What are you doing this coming weekend?
05-25-2014, 08:33 PM
#291
Tomorrow (Memorial Day), the local Vietnam Vets Association (of which I am not a member of), is dedicating a UH-1 (Huey helicopter) memorial. Since I have a "few" hours as a pilot in them, I am contemplating attending the ceremony. I have mixed emotions about this, since I proudly served, but would still like to put this behind me, as I did my duty, but that was then, and this is now. 
TBD.
TBD.
05-26-2014, 02:00 AM
#292
Went with the +1 to Arlington Cemetery earlier this morning to take flowers to my dad's grave, before the big crowds descend. It was still slow getting into the cemetery, but with a family pass we can drive directly to the gravesite. Also took flowers to the gravesite of my third father - my attorney and very close friend who died last year. I consider my uncle from NC to be my second father. All gone now. 
It is a spectacular day here - sunny, warm and not humid. The whole weekend is looking good, which will please all the bikers for Rolling Thunder Sun. And the barbecuers and poolgoers.
It is a spectacular day here - sunny, warm and not humid. The whole weekend is looking good, which will please all the bikers for Rolling Thunder Sun. And the barbecuers and poolgoers.
We went to our local BBQ joint yesterday and the menu had changed. They now have fried pickles! We had some in SC recently. Not exactly health food, but they were yummy in SC and here. My yard work today will consist of watering the plants on the balcony.
05-26-2014, 03:47 AM
#293
Originally Posted by boltonblue' timestamp='1401062709' post='23175231
The big pile of dirt is now a much smaller pile of dirt.
The three big depressions in the yard are now level and seeded.
One Hostas bed has the border up is level filled and is ready for planting, the other is half done.
As depressing as it is to type, I'm gonna need a lot more dirt.
Does the cardiac care unit take reservations?
The three big depressions in the yard are now level and seeded.
One Hostas bed has the border up is level filled and is ready for planting, the other is half done.
As depressing as it is to type, I'm gonna need a lot more dirt.
Does the cardiac care unit take reservations?
As much as I enjoy our very pretty yard, it is a lot of work. At times, when the "to do" list is long, I do think, CONDO!
How much Advil have you taken today, Jerry?
05-26-2014, 04:12 AM
#294
It seems like I watched 20 hours of tv yesterday while resting my shoulder...... F1 race, documentary '1', Indy 500 race, parts of NASCAR 600 race, and a hockey game. I did manage to mow the lawn - I did the riding mower portion and the wife did the walk behind parts. She has been planting and re-planting flowers and plants for several days now from morning to night. I am always impressed. She seems to love it.
05-26-2014, 04:37 AM
#295
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My father in law was 88 years old when he passed away unexpectedly. He was working in his small greenhouse when a stroke got him.
I mentioned to Rick yesterday that his father was 30 years older than I am now, and he sill went from morning to night, gardening, digging working in the yard. It is a labor of love for sure. I do enjoy working in the garden. I enjoy sitting on the deck and LOOKING at the garden even more.
My father in law was 88 years old when he passed away unexpectedly. He was working in his small greenhouse when a stroke got him.
I mentioned to Rick yesterday that his father was 30 years older than I am now, and he sill went from morning to night, gardening, digging working in the yard. It is a labor of love for sure. I do enjoy working in the garden. I enjoy sitting on the deck and LOOKING at the garden even more.
05-31-2014, 04:17 AM
#297
Headed tonight to the Kennedy Center to see a Finnish group sing ABBA music with the National Symphony Orchestra. Should be good!
05-31-2014, 04:57 AM
#298
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+1 Chris is hiking the Grand Canyon this weekend. I'm in my garage working on my S and also watching some great college Baseball. Rice is hosting an NCAA Regional Fri-Mon. They are playing Texas tonight.
05-31-2014, 05:33 AM
#299
^ She's at it again! 
A guy at work asked the +1 if he wanted to climb Mt Rainier with him. 
A guy at work asked the +1 if he wanted to climb Mt Rainier with him.
05-31-2014, 01:42 PM
#300
I participated for about two of the three hours of a fund raising Zumba thon today. It's always fun. I even won a restaurant gift certificate in the raffle. However, it get's hot in the gym where the event was held. If I stood near the fan, I could not see the various instructors, or hear the music too well. All instructors have different styles in their dance and music selection, so it's obviously easier to follow them when you can see them. It would have been better if they had a stage for them.
Came home and did about 2 1/2 hours of planting and mulching. I'm toast now!! Beat!
Goofing off for a bit, then heading out for Portuguese food with some friends.
Tomorrow may be an S day. Weather looks good.
Came home and did about 2 1/2 hours of planting and mulching. I'm toast now!! Beat!
Goofing off for a bit, then heading out for Portuguese food with some friends.
Tomorrow may be an S day. Weather looks good.