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I was up even prior to 5:30am. Certainly cause for celebration. I easily pushed through my exercise and then tuned into the weather radar. The sky was simply cloudy over head but more rain was projected. Of all days that I didn’t want it to rain today was that day. But even then I was torn. That’s how badly we need that rain
I exercised then headed outdoors with Ykraps. We walked to the east – our non-typical route. He lead. Upon our return I fetched him a treat and me some coffee. I naturally gravitated to the PC but caught myself – meditation more important. At 6:20am I headed upstairs with coffee for Mindy. She was up at her normal time despite taking a sick day for a doctor’s appointment. I returned dressed in my running clothes ready to get after it. It was still before 6:30am. I headed out into the dark where I stretched for a few minutes before running.
Slowly but surely the stretching seems to be helping my groin/hamstrings. I’m going to make it part of my pre and post running program. The run went well. I finished strongly.
I stretched on the front porch using the steps as an aide before going back inside. Mindy had strada again warmed once I got settled. Because she wasn’t going to school, she planned to do the bus duty this AM. That gave me a bit of a break. I was able to ready and leave for work about 15 minutes ahead of usual. I loaded my clubs and was down the road at 7:55am.
Work was busy to say the least. Our staff meeting went two hours and I didn’t take an official lunch break. Mid-afternoon Bob Imber emailed about the evening’s golf plans. We both were game weather permitting. Meanwhile, outside it was raining light to moderate. A check of the radar revealed that the significant rain was tracking northeast on a line mostly to the north of I-71. Groveport would most likely be spared if it remained on that course. Somewhat selfishly, I wished for it to slide just a little more to the east to ensure that my lawn gets its share. But as far as I could tell that didn’t happen to any significant degree.
Come 3:30pm I sent Bob another email checking to see if he was for certain golfing as it was raining fairly steadily in Hilliard. And he was. I changed into my golf attire and left the office at 4:27pm. Traffic was slow from Cemetery Rd to I-70. But once I cleared I-70 I was home free all the way to Groveport. Bob & Bob were already there at 5:05 when I arrived. As expected, there was a very sparse crowd. We got right out on the front.
My opening tee shot was less than desirable but certainly playable. Bob I.’s was the best. I had an unlucky break just barely nipping a tree top thus slowing down my second shot. I ended up 6-ing the first hole. I played the next 5 or 6 holes reasonably well but still couldn’t find my groove with the driver. None had the power and slight draw I get when I am on. But for once, my putting saved me. I finished rather poorly, unlike Sunday when I finished in a flurry. Any thought of that carrying over was a big NO! I shot a 49. YUCK!
Clouds were bountiful throughout our entire round. But no rain hit us save for a few sporadic sprinkles. We thought that we might sneak an extra hole or tow in but we were promptly stopped by the cart boy. As we dashed back to the number 7 tee box he yelled at the Bob’s who were sharing a cart. I thought that I heard somebody shout but tuned it out. I was just about to the tee box when I turned to see those two making a beeline back. I felt stranded and alone. I turned around and headed back too. The tow young kids still working said they saw lightning and needed to get all the carts in. Whatever, they were just doing their jobs. Besides, darkness was coming on fast even though it was only 7:15pm. The cloud cover didn’t help much.
I was on the road for home by 7:22pm. I had a missed call that I didn’t recognize. I thought that it might be my roofer so I called the number. Ended up being brother Bobby. We talked for a few minutes. His main reason for the cal laws to let Mindy know that her jewelry was in. I promised to have her call April. I also talked with Mindy. She didn’t go to choir practice. She got new tires and an alignment instead. She also had to have a tie-rod replaced. She had the guy call me to discuss. I gave him the OK already having a hunch that something was amiss up front on her minivan. We talked about that outcome and how we were both glad that it was taken care of before winter. Ashley was over with Olivia & Lil’ rocky. I arrived home 20 minutes later.
As you might expect, the house was all abuzz when I arrived home. Not because of me mind you, but instead loud with little kids running around. Olivia was up to her screaming again. It’s not a cry it’s how she communicates that she wants something. She can’t yet talk so she just lets out a god awful scream. And she actually smiles when she does it. It was cute when she started it but now it’s somewhat alarming. I played with her for a handful of minutes before Ashley and the two little ones headed home. Mindy seemed a little stressed, I noticed.
After everyone was gone we both worked to restore peace to our home by picking things up that were strewn about as well as general tidying up. I purposefully didn’t plan any project work but instead just some relaxation. After tucking in the kids I popped some popcorn and passively watched the Reds baseball game. Mindy headed to bed after taking both Jacob and Bella a handful of popcorn. Both of them have a strong nose for popcorn and often come to the rail of the balcony begging for some when I pop it. It wasn’t yet 9pm. I was fading fast too but stayed up a bit longer. At 9:30pm, after I finished my popcorn, I headed up to bed. Mindy’s habit of an early bedtime is rubbing off.
I was up even prior to 5:30am. Certainly cause for celebration. I easily pushed through my exercise and then tuned into the weather radar. The sky was simply cloudy over head but more rain was projected. Of all days that I didn’t want it to rain today was that day. But even then I was torn. That’s how badly we need that rain
I exercised then headed outdoors with Ykraps. We walked to the east – our non-typical route. He lead. Upon our return I fetched him a treat and me some coffee. I naturally gravitated to the PC but caught myself – meditation more important. At 6:20am I headed upstairs with coffee for Mindy. She was up at her normal time despite taking a sick day for a doctor’s appointment. I returned dressed in my running clothes ready to get after it. It was still before 6:30am. I headed out into the dark where I stretched for a few minutes before running.
Slowly but surely the stretching seems to be helping my groin/hamstrings. I’m going to make it part of my pre and post running program. The run went well. I finished strongly.
I stretched on the front porch using the steps as an aide before going back inside. Mindy had strada again warmed once I got settled. Because she wasn’t going to school, she planned to do the bus duty this AM. That gave me a bit of a break. I was able to ready and leave for work about 15 minutes ahead of usual. I loaded my clubs and was down the road at 7:55am.
Work was busy to say the least. Our staff meeting went two hours and I didn’t take an official lunch break. Mid-afternoon Bob Imber emailed about the evening’s golf plans. We both were game weather permitting. Meanwhile, outside it was raining light to moderate. A check of the radar revealed that the significant rain was tracking northeast on a line mostly to the north of I-71. Groveport would most likely be spared if it remained on that course. Somewhat selfishly, I wished for it to slide just a little more to the east to ensure that my lawn gets its share. But as far as I could tell that didn’t happen to any significant degree.
Come 3:30pm I sent Bob another email checking to see if he was for certain golfing as it was raining fairly steadily in Hilliard. And he was. I changed into my golf attire and left the office at 4:27pm. Traffic was slow from Cemetery Rd to I-70. But once I cleared I-70 I was home free all the way to Groveport. Bob & Bob were already there at 5:05 when I arrived. As expected, there was a very sparse crowd. We got right out on the front.
My opening tee shot was less than desirable but certainly playable. Bob I.’s was the best. I had an unlucky break just barely nipping a tree top thus slowing down my second shot. I ended up 6-ing the first hole. I played the next 5 or 6 holes reasonably well but still couldn’t find my groove with the driver. None had the power and slight draw I get when I am on. But for once, my putting saved me. I finished rather poorly, unlike Sunday when I finished in a flurry. Any thought of that carrying over was a big NO! I shot a 49. YUCK!
Clouds were bountiful throughout our entire round. But no rain hit us save for a few sporadic sprinkles. We thought that we might sneak an extra hole or tow in but we were promptly stopped by the cart boy. As we dashed back to the number 7 tee box he yelled at the Bob’s who were sharing a cart. I thought that I heard somebody shout but tuned it out. I was just about to the tee box when I turned to see those two making a beeline back. I felt stranded and alone. I turned around and headed back too. The tow young kids still working said they saw lightning and needed to get all the carts in. Whatever, they were just doing their jobs. Besides, darkness was coming on fast even though it was only 7:15pm. The cloud cover didn’t help much.
I was on the road for home by 7:22pm. I had a missed call that I didn’t recognize. I thought that it might be my roofer so I called the number. Ended up being brother Bobby. We talked for a few minutes. His main reason for the cal laws to let Mindy know that her jewelry was in. I promised to have her call April. I also talked with Mindy. She didn’t go to choir practice. She got new tires and an alignment instead. She also had to have a tie-rod replaced. She had the guy call me to discuss. I gave him the OK already having a hunch that something was amiss up front on her minivan. We talked about that outcome and how we were both glad that it was taken care of before winter. Ashley was over with Olivia & Lil’ rocky. I arrived home 20 minutes later.
As you might expect, the house was all abuzz when I arrived home. Not because of me mind you, but instead loud with little kids running around. Olivia was up to her screaming again. It’s not a cry it’s how she communicates that she wants something. She can’t yet talk so she just lets out a god awful scream. And she actually smiles when she does it. It was cute when she started it but now it’s somewhat alarming. I played with her for a handful of minutes before Ashley and the two little ones headed home. Mindy seemed a little stressed, I noticed.
After everyone was gone we both worked to restore peace to our home by picking things up that were strewn about as well as general tidying up. I purposefully didn’t plan any project work but instead just some relaxation. After tucking in the kids I popped some popcorn and passively watched the Reds baseball game. Mindy headed to bed after taking both Jacob and Bella a handful of popcorn. Both of them have a strong nose for popcorn and often come to the rail of the balcony begging for some when I pop it. It wasn’t yet 9pm. I was fading fast too but stayed up a bit longer. At 9:30pm, after I finished my popcorn, I headed up to bed. Mindy’s habit of an early bedtime is rubbing off.
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