Good morning GH.  Another beautiful day is dawning here in GH.  The sun is shining, the current temperature is  53 degrees and Sugar the Weather Dog is still comfortably asleep.  All is well as I gaze out the Weather Window.  We just got back yesterday from a short trip to Beaver Island, MI, and it was very relaxing.  Only one television station came in, which kept us away from the usual junk television.  The ecosystem was as diverse as could be.  A small island, 6 1/2 X 12 miles in size, but it had numerous variances with many lakes lakes, marshes, and vegetation.  In addition, the weather was great, except for the allergies from a wave of pollen due to its more northern location.  All in all, a great pleasure.  We had a beach to walk on that was over a mile in length, and due to the off-season timing, all to ourselves.  Even Sugar the Weather Dog had a good time, unless you count the ferry trips to and from.  We saw deer, coyotes, wild turkeys and not many people.  Gasoline is $4.99 per gallon, and that is for regular unleaded, the only option. We didn't have to buy any.  Food is more expensive, due to the need to transport it by air or ferry, but that is to be expected.  We did rent some Videos at the gas station, and that kept us entertained along with learning about chess and playing scrabble.  I managed to read two books and that in itself was all good.  Otherwise, it is now...Tea time.

Good morning GH.  Yesterday, I went to an Irish music gathering at the local library.  Met some interesting and fun people and began to remember more about how to play.  All good. The weather report for today is that the desktop temperature is showing as 54 degrees and Sugar the Weather Dog is still in her bed, not asleep, because Mary's alarm went off and poor Sugar and I were were scared out of several years growth.  For Sugar, that may be about 30 dog years.  Outside the Weather Window, the day seems to be dawning partly cloudy with a promise of sunshine in my personal forecast.  I wanted to note that the full contact coin collecting is going well.  I got an Illinois, a Washington, D.C., Hawaii, and a few others that are hard to find.  I gave Adam a few that are now in his bowl in his and Steph's room.  I am down to just a few coins now, and I will   get them soon, I hope.  Otherwise, it is...Tea time.

Good morning GH.  However, I am not so sure, since this AM, when I restarted my computer, it gave me a weird message and a blank screen.  But, then I tried again and it went okay.  I'll have to watch this thing, it has a mind of its own.  Sugar the Weather Dog was on the side of the bed this AM, but a quick glance out the Weather Window, doesn't show anything this AM other than somewhat gray skies and no precipitation.  So, who knows what is going on with her.  Desktop temperature is 54 degrees, so it should be a nice day.  We plan a trip to the farmer's market, the grocery store, the local garden shop for some rose bushes in honor of Mother's Day, and then a final stop at the bakery.  All of that followed by a two hour session at the library to learn some Irish music for me and some house things for Mary.  Seems like we will be busy.  I have to admit, that I am trying to learn to knit again.  I am doing better this go around, since my brain isn't fighting me.  At least my frustration level is down instead of up, so that's all good.  Otherwise, a rather uneventful day is planned.  I should mention that full contact coin collecting is going well, as I picked up some new ones yesterday and I received some help from a local merchant or two.  It doesn't get any better than that.  One final note before I sign off.  Yesterday was a sad day for those of us who are race fans.  Carroll Shelby passed away at the age of 89.  He is probably best known for the Super Cobra automobile, but he was a champion racer as an owner, manufacturer and a driver, and according to the program I watched on Speed Channel, he loved working for Henry Ford II and brought several titles to his name and that of Ford during his long association.  He had a good long life and managed to live many years with both a heart and kidney transplant.  When you are hot, you are hot I guess.  Otherwise, it is now...Tea time.

Good morning GH.  Well another day is beginning to dawn here in GH.  Like yesterday, this one holds the promise of a thing of beauty.  Current desktop temperature is showing 41 degrees and the sky is clear and blue out the Weather Window.  Sugar the Weather Dog is still sound asleep, so that is a good sign.  Of course, that long walk she had yesterday was probable partly to blame.  Since I had decided I would walk the mile to the doctor's office, I asked Mary and Sugar to accompany me part of the way.  When they got to Duncan Woods, they turned off and I continued.  Apparently, Mary and Sugar continued through Duncan Woods and out the other side.  For Sugar it was a long walk with her short legs, so she was tired when she got home.  I'm sure though, that she will be ready to go again today; after all she is a high energy Weather Dog.  Side note, I got a referral to an allergist from the doctor to be tested for an allergy to whatever caused my reaction on Saturday.  I also got a prescription for Epinephrine pens, just in case.  I spent part of yesterday afternoon in the "Man Cave" working on the mat for the Castro Theater picture for our media room. It was enjoyable down there with the outer doors open and the sense of solitude that comes with the cave-like feeling. Afterwards, Mary and I finished the picture and when we decided to hang it, we found that we needed some picture wire to complete our task.  We picked that up at the local frame place and then proceeded to our most local watering hole for some afternoon libations and snacks.  Once home, we didn't get the picture hung, but we did have a nice evening.  All in all, a great day.  I am going to ride my bike to the dentist this AM as Mary goes to the grocery store.  Once Mary gets up it will be.....Tea time.

Good morning GH.  I could almost put a ditto for the first part of this blog.  A look out the Weather Window tells me that the skies are even clearer today than yesterday, and Sugar the the Weather Dog is still sound asleep.  Current temperature on the desktop is showing as 39 degrees, a bit cooler than yesterday.  However, today, I can see the sun on the rise and the day holds the promise of crisp and clean.  I'll be going to the doctor this AM, and I may walk if I have the desire on such a fine day.   Depends on whether I have the ambition.  Yesterday, Mary and I went to a really neat place in Muskegon for some home furnishings shopping.  Mary got a super picture for the living room, and I got a box for my office/music room.  Actually, whoever built the box designed it as a shoe shine box, and it came complete with shoe shining materials.  I'm using it as a stand for my foot as I play guitar.  It is so eclectic, that it fits in perfectly.  More work happened on the outside of the house yesterday afternoon/evening, and the weather today should bring the workman back earlier today.  I love it when a plan comes together.  For today, I will be returning from the doctor and then reading the paper(s).  Otherwise, it is...Tea time.

Good morning GH.  A quick look at my two most important weather sources, Sugar the Weather Dog and the now famous Weather Window, and I can confirm that the day should be relatively pleasant.  Current temperature on the desktop is 49 degrees.  Outside, the streets are beginning to dry, and the sky is only  partly cloudy.  Inside, Sugar is still fast asleep, indicating that no storms are on the immediate horizon.  Everything looked good at the orthopedist yesterday, so I'll see him in July for additional treatments.  Tomorrow, I'll see the internist for a follow up on my allergic reaction, dentist on Friday.  Did our usual modest amount of yard work yesterday afternoon, and then I did some power knitting; well at least for me it was power knitting, for Mary it was a source of amusement.  However, she did say I am learning better than when I had the brain thing going on.   That's progress right there.  Stopped at the Community Center for our first official Michigan vote, and then proceeded to the library for some books.  Went for a short walk yesterday afternoon and learned that the Hummus at the one restaurant isn't always made with Tahini, which may explain why I hadn't had a reaction there before.  That's an A before B kind of analysis, I know, but it is a beginning.  Today, we plan a little shopping in Muskegon and then an afternoon of relaxation.  Otherwise, not much actually planned, so now it is......Tea time.

Good morning GH.  Well. it is a bit foggy here in GH this AM.  Current temperature on the desktop is showing 48 degrees and the Weather Window confirms that the delayed school opening, due to fog, is indeed correct.  Sugar the Weather Dog seems to be in no hurry to get up, so I think she concurs.  Had a nice day in Holland yesterday in spite of the rain.  Didn't eat there, ate in one of the local places in GH.  I'm still hard at work on my blog here at 7:30 AM.  No real plans for the day, just a follow-up appointment at the orthopedist, and then a haircut.  I have to remind Mary about some calls she needs to make.  I'll put the info on her bleachers.  I have to find a way to get the GPS thing to learn our desired route.  Right now, it wants to take us back to Route 31 all the time, and that means we need to know more in order to ignore it.  There has to be a better way.  Oh well, I'l be having....Tea time now.