Quickly

I am a little short of time this morning so the post may be short. ( I decided to read Andy's blog)
I hope Andy be come a frequent poster, he has such a great whit about him.

It looks like it going to be another good day for boating. To bad I scheduled for working. We got a good amount of rain last night. It sure has been dry. Now the grass may start growing again.

Today's thought:

Life affords no greater responsibility, no greater privilege than the raising of the next generation.

Day behind

I did not have time to post yesterday, We poured a large garage floor and started early to try to beat the heat. We failed in that endeavor. It was way to hot for that kind of work. It would have been a much better day for boating. Today we get to start framing the garage. It's going to be way to hot for that kind of work. I will be a better day for boating. And tomorrow more of the same.

Ryan had a great party on Sunday. But it was very evident that our clan is getting smaller and we are spread out all over the country. We are going to have to plan family reunions down the road some time.

Today's thought:

The past should be a springboard not a hammock.

Less than 30

We have less than thirty days till we return to Georgia for a two week stay. I am starting to plan projects in my head, and thinking about what tools do I need. Then I wonder, if I had an unlimited supply of funds, would I still do these projects myself or would I pay to have them done. I think what would happen, is I would hire the labor and still oversee the projects. Basically I am lazy but I like things done a certain way. However, It is very frustrating for me to watch someone do something that I like to do. If someone wants to give me a few million to test this theory I am willing to see how it would turn out.

Thanks to the Piston for a great season!

Today's thought:

Pray as if everything depended on God, and work as if everything depended upon man.

Amazed

I am amazed by the number of people who read the blogs each day. What I find interesting, is that many are interested in reading but have no desire to write. Granted, it may stretch the comfort zone a little, but it can be rewarding, in some twisted self centered form of expression way. And comments, As stupid as it sounds, I look forward to getting comments. So for those of you who read but don't write EXPRESS YOURSELF do what cha got to do.

Today's thought:

If silence is golden not many people can be arrested for hoarding.

One more time

Well, Thursday the NBA basketball season comes to an end. And not being the greatest baseball fan what will fill the void? Golf and Nascar will just have to give me the fix I need.

We got a good soaking in FlatRock last night. That should help the flowers & trees. It sure has been dry in some areas.

Soon I will be counting the days to our return trip to Georgia, I am really looking forward to it.

today's thought:

The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention!

Car 54 where are you?

I check in for my test at 10:00 am yesterday. I was 15 minutes early. They strapped on my wrist band and said go wait in the waiting room. 45 minutes past, people came & went and I was still sitting there. Diane went to check on why. Turns out the didn't realize I was there. They even called home to inquire as to where I am and if I am coming. It gave me great confidence going in. I am glad they new what end the camera goes in!

Today's thought:


Today is the first day of the rest of our lives!

Hungry

I haven't had solid food since Friday at 9:00 pm. I sure am hungry. I have had broth, and enough hard candy to make my mouth sore. And last night, I had more flushes than the Pistons & Spurs combined. (That's, more than you wanted to know) At 10:15 Dr. Rooter gets his Sony out and go where no man has gone before. I am just thrilled!

y'all have a great Monday.

Today's thought:

Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it.

Fathers Day

Since I will most likely not post for the weekend I thought I would pay tribute to my father a couple of days early.
Most all of my abilities that I use on a daily basis are indirectly from my father. Not that Dad showed me how to do this or how to that. But rather, Most always, he included me in what he was doing. ( A day spent with your father is like a 100 in a class room) From this I gathered the skills to do almost anything. Or at least to try. He showed me that you could control anger by chewing on your finger. And to respect everyone deserving respect. Also to love your children's mother. But most of all Dad gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, He believed in me.

Today's thought:

The most important things we can give our kids are our times, our lives, and our values-and values are caught more than they are taught.

On empty

Here it is only Thursday and my reserve of energy is on empty. My boss is pushing me to hard.
He expects me to work full days. 5 days a week too. I need a rest, I am only going to work 7 1/2 hours today. And if he don't like it, Well, Well, Ah forget it, I gotta go to work.

Today's thought:

Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint on it you can.

Danny Kaye

Home

I think I now have something in common with the Pistons. We both like it at home. Throughout my day I look forward to going home. When I go out, I still enjoy coming home. And when I go on vacation. Well' I rather just stay on vacation.

Today's thought:

If we are created in Gods image. What do we see when we look in the mirror?

Where have all the bloggers gone?

I think I will right a song about the title, it sounds catchy. So what's the deal? Is everyone taking the summer off? I understand the weekends, but, come on! For some of us, who need a life, reading blogs are one of the simple pleasures in life. This once a week stuff just don't cut it.

I started a new project yesterday. A new garage and addition in Grosse Ile. Project is estimated close to $200,000.00 so its a good size project. It should keep us busy for a few weeks. As for the last project, (the funeral home lounge) it really came out nice. It's drop dead gorgeous.

Today's thought:

Nothing is easy to the unwilling.

Life is a party

This was a tough weekend if you are trying to loose weight. Amanda & Jason's party, & two graduation parties. Food & more food. Oh well, today's another day.

I went to bed during the basketball game last night. I haven't even look for the final score yet.

It appears San A is just a better team,

Today's thought:

The man who sings his own praises always gets the wrong pitch.

What happened to the Pistons? I sure hope they can figure out went wrong. I think the biggest problem was a failure to put the ball through the whoop.

It's going to be another hot hot day. Ya gotta love it. No coat, no snow, It's what we all longed for.

Today's thought:

Some folks wear their halos much too tight...

Stupid Stuff

My alarm is set to go off at 6 am. The norm is I wake up about ten minutes before and lay there till about 5:59 turn it off and get up. Today, I wake up at 5:59.30 and jerk to turn off the alarm before it goes off, and in doing so I pull a muscle in my back. I don't know about you, but that fall under stupid stuff. Please pass the aspirin bottle.

Sometimes I wonder if this is just part of getting old. And in the bible, was Job just getting old. Reminds me of the phrase; "Why me Lord?" Well Job, You just pissed me off.

Today I get to go see Dr. Bell (the Mr. rooter of the medical world) for a pre Let's get to know each better meeting. Why me Lord?

Today's thought:

It's all right to sit on your pity pot every now and again. Just be sure to flush when you are done.

The heat is on

Anyone remember saying" when is summer going to get here"? It's Here. It's hot, but its a lot better than snow.

I installed a brand used light fixture in the foyer yesterday, replacing the 30 year old green head banging fixture that was there. Went all out and put a used dimmer switch on it too. We are definitely living large on Meadowbrook.

Today's thought:

Minds are like parachutes-they only function when open.

The big head

Wow! After reading Joyce's blog yesterday my head won't fit through the door. It's always nice to have a sister that loves ya like a golden retriever.

Almost had and emergency last night. The cable system went down at game time . Did not want to miss game seven. The funny thing was, I was working on the entertainment center at the time, And I was having difficulty getting the video signal through the receiver.
What is the odds of that happening? We did miss a few minutes of the first quarter however before it came back on.

Today's thought:

You can't act like a skunk without someone getting wind of it.

My week

This week should be interesting. My receptionist is on vacation & my partner is in DC on military business. I have a number of small projects to do this week and two additions to design and estimate. Also I must oversee the final electrical and carpet installation at the funeral home.
I didn't have a very productive weekend. I powerwashed the deck and fix some of the irrigation system around the house and mowed grass. That was about it.

Todays thought:

Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, and faith looks up...

Gone

No post for yesterday, I golfed in an outing in Dewitt, 1:45 min. drive, I didn't want to get up at 4 am. to post. One of the golfers at the outing was called away, They found his 23 year old son dead in the hot tub, apparently he fell asleep there. What a tragedy.

Today's lesson:

The teacher asked the pupils to tell the meaning of loving kindness. A little boy jumped up and said, "Well, if I was hungry and someone gave me a piece of bread that would be kindness. But if they put a little jam on it, that would be loving-kindness."

May there be a lot of jam in your life today!

Grass

In my new neighborhood, which is mostly retirees, the goal is to mow your grass everyday or twice a day if it grows even just a little. My neighbor on the West side just took a job a Lowes and Yesterday I got home from work, and mowed my grass before he even got home. I relish in the small victories in life. However, my neighbors across the street had his yard mowed and he & his wife were just sitting on the porch watching me come home. Maybe I could mow before I go to work.

Today's thought:

Many a man thinks he has an open mind, when it's merely vacant.