook this a.m.
5. I'm taking the afternoon off
 
1. So the Board's orientation to the new software session last night was mildly disastrous
2. I feel anxiety creeping up
3. Mrs. Maister seems to be having more health problems than usual the past couple weeks
4. I feel like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop
5. They're reconfiguring our office this week.
 
1) Went to the Dr yesterday for routine follow up. Left after the office vampire took blood, and was stabbed with another needle for a flu shot.

2) LP is not the only member facing mass exodus - for us it's department planners.

3) I really need a don't-do-anything kind of vacation.

4) I'm getting stressed about my upcoming review - that isn't until January!!

5) I slept like a log last night, and am still tired this morning.
 
1. Was told not to forget the 5:00 meeting today by the CM. Looked through emails & texts, he never told me about this meeting until then.
2. You know its funny when a citizen demands something to happen, then doesn't really care about it when you try and set a meeting to discuss it.
3. Registered for the virtual only state planning conference...need them CMs.
4. Going to a Van Gogh exhibit on Sunday & looking very forward to it.
5. A friend is looking at houses. He told they saw one with "a kitchen designed to eat out" - evidently it was tiny & dysfunctional.
 
1. My new office is indeed an incubator. The 9' tall by 12' set of windows, one facing south and one facing west, adds to the solar heat gain immeasurably. The A/C is not cooling my space either. They promise they are getting it fixed.
2. It took moving out of it to finally see what an utter and complete dump the previous place was. At least 25 years past due on a "down to the frame" rebuild.
3. Trying to get the work product of an extern is proving to be more difficult than previously imagined.
4. Work on the nearby interstate bridge yesterday had me thinking tin foil hat conspiracies. Some tool they were using sounded exactly like a hovering helicopter.
5. I have to cut down the cardboard box my son's treadmill shipped in for recycling, before pick-up tomorrow morning.
 
1. Looks like we'll be wet for the rest of the week.
2. Tonight's Council agenda looks short & tame - lets hope it stays that way in action.
3. Post Season Baseball starts tonight!
4. Not going to travel over the holidays this year (again), but there might be one more extended weekend before turkey-day.
5. The Girl is coming home for her fall break.
 
1) Big Boss is in the office today. Hopefully, she's in a good mood.

2) Big mail out today. :crossedfingers:no paper cuts!

3) My F-It meter is full. Might need to close my door today.

4) I really want to . . . go home and take a nap. It's only 10 am.

5) Going to see the new Bond film this weekend! :love:
 
1. Junior is home sick today
2. I hope his grades do not suffer too much, as I know he'll refuse to lift a finger to do any makeup work
3. No anti-anxiety medication for me today
4. Facebook is back up. So what?
5. I should start giving some thought to how we're going to do the holidays this year
 
1. I'm tired of the other agency pre-empting my time.
2. The sun is out so I'll take a walk at lunch.
3. I prefer raised donuts to cake donuts.
4. I broke a big glass container and hope I found all the pieces.
5. I'm off Friday, making a 4 day weekend.
 
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