HI ALL!! I got GOOD Friday on my mind

    "    C'mon let the good times roll, we're gonna stay here to soothe our soul, it could take all night long, the evening sun is sinking low, the clock on the wall says it's time to go, I've got my plans I don't know about you, I tell you exactly what I'm gonna do    "    Well had a VERY nice dinner with youngest daughter and her main man last night. Got to chat about his latest travels and what not. He seems to travel more than my daughter does. Also got to chat with her about the new company and things she's got going on with it. Which is A LOT, and some very exciting adventures and travels as well. Also talked about her 'tree' incident. How funny! Ran several errands this week. Seems like I was out and about a lot. Was NOT feeling very well yesterday morning, and then through most of the day. I think my lack of sleep the night before was the main problem. Seems I still have nights were I'm not getting but 5 hours or so of sleep. And I just GOT to have more than that. Got several things to follow up on in the coming week. Need to find out about the medical referral from my doc and when that appointment is. AND, should follow up on the cuckoo clock and what stage or repair that is in. I am thinking that clock should about be done by now. Had some wonderful G'ma soup last night for dinner!! The BEST!!   CHOW MOI!!

HEY ALL!! 1st in state and the red carpet

    "    Hey baby every man is the same come on, I'll make you a star, I'll take you a million miles from this, put you on a pedestal, have you ever heard those opening lines, you should leave this small town way behind, I'll be your  partner, show you the steps, with me behind your tasting of the sweet wine of success    "    WELL, WELL, #1 in STATE!! OH, HELL YEAH!! BIG congrats to the Bellingham Dance/Drill team. What an awesome performance!! Finally, that long time coach gets her #1 trophy, VERY much deserved!! That is a perfect example of overcoming trouble, disqualifications, and dissidents, to have a record year. Well nothing going on with eBay so far. Baseball season starts up this week, and that means so does Fantasy Baseball!! I think (??) all 10 of my teams are set. You just never know until things start rolling along. Had a plugged kitchen sink drain later Saturday afternoon. Tried everything, was able to get some drain opener from the condo and that really didn't work. SO had a friend come by and help out yesterday. Took both trap out, and check things, nothing. He thought that the plug was down in the pipes, maybe in the stack somewhere. Well we kept plunging it and what not, then it finally cleared up. Not sure what it was or why, but it appears to be draining just fine now. Was able to run the dishwasher yesterday afternoon and no issues. So maybe we got it. I do know I need to get some more drain opener, and that cool plunger that my friend used. I think there is an errand or two to run this week.  I had some 'plugged' up ears yesterday late afternoon. Just came on when I was at the computer doing some HOA stuff. Just felt like my head was plugged. I tried saline solution for my sinuses, nothing. Then this morning it is cleared up. SO we'll see.  CHOW MOI!!

HI ALL!! done with brackets time for Magnolias

    "    Lies dripping off your mouth like dirt, in every step you walk, whispered sweetly in my ear, how do I get out of here, why you have to be so cruel, I ain't such a fool, lies you dirty jezebel, why don't you go to hell, why you think me such a fool    "    Well been a GREAT week. After six months of waiting, the "Nolan Ryan for Major" poster came back!! Very nice autograph and inscription. So very cool, and I guess well worth the wait. Now it's off to framing to match the others and then onto the wall in a VERY prominent position!! Also this week got a chance to go as see the Bellingham Dance Team perform their State routine. They had a little program at the high school gym. All three of their routines look VERY good. I am anxious to see how they fair in the State competition. Been doing parking lot patrol this week, so far things all seem in order. Probably some errands this weekend, and got some stuff going on next week. Been feeling good, some aches and pains, and even played a little guitar. Now just waiting for the fantasy baseball to start up, my NCAA brackets are toast. I even did two brackets for the 'second chance' game. And now one of them is already shot! SO be it. I know there were a lot of brackets that got blow'd up this year. Got in some grillin' time this week too, so very nice!!  CHOW MOI!!

HEY ALL!! 16th seed wins how's your bracket all busted up

    "    Share your thoughts there's nothing you can hide, she was dying to survive, I was caught oh taken for a ride, she was showing no surprise, where are all my friends, coming down again    "    Well had a nice weekend. Did some grillin' and chillin'. My NCAA basketball bracket is all blowed up!! I still got some teams in the sweet 16, but not enough to make a late bracket run. I'll try a few of the 'second chance' brackets, but it was fun to watch. Did my last two teams drafts for fantasy baseball. One was the standard 'auto' draft. Did NOT do well in that one. When you choose a player value for a certain position (in hopes of getting a specific player) you have to take into account the next players in that value as well. And I got burned on that. But I can make some trades and pick up other players and probably get along OK. The other draft was a 'auction' draft. I'd never done one of those before. Interesting and fun, but took WAY TOO much time. I did learn some stuff, and still has money left over at the end. Which I thin is a bad thing. So I'm set with 10 teams this year one two different sites. Eight on one, and two on the other. Should be fun. Got an errand or two this week, I think, but not much else. Weather should be turning a little. I need to start getting some miscellaneous thing done around here. I need to retrace my wiring for both the TV and main stereo setups. And need to at least LOOK at the turntable and 8-track to see if I can do the repairs and maintenance that they need. CHOW MOI!!

HI ALL!! virga and how's that bracket

    "    Sittin' thinkin' sinkin' drinkin' wondering what I'd do when I'm through tonight, smoking moping maybe just hopin' some little girl will pass on by, don't wanna be alone but I love my girl at home    "    Will it's been an interesting week. Not much going on. Been waiting to find out what is going to be done about the parking lights and the problem we had Sunday morning. The weather has been GREAT!! Got a chance to grill everyday this week. Well today I get buzzed and it's the light guy. He's here and needs to get into the electric room. So I jump on the elevator and it stops at the 2nd floor. And Ms Trouble Maker gets on. Now mind you this is several days after she just berates my mom about all the condo problems. My mom tells her she's my MOM NOT my SECRETARY!! Well first thing she asks " Did your mom tell you about the font size on the not you left on the bulletin board?" My reply "NO, she is not my secretary." "Well the font is too small, can you make it bigger?" "NO, it is there for just information, if you want to be kept up to date on stuff, we need your e-mail address." The elevator door opens and out I go. Now some back history , I have asked her for her e-mail twice, and she has said "NO", both times. Well back to my condo, and about 30 mins later, knock at the door. Ms Trouble Maker is there, doesn't say a word, just hands me a piece of paper with her e-mail on it, and walks away. Perfect!! The way her and the other friend belittled my mom, NEITHER one of them will get any more breaks from me! Ms Trouble Maker has done nothing but spread false statements around since the HOA Owners meeting in December, the one SHE DIDN'T attend!! I will put an end to that. Not the first problem child I have dealt with!! Got my brackets filled out, four of them again this year. And fantasy baseball is just around the corner.  CHOW MOI!!

HEY ALL!! sun's out peanuts for everyone

    "    Men are armed shout who goes there, we have journeyed far from here, armed with bibles make us swear, Candy and Taffy hope we both are well, please come see me in the citadel, flags are flying dollar bills, round the heights of concrete hills, you can see the pinnacles    "    Well had a nice weekend. Small hiccup with the lightning guys for the outside of the condo. Kind of made a mess out of Sunday morning. Hope they get it resolved this week. My eBay items ended. Nothing sold, even ran a last minute sale. Think I'll hold off for a day or so before I re-list everything. Was out and about both days, had to go grocery shopping Saturday. Then out early this morning to take mom to doctors visit. I've been up early the last three or four mornings. Time to sleep in. Even had to deal with Daylight Savings Time in between. Filled out my NCAA men's basketball brackets this morning. I filled out four of them. Progressively advancing Gonzaga in each, until the last one where I have them winning it all!! That would be SOOOO cool!! Anyway, not sure what's going on this week. I do know we got beautiful weather today, and it is suppose to change to rain for the rest of the week. That is SO typical Seattle weather. COOL - CHOW MOI!!

HI ALL!! garbage can lids flopping out over your skis

    "    My story is much too sad to be told, but practically everything leaves me totally cold, the only exception I know is the case, when I'm out on a quiet spree fighting vainly the old ennui, and I suddenly turn and see your fabulous face    "    Well it's been a good week. I have NOT been able to sit down and play guitar however!! But did some updating stuff for the HOA and ran an errand. Getting closer to Fantasy Baseball time. Nothing going on with eBay, I did start a 'sale' for the next several days. Let's see what that does. The weather has been improving, and I've been grillin!! Some stuff going on next week, but not a lot. Hope to be able to strap on the guitar several days next week. Looks like there may be s grocery gettin' trip soon too. Nothing but FUN!! Been feeling good lately, just the regular aches and pains. CHOW MOI!!

HEY ALL!! the butterfly move or the hummingbird pose

    "    Well she's very wealthy it's true, so in that she is one up on you, she's dressed all red white and blue, and she always knows more than you, she knows who to smile to today, she has just been brought up in that way    "    Well been a good weekend, nothing going on with eBay stuff, but a side from that, things are good. Made a trip through the parking lot and found a suspicious car. Put a tag on it advising them it would be towed. Got to grill again this weekend. May have an errand or two to run this week, but should be a quiet week ahead. Trying to get plans made to get the Rouge repairs done. And do need to get the Ranger out and about for a mile or two. Have been able to get a couple of nights of decent sleep the last two nights. That feels good, had been struggling with getting a decent sleep for several nights. Got several fantasy teams going as well.  CHOW MOI!!

HI ALL!! 5th round draft or lost in the neighborhood

    "    Hey let him follow you down, way underground wind and he's bound, bound to follow you down, just a dead beat right off the street, bound to follow you down, well the ballrooms and smelly bordellos, and dressing rooms filled with parasites, on stage the band has got problems    "    Well been a good week. Got some stuff done, couple of errands, including a trip today to the grocery store. Have NOT gotten to my guitar all week. Not sure why, I have had some issues getting in a full night sleep. Seems like something hurts or bothers me, or what ever. Have been a little short of energy several days this week. I know last week was a VERY FULL week. Been working on checking the cars in the parking lot. Got a good grasp on them. Also a little "funky" item that crept up yesterday. It seems like "she" has made a little return. Will watch it and she what devious plans she has. I have just become constantly suspicious. And with good reason obviously. Should have a good weekend, nothing planned. Several things going on next week. Need to strap on that guitar!!  CHOW MOI!!