Not a very productive day today. I did get quite a lot of reading done, and quite a lot of eating. At least I didn't spend any money, and I didn't break anything.
posted Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025 at ~8:00 PM #QNJUN2025
posted by Roscoe
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Not a very productive day today. I did get quite a lot of reading done, and quite a lot of eating. At least I didn't spend any money, and I didn't break anything.
posted Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025 at ~8:00 PM #QNJUN2025
posted by Roscoe
Today has been yet another “recovery” day, as I try to return to acceptable energy levels and physical steadiness following last Saturday's yard work, mowing the front yard. I feel confident now that I'll be able walk well enough to lead the public Rosary Friday at the funeral home.
posted Tuesday, Jun 10, 2025 at ~7:22 PM #QNJUN2025
posted by Roscoe
Cool! Good news is always welcome. Especially early on a Monday morning. Found this message waiting for me a few minutes ago from one of the chess clubs I belong to:
“Congratulations on being the winner of your group in the 1st round of Casual Chess section, 247th GameKnot tournament!
“2nd round will start on Monday, June 16th, 2025.”
posted Monday, Jun 9, 2025 at ~7:55 AM #QNJUN2025
posted by Roscoe
Today was VERY much a recovery day. Yesterday's work out in the front yard totally wiped me out. And though I woke early again, I spent much of the day fogged out.
It was fun following a NASCAR Cup Race and a Texas Rangers MLB Game this afternoon. There's a Pacers / Thunder NBA Game starting momentarily, and I haven't decided whether or not to follow it. Guess I'll tune it in on the radio and start it.
posted Sunday, Jun 8, 2025 at ~7:00 PM #QNJUN2025
posted by Roscoe
This was one VERY productive Saturday. I woke early again, and remembered to work on my chess games early. It is so much better to hit the chess early rather than later in my day.
And I mowed and mostly trimmed the front yard before Noon. Looks so much better out there now. Of course I was TOTALLY wiped out afterwards.
The afternoon found me watching a NASCAR race, a Texas Rangers game, and now an Indiana Fever game.
I am looking forward to a good night's sleep tonight.
posted Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 at ~7:50 PM #QNJUN2025
posted by Roscoe
I'm tuned into Texas Rangers Radio ahead of the Rangers game tonight vs the Washington Nationals. I'm planning to stay with the radio broadcast to follow the play of the game and enjoy a relaxing evening here at home.
posted Friday, Jun 6, 2025 at ~5:10 PM #QNJUN2025
posted by Roscoe
Key word today is soreness. Both my hips and the front of both thighs, and my right shoulder.
Remember my two falls yesterday morning in the front yard. That's what I'm blaming for this muscle and joint ache. Think I'll take 2 Tylenol and patiently wait for tomorrow morning when I'm sure I'll feel better.
posted Thursday, Jun 5, 2025 at ~3:20 PM #QNJUN2025
posted by Roscoe
The 2nd fall convinced me it was time to put away the tools and head inside.
Suspecting that rain was on the way I decided to try and get a bit of yard work in before things got too wet. So with the little hand lopper and the big lopper tool I intended to cut down 2 of the most offensive weed complexes in the front yard.
My 1st fall came while cutting away at the tall weed complex growing near an old rotten stump. Luckily the ground was soft and I rolled on my hip when I fell there.
The 2nd fall came when I was cutting away at a weed complex at a corner of a flower bed where it meets the driveway. This time I fell on the concrete driveway. Again I rolled on my hip when I fell, so no real damage done. But I was weakened considerably, and it took me a few minutes before I could get up and walk away. But I did. And I put away the tools and came inside.
posted Wednesday, Jun 4, 2025 at ~10:27 AM #QNJUN2025
posted by Roscoe
Change of plans! I was going to do some yard work this morning. The slight chance of rain wasn't supposed to happen until this afternoon sometime. I've hauled the yard tools around to the front yard a few minutes ago, and stepped inside to change into my yard work clothes. While I was changing, the rain came. Darn it. Things are now soaked out there. Now I need to put away the tools, change my clothes again, and reschedule that yard work.
posted Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025 at ~9:15 AM
posted by Roscoe
This has been one good Monday in the Roscoe-verse. Though nothing particularly outstanding happened, I was able to handle all assigned chores without any real problems. And the few minor problems that would have sometimes caused me major stress, didn't today. They resolved quickly and easily.
posted Monday, Jun 2, 2025 at ~6:40 PM #QNJUN2025
posted by Roscoe