Still cold with a little rain this morning. The weekend is going to be nice.
The girls won the volleyball match last night. They played OK but the setting is just awful so we don't get that many kills. Jess played well and really did a nice job at the net with a bunch of blocks. After she started blocking the kills, the other team started hitting around her and then hit a bunch of balls out of bounds so she did well.
One cool thing. Yesterday Jess went to the University of Northern Iowa for a college visit. She went on a bus with 60 other kids. Anyway, they took the tour and then when they were getting ready to go to lunch, a lady from the AD office came up to the group and told Jess the Track coach wanted to meet with her. So the high school weight lifting coach went with her and she had lunch with the head track coach, the assistant coach and the cross country coach.
He told her he had seen her run at the State track meet and is interested in her joining the track program there. He also said he wants her to come on another visit so she can meet the track team and see all the facilities. She said it was awesome! He also said he and the volleyball coach work closely together so they would see of an opportunity to play volleyball there as well.
She was on cloud 9. He gave her his card and said NCAA rules prohibit him from calling her but he can email her. He told her to email him and they can stay in touch throughout the year. She said he was really nice and laid back.
She said everyone was asking her about it on the bus on the ride home.
Tonight we have a home football game and I am sure the kids will both be headed to it. Saturday Jess has a FCA bonfire at Dawn's parents house. I am not sure when it starts but it will be a whole night event.
Drew is done with football so he has his evenings free now. I am going to shoot some baskets with him in the evening so he can get some practice in before the basketball season starts up. He also wants so start lifting weights again so I will have to get my tired butt up and take him in the mornings.
Ok, the weekend is ahead and I can't wait.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
The day after
The weather is cold but the sun started to shine at the end of the day. Today more cold weather, maybe some clouds and dry.
My tenants are just killing me. They finally paid $900 of the 1500 that they owe but swear they paid $500 in a night deposit, in cash and the bank must have stolen it. I told him that until we get it, they still owe.
They also can't get the furnace to start. For some dang reason every winter we have to have the heating guy go to the house and replace a part to get the pilot to light. So as some money comes in, back out it goes.
I think they are finally making money consistently enough to keep paying rent, which is a good thing.
Jess has a home volleyball game tonight. They are playing with a breast cancer awareness theme. The girls are going to play with pink and white volleyballs. They are going to wear pink and white socks and wear pink ribbons in their hair. They also sold t-shirts that go to the Susan G Komen cancer awareness campaign.
I think there will be a big crowd and it should be a good thing.
Thanks everyone for sending me a birthday email yesterday. It was very nice and a big pick-me-up. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all of you. We don't get to talk or see each other much but you are a very important part of my life. Thank you. Thank you.
Today is trash day and I hope the ladies freeze their butts off.
One meeting today and nothing on my agenda for tomorrow.
I read a birthday quote yesterday. "Three things happen to a person as they grow old. First, they lose their memory. I can't remember the other two."
My tenants are just killing me. They finally paid $900 of the 1500 that they owe but swear they paid $500 in a night deposit, in cash and the bank must have stolen it. I told him that until we get it, they still owe.
They also can't get the furnace to start. For some dang reason every winter we have to have the heating guy go to the house and replace a part to get the pilot to light. So as some money comes in, back out it goes.
I think they are finally making money consistently enough to keep paying rent, which is a good thing.
Jess has a home volleyball game tonight. They are playing with a breast cancer awareness theme. The girls are going to play with pink and white volleyballs. They are going to wear pink and white socks and wear pink ribbons in their hair. They also sold t-shirts that go to the Susan G Komen cancer awareness campaign.
I think there will be a big crowd and it should be a good thing.
Thanks everyone for sending me a birthday email yesterday. It was very nice and a big pick-me-up. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all of you. We don't get to talk or see each other much but you are a very important part of my life. Thank you. Thank you.
Today is trash day and I hope the ladies freeze their butts off.
One meeting today and nothing on my agenda for tomorrow.
I read a birthday quote yesterday. "Three things happen to a person as they grow old. First, they lose their memory. I can't remember the other two."
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
At 40, nobody wants to see the birthday suit
Well I made it to 40...Whooo-Hoooo!
Weather is rainy and cold but when you are celebrating what could arguably be the greatest moment in history...a little rain isn't a big deal!
Both of the kids had games last night. Drew's team lost and Jess' team got second place in the tournament. From what I hear, the both played well.
I have a meeting this morning and the rest of the day is open. I also got my new desk chair yesterday so that was an early birthday gift.
So we bought a conference table for the office and we received the top about a week ago. Since the chairs arrived we figured there must be a problem with the base of the table so Nancy called the company to find out what the delay was. Well, wouldn't you know it....THE BASE WAS SOLD SEPERATELY!!! What the hell!
We had to purchase the bottom of the table separately. I want to ask them how many people just buy the top of the table but after thinking about it, the guy could have said "Just you!".
Ok, so we are ordering the bottom.
The last presidential debate is tonight. I suppose I will watch it to see if McCain goes into the gutter to shift momentum.
The government is literally forcing healthy banks to take money from the bailout in return for shares in the company. Sort of like a hostile take over without the Democracy part. What country are we living in?
So the Republican party is "concerned" about voter registration fraud by a grassroots voter registration group called ACORN. Here's the thing. It is VOTER REGISTRATION!! You can register Mickey Mouse to vote but guess what...He won't show up! How about the years of voter suppression in minority and poor neighborhoods? How about making it mandatory in some states to have a valid drivers license to vote. Who do you think that hurts? Get a grip!
Ok, enough rant. I think it is time to get back to aging.
FYI, all my parts seem to be still attached to my body. I am hoping that is a good thing.
Weather is rainy and cold but when you are celebrating what could arguably be the greatest moment in history...a little rain isn't a big deal!
Both of the kids had games last night. Drew's team lost and Jess' team got second place in the tournament. From what I hear, the both played well.
I have a meeting this morning and the rest of the day is open. I also got my new desk chair yesterday so that was an early birthday gift.
So we bought a conference table for the office and we received the top about a week ago. Since the chairs arrived we figured there must be a problem with the base of the table so Nancy called the company to find out what the delay was. Well, wouldn't you know it....THE BASE WAS SOLD SEPERATELY!!! What the hell!
We had to purchase the bottom of the table separately. I want to ask them how many people just buy the top of the table but after thinking about it, the guy could have said "Just you!".
Ok, so we are ordering the bottom.
The last presidential debate is tonight. I suppose I will watch it to see if McCain goes into the gutter to shift momentum.
The government is literally forcing healthy banks to take money from the bailout in return for shares in the company. Sort of like a hostile take over without the Democracy part. What country are we living in?
So the Republican party is "concerned" about voter registration fraud by a grassroots voter registration group called ACORN. Here's the thing. It is VOTER REGISTRATION!! You can register Mickey Mouse to vote but guess what...He won't show up! How about the years of voter suppression in minority and poor neighborhoods? How about making it mandatory in some states to have a valid drivers license to vote. Who do you think that hurts? Get a grip!
Ok, enough rant. I think it is time to get back to aging.
FYI, all my parts seem to be still attached to my body. I am hoping that is a good thing.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
This is the best blog ever!
The weather is cold and a little rainy. Not the best of a fall day but what can ya do?
Drew has his last football game of the year today. They play here in Perry but I will miss it because I am teaching in Des Moines. Jess has a volleyball tournament here in Perry as well but once again, I am in Des Moines.
My tenants owe us over $1400 and are saying they put $500 cash in a night deposit that we never received. They claim the bank stole it. They are going to the bank today to talk to them about it. Whatever! What I know is they owe us a lot of money. They are supposed to pay $900 today but seeing is believing.
Yesterday we had a guest speaker in to do a seminar for the district staff. His name is Dr. Alan Zimmerman and it was interesting. It was about the effects of positive thinking and there was some benefit to it. Would I want to go through it again....No! But I did get something out of it. I am not big into the whole "self help" type of seminar but I guess it is better than digging a ditch.
I don't have any meetings today so that is good. I hope my new office chair shows up today. My back has been killing me and I think it is partially due to the chair I have been sitting in.
Today is the last day I will spend in my 30's. The big 40 tomorrow. I really don't care, I just hope the weather is nice so I can enjoy the day.
Working my way through the week. I am going to start my wonderful day (Positive thinking ya know.)
Drew has his last football game of the year today. They play here in Perry but I will miss it because I am teaching in Des Moines. Jess has a volleyball tournament here in Perry as well but once again, I am in Des Moines.
My tenants owe us over $1400 and are saying they put $500 cash in a night deposit that we never received. They claim the bank stole it. They are going to the bank today to talk to them about it. Whatever! What I know is they owe us a lot of money. They are supposed to pay $900 today but seeing is believing.
Yesterday we had a guest speaker in to do a seminar for the district staff. His name is Dr. Alan Zimmerman and it was interesting. It was about the effects of positive thinking and there was some benefit to it. Would I want to go through it again....No! But I did get something out of it. I am not big into the whole "self help" type of seminar but I guess it is better than digging a ditch.
I don't have any meetings today so that is good. I hope my new office chair shows up today. My back has been killing me and I think it is partially due to the chair I have been sitting in.
Today is the last day I will spend in my 30's. The big 40 tomorrow. I really don't care, I just hope the weather is nice so I can enjoy the day.
Working my way through the week. I am going to start my wonderful day (Positive thinking ya know.)
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