October 2017

October 2017

Sunday 01- 96 to 63 degrees.

I did my stretches, exercised with the 10lb dumbbells, yoga, jogged a good mile, sit-ups, and punched the heavybag.

I wrote up a short piece for Annelies about our Saturday’s potluck and sent it to her. I then finished my September online journal and posted it.
I worked on writing bits and pieces of “Upon Ashen Roads” book 2.

I tooked the dogs out for their evening walk and did sit-ups and punched the heavybag for a spell.

I did my studies: history, geology, astronomy, meteorology, drew something and practiced my songs on my guitar for a while.

I went for a night run up the hill and back home.

Monday 02- 88 to 57

I did my stretches and got ready to go to town to get some bloodwork done.

I first went to NAPA Auto parts in Yucca and picked up some spark plugs for the Harley, and then Labcorp.

When I was done with the vampires, I went up to Sky Harbor Care Center to visit with Mary Koval. We had a nice chat for over an hour and she got me up to date with her difficulties.

I got gas and went to Stater Bros and then to WalMart to pick up supplies.

I got home and shared 8 pieces of fried chicken with me dogs. I then took them for a walk and did my sit-ups and heavybag thingy.

Tuesday 03- 86 to 55 with a bit of wind...

I did my stretches, lifted weights,went for a good mile jog, core trainer, and punched the heavybag.

I worked on the roof for a spell.

We went for a nice little walk the dogs and I. Did the sit-ups and punched the heavybag.

Wednesday 04- 84 to 58

I did my stretches, yoga, lifted weights, went for a good mile jog, core trainer, and punched the heavybag. I rode the electric bike down to my mailbox on Lear Ave and back for a total of 6 miles; I think I over did it.

I cleaned up in the house putting away things I do not use anymore or very little.

I tooked the dogs out for their evening walk and did sit-ups and punched the heavybag.

I did my studies: history, geology, astronomy, meteorology, drew something, and practiced on my guitar for a while.

I went for a night run up the hill and back.

Thursday 05- 90 to 61 degrees.

I did my stretches. My whole body is hurting because I went for that 6 mile bike ride yesterday. I got the Ebike so I can get back into riding a regular bike. It is an electric bike with pedal assist... meaning ya gots to peddle or you’ll run out of electric on a long ride.

FedEx delivered my new/old refurbished iMac. I got it at a good price, but the keyboard don’t work right. I will call them tomorrow to see if they’ll replace it.

Took the dogs for an evening walk.

I fell asleep in front of my computer I was so burned out from yesterday’s bike ride; I won’t be going for any long rides for a while.

Friday 06- 89 to 62

I did my stretches, lifted weights, went for a good mile jog, core trainer, and punched the heavybag.

I worked on the roof and almost have it where it won’t collapse.

I took the doggies for an evening walk and did my sit-ups and heavybag when we got back.

I did my studies: history, geology, astronomy, meteorology, drew something, and practiced on my guitar for a while.

I went for a night run up and down the hill; I am feeling much better today.

Saturday 07- 92 to 60

I did my stretches, sit-ups, punched the heavybag, and ran a mile.

I stopped off at Little Caesars to get two pizzas and Staters in Yucca to get a few items I forgot the other day. I then drove over to Rich Soos home for potluck at 3pm and stayed until a little after 6pm.

I walked the dogs and did my sit-ups and punched the heavybag when I returned home.

Sunday 08- 95 to 62

Linda Seibo called at the ungodly hour of 7:45am asking for a jump... driving these always sandy roads to their home I almost gotten my truck stuck a few times. Blake was there and

I did my stretches.

Went to the poets reading at SpaceCowboy Books

Monday 09- 78 to 51 with wind

I did my stretches, sit-ups and heavybag, and jogged a good mile.

Called up AAA to see why my scooter’s registration is taking so long; DMV cashed the check Sept 15. They looked it up and said DMV had mailed it on Oct. 2nd and it should get to me soon.

I installed a new brighter LED light in the kitchen that really lights up the place. These kind didn’t exist when I first built the place and now I’ll take down the old ones and patch the holes they left in the ceiling.   

I started gathering the ideas I had written down for Book 2 and began writing in earnest.

I took the dogs out for a nice mile jog. They seemed to like this better than a walk.

Continued collecting my thoughts and writing Book 2.

Tuesday 10- 84 to 53

I did my stretches, lifted weights, went for a good mile jog, core trainer, and punched the heavybag. I went and took the electric bike out for a ride after getting the front tire lubed and tightened. Met a neighbor who lives down on Leads Road about a mile and a half away; her name is Maggie.

Wednesday 11- 87 to 56 a bit cloudy.

I did my stretches.

I worked on the Harley.

I was invited to dinner at my neighbor’s house.

Worked on book 2 when I arrived back home.

Thursday 12- 85 to 55 smokey

I did my stretches, jogged a mile, sit-ups, exercised with the 10lb dumbbells, and punched the hell out of the heavybag.

Spent the day talking to three of my sisters... they all seemed to call one after the other which is very phenomenal because I don’t get to talk to them for weeks and one for 6 months or more. I am very fortunate to have such wonderful caring sisters.

I took the dogs for an evening mile jog and did the sit-ups and punched the heavybag.

Friday 13- I should have stayed home :(

I did my stretches, sit ups and punched the heavybag.

Chris needed a ride to town to collect her mail. I said okay and we can see yer Mom at Sky Harbor resthome. We did some shopping at Staters and drove on up to see her mom. On the way back my truck died for lack of gas; I believe it has something to do with the fuel system. I had it towed home by AAA and Chris was supposed to get picked up with all her groceries by a friend.

The tow truck got me and my truck to my house and that’s when I saw the friend who was supposed to be picking up Chris in Yucca. I’m trying to gather the dogs into their pen while he’s yelling at me why I didn’t bring her with the tow truck. I told him that she told me that you were going to pick her up and she is waiting there in Yucca right now for you, so what are you doing here? I guess he was having a bad day so I am just going to let it slide.

I went online looking at Ford F150 DIY fixes for my problem and also read parts of the manual.

Saturday 14- 85 to 56

I did my stretches, went for a good mile jog, sit-ups and punched the heavybag.

I started looking at the truck and testing the obvious for problems. I can hear the fuel pump whirl when I turn the key to start. I checked all the fuses, all okay.

My neighbor Kjtel can by with sandwiches and we chatted for a spell and I went back to work on the truck.

Sunday 15- 86 to 56

I did my stretches, lifted weights, went for a mile jog, core trainer, sit-ups and punched the heavybag.

I dropped the spare tire to check the Fuel Driver module, but after careful inspection and not finding one where the DIY videos said it should be, I went back online only to discover my year truck didn’t have one.

Monday 16- 90 to 63

Did my stretches, yoga, sit-ups and punched heavybag, and went for a good mile jog.

I'm working on the truck and watching DIY videos on how to diagnose the problem. I think my problem with the truck not starting is a bad crank sensor, but there are so many variables leading from there.

I hopped on the scooter and went to collect my mail down on Border Ave.

I was ready to take the dogs for a walk, but Barney didn’t seem to want to go. He kept barking at me and going back and forth to where the Mini Cooper is parked as if he wanted me to follow. I lifted the hood of the Mini and found a rat inside and quickly grabbed a stick to poke it out of there; Barney is a good dog :)

Tuesday 17- 93 to 67 some clouds.

Did my stretches, yoga, sit-ups and punched heavybag, and went for a good mile jog.

I went to the post office and AutoZone in 29 on my little scooter, and then went to the DMV and waited over an hour just to hear they have to wait 30 days before they can do anything with the scooter's missing registration. I am pooped; the truck will have to wait until tomorrow :)

I walked the doggies when I got back home.

Wednesday 18- 90 to 61

I did my stretches, worked out with the 20lb dumbbells, went for a good mile jog, and punched the heavybag.

I worked on the truck. I jacked it up and removed the crank sensor.

I did the poop patrol.

I took the dogs for a jog and did my sit-ups and punched the heavybag.

I did my studies: history, geology, astronomy, meteorology, drew something, and practiced on my guitar for a while.

I went for a night run up the hill and back down.

Thursday 19- 88 to 58 some clouds.

I did my stretches, lifted weights, went for a good mile jog, core trainer, and punched the heavybag.

I worked in the yard cleaning it up. Lots more to do.

I took the dogs for a jog and did my sit-ups and punched the heavybag.

I did my studies: history, geology, astronomy, meteorology, drew something, and practiced on my guitar for a while.

I went for a night jog up the hill and around the area.

Friday 20- 80 to 54 really windy

I did my stretches, went for a good mile jog, sit-ups, and punched the heavybag.

I was going to go to the post office and Autozone  in 29 Palms, but it was way too windy.

Marie called from dhamma Dena women retreat just down the road asking me if I had a computer to spare in my vast collection of digital devices. Linda Harter had asked me the other day about this and I told her to have them call me. I told Marie that I did and I’d have one ready for them to pick up tomorrow. I have always helped out dhamma Dena center with computer problems and was Ruth Denison’s ‘computer wizard’ as she liked to call me.

I did do some work out in the yard in the evening when the wind calmed down a bit.

Saturday 21- 77 to 56

I did my stretches, but I think I pulled a muscle in my groin area yesterday and will say off it for the day.

I did some light work around the house.

I setup the Dell desktop computer for Marie from dhamma Dena and it was ready for pick up, but as the day wore on and after leaving a couple of messages she called and said 4:30... then nearing 5pm she called again to say it would be tomorrow.

Danny came by.

Sunday 22- 87 to 63 and clear

I did my stretches, went for a good mile jog, sit-ups, and punched the heavybag.

Marie came to collect the computer.

Kjtel my neighbor arriving from LA came by for a visit and we chatted for a spell. We decided to check out this weekend’s bi-annual High Desert Test Sites being held at our community center. Lots of interesting art projects there to be seen.

I took the doggies out for a mile jog.

Here’s what I done so far on my 1999 F-150 V6 that suddenly died coming down a hill and won't start. I can hear the pump humm when I turn the key to start. I checked all the fuses, sprayed starting fluid in the air intake and it starts for a bit, so I know it has spark. I searched the web and Youtube videos and most of what I see and read points to a bad crank position sensor. I'm going down tomorrow to get a replacement for CPS and putting it in and then we'll see if it’s the culprit. I'm also waiting for a code scanner I just purchased online just in case ;)

I did my studies: history, geology, astronomy, meteorology, and drew something.
I went for a night run up the hill.

Monday 23- 87 to 63 and clear

I did my stretches, sit-ups and punched the heavybag.

Kjtel picked me up and took me to the post office and to the auto parts store where I bought the crank position sensor. We went to Staters and I bought supplies just in case the truck won’t start when I replace the CPS. We stopped off at Two Sisters in JT to eat their beans and rice; mighty good and filling!

I took the dogs for a mile jog and did my sit-ups and punched the heavybag.

 

Tuesday 24- 93 to 66

I did my stretches, lifted weights, went for a good mile jog, core trainer, and punched the heavybag.

I crawled underneath the truck to put the new crank position sensor in. I tried to start the engine, but no joy. I'll have to dig a little deeper I guess.

I took the dogs on an evening jog and did my sit-ups and punched the heavybag, and then exercised with the 20lb dumbbells.

I went for a night jog up and down the hill and exercised with the 20lb dumbbells.

Wednesday 25- 90 to 59 degrees.

I did my stretches, yoga, lifted weights, went for a good mile jog, core trainer, and punched the heavybag.
I swept and mopped the floor of the whole house.

I took the dogs for a walk over to my neighbor’s house where we watched the Dodger lose to Houston 7 to 6 of the 2nd game of the World Series in overtime.

Thursday 26- 92 to 61 degrees

I did my stretches, went for a good mile jog, sit-ups, and punched the heavybag.

UPS came late in the evening to delivered my code scanner that I will use on my truck tomorrow.

Kelly brought her dogs over for me to babysit for a short spell; long story....

Friday 27- 90 to 61 nice day!

I did my stretches, went for a good mile jog, sit-ups, and punched the heavybag.

Kelly here to take care of her dogs.

I took my dogs on a little walk.

Saturday 28- 90 to 59

I did my stretches.

Kelly came by to take care of her dogs.

I cooked up some rice and headed over to the community center for potluck.

Sunday 29- 89 to 59

I did my stretches, sit-ups, punched the heavybag, and ran a good mile.

Kelly came by to care for her dogs.

My neighbor Kjtel called asking if I wanted to go to town for coffee; I sure did. And then we watched the Dodger lose to Houston 13 to 12 in overtime of game 5 of the World Series. These two teams are so evenly matched!

Monday 30- 84 to 58 a little overcast.

I did my stretches.

I rode my scooter to Yucca Valley to Bank of America cash a check and do some shopping.

Kelly came by to take care of her dogs.

Tuesday 31- 78 to 54

I did my stretches, sit-ups, punched the heavybag, and ran a good mile.

Kath came over with her new laptop for me to setup for her.

Kelly came over with pizza and candy. We watched “Night of the Living Dead” on my laptop outside. The bad dogs got ahold of three pieces of the pizza before we caught them.

**************** Stuff I wrote this month ****************

Defeat can extinguish the light within, dampening our spirits, sucking and feeding off our darkest fears.
~RD

She was one of six but I only saw the one...
~RD

Death Messenger
He hides in back alleys, in stairwells, in cars. He awaits his victims who gather at concerts and parks... in railway stations and jet planes about to debark. He may wear a vest or come heavily armed, to wreak havoc on us who mean no one no harm. We just want to live, but the Messenger is already dead. Not a thought for his victims runs through his vile head. He will kill your children, he will take your life, and finally when done he won’t blink an eye... as he puts a bullet through his own skull and falls down to die, leaving authorities and reporters and loved ones behind to ask the unanswered question that runs through their minds... WHY?
~RD

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