Dear Friends,
I over dosed on College football yesterday before settling down to watch the Red Sox do battle at 7 PM.
I really don't have a favorite college team. I just like it when the little guy wins against the big guy.
My relatives in Ohio went to bed happy since their Buckeyes beat up on another Ohio team. Hopefully the Buckeyes will be playing some ranked teams this year which will toughen them up for when bowl time comes around.
I did go to bed a happy man last evening since my Red Sox were victorious once again. Tampa continued with their late inning heroics, and won their game in the last of the ninth. The hapless Yankees squandered a lead, and lost their game.
Linda spent hours of her day hand writing out place cards for a wedding which we are attending this coming Saturday. She still has some bows to insert in the place cards.
When her hands stopped hurting from writing, she went to her knitting. She has been busy knitting baby outfits. No, we are not having a baby. Her baby outfits are in demand. Every time she attends a baby shower, the gifts have been baby clothes. It is usually a sweater, hat, and booties. I think that she just completed a set which she had been working on before she went to bed last evening.
Hopefully, we have another quiet day once again. We have to conserve our energy for a busy week once again.
We will be having house guests I believe starting on Wednesday evening. One couple is booked in for sure, and we might have another couple joining us on Friday night and Saturday night too. The guests are all related to the wedding which we are attending on Saturday.
Next Sunday is opening day for the New England Patriots. Yes, I will be there for the 1 PM game. If all goes as planned, my son Kevin from East Boston, will be with me. Linda and Kyla, Kevin's wife, will be bonding at a Mall somewhere.
My son, Michael, in Kansas will be able to see the game since the Patriots are playing the Kansas City Chiefs. It should be broadcast in his area.
Not much to report on the political front. People are still trying to decide if McCain made a good choice as his running mate. She is photogenic which is another positive.
The weather is supposed to be perfect for today and tomorrow, and extending into next week.
Continue to have a great weekend. The Curley Lad
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Hello on Saturday Morning
Dear Friends,
Friday went well for both Linda and I.
I did go to bed a happy man since my Red Sox won their game against the Chicago White Sox. The first and the third place teams won their games too.
I am still trying to figure out if McCain's selection of a running mate is a winner or not. Selecting a female could be a positive. Being a good role model as a mother is another positive. A moose hunting, ice-fishing , gun toting, outdoors person is another positive. Being against abortion is another positive for certain segments of the nation. The almost 30 year younger age difference is another positive.
The Republicans might have to give up the argument that Obama lacks experience because I don't see much on her resume.
As I left the members bar / restaurant at Berkshire Hills Country Club last evening, I said "Hi" a friend who is a staunch Republican. He thought that McCain's choice of a running mate was a tactical error by the Republican Party. Time will tell!
I did say in a previous e-mail that I would stay away from politics in future e-mails, but I am finding it so difficult to do so.
On a different note, I think that I am addicted to certain sports. I was semi inconsiderate last evening when I abandoned the two other couples, whom we were with, to go home an watch the Red Sox. Some people are addicted to gambling, others to alcohol, etc. How about the actor who checked himself into a clinic yesterday because he was addicted to sex?
Last night did have a positive outcome in spite of my behavior. We stopped and chatted with so many people whom we know while at the Berkshire Hills that if I wanted to stay home and watch a sporting contest, Linda could go there alone, and have a great conversation with so many people.
Right now we have a quiet weekend scheduled.
Four days of golf, when you are a hacker like me, this past week was a bit too much.
Have to go a grab a cup of coffee.
Have a great Labor Day weekend. The Curley Lad
Friday went well for both Linda and I.
I did go to bed a happy man since my Red Sox won their game against the Chicago White Sox. The first and the third place teams won their games too.
I am still trying to figure out if McCain's selection of a running mate is a winner or not. Selecting a female could be a positive. Being a good role model as a mother is another positive. A moose hunting, ice-fishing , gun toting, outdoors person is another positive. Being against abortion is another positive for certain segments of the nation. The almost 30 year younger age difference is another positive.
The Republicans might have to give up the argument that Obama lacks experience because I don't see much on her resume.
As I left the members bar / restaurant at Berkshire Hills Country Club last evening, I said "Hi" a friend who is a staunch Republican. He thought that McCain's choice of a running mate was a tactical error by the Republican Party. Time will tell!
I did say in a previous e-mail that I would stay away from politics in future e-mails, but I am finding it so difficult to do so.
On a different note, I think that I am addicted to certain sports. I was semi inconsiderate last evening when I abandoned the two other couples, whom we were with, to go home an watch the Red Sox. Some people are addicted to gambling, others to alcohol, etc. How about the actor who checked himself into a clinic yesterday because he was addicted to sex?
Last night did have a positive outcome in spite of my behavior. We stopped and chatted with so many people whom we know while at the Berkshire Hills that if I wanted to stay home and watch a sporting contest, Linda could go there alone, and have a great conversation with so many people.
Right now we have a quiet weekend scheduled.
Four days of golf, when you are a hacker like me, this past week was a bit too much.
Have to go a grab a cup of coffee.
Have a great Labor Day weekend. The Curley Lad
Friday, August 29, 2008
Hello on Friday Morning
Dear Friends,
The Red Sox relievers failed to do their job yesterday afternoon, and my Sox lost the game.
My Patriots looked like they couldn't stop a High School football team last evening as the Super Bowls Champs, the Giants, were victorious.
No, I didn't listen to Obama last evening accept the Democratic nomination. Now we have to witness the same scenario with the Republican Convention. Which of his 8 homes will McCain be coming to the convention from?
What I really am not looking forward to is the multitude of campaign ads which will be shown on television for the next couple of months. Let the mud slinging begin!
I tee off with the seniors at 8:30 AM this morning. The 19th hole festivities take place at our treasurer's home after golf. It is our annual end of the year picnic even though we still play golf throughout the fall.
Linda has her end of the month Pittsfield High School retirees breakfast with her lady friends. She has a routine doctor's appointment after that.
Her dentist appointment, before working a shift at the Purple Plume, didn't go as planned. I received a frantic telephone call while on the golf course because she couldn't find the dentist's office. Our dentist moved down the street from his old place. Linda's teeth are so good that she very seldom requires his services. She didn't know where his new office was located.
After she managed to find the office, the saga continued. The doctor couldn't find why she has been experiencing some discomfort. He took some X-Rays, and still couldn't find the problem. He decided that the one filling that she has was causing the problem. He pops out the old filling, does some drilling, and replaces the filling. You would think the situation is over. Not! After doing filling type work, the dentist always checks for the correct "bite". Linda was complaining about something not being right when she came home from work yesterday. I think that she might be stopping off to see the dentist while I am doing my thing today.
We had to use a gift certificate for a pizza place last evening because the deal expires at the end of the month. The pizza was not good. The place is called "Hold the Anchovies", but we are going to change it to "Hold the Pizza". Linda might be making a stop at this place at some point today to tell them that we were not happy.
It is the official end of the summer this weekend. The forecast for next week is absolutely wonderful. Every time that school begins, the weather is often the best of the summer. Two of my golfing buddies , who just retired from the guidance department at my former high school, called the school while we were teeing off on the third hole. The young women, who replaced my friends, said that the guidance department was out of control with students just registering for school as well as students wanting to change their schedule, and change teachers, etc.
Have a great weekend. The Curley Lad
The Red Sox relievers failed to do their job yesterday afternoon, and my Sox lost the game.
My Patriots looked like they couldn't stop a High School football team last evening as the Super Bowls Champs, the Giants, were victorious.
No, I didn't listen to Obama last evening accept the Democratic nomination. Now we have to witness the same scenario with the Republican Convention. Which of his 8 homes will McCain be coming to the convention from?
What I really am not looking forward to is the multitude of campaign ads which will be shown on television for the next couple of months. Let the mud slinging begin!
I tee off with the seniors at 8:30 AM this morning. The 19th hole festivities take place at our treasurer's home after golf. It is our annual end of the year picnic even though we still play golf throughout the fall.
Linda has her end of the month Pittsfield High School retirees breakfast with her lady friends. She has a routine doctor's appointment after that.
Her dentist appointment, before working a shift at the Purple Plume, didn't go as planned. I received a frantic telephone call while on the golf course because she couldn't find the dentist's office. Our dentist moved down the street from his old place. Linda's teeth are so good that she very seldom requires his services. She didn't know where his new office was located.
After she managed to find the office, the saga continued. The doctor couldn't find why she has been experiencing some discomfort. He took some X-Rays, and still couldn't find the problem. He decided that the one filling that she has was causing the problem. He pops out the old filling, does some drilling, and replaces the filling. You would think the situation is over. Not! After doing filling type work, the dentist always checks for the correct "bite". Linda was complaining about something not being right when she came home from work yesterday. I think that she might be stopping off to see the dentist while I am doing my thing today.
We had to use a gift certificate for a pizza place last evening because the deal expires at the end of the month. The pizza was not good. The place is called "Hold the Anchovies", but we are going to change it to "Hold the Pizza". Linda might be making a stop at this place at some point today to tell them that we were not happy.
It is the official end of the summer this weekend. The forecast for next week is absolutely wonderful. Every time that school begins, the weather is often the best of the summer. Two of my golfing buddies , who just retired from the guidance department at my former high school, called the school while we were teeing off on the third hole. The young women, who replaced my friends, said that the guidance department was out of control with students just registering for school as well as students wanting to change their schedule, and change teachers, etc.
Have a great weekend. The Curley Lad
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Hello on Thursday
Dear Friends,
Wednesday went as planned for both Linda and I.
We had another dose of super sweet corn on the cob along with a steak which I cooked on the grill for supper.
I went to bed a happy man last evening as my Red Sox pounded on the hapless Yankees for a second game in a row. I think that the Yankees can't wait for the Red Sox to leave the Bronx. They do battle this afternoon in the final game of this three game series.
Linda has a long day to look forward to. She is going to the dentist at 8:30 AM before she heads off to the Purple Plume.
Speaking of the Purple Plume, Linda is changing her working status to a "substitute associate" for the fall. She really deserves a stretch of "Do nothing days", but our fall calendar is already packed with booked in activities.
I tee off with the usual suspects at 7:20 AM.
The teachers in the Pittsfield Public Schools have to report to their respective schools today. Two of my golfing buddies have wives who will be part of this group teachers.
If you remember, Linda lasted only one school! year after I retired. She got very tired of me saying: "Have a nice day at school!"
I decided to stay away from politics, the Presidential race, etc. in my e-mails. Each person has to make their own decision who they think is the best qualified to do the job. It is like a person choosing which religion best suits their spiritual needs.
The Patriots play the Giants in the final pre-season football game this evening. Tom Brady is in California buying a home. The New England Patriot fans don't think that his heart is really into playing football this year. I am hoping that this is not the case, but time will tell. Opening day for the Patriots is September 7, 2008.
I have to grab a cup of coffee, and select my golfing wardrobe.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Wednesday went as planned for both Linda and I.
We had another dose of super sweet corn on the cob along with a steak which I cooked on the grill for supper.
I went to bed a happy man last evening as my Red Sox pounded on the hapless Yankees for a second game in a row. I think that the Yankees can't wait for the Red Sox to leave the Bronx. They do battle this afternoon in the final game of this three game series.
Linda has a long day to look forward to. She is going to the dentist at 8:30 AM before she heads off to the Purple Plume.
Speaking of the Purple Plume, Linda is changing her working status to a "substitute associate" for the fall. She really deserves a stretch of "Do nothing days", but our fall calendar is already packed with booked in activities.
I tee off with the usual suspects at 7:20 AM.
The teachers in the Pittsfield Public Schools have to report to their respective schools today. Two of my golfing buddies have wives who will be part of this group teachers.
If you remember, Linda lasted only one school! year after I retired. She got very tired of me saying: "Have a nice day at school!"
I decided to stay away from politics, the Presidential race, etc. in my e-mails. Each person has to make their own decision who they think is the best qualified to do the job. It is like a person choosing which religion best suits their spiritual needs.
The Patriots play the Giants in the final pre-season football game this evening. Tom Brady is in California buying a home. The New England Patriot fans don't think that his heart is really into playing football this year. I am hoping that this is not the case, but time will tell. Opening day for the Patriots is September 7, 2008.
I have to grab a cup of coffee, and select my golfing wardrobe.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Hello on Wednesday Morning
Dear Friends,
Another day in Curley world went as planned. It was a bit brisk as we teed off at 7:20 AM on Tuesday. Good thing that we weren't teeing it up today because it is 43 degrees as I begin this e-mail. Thursday will be the last day which we will be teeing off so early. My retired friends and I made a corporate decision to tee off when it is a bit warmer beginning next week.
Yes, I did squeeze in an afternoon nap before Linda arrived home from MahJongg. She too had a winning experience at the MahJongg table.
The best part of the evening was dinner at one of our most favorite Italian restaurants in Pittsfield. Even though our friends have a wedding anniversary a week after ours, and the fact that we ( the men) didn't really celebrate the joy of being together for those many years on the correct date, everything worked out well last evening. The food, from the appetizers to dessert, was five star rated in our minds. When we told one of the owners that we were celebrating our anniversaries, he gave us desserts on the house.
While we were at the restaurant, another couple sitting next to us was listening to our conversation. We found out that the wife in their relationship is not adjusting well to the man's retirement. We told her that separation is good. This is why us men go off to the golf course, and get out of the house for 5 or 6 hours at a time. It is not normal for a husband and wife to be with one another for 24 hours per day. The nice woman told us that her husband "bossed around" people his whole life, and he is bossing her around in retirement. We even invited him to join us on the golf course to keep his wife from going insane.
I went to bed a happy man last evening. My Red Sox were victorious in the opening three game series against the Yankees in New York. I can't wait to watch them do battle this evening.
I read a report that there will be commercials on television, using children, about how bad hot dogs are for us health wise. I am not giving up my "Hebrew National" hot dogs. Everything in moderation. Don't you just love those nitrates?
There was a report on nutritious school lunches which parents can make for their children. The good old peanut butter and jelly sandwich was one of the best choices. Of course, many schools have banned peanut products from their lunch menus. It is once again where the minority controls the majority. It is sort of like me and my allergies to clams. When I was at the lobster / steak / clam bake this past Saturday, I avoided the endless flow of clams which were served including the raw bar ones. Why should my allergies change what is served at the clambake?
Well, the Democratic Convention was on television last evening. I hope that some of you Republicans got a chance to watch some of it. The experience issue, from McCains camp, is a bit tiring. All presidents have a staff of advisors who can get anyone through a Presidency.
I have to get dressed, and do some chores inside and outside of the home.
Linda has to head off to the Purple Plume in a couple of hours.
Have a great Wednesday. The Curley Lad
Another day in Curley world went as planned. It was a bit brisk as we teed off at 7:20 AM on Tuesday. Good thing that we weren't teeing it up today because it is 43 degrees as I begin this e-mail. Thursday will be the last day which we will be teeing off so early. My retired friends and I made a corporate decision to tee off when it is a bit warmer beginning next week.
Yes, I did squeeze in an afternoon nap before Linda arrived home from MahJongg. She too had a winning experience at the MahJongg table.
The best part of the evening was dinner at one of our most favorite Italian restaurants in Pittsfield. Even though our friends have a wedding anniversary a week after ours, and the fact that we ( the men) didn't really celebrate the joy of being together for those many years on the correct date, everything worked out well last evening. The food, from the appetizers to dessert, was five star rated in our minds. When we told one of the owners that we were celebrating our anniversaries, he gave us desserts on the house.
While we were at the restaurant, another couple sitting next to us was listening to our conversation. We found out that the wife in their relationship is not adjusting well to the man's retirement. We told her that separation is good. This is why us men go off to the golf course, and get out of the house for 5 or 6 hours at a time. It is not normal for a husband and wife to be with one another for 24 hours per day. The nice woman told us that her husband "bossed around" people his whole life, and he is bossing her around in retirement. We even invited him to join us on the golf course to keep his wife from going insane.
I went to bed a happy man last evening. My Red Sox were victorious in the opening three game series against the Yankees in New York. I can't wait to watch them do battle this evening.
I read a report that there will be commercials on television, using children, about how bad hot dogs are for us health wise. I am not giving up my "Hebrew National" hot dogs. Everything in moderation. Don't you just love those nitrates?
There was a report on nutritious school lunches which parents can make for their children. The good old peanut butter and jelly sandwich was one of the best choices. Of course, many schools have banned peanut products from their lunch menus. It is once again where the minority controls the majority. It is sort of like me and my allergies to clams. When I was at the lobster / steak / clam bake this past Saturday, I avoided the endless flow of clams which were served including the raw bar ones. Why should my allergies change what is served at the clambake?
Well, the Democratic Convention was on television last evening. I hope that some of you Republicans got a chance to watch some of it. The experience issue, from McCains camp, is a bit tiring. All presidents have a staff of advisors who can get anyone through a Presidency.
I have to get dressed, and do some chores inside and outside of the home.
Linda has to head off to the Purple Plume in a couple of hours.
Have a great Wednesday. The Curley Lad
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Hello on Tuesday Morning
Dear Friends,
Golf went okay yesterday. I only had to part with two dollars. I whiffed a couple of times during the round. At times, I ask myself why I even play the game. My opponent and I, who have similar handicaps, shot the same score on the front nine as well as the back nine. It was ugly at times, but I keep on reminded myself that I am walking on the grass instead of being planted below it.
Linda had multiple hours of being alone yesterday, and preparing for her BONCO session. It would appear that the evening went well. When I emptied the dishwasher a few minutes ago, I did notice some wine glasses. I would bet that the ladies who were drinking wine were the teachers who have to report to school this morning.
I tee off today at 7:20 AM. Linda has her normal MahJongg session at a friend's house.
I was almost going to write that we are free this evening, but I just remembered that we are going out with another couple to celebrate their anniversary. Their anniversary was yesterday. My friend was all set to take his wife out to their favorite restaurant until I told him that the restaurant is closed on Mondays. If you remember, we celebrated our anniversary last week by going to a Patriot Game, and getting lost after the game.
The temperatures are in the mid forties this morning. Fall is in the air. The Farmers Almanac & the National weather service are in conflict with the long term predictions for winter. The Almanac has predicted a cold winter period, but the National weather service says that we are in for a mild winter.
Well, I have to select my golfing wardrobe.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Golf went okay yesterday. I only had to part with two dollars. I whiffed a couple of times during the round. At times, I ask myself why I even play the game. My opponent and I, who have similar handicaps, shot the same score on the front nine as well as the back nine. It was ugly at times, but I keep on reminded myself that I am walking on the grass instead of being planted below it.
Linda had multiple hours of being alone yesterday, and preparing for her BONCO session. It would appear that the evening went well. When I emptied the dishwasher a few minutes ago, I did notice some wine glasses. I would bet that the ladies who were drinking wine were the teachers who have to report to school this morning.
I tee off today at 7:20 AM. Linda has her normal MahJongg session at a friend's house.
I was almost going to write that we are free this evening, but I just remembered that we are going out with another couple to celebrate their anniversary. Their anniversary was yesterday. My friend was all set to take his wife out to their favorite restaurant until I told him that the restaurant is closed on Mondays. If you remember, we celebrated our anniversary last week by going to a Patriot Game, and getting lost after the game.
The temperatures are in the mid forties this morning. Fall is in the air. The Farmers Almanac & the National weather service are in conflict with the long term predictions for winter. The Almanac has predicted a cold winter period, but the National weather service says that we are in for a mild winter.
Well, I have to select my golfing wardrobe.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Monday, August 25, 2008
Hello on Monday Morning
Dear Friends,
Sunday went as planned. After a morning session of house cleaning, and dusting, our house is ready to entertain 12 women for BONCO this evening. August is Linda's month for hosting the event.
I did a few outside chores, and settled down to watch an extra inning Red Sox game as well as a playoff of some PGA golf tournament. This was the first day in about 10 days that Linda and I were totally free.
During the middle of the afternoon, Linda left to do some errands while I sat on my butt to watch my sporting contests.
Another busy week is about to begin. I am booked in for the first of four rounds of golf this week. I haven't touched a golf club in over a week.
While the women are having fun this evening, I will be trying to squeeze in a wake in my home town, and a 6:30 PM UNICO Golf Tournament wrap up meeting.
We are starting to over dose with corn on the cob. Last night we had a Japanese named corn that tasted like they injected sugar in it. I would imagine the Mike and his family in Kansas (corn country ) must be going through the same thing.
Well, this is the big week in Berkshire County when the teachers and students go back to school. This will be the fifth August / September in which I will be on the golf course as those yellow school buses go past the first and second holes of our golf course. Two of my golfing buddies will be experiencing this for the first time. I still get "tingly all over" even though it is well past my first time to go through the joy of waving to the school buses.
Of course, people on fixed incomes could always use a few extra bucks as our income stays the same as prices for everything and taxes increase every year. I can see that eventually, I might have to get a part time job of some sort. For right now, I will enjoy the good times. Reading the local obituaries each day as well as seeing several friends going through some physical problems is a reminder that I made the right move when I walked out of the classroom doors at 57 years old in June of 2004.
For all you youngsters, you have a while before you can even think of retirement. I am just giving you a preview of coming attractions.
Have a great week at work or play. The Curley Lad
Sunday went as planned. After a morning session of house cleaning, and dusting, our house is ready to entertain 12 women for BONCO this evening. August is Linda's month for hosting the event.
I did a few outside chores, and settled down to watch an extra inning Red Sox game as well as a playoff of some PGA golf tournament. This was the first day in about 10 days that Linda and I were totally free.
During the middle of the afternoon, Linda left to do some errands while I sat on my butt to watch my sporting contests.
Another busy week is about to begin. I am booked in for the first of four rounds of golf this week. I haven't touched a golf club in over a week.
While the women are having fun this evening, I will be trying to squeeze in a wake in my home town, and a 6:30 PM UNICO Golf Tournament wrap up meeting.
We are starting to over dose with corn on the cob. Last night we had a Japanese named corn that tasted like they injected sugar in it. I would imagine the Mike and his family in Kansas (corn country ) must be going through the same thing.
Well, this is the big week in Berkshire County when the teachers and students go back to school. This will be the fifth August / September in which I will be on the golf course as those yellow school buses go past the first and second holes of our golf course. Two of my golfing buddies will be experiencing this for the first time. I still get "tingly all over" even though it is well past my first time to go through the joy of waving to the school buses.
Of course, people on fixed incomes could always use a few extra bucks as our income stays the same as prices for everything and taxes increase every year. I can see that eventually, I might have to get a part time job of some sort. For right now, I will enjoy the good times. Reading the local obituaries each day as well as seeing several friends going through some physical problems is a reminder that I made the right move when I walked out of the classroom doors at 57 years old in June of 2004.
For all you youngsters, you have a while before you can even think of retirement. I am just giving you a preview of coming attractions.
Have a great week at work or play. The Curley Lad
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