The weather is a bit interesting this morning. It is kind of rain but so close to ice that when it hits the ground it becomes ice. Not hail at all, kind of rain with ice crystals in it and it just freezes the second it hits the ground. It is very, very icy out and they have canceled school for today.
I hope they cancel my DMACC classes tonight. I really don't want to have to drive on icy roads. Even if it gets warm enough to not be icy before class, I would imagine at 10:00 at night, it will get cold and freeze all of the wet on the roads. The trip back could be unpleasant.
Jess had a game last night and they lost. She scored 14 but the guards were shooting a bunch and can't hit the broad side of a barn. We will lose every game we have left if we keep trying to win by shooting outside. It is the coaches fault.
Drew was supposed to have practice this morning but he gets to sleep in because of school being canceled. I wouldn't be surprised if we have a late start tomorrow.
I had a meeting and lunch with the superintendent yesteray. I thought it would be awkward just the two of us but it turned out to be pretty good. It was a nice talk and I am glad I did it.
Not a whole lot on the agenda today. I have some office work and think I might swap out one of my desktop computers to put a Windows 7 machine in. The trick is going to be getting to work. I think it might be best to walk over. Nancy and I will have to help each other so we don't wipe out on the ice.
I heard yesterday that there is a prediction for 20 more inches of snow in February. UGH!
Ok, off to start.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Emma needs a bath
Maybe a little sunshine and in the 30's today. Not too bad.
Drew had a game last night. They lost but only by 9 points. Last time they got blown out and lost by 50 so it was a good performance by the boys. Drew scored 2 points but did a nice job getting rebounds and playing defense.
Tonight Jess has a home game against Carroll. They are ranked but we should match up ok. If we play well, I think we can win.
The UNI head track coach came to Jess' basketball game the other night. We didn't know he was there. He wrote Jess an email and said he hasn't ever written a recruit who had already made a decision but he thinks she is the "real deal" and honestly can be number 1 in the nation. He said she was an exceptional athlete and really wants to talk to her again.
She is committed to Iowa State so it is a done deal but I know this is hard on her.
Both kids and I got the H1N1 vaccination on Wednesday. Drew got the shot and Jess and I got the nasal mist. Drew has ashma so he couldn't get the mist. He really doesn't care about getting shots so it wasn't a big deal. I hope it keeps them both healthy this Spring.
Off to start.
Drew had a game last night. They lost but only by 9 points. Last time they got blown out and lost by 50 so it was a good performance by the boys. Drew scored 2 points but did a nice job getting rebounds and playing defense.
Tonight Jess has a home game against Carroll. They are ranked but we should match up ok. If we play well, I think we can win.
The UNI head track coach came to Jess' basketball game the other night. We didn't know he was there. He wrote Jess an email and said he hasn't ever written a recruit who had already made a decision but he thinks she is the "real deal" and honestly can be number 1 in the nation. He said she was an exceptional athlete and really wants to talk to her again.
She is committed to Iowa State so it is a done deal but I know this is hard on her.
Both kids and I got the H1N1 vaccination on Wednesday. Drew got the shot and Jess and I got the nasal mist. Drew has ashma so he couldn't get the mist. He really doesn't care about getting shots so it wasn't a big deal. I hope it keeps them both healthy this Spring.
Off to start.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
I will earn my money this semester
Weather continues to be nice, well in the 30's but comparatively from what we have been experiencing, 30's are nice.
Class went well last night. I have 24 people in class and that is a big group. I was a bit worried when two of the students, didn't know how to press crtl-alt-del to logon. It may be a slow moving group.
Drew has a game tonight here in Perry. It is against Carroll and they beat us by 50 last time so it might be an ugly night.
Jess was selected to play in the Iowa Coaches Association, High School All-Star game for basketball. She is one of 30 players in the state selected to play. It is April 10, a Saturday, in Cedar Rapids. It should be very cool.
It is good to have classes done for the week and to be on the downhill slide for the week. Right now I don't have big plans for the weekend but Drew and I are going to go get our hair cut on Saturday.
Trash day so the ladies will be out in their sun dresses and bonnets.
Off to start.
Class went well last night. I have 24 people in class and that is a big group. I was a bit worried when two of the students, didn't know how to press crtl-alt-del to logon. It may be a slow moving group.
Drew has a game tonight here in Perry. It is against Carroll and they beat us by 50 last time so it might be an ugly night.
Jess was selected to play in the Iowa Coaches Association, High School All-Star game for basketball. She is one of 30 players in the state selected to play. It is April 10, a Saturday, in Cedar Rapids. It should be very cool.
It is good to have classes done for the week and to be on the downhill slide for the week. Right now I don't have big plans for the weekend but Drew and I are going to go get our hair cut on Saturday.
Trash day so the ladies will be out in their sun dresses and bonnets.
Off to start.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Honestly, how many people have a screw lose?
Weather is getting better. I think it might get above 32 today.
The department of education is doing a site visit with our school this week. I was interviewed yesterday with a team of teachers. I am not a big fan of this type of thing but whatever.
Jess had a rough day yesterday. They won the basketball game but the coach yelled at the team and told them they had attitudes and he would kick people off the team, starting with the seniors if they didn't straighten up.
The guy is an ass and I think a bit unstable but whatever. There is a reason only 14 girls go out for basketball in a school with 250 girls in it. He needs to retire.
Also, we had a message on the answering machine that the dental office that Jess works for (she cleans it on Sundays) is going to have their dental assistant clean the office on Friday before she goes home. That means Jess lost her job.
Drew has had morning practices and he is getting kind of sick of getting up at 5:30 every morning. They won their first game Monday so that was good but that may be the highlight of the season.
I teach tonight and have 21 people in class. That is the largest class I have had so it should be interesting. I am thinking we will have to take more time covering material with that many people.
I have been a bit grumpy this week. Not really sure why but maybe it is just getting back into the swing of things after the break. I have a lingering feeling of discontent. I sure it will pass but I hope is passes sooner than later.
Ok, enough for now.
Off to start.
The department of education is doing a site visit with our school this week. I was interviewed yesterday with a team of teachers. I am not a big fan of this type of thing but whatever.
Jess had a rough day yesterday. They won the basketball game but the coach yelled at the team and told them they had attitudes and he would kick people off the team, starting with the seniors if they didn't straighten up.
The guy is an ass and I think a bit unstable but whatever. There is a reason only 14 girls go out for basketball in a school with 250 girls in it. He needs to retire.
Also, we had a message on the answering machine that the dental office that Jess works for (she cleans it on Sundays) is going to have their dental assistant clean the office on Friday before she goes home. That means Jess lost her job.
Drew has had morning practices and he is getting kind of sick of getting up at 5:30 every morning. They won their first game Monday so that was good but that may be the highlight of the season.
I teach tonight and have 21 people in class. That is the largest class I have had so it should be interesting. I am thinking we will have to take more time covering material with that many people.
I have been a bit grumpy this week. Not really sure why but maybe it is just getting back into the swing of things after the break. I have a lingering feeling of discontent. I sure it will pass but I hope is passes sooner than later.
Ok, enough for now.
Off to start.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
This snow blows
So we got about 4 inches of snow and it is going to get very windy today. School is cancelled for today and the road conditions are going to get ugly.
Jess has been working on scholarship applications. We will have most of her college paid for from her track scholarship but any other scholarship she can get will help with the remaining balance and provide spending money for her.
Drew had practice at 6 am yesterday and was suppose to have it at 6 am today. They cancelled school about 10 minutes before we were going to head out.
It has been a battle with my tenants but I think it is coming to an end. It will be good when I can eventually just sell that house and be done with the whole thing.
The superintendent's secretary got arrested the day before yesterday for 5th degree theft. I am pretty sure she bounced checks. They announce all arrests on the local radio station so it was on three of four times yesterday. How embarassing would that be? She had already declared bankrupcy once and apparently is back at over spending again.
I get to wear jeans today since there is no school. It should be nice and quiet at work. Woo-hoo!
Trash day today so the princesses have to pick up my garbage in crappy weather. Another reason to be pleased with the snow and wind today. Better tie your skirts down today ladies......lol
Off to start
Jess has been working on scholarship applications. We will have most of her college paid for from her track scholarship but any other scholarship she can get will help with the remaining balance and provide spending money for her.
Drew had practice at 6 am yesterday and was suppose to have it at 6 am today. They cancelled school about 10 minutes before we were going to head out.
It has been a battle with my tenants but I think it is coming to an end. It will be good when I can eventually just sell that house and be done with the whole thing.
The superintendent's secretary got arrested the day before yesterday for 5th degree theft. I am pretty sure she bounced checks. They announce all arrests on the local radio station so it was on three of four times yesterday. How embarassing would that be? She had already declared bankrupcy once and apparently is back at over spending again.
I get to wear jeans today since there is no school. It should be nice and quiet at work. Woo-hoo!
Trash day today so the princesses have to pick up my garbage in crappy weather. Another reason to be pleased with the snow and wind today. Better tie your skirts down today ladies......lol
Off to start
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Frozen tundra of the midwest
Cold as it can be outside. This really sucks!
Drew had a game last night and they lost...BIG 71-29. Drew had 2 points but when you lose by 50, it is tough to say anyone had a good game.
Jess plays at DCG tonight. The DCG girls team is ranked 5th in the state.
Christmas with at Jenny's was a blast. It kind of sucked to drive there and back in the same day but it was worth it. It was nice to see everyone.
I have some pictures I need to post so I hope to get those up sometime this week.
The furnace in our house on 1st street went out so we had to have it replaced....UGH! The tenants didn't have heat for a couple of days, of course on the coldest days of the year. Anyway, that was a sucky expense I really didn't want to have.
It got replaced yesterday so they are now warm.
Off to start.
Drew had a game last night and they lost...BIG 71-29. Drew had 2 points but when you lose by 50, it is tough to say anyone had a good game.
Jess plays at DCG tonight. The DCG girls team is ranked 5th in the state.
Christmas with at Jenny's was a blast. It kind of sucked to drive there and back in the same day but it was worth it. It was nice to see everyone.
I have some pictures I need to post so I hope to get those up sometime this week.
The furnace in our house on 1st street went out so we had to have it replaced....UGH! The tenants didn't have heat for a couple of days, of course on the coldest days of the year. Anyway, that was a sucky expense I really didn't want to have.
It got replaced yesterday so they are now warm.
Off to start.
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