Monday went as planned. We did some chores inside the house before we went off
to do some errands a little after noontime.
Yes, we did attend the Health Care Meeting for City of Pittsfield teachers.
Only active teachers were allowed to vote. The bottom line is that we will be
subsidizing any anticipated savings which the City is projecting. Oh Joy!
My UNICO board meeting well also. It was over in one hour which makes my board
members very happy.
"Good thing for leftovers" was the theme of our supper.
I went to bed a happy man last evening. The Red Sox won the game in the bottom
of the 9th inning with two outs. All the people across the nation who dislike
any Boston sport's teams will have to deal with the Red Sox Nation through the
next round of the playoffs which begin on Friday night in Tampa Bay, Florida.
Go Red Sox!
Our social calendar today has me playing golf at 10:32 AM. This might change
since we had a frost last evening. The temperature was 30 degrees which I got up
this morning. Tee times are now supposed to be two hours later than scheduled. I
might have to bail out on my golf adventure because of prior commitments.
Linda has her regular Tuesday Mah Jongg Session.
We also have a wake to attend at 4 PM for a woman who was the wife of a guy
whom I retired with. The woman was three months older than me. She just turned
62 in September. I believe lung cancer was the cause of death.
No our day doesn't end after the wake. The Irish American Idol finalist from
our Irish Sister City will be arriving in Pittsfield later on today. We are
going to the pub up the street for some food, fun and merriment. We might even
get Liam to sing a few songs with the Irish 4 piece band in preparation for his
concert at the Colonial on Friday night.
Saturday Night Live received great ratings because of the Sarah Pallin
imitation by the actress , Tina Fey. Go to your computer if you missed it.
Politicians, both Republican and Democratic, give comedians a great deal of
material to work with.
Have to get another cup of coffee, and send some personal e-mails.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Hello on Monday Morning
Dear Friends,
I went to bed after midnight last evening a semi happy man. My Patriots won
their football game, but the Sox couldn't close the deal against the Angels in
the baseball playoff game.
The Sox will play again this evening at 8:30 PM. I am hoping that the
results are better.
I did go to visit my parents yesterday. I took out the two air
conditioners. My parents seemed to be in good spirits. I left as my father was
trying to fill in pill boxes. I hope my sister checks what he did.
My social calendar has some UNICO chores which I must deal with as well as
running a 6 PM board meeting.
Before the 6 PM meeting, Linda and I will be attending a 3:45 PM
informational meeting on Health Insurance. Our city claims that they will save
money if the city gets off Blue Cross & Blue Shield, and goes on to the State
Health Insurance program. The savings usually ends up on the backs of the
employees. Oh Joy!
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Politics -- Saturday Night Live did another great job of poking fun at Sarah
Palin and Joe Biden during their recent debate. Every time Tina Fey does her
impression of Sarah on Saturday Night Live, I feel that the comedian could do a
great job in the White House too.
Have a great week at work or play.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
I went to bed after midnight last evening a semi happy man. My Patriots won
their football game, but the Sox couldn't close the deal against the Angels in
the baseball playoff game.
The Sox will play again this evening at 8:30 PM. I am hoping that the
results are better.
I did go to visit my parents yesterday. I took out the two air
conditioners. My parents seemed to be in good spirits. I left as my father was
trying to fill in pill boxes. I hope my sister checks what he did.
My social calendar has some UNICO chores which I must deal with as well as
running a 6 PM board meeting.
Before the 6 PM meeting, Linda and I will be attending a 3:45 PM
informational meeting on Health Insurance. Our city claims that they will save
money if the city gets off Blue Cross & Blue Shield, and goes on to the State
Health Insurance program. The savings usually ends up on the backs of the
employees. Oh Joy!
>
Politics -- Saturday Night Live did another great job of poking fun at Sarah
Palin and Joe Biden during their recent debate. Every time Tina Fey does her
impression of Sarah on Saturday Night Live, I feel that the comedian could do a
great job in the White House too.
Have a great week at work or play.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Hello on Sunday Morning
Dear Friends,
My deck has been winterized. The air conditioners (3 of them) have been put away. My snow blower is positioned in the storage shed so that I can get at it easily.
The Curley's are ready for "old man winter" to arrive.
Our flowers in the front and back of the house are still alive until we get our first frost.
While I was doing my multi-hour chores, Linda and a girlfriend went off to an exhibit which highlighted breast cancer survivors. Many of the woman featured are people whom we know. One of the ladies taught with Linda in the science department at Pittsfield High School.
I was dealing with a queasy stomach for most of the day which I usually never encounter. We had soup for supper instead of going out for pizza at the East Side Cafe. I actually went up to bed after supper to semi watch and eventually fall asleep watching football and baseball games. I guess that I should cut back on my partying activities.
I am off to my parent's home in Lee around 8 AM to take out two air conditioners, and visit with them. My 92 year old mother is often cold, and she rarely stayed in the living room where one of the air conditioners is located.
My day will be centered around watching the Red Sox and Patriots.
The Chicago Cubs were eliminated from the playoffs. Manny Ramierz and his Dodgers teammates put the final nail in the coffin. Can you imagine what the Chicago newspapers will look like this morning? There was talk about the Cubs winning the World Series since they played so well during the regular season. Like I said in a previous email, in a short series, any team can win.
Sarah Pallin's folksy approach to politics is starting to grate on our nerves. Linda was leaning toward the Republican ticket after the Convention, but now she is starting to return to her Democratic roots.
Have to go and make some coffee.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
My deck has been winterized. The air conditioners (3 of them) have been put away. My snow blower is positioned in the storage shed so that I can get at it easily.
The Curley's are ready for "old man winter" to arrive.
Our flowers in the front and back of the house are still alive until we get our first frost.
While I was doing my multi-hour chores, Linda and a girlfriend went off to an exhibit which highlighted breast cancer survivors. Many of the woman featured are people whom we know. One of the ladies taught with Linda in the science department at Pittsfield High School.
I was dealing with a queasy stomach for most of the day which I usually never encounter. We had soup for supper instead of going out for pizza at the East Side Cafe. I actually went up to bed after supper to semi watch and eventually fall asleep watching football and baseball games. I guess that I should cut back on my partying activities.
I am off to my parent's home in Lee around 8 AM to take out two air conditioners, and visit with them. My 92 year old mother is often cold, and she rarely stayed in the living room where one of the air conditioners is located.
My day will be centered around watching the Red Sox and Patriots.
The Chicago Cubs were eliminated from the playoffs. Manny Ramierz and his Dodgers teammates put the final nail in the coffin. Can you imagine what the Chicago newspapers will look like this morning? There was talk about the Cubs winning the World Series since they played so well during the regular season. Like I said in a previous email, in a short series, any team can win.
Sarah Pallin's folksy approach to politics is starting to grate on our nerves. Linda was leaning toward the Republican ticket after the Convention, but now she is starting to return to her Democratic roots.
Have to go and make some coffee.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Hello on Saturday Morning
Dear Friends,
Life without jury duty was rather nice on Friday. The court system can function very well without me.
Golf with my senior buddies went okay until we teed off on the 9th hole. Rain started to fall pretty steady as we exited the green on the ninth hole. We put our clubs in the car, and opened the members bar 30 minutes earlier than it was supposed to open.
After a couple hours of fun and merriment, I went home and took a nap.
I needed the nap because Linda and I went off to a 60th birthday party on Friday evening. The party was for one of my golfing buddies who rode with me during the nine holes of golf on Friday. It was supposed to be a surprise party, but you all know how difficult it is for me to keep a secret. The party really turned out to be a surprise. My friend thought that he was going to a fund raiser for the Catholic high school which he graduated from in Pittsfield. His children organized the party. A good time was had by all.
Yes, I did stay up for the Red Sox game. It was a nail biter to the very end (around 1:20 AM before it was over). The Red Sox already flew home after the game from Los Angeles. Fenway Park will be rocking on Sunday when the teams do battle once again. Beating a team on their home field, and going back to Boston with a 2 to 0 game lead is a wonderful thing.
I feel so bad for the fans of the Cubs and White Sox based in Chicago. Both teams are 0 and 2 in the playoffs. Some of their fans are going into clinical depression. They have already started to use the phrase: "Wait until next year" which was the battle cry of the Red Sox for so many years.
Our social calendar is leaning toward being free today. Every time I say that we are free, the telephone rings, and we are booked in for something.
I have so much to do outside today. I am planning to put away all the deck furniture. It sounds simple, but when you have a multi level deck, and a screened in room on the deck, it turns into a major project.
Have to go, and put on some work clothes, and get going with my chores.
Have a great weekend!
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Life without jury duty was rather nice on Friday. The court system can function very well without me.
Golf with my senior buddies went okay until we teed off on the 9th hole. Rain started to fall pretty steady as we exited the green on the ninth hole. We put our clubs in the car, and opened the members bar 30 minutes earlier than it was supposed to open.
After a couple hours of fun and merriment, I went home and took a nap.
I needed the nap because Linda and I went off to a 60th birthday party on Friday evening. The party was for one of my golfing buddies who rode with me during the nine holes of golf on Friday. It was supposed to be a surprise party, but you all know how difficult it is for me to keep a secret. The party really turned out to be a surprise. My friend thought that he was going to a fund raiser for the Catholic high school which he graduated from in Pittsfield. His children organized the party. A good time was had by all.
Yes, I did stay up for the Red Sox game. It was a nail biter to the very end (around 1:20 AM before it was over). The Red Sox already flew home after the game from Los Angeles. Fenway Park will be rocking on Sunday when the teams do battle once again. Beating a team on their home field, and going back to Boston with a 2 to 0 game lead is a wonderful thing.
I feel so bad for the fans of the Cubs and White Sox based in Chicago. Both teams are 0 and 2 in the playoffs. Some of their fans are going into clinical depression. They have already started to use the phrase: "Wait until next year" which was the battle cry of the Red Sox for so many years.
Our social calendar is leaning toward being free today. Every time I say that we are free, the telephone rings, and we are booked in for something.
I have so much to do outside today. I am planning to put away all the deck furniture. It sounds simple, but when you have a multi level deck, and a screened in room on the deck, it turns into a major project.
Have to go, and put on some work clothes, and get going with my chores.
Have a great weekend!
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Friday, October 3, 2008
Hello on Friday Morning
Dear Friends,
I basically answered a "Yes or No" question the incorrect way, and that is why I will be playing golf this morning instead of spending another day at the Pittsfield Superior Court House.
My stupidity is not a bad as bad as you might think it is. This trial could be heading into next week. I could visualize me getting stuck in the trial as our first grandchild gets christened in Minnesota over the Columbus Day weekend.
As you know, I would love to give you more details of exactly what happened, but I will have to wait until the trial is over.
My fellow jurors will miss me with my endless stories during our breaks in the jury room, but I could write a short story about each one of these people too.
On a different note, I haven't swung a golf club in about two weeks. I think that the temperatures will be in the mid forties with a 15 to 20 mile per hour wind as we tee off at 8:30 AM. These are the exact conditions which have me thinking about putting away the golf clubs. When a golfer has to think about how he or she is going to stay warm while while traipsing around the golf course, then the person should be thinking about changing sports.
These conditions would be great football weather, or maybe hunting (except for the wind), but golf should be played wearing a short sleeve shirt, and a pair of golfing shorts, and with temperatures in the mid 70's, and me getting a better sun tan.
Well, the Red Sox reject, Manny Ramierz, continues his career in Mannywood. He is the new hero of the Dodgers, and he has helped this team make it to the playoffs as well as win the first two playoff games.
Joe Torre, a reject from the Yankees, brought these Dodgers to the playoffs in his first attempt as a manager for this team. The New York Yankees are watching the playoffs instead of being in them. What a twist of fate!
My Red Sox will be playing their second playoff game this evening against the Angels at 9:30 PM. I am taking an afternoon nap so that I can watch the game instead of sleeping through it like I did the other night.
My Patriots have an a game in San Francisco on Sunday afternoon so you know what I will be doing.
Have to go and select golfing clothes which might include a turtle neck, wool sweaters, and a pair of winter gloves.
It almost sounds like I am getting ready for ice-fishing instead of golf. Yes, I know some of my golfing buddies think that I have turned into a real wimp. At least my newest set of golfing buddies have my mindset.
Have a great weekend.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
I basically answered a "Yes or No" question the incorrect way, and that is why I will be playing golf this morning instead of spending another day at the Pittsfield Superior Court House.
My stupidity is not a bad as bad as you might think it is. This trial could be heading into next week. I could visualize me getting stuck in the trial as our first grandchild gets christened in Minnesota over the Columbus Day weekend.
As you know, I would love to give you more details of exactly what happened, but I will have to wait until the trial is over.
My fellow jurors will miss me with my endless stories during our breaks in the jury room, but I could write a short story about each one of these people too.
On a different note, I haven't swung a golf club in about two weeks. I think that the temperatures will be in the mid forties with a 15 to 20 mile per hour wind as we tee off at 8:30 AM. These are the exact conditions which have me thinking about putting away the golf clubs. When a golfer has to think about how he or she is going to stay warm while while traipsing around the golf course, then the person should be thinking about changing sports.
These conditions would be great football weather, or maybe hunting (except for the wind), but golf should be played wearing a short sleeve shirt, and a pair of golfing shorts, and with temperatures in the mid 70's, and me getting a better sun tan.
Well, the Red Sox reject, Manny Ramierz, continues his career in Mannywood. He is the new hero of the Dodgers, and he has helped this team make it to the playoffs as well as win the first two playoff games.
Joe Torre, a reject from the Yankees, brought these Dodgers to the playoffs in his first attempt as a manager for this team. The New York Yankees are watching the playoffs instead of being in them. What a twist of fate!
My Red Sox will be playing their second playoff game this evening against the Angels at 9:30 PM. I am taking an afternoon nap so that I can watch the game instead of sleeping through it like I did the other night.
My Patriots have an a game in San Francisco on Sunday afternoon so you know what I will be doing.
Have to go and select golfing clothes which might include a turtle neck, wool sweaters, and a pair of winter gloves.
It almost sounds like I am getting ready for ice-fishing instead of golf. Yes, I know some of my golfing buddies think that I have turned into a real wimp. At least my newest set of golfing buddies have my mindset.
Have a great weekend.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Hello on Thursday Morning
Dear Friends & Golfing Buddies,
The trial has not come to an end. Us jurors are going back to Superior court for a fourth consecutive day this morning. Maybe today things will come to an end.
I have to confess (this is a Catholic religion thing) that I did not stay up and watch the Red Sox Game last evening. I came home so mentally exhausted, and nap starved a little after 4 PM on Wednesday, from the trial, that I couldn't make it past a couple innings of the Red Sox vs Angels opening playoff game which started a little after 10 PM. I think that I went to bed around 11:30 PM, put the radio on in sleep mode (which automatically goes off in 60 minutes). I was fast asleep in less than 5 minutes.
I have so much guilt because I watched pretty much every game throughout the 162 game season. As an example, I remember taking time out of a wedding, which took place on Cape Cod, and heading to the bar to watch a portion of one Red Sox game. They actually lost that game. How could I be so dedicated to a team, and not stay up and watch the first game of this playoff series?
I found out that the Red Sox won the game by a 4 to 1 score. Also, I do remember a fact that the broadcasters made during the pre game that : "24 out of 28 times, the team which wins the first game eventually ends up winning the series." Go Red Sox!
Linda had an extremely pleasant day at home alone yesterday. She left the house to go to the mail box, and that was it for her outdoor activities. She completed making another baby sweater. She made a wonderful crock pot supper for the two of us.
These past few days have been so wonderful for her. I keep on telling her to capture the moment because things will be changing when the trial is over. Franny will soon be back!
Well, I have to grab a cup of coffee.
I might have to iron a long sleeve shirt today for juror duty since some cool weather has rolled into the Berkshires.
You have to look good even if you don't play well which is sort of what I do for the game of golf.
Politics -- The presidential race has been put on the back burner since the stock market crash the other day. I get my news on Saturday Night Live. Tina Fey / AKA Governor Pallin has been so funny. Record it if you can't stay up that late which is what Linda does for me.
I believe the vice-presidential candidates do battle this evening. It should be very interesting. Can Mrs. Pallin go from being photogenic to politically astute?
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
The trial has not come to an end. Us jurors are going back to Superior court for a fourth consecutive day this morning. Maybe today things will come to an end.
I have to confess (this is a Catholic religion thing) that I did not stay up and watch the Red Sox Game last evening. I came home so mentally exhausted, and nap starved a little after 4 PM on Wednesday, from the trial, that I couldn't make it past a couple innings of the Red Sox vs Angels opening playoff game which started a little after 10 PM. I think that I went to bed around 11:30 PM, put the radio on in sleep mode (which automatically goes off in 60 minutes). I was fast asleep in less than 5 minutes.
I have so much guilt because I watched pretty much every game throughout the 162 game season. As an example, I remember taking time out of a wedding, which took place on Cape Cod, and heading to the bar to watch a portion of one Red Sox game. They actually lost that game. How could I be so dedicated to a team, and not stay up and watch the first game of this playoff series?
I found out that the Red Sox won the game by a 4 to 1 score. Also, I do remember a fact that the broadcasters made during the pre game that : "24 out of 28 times, the team which wins the first game eventually ends up winning the series." Go Red Sox!
Linda had an extremely pleasant day at home alone yesterday. She left the house to go to the mail box, and that was it for her outdoor activities. She completed making another baby sweater. She made a wonderful crock pot supper for the two of us.
These past few days have been so wonderful for her. I keep on telling her to capture the moment because things will be changing when the trial is over. Franny will soon be back!
Well, I have to grab a cup of coffee.
I might have to iron a long sleeve shirt today for juror duty since some cool weather has rolled into the Berkshires.
You have to look good even if you don't play well which is sort of what I do for the game of golf.
Politics -- The presidential race has been put on the back burner since the stock market crash the other day. I get my news on Saturday Night Live. Tina Fey / AKA Governor Pallin has been so funny. Record it if you can't stay up that late which is what Linda does for me.
I believe the vice-presidential candidates do battle this evening. It should be very interesting. Can Mrs. Pallin go from being photogenic to politically astute?
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Hello on Wednesday Morning
Dear Friends,
Our Tuesday went exactly as planned.
I performed my Civic Duty until around 3:30 PM. I relaxed at home for several hours before I went off to a Pub for food, merriment, and grog!. The three and one half hours at the Pub went by extremely fast. The Irish Band was still playing as I left at 10:30 PM.
Linda's day of rest went well also. Her book club dinner / meeting at a friend's house was very enjoyable. She said that the host prepared a very delicious meal. The conversation was very nice, but her night ended an hour before mine did.
In a few short hours, I will be going back to perform my third consecutive day of Civic Duty at Superior Court. There might be a light at the end of the tunnel.
Linda might have a day where she doesn't have to deal with any human contact until I return home from my adventure. She has been enjoying these past few mornings of peace and quiet, and without anyone bugging her. I am thinking that she might be wishing that I had to perform my Civic duty more often, or possibly go out and get a job. A job: "Objection -- Sustained, please strike that from the record!"
Well, I am off to do my usual morning activities, and then select clothes appropriate for the court room.
Have a great Wednesday at work or play.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Our Tuesday went exactly as planned.
I performed my Civic Duty until around 3:30 PM. I relaxed at home for several hours before I went off to a Pub for food, merriment, and grog!. The three and one half hours at the Pub went by extremely fast. The Irish Band was still playing as I left at 10:30 PM.
Linda's day of rest went well also. Her book club dinner / meeting at a friend's house was very enjoyable. She said that the host prepared a very delicious meal. The conversation was very nice, but her night ended an hour before mine did.
In a few short hours, I will be going back to perform my third consecutive day of Civic Duty at Superior Court. There might be a light at the end of the tunnel.
Linda might have a day where she doesn't have to deal with any human contact until I return home from my adventure. She has been enjoying these past few mornings of peace and quiet, and without anyone bugging her. I am thinking that she might be wishing that I had to perform my Civic duty more often, or possibly go out and get a job. A job: "Objection -- Sustained, please strike that from the record!"
Well, I am off to do my usual morning activities, and then select clothes appropriate for the court room.
Have a great Wednesday at work or play.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
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