This past weekend one of my granddaughters and 2 great granddaughters made Christmas cookies.
posted Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at ~6:34 PM #QNDEC2024
posted by Roscoe
Pictured above is a Bishop-Queen-2 pawns combination checkmate I used to capture the White King in winning a correspondence chess game this morning. As you can see, my Bishop on the b6 square delivers the mating move. He is protected by my Queen, who also covers 2 of the King's possible flight squares. My pawns on b7 and c6 cover the other possible flight squares.
posted Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 at ~5:34 PM #QNDEC2024 #chess
posted by Roscoe
Watching this afternoon's Army / Navy college football game. At least for as long as the TV can pull in a strong signal. If reception gets too wonky, I'll switch to radio coverage.
posted Sat Dec 2024 ~14:33 #QNDEC2024
posted by Roscoe
After a quiet day I'm tuned into Hoosier Country 105, the Flagship Radio Station for IU Sports waiting for their pregame show ahead of tonight's men's basketball, IU Hoosiers vs Nebraska Corn huskers. Go Hoosiers!
posted Friday, Dec 13, 2024 at 5:05 PM #QNDEC2024
posted by Roscoe
The main chore of this Thursday (unless another pops up) has been setting up home delivery for my Rx meds from my pharmacy. 1st to be refilled is due on the 19th, and the next is on the 25th. We'll see how this works and how much it costs.
posted Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at ~3:21 PM #QNDEC2024
posted by Roscoe
Finally, a decently productive day. 1.) The laundry that should have been done Monday, I got done today. And it's now all folded and put away. 2.) I also have Sylvia's travel itinerary, with all flight numbers, arrival and departure times, for her trip all recorded and saved to my computer. 3.) And I actually was able to spend an hour outside this afternoon doing yard work: cutting and picking up branches in the back yard, and loading the green organics bin for pickup tomorrow.
posted Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 at ~4:50 PM #QNDEC2024
posted by Roscoe
Not a bad Tuesday, but not one that's been very productive. Never did get to my laundry, guess I'll put it off for another day (or two). Still, I did get to all of my other chores of the day. Hoping now for a good night's sleep.
posted Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 at ~7:48 PM #QNDEC2024
posted by Roscoe
Whew! What a busy Monday! Took care of so many chores, but I didn't get to the one I usually reserve for Monday: my weekly laundry. No real rush on that. More important that I help the wife get ready for her big trip starting next week. And I've been taking care of what I can do in that regard.
posted Mon Dec 2024 20:00 #QNDEC2024
posted by Roscoe
Midday Sunday and I'm pleased to note this day has started very well. Actually, if things continue as they have gone so far, this may well be my best day in... awhile.
Watching my first NFL game of the day now, having already completed my assigned chores of the day and a few unexpected ones.
posted Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 at ~12:35 PM #QNDEC2024
posted by Roscoe
A challenging Saturday winds down with Peter Lore and Vincent Price having at each other on tonight's Svengoolie movie, one of the silliest I've seen in a long time. Rather fitting, actually, considering all the silliness that I've blundered through today. Hopefully a good night's sleep will find me waking to a better day tomorrow.
posted Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at ~9:20 PM #QNDEC2024
posted by Roscoe