That's right, February was one for the record books. According to the weather news we had over 26 inches of snow. Now I suppose March will have record floods. It seems to have already started in Findlay with the Blanchard River rising very quickly. Also heard this morning I-75 was closed at mile marker 164 with water over the highway. ODOT engineers must not be able to read flood charts. And how about the thunder and lightning last night. It seemed more like April/May rather than the end of February.
Did you see the weather at the match play tourney in Arizona? Have been there and done that a number of years ago. Let me tell you it is really weird to experience weather like that on the golf course when you know at lower elevation it is probably 30 degrees warmer. It's almost the same when you are in Hawaii and know they're skiing on the Big Island when you are sitting by the pool with a cold rum drink. Personally I'm a little old for the skiing and enjoy the rum drink more.
Today is the day I plan on starting our tax return. Hopefully all the paper has arrived and no corrected 1099's are in the mail. Every year it seems like we get a correction after everything has been put together.
Well I'm off to sharpen the pencils. Write at you later.
PS - Check this out - www.artofflight.com/ . This is really cool and something for the JR/SRS to consider next winter. TTS said he wants to sign up for the Alaskan trip.
PPS - Dr. J the local rules seminar is April 25 at HDCC at 7PM.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
At Loss For Words
Normally I don't have any problem coming up with something to write about. But after hearing about the passing of our friend John Landwher I'm pretty much at a loss for words. Let us all keep his family in our prayers.
Let us all be reminded that life is short and we need to cherish everyday.
Let us all be reminded that life is short and we need to cherish everyday.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Jusr Won't Quit
The snow that is. Yesterday was just plain miserable. I understand this is winter but it is getting a little old. I'm sure we went through a number of years with basically mild winters but this is really getting old. Now on to more important stuff.
I didn't realize Easter was going to be so late this until I questioned when Fat Tuesday was. Normally by this time in February we've had our fill about Mardi Gras. I've been to New Orleans a number of times but never for Mardi Gras. But what I do look forward to is the annual consumption of paczkis. My particular favorite is custard filled, but all are pretty good ( don't understand prune though). Yesterday at Giant Eagle I noticed they were for sale in the Bakery Dept.. So I thought let's get some for breakfast tomorrow (their great with hot chocolate on a crummy winter morning). As always raspberry was the most popular. After a long search I found a box of custard filled. Imagine my surprise this morning when I realized they were filled with lemon custard. Someone didn't mark the box correctly. But, I'll suffer through and be more careful the next time.
Well I guess I'd better go fire up the snow blower again.
I didn't realize Easter was going to be so late this until I questioned when Fat Tuesday was. Normally by this time in February we've had our fill about Mardi Gras. I've been to New Orleans a number of times but never for Mardi Gras. But what I do look forward to is the annual consumption of paczkis. My particular favorite is custard filled, but all are pretty good ( don't understand prune though). Yesterday at Giant Eagle I noticed they were for sale in the Bakery Dept.. So I thought let's get some for breakfast tomorrow (their great with hot chocolate on a crummy winter morning). As always raspberry was the most popular. After a long search I found a box of custard filled. Imagine my surprise this morning when I realized they were filled with lemon custard. Someone didn't mark the box correctly. But, I'll suffer through and be more careful the next time.
Well I guess I'd better go fire up the snow blower again.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Yea Old Guys
How about a big cheer for Fred Couples! He is still right in there at the Northern Trust Open in California after leading the second round. Remember this is with a creaky back and rain and cold on Saturday. I think most of us can relate to the balky body. Let's hope the golf gods smile on him on Sunday.
Friday lunch was well attended. That's what good weather will do for you. We saw a lot of people walking around in shirt sleeves. I'm not sure it was that warm but people like to push the envelope after a long bout of cold snowy weather.
The Nurse and I decided to go South to G-town and watch the Rabbit Wrangler play basketball for one last time this season. I was surprised at the improvement in the level of play over four weeks ago. The kids seemed to be much more aggressive. Maybe they were more awake this week. The wrangler poured in six points and generally played pretty well. After the game he had time for lunch and then it was off to the batting cage to learn how to bunt. Even 4Th graders have spring training.
Ran into TZ last night when we were leaving dinner. He said he was in town for a quick check on the business, which is doing better. Another sign the economy is on the mend. Let's hope it keeps going. On the negative side TGWH indicated Kettering CC in Defiance has closed and Orchard Hills in Bryan is in trouble. This is the continuation of a trend the TDGA has been seeing for a number of years.
See ya next Friday.
Friday lunch was well attended. That's what good weather will do for you. We saw a lot of people walking around in shirt sleeves. I'm not sure it was that warm but people like to push the envelope after a long bout of cold snowy weather.
The Nurse and I decided to go South to G-town and watch the Rabbit Wrangler play basketball for one last time this season. I was surprised at the improvement in the level of play over four weeks ago. The kids seemed to be much more aggressive. Maybe they were more awake this week. The wrangler poured in six points and generally played pretty well. After the game he had time for lunch and then it was off to the batting cage to learn how to bunt. Even 4Th graders have spring training.
Ran into TZ last night when we were leaving dinner. He said he was in town for a quick check on the business, which is doing better. Another sign the economy is on the mend. Let's hope it keeps going. On the negative side TGWH indicated Kettering CC in Defiance has closed and Orchard Hills in Bryan is in trouble. This is the continuation of a trend the TDGA has been seeing for a number of years.
See ya next Friday.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Some Things Never Change!
That's right it is good to know there really are constants in the universe. Let me elaborate.
Wednesday dawned with the potential to be the warmest day of 2011 so it was only fitting that some of us come out of hibernation and tee it up. Now mind you there was still a lot of snow on the ground so we made a tee time at Tamaron and the simulator. TTS, Jimmy E and I made our way across town to arrive a few minutes early. We shouldn't have worried because true to form there was a backup on the first tee. We finally got started by hitting a few balls on the range and realized we were woefully out of game shape. The starter convinced us that playing Pebble Beach was not a good idea. We selected a Donald Ross creation of his best holes. Our first hole set the stage and we all reverted to our normal games very quickly. TTS was long off the tee, but had problems with the wedge; JE hit it sideways (literally) but ran in some long putts: and I was short off the tee and had to rely on my short game to score. Well after 8 holes of struggle we decided we had enough (actually our time was up). TTS being the East side gourmet suggested that we go to Ruddy's for lunch. So we did and then limped back to P'burg just in time for our naps. We vowed to do it again before we can get on real grass so we can have a leg up on the rest of you Northern couch potatoes. Thoughts of any new equipment evaporated after realizing I can't hit what I have. I'd probably be better off to invest in lessons. But then again memory could be an issue.
The February melt looks like it will continue in earnest today with temps approaching 60. I'm starting to see grass but there is still one heck of a lot of snow out there. I did wash my car after my nap, but it could probably use another one since I did it at the local DIY. But, I think I'll wait a few more days since we may get some rain.
Don't miss Friday lunch. See ya.
Wednesday dawned with the potential to be the warmest day of 2011 so it was only fitting that some of us come out of hibernation and tee it up. Now mind you there was still a lot of snow on the ground so we made a tee time at Tamaron and the simulator. TTS, Jimmy E and I made our way across town to arrive a few minutes early. We shouldn't have worried because true to form there was a backup on the first tee. We finally got started by hitting a few balls on the range and realized we were woefully out of game shape. The starter convinced us that playing Pebble Beach was not a good idea. We selected a Donald Ross creation of his best holes. Our first hole set the stage and we all reverted to our normal games very quickly. TTS was long off the tee, but had problems with the wedge; JE hit it sideways (literally) but ran in some long putts: and I was short off the tee and had to rely on my short game to score. Well after 8 holes of struggle we decided we had enough (actually our time was up). TTS being the East side gourmet suggested that we go to Ruddy's for lunch. So we did and then limped back to P'burg just in time for our naps. We vowed to do it again before we can get on real grass so we can have a leg up on the rest of you Northern couch potatoes. Thoughts of any new equipment evaporated after realizing I can't hit what I have. I'd probably be better off to invest in lessons. But then again memory could be an issue.
The February melt looks like it will continue in earnest today with temps approaching 60. I'm starting to see grass but there is still one heck of a lot of snow out there. I did wash my car after my nap, but it could probably use another one since I did it at the local DIY. But, I think I'll wait a few more days since we may get some rain.
Don't miss Friday lunch. See ya.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Hockey Village
If Detroit is Hockey Town then Toledo must be Hockey Village. The nurse and I went to the Huntington Center last night for our first Walleye game. It was really a fun night. We went with friends from BCC and started by having a quick dinner at Table 44 (too bad we couldn't go to the club). My first time there and I was pleasantly surprised by the whole place. It was like a lot of places I've been to in much larger cities and really quite busy. I'm glad somebody has figured it out (it was also busy when we left the game). Off to the game after dinner and some great seats in the upper section, at the rail straight in line with the goal crease. There was a lot of action and pretty decent hockey. The horn off the Boyer is a great touch. The break between periods is really entertaining what with that huge walleye flying around the area. And of course it there is the Zamboni (never seen 2 before) resurfacing the ice. All in all a nice night without spending a fortune. This is one thing done right. Now if we could get the politicians out of the way maybe a lot more could get done.
Lunch was attended by a small group. Most of the conversation centered around the Governor's speech to Rotary on Monday. It's always good to have someone like LTG to give you the real story. Twinkle Toes was dressed normally for a change but wanted to know why we wouldn't buy his lunch when he was impersonating a homeless person (you can imagine our response). Anyway we didn't solve any of the world's problems but had plenty of ideas. The only consensus was to meet again next Friday. I think Dr. J is getting the itch to buy a new driver. He must have had dinner with Fred recently.
The sun is shinning and they say a warming trend is on the way. It must be true since we seem to be getting a lot of snow/ice sliding off the roof. I suppose the next problems will be flooding due to rapid melting.
See ya next week.
Lunch was attended by a small group. Most of the conversation centered around the Governor's speech to Rotary on Monday. It's always good to have someone like LTG to give you the real story. Twinkle Toes was dressed normally for a change but wanted to know why we wouldn't buy his lunch when he was impersonating a homeless person (you can imagine our response). Anyway we didn't solve any of the world's problems but had plenty of ideas. The only consensus was to meet again next Friday. I think Dr. J is getting the itch to buy a new driver. He must have had dinner with Fred recently.
The sun is shinning and they say a warming trend is on the way. It must be true since we seem to be getting a lot of snow/ice sliding off the roof. I suppose the next problems will be flooding due to rapid melting.
See ya next week.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
BRRRRR!
Minus one this AM. Give me a break already. Even the squirrels aren't out this morning. On the bright side if this is the cold spell then we can look forward to warmer temps. At least the weather guys are calling for a warming trend starting this weekend. They even said that it should hit 40 degrees by Monday.
That was a pretty good Super Bowl last Sunday. Can't believe the Packers are already 6 to 1 favorites to repeat next season. Who knows what could happen over the next 6 months. Besides there is a CBA to be settled before there is even a season.
The college basketball season is drawing to a close and we all know what that means. The Big Dance will soon be upon us. If the game last night between Duke and UNC is a barometer then it should really be a good tournament. Hard to fathom Duke could come back on a team as good as UNC after being down 16 in the second half. Should be a good game between Wisc. and OSU this weekend. Speaking of basketball, the Rabbit Wrangler has pored in 19 points over his last two games. Don't know where this talent is coming from. Certainly not from his dad or I. Plus, he's like a 98% foul shooter. Unfortunately I don't think he's going to be 6' 5".
Must go pay some bills. Hope to see many of you tomorrow at lunch.
That was a pretty good Super Bowl last Sunday. Can't believe the Packers are already 6 to 1 favorites to repeat next season. Who knows what could happen over the next 6 months. Besides there is a CBA to be settled before there is even a season.
The college basketball season is drawing to a close and we all know what that means. The Big Dance will soon be upon us. If the game last night between Duke and UNC is a barometer then it should really be a good tournament. Hard to fathom Duke could come back on a team as good as UNC after being down 16 in the second half. Should be a good game between Wisc. and OSU this weekend. Speaking of basketball, the Rabbit Wrangler has pored in 19 points over his last two games. Don't know where this talent is coming from. Certainly not from his dad or I. Plus, he's like a 98% foul shooter. Unfortunately I don't think he's going to be 6' 5".
Must go pay some bills. Hope to see many of you tomorrow at lunch.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Enough Already
Enough with the snow. Based on the gas can index (based on the lost ball index used by the LR Dr.) we are already at two cans. That means I have used the snow blower way to much. If I get to three cans then we have a real problem. I thought that buying a spare drive belt would insure that it would quit snowing, but the powers that be didn't get the memo.
The current issue of Golf Magazine's lead article is devoted to drivers. Has anyone told Fred? A lot of interesting clubs coming out again. Fairway woods and hybrids next month and then irons and putters and wedges will follow. Technology only goes so far. At some point you have to realize it is the Indian and not the arrow.
Twinkle Toes must have got the message. He showed up at lunch on Friday sans the hoodie. In fact he even had a sport jacket on. We told him it was too early to go dancing, but he said it is 9 o'clock somewhere. For once I got there early enough so Dr. J didn't take the last prime parking spot.
New golf term - Wild Wild West - When all four players make double on a par four. Too many six shooters.
Speaking of the wild west. Is everyone watching this week's tournament in Arizona? Great fun at the 16TH hole at the TPC of Scottsdale. Now if there are no more frost delays maybe they can finish before they have to start Pebble Beach.
Well I'm off to do the drive again. See ya.
The current issue of Golf Magazine's lead article is devoted to drivers. Has anyone told Fred? A lot of interesting clubs coming out again. Fairway woods and hybrids next month and then irons and putters and wedges will follow. Technology only goes so far. At some point you have to realize it is the Indian and not the arrow.
Twinkle Toes must have got the message. He showed up at lunch on Friday sans the hoodie. In fact he even had a sport jacket on. We told him it was too early to go dancing, but he said it is 9 o'clock somewhere. For once I got there early enough so Dr. J didn't take the last prime parking spot.
New golf term - Wild Wild West - When all four players make double on a par four. Too many six shooters.
Speaking of the wild west. Is everyone watching this week's tournament in Arizona? Great fun at the 16TH hole at the TPC of Scottsdale. Now if there are no more frost delays maybe they can finish before they have to start Pebble Beach.
Well I'm off to do the drive again. See ya.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Duct Tape
Duct tape is really wonderful stuff. I always have at least one roll around the house and usually one in the car. I've been know to carry a small roll in my luggage when traveling. And, several of my traveling companions were glad that I did (emergency repairs). Well I just found another use for it. It's great to use when you have to put your mailbox back together after the local snowplow takes it out for the second time. This will be the second time in four years that I have to replace the whole thing. And, did you know it comes in colors like red? Great for helping you find your driveway late at night.
I think we got lucky with this snow storm. Based on what I'm seeing on the news and calls we had with Germantown I know that other places really got hammered. We did go out for dinner last night and I can it wasn't crowded. Traffic reports today seem to indicate there is a lot of ice on the roads creating havoc. Drive safe.
Talked to the SD (who is in Calif.) and he said the weather is great. I suppose the same is true in Florida and Arizona. I guess we'll see since the golf tournament at the TPC Scottsdale is this week. Don't ya just love the crowd at the 16Th Hole. And by the way, what a finish last week at Torey Pines. Got to give Philly Mic a an A for confidence. And how about the new kid, Johnny Vegas? The PGA needs some new faces to liven things up.
Don't forget lunch on Friday. See ya.
I think we got lucky with this snow storm. Based on what I'm seeing on the news and calls we had with Germantown I know that other places really got hammered. We did go out for dinner last night and I can it wasn't crowded. Traffic reports today seem to indicate there is a lot of ice on the roads creating havoc. Drive safe.
Talked to the SD (who is in Calif.) and he said the weather is great. I suppose the same is true in Florida and Arizona. I guess we'll see since the golf tournament at the TPC Scottsdale is this week. Don't ya just love the crowd at the 16Th Hole. And by the way, what a finish last week at Torey Pines. Got to give Philly Mic a an A for confidence. And how about the new kid, Johnny Vegas? The PGA needs some new faces to liven things up.
Don't forget lunch on Friday. See ya.
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