Roscoe's Story

This is my story and I'm stick'n to it.

In Summary: * First part of my day was okay. As the second part wore on I became increasingly stressed, concerned about a couple of phone calls I may have to make tomorrow morning. Hoping I'll be able to sleep well tonight. One good thing: I seem to have fixed the drain in my bathroom sink. There is that.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.02 lbs. * bp= 135/86 (64)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 07:00 – 1 pb&j sandwich * 10:00 – toast and butter * 11:20 – applesauce * 13:40 – soup broth w. saltine crackers, egg rolls, cooked vegetables, noodles, white rice, pork * 17:15 – coconut milk, rice and fruit desert

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 05:15 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 10:00 – cancel, rather than renew, several Roku apps, saving me hundreds of dollars per year * 12:30 – started following the Texans vs Ravens NFL Game * 13:30 – switched over to the Colts vs Raiders NFL Game * 15:30 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and listen to music * 16: 30 – work on household budget

Chess: * 16:25 – moved in all pending CC games

by Roscoe

In Summary: * This has been a very good Saturday in the Roscoe-verse. I woke much earlier today than I usually do on Saturdays. Worries about a situation that is outside my control kept me from returning to bed. So I applied myself to normal chores around this joint. And focused on my prayers throughout the day. Really focused on them. By midday those worries that woke me had mostly left me, though the particular situation remains unchanged. And this evening, I'm happy to say I'll be able to retire with peace of mind.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 219.25 lbs. * bp= 134/82 (65)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 07:05 – 1 pb&j sandwich * 11:00 – BIG buffet lunch * 16:00 – 1 fresh apple

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:40 – bank accounts activity monitored * 04:50 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 10:30 to 12:30 – brunch with the wife at favorite restaurant * 12:50 – tuned into the radio call of a Big 10 college football game at halftime, Michigan Wolverines are ahead 10 vs Wisconsin Badgers 07 * 14:30 – After Michigan won their game, I'm switching over to another college football game, Texas Longhorns vs Florida Gators, opening kickoff coming up shortly * 15:30 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 18:10 – listening to relaxing music, quietly reading.

Chess: * 08:45 – moved in all pending CC games

by Roscoe

In Summary: * Today was a pretty good Friday, all things considered. My CC activity has picked up and will be uncommonly busy through the entire month of October, and probably November and December, too.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 218.15 lbs. * bp= 131/79 (62)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:15 – toast and butter * 07:30 – Texas Gumbo * 09:50 – fried eggplant * 16:45 – 1 bowl of ice cream * 13:30 – 1 meat-filled breakfast taco

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:30 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 12:30 to 14:00 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 14:00 – pray, read, write, follow news reports from various sources * 18:45 – listening to relaxing music, and quietly reading

Chess: * 11:20 – moved in all pending CC games, joined the Manchester chess club on c.com at their invitation and was entered into another tournament starting Monday 06 Oct.

by Roscoe

In Summary: * With only one unexpected phone call today that I was able to brush off quickly, and no other interruptions of consequence, I was able to move through my regular chores and daily prayers at a slower, relaxed pace. Nice!

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 217.49 lbs. * bp= 145/87 (64)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 07:00 – toast & butter, breakfast taco * 10:30 – 1 pb&j sandwich * 12:30 – Texas Gumbo * 16:30 – fried fish, cole slaw * 19:00 – bowl of ice cream

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:00- bank accounts activity monitored * 06:20 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 08:30 – cancelled my Peacock streaming TV account, saving me a little bit of money monthly * 12:30 – watch old game shows & eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 14:15 – watched 2 episodes of Tony & Ziva

Chess: * 09:00 – moved in all pending CC games

by Roscoe

In Summary: * Highlight of this Wednesday would be a quick shopping trip in the evening with the wife to pick up some ice cream. Seriously.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 219.25 lbs. * bp= 142/86 (63)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:15 – 1 McDonalds double burger, * 10:00 – Mongolian beef, rice * 12:30 – fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, cole slaw * 15:20 – 1 fresh apple * 20:30 – dish of ice cream

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:30 – listen to local news talk radio * 05:30- bank accounts activity monitored * 05:40 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 07:20 – placed grocery delivery order * 12:30 to 13:40 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 13:50 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 20:00 – quick shopping trip to the local HEB with the wife

Chess: * 10:30 – moved in all pending CC games

by Roscoe

In Summary: * Much of this Tuesday has been spent surfing the socials, looking for “news releases,” WNBA rumors, and “analysis reports” ahead of tonight's WNBA Semi-Finals Game between the Fever and the Aces. And yes, I found lots. I am really going to try and stay awake to hear the whole game, but that may be a challenge. It's going to be a late one. Opening tip is scheduled for 20:30. Ordinarily I'd be about ready for bed at that time. But, I am gonna try.

GO FEVER!

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 218.70 lbs. * bp= 129/77 (66)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:15 – toast & butter * 07:00 – 1 cheese sandwich * 09:30 – fried rice * 13:30 – Mongolian beef lunch plate

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 05:15- bank accounts activity monitored * 05:30 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 13:15 to 14:00 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 14:15 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, * 15:15 – listen to relaxing music * 17:30 – surfing the socials, looking for “news releases,” WNBA rumors, and “analysis reports” ahead of tonight's WNBA Semi-Finals Game between the Fever and the Aces.

Chess: * 11:30 – moved in all pending CC games

by Roscoe

In Summary: * A good, quietly productive day. Did get my weekly laundry all done, and that's always an important chore I reserve for Mondays. Spent an unusual amount of time chatting with an online friend.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 219.25 lbs. * bp= 137/83 (69)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 08:00 – lasagna * 11:45 – more lasagna * 12:30 – mashed potatoes

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:30 – listen to local news talk radio * 05:15- bank accounts activity monitored * 05:30 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources * 09:45 – start my weekly laundry * 10:50 – ordered peanuts from Amazon * 13:00 to 14:30 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 15:30 – follow news reports from various sources while folding laundry * 18:30 – listening to The Joe Pags Show * 20:00 – listening to relaxing music, and quietly reading until bedtime.

Chess: * 15:20 – moved in all pending CC games

by Roscoe

In Summary: * There were two pro games I really wanted to follow this afternoon: the Indiana Fever Semi-Final WNBA game vs the Las Vegas Aces, and the Indianapolis Colts NFL Game vs the Los Angeles Rams.

I'm glad I was able to listen to the entire Fever game. They won, played extremely well, and left me feeling happy and proud at game's end.

The Colt's game, on the other hand, was a disappointment. I tuned into that game as soon as the Fever game ended. It was early in the 3rd Quarter of the football game, so I listened to almost the entire 2nd half. The Colts lost. Up until this week they'd been undefeated. Oh well... That's how it goes.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers

Health Metrics: * bw= 218.15 lbs. * bp= 138/81 (67)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 07:40 – 2 boiled eggs * 08:00 – lasagna, toast & butter * 10:30 – sausage, fried rice * 16:10 – home made vegetable and meat broth soup

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 06:00 – pray, read, follow news from various sources, surf the socials * 07:30 – monitor bank accounts activity * 09:30 – experimenting with a new chat/text platform * 10:00 – watching FOX NFL SUNDAY ahead of this afternoon's games * 14:00 – Game Time, Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever * 16:40 – after an Exciting win by the Fever, I've switched over to the Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Rams. Early in the 3rd Quarter, the Rams lead the Colts 13-10. * 19:00 – listening to relaxing music

Chess: * 11:10 – moved in all pending CC games

by Roscoe

In Summary: * A nice low-stress Saturday winds down. Three high-points of the day: 1.) sharing breakfast with the wife at a favorite restaurant, 2.) listening to the Notre Dame football team beat Arkansas, and 3.) listening to the IU Hoosiers football team win against Iowa.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers

Health Metrics: * bw= 217.49 lbs. *bp= 121/77 (75)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall pushups

Diet: * 09:00 – ham & cheese omelette * 10:30 – lasagna * 14:15 – 1 fresh apple * 15:10 – snacking on saltine crackers

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 07:30 – bank accounts activity monitored * 08:45 – breakfast with wife at a favorite restaurant * 10:00 – pray, read, follow news from various sources, surf the socials * 11:30 – tuned into college football, Notre Dame @ Arkansas * 14:30 – after the Notre Dame win, now listening to the IU vs Iowa game * 19:00 – listening to Gregorian Chant on YouTube as I rub Blue-Emu cream into my right shoulder and arm.

Chess: * 13:10 – moved in all pending CC games

by Roscoe

In Summary: * When I was out with my weed-eater trimming my front yard I didn't expect to see water bubbling up out of the ground from a spot about 6 ft. into the yard from sidewalk. Oh-oh. So I got on the phone right away and called the land lord. I couldn't reach him so I called his plumbing contractor. Soon, after talking with both men, I had a crew of three plumbers and their shovels in my yard, ready to go to work. After six hours and finding two cracked pipes they had to replace, the plumbers left and I got on with my Friday. Got done what I could, and now I'm planning to relax, listening to my Indiana Fever play the Las Vegas Aces. GO FEVER!

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.46 lbs. * bp= 133/83 (62)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall pushups

Diet: * 06:05 – toast & butter * 08:30 – 3 boiled eggs * 13:00 – sausage, biscuit & jam, scrambled eggs, pancakes * 16:20 – lasagna

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:30 – listen to local news talk radio * 05:15- bank accounts activity monitored * 05:30 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources * 09:30 – put lasagna in oven * 09:45 – discovered leak in front yard, called plumbing contractor * 10:00 to 16:00 – stayed onsite with plumbers as they replaced 2 broken pipes * 17:00 – follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials * 18:00 – tuned to Indianapolis Sports Radio ahead of tonight's WNBA Semi-Finals Game between the Indiana Fever & the Las Vegas Aces * 18:30 – And it's Game Time! GO FEVER!

Chess: * 17: 30 – moved in all pending CC games

by Roscoe

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