March 2021

March 2021

Poems: Think deeper... Most breakthroughs come from people who were ridiculed by those who have become complacent in their thinking. ~RD

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Monday 01- 65/35F a cold wind blew in from the northwest. 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag and took Cassie for a mile jog.
I finished my laundry that I started yesterday and hung it out to dry. I went to Twentynine Palms to pick up a package and do some shopping.

Tuesday 02- 70/39F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog. UPS delivered a battery for my Moto 4 Plus. The old one was bulging out of the case. I had to use my new heat gun to loosen the glue from the old battery and slowly wedge it out; I wore safety glasses and worked it out in the sink just in case I punctured the dang thing. I then replaced the old battery with the new and set it to charge after I tested it to make sure it turned on properly.  I did my evening workout with the 10lbs dumbbells. I did my late-night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.

Wednesday 0365/39F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, and took Cassie for a mile jog. I went to Joshua Tree to pick up my prescription. 

Thursday 04- 69/42F nice day. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, and took Cassie for a bike/run. Installed the inside mini-split... It took some fancy maneuvering and tweaking but I got her in and ready to hook up.  

Friday 05- 75/44F warm nice day. 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk. I went to Home Depot to get some cement pavers for the outside mini-split to sit on. Practiced my archery over at Dave’s and shot off a bunch of arrows hitting the target two times.

Saturday 06- 78/45F warm and nice. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, and took Cassie for a walk.

Sunday 07- 79/45F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog. I did some work on the Mini-split moving it to the garage where I’ll install the outside unit. I did my evening workout with the 10lbs dumbbells. I did my late-night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.

Monday 08- 74/42F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.

Tuesday 09- 64/36 I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk. A delivery truck came to my address with Kjtel’s mini-split. I helped her load it into her trailer and unload it at her house.

Wednesday 10- 58/38F Very Windy! 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog. I did some work on my studies, finally. I did my evening workout with the 10lbs dumbbells. I did my late-night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.

Thursday 11- 55/38F finally a little calm wind. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, and took Cassie for a mile jog. I started laying out the electrical line for the mini-split.

Friday 12- 56/43F windy. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog. Hooked up most of the electrical to the mini-split. Made a fast trip to Joshua Tree to get my guest her pills she ran out of... I did my evening workout with the 10lbs dumbbells. I did my late-night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.

Saturday 13- 64/41F and windy again. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, and took Cassie for a long walk. Too dang windy to work on the mini-split. If dirt from the gusts of wind gets into the tubing the whole setup will be in jeopardy of failing. So, I spent most of the day cleaning up inside the house. It had gotten so bad I had a hard time getting anything done because of the overwhelming clutter.

Sunday 14 daylight savings time- 73/47 nice day. Woke up kinda late. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog. Talked to my Brother. Took Cassie for a bike/run. I did my evening workout with the 10lbs dumbbells. I did my late-night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.

Monday 15- 62/40F windy, very windy. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, and took Cassie for a short walk. I spent the windy day inside working to get my December, January, and February online journals done, and I did.

Tuesday 16- 67/40F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk. I did my evening workout with the 10lbs dumbbells. I took Cassie for a walk up to visit David. We talked about this and that. Then Cassie and I walked back home and I did the poop patrol. I did all my studies and played the guitar for a spell. I did my late-night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.

Wednesday 17- 69/44F nice day. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, and took Cassie for a short walk. Birthday for Kelly at Applebees; it has been open for inside service since last Monday!

Thursday 18- 76/48F 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.

My guest and I went to get our packages at the post office in Twentynine Palms, and then did some shopping. I did my evening workout with the 10lbs dumbbells. I did all my studies and played the guitar for a spell. I did my late-night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.

Friday 19- 81/53F a very nice day. 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog. Worked on the mini-split connecting the gas tubing. I went to test it and found that I needed a special fitting for the vacuum pump, and the vacuum pump I bought needed an air compressor. I went online and ordered the fittings and a vacuum pump. I played around with the Dell mini 9 I bought. I already have two of them but I have the RAM and SD drive that didn’t come with it. I loaded up the old original Ubuntu 8.4 on the 4GB SD and it ran pretty nice but the browser is too old to render pages correctly. I have an 8GB SD drive I can load up a newer image of Linux on. I love fixing and working on old and broken computers. It makes me mighty happy when I get them to work. I used to fix people’s computers for free in our area. Computers have come a long way and seldom have components I can replace; they are usually soldered to the motherboard. I did my evening workout with the 10lbs dumbbells, heavy bag, and did some yoga. I took Cassie with me in the car to collect a package containing two batteries for my iPods left at my mailbox on Lear Ave.  I did all my studies and played the guitar for a spell. I did my late-night stretches, worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells, and took Cassie for a run up the hill and back.

Saturday 20- 74/47F another nice day but a bit breezy in the afternoon. 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog.

I worked in the front yard doing some landscaping and hiding the drain pipe from the sink to the small tree that became exposed during a few fall and winter storms. I took Cassie for a bike-run, did my evening workout with the 10lbs dumbbells, core trainer, heavy bag, and did some yoga. Cassie and I went for a sunset walk. It’s nice getting that extra sunlight in the evenings. I did all my studies and played the guitar for a spell. I did my late-night stretches, worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells and took Cassie for a night run up the hill and back down.

Sunday 21- 67/45F windy. 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog. I watered all the thirsty plants in the yard.I took Cassie for a bike-run, did my evening workout with the 10lbs dumbbells, core trainer, and heavy bag. Cassie and I went for a sunset walk. Had dinner over at Kjtel’s house. I did all my studies and practiced my guitar playing. I did my late-night stretches, worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells I took Cassie for a night run up the hill and back down.

Monday 22- 75/51F breezy. I did 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog. I messed around with my computers most of the day. I took Cassie for a bike-run, did my evening workout with the 10lbs dumbbells, core trainer, and heavy bag. Cassie and I went for a sunset walk.  I did all my studies and practiced guitar. I took Cassie for a night run up the hill and back down. I did my late-night stretches, worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells The reason I’ve been exercising so hard these past few days is because high winds are predicted to be in the high 20s for today, Wednesday, and Tuesday. These winds will likely impede my jogging and possibly my weight training.

Tuesday 23- 67/49F really windy. Well, it wasn’t too windy when I went out to exercise, so I did 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog. We stopped off at David’s place and yacked at him for a spell and then we continued our Jog. I swept the floors of the house with a broom making it all clean again. Again, I messed around with my computers most of the day. I took Cassie for an evening walk and workout with the 10lbs dumbbells, core trainer, and heavy bag. I did all my studies. I did my late-night stretches, worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells

Wednesday 24- 70/48F windy but not as windy as it was supposed to be. I did 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog.I connected all the electricity up to the mini-split. I turned on the inside fan part only because there’s no refrigerant yet and it actually worked. Happy so far. Still waiting for the vacuum pump and the special connectors that should arrive Friday to complete the system. Hopefully, everything comes together correctly and I have the mini-split heat pump up and running by Saturday or Sunday. I took Cassie for a bike-run, did my evening workout with the 10lbs dumbbells, core trainer, and heavy bag. Kjtel and Bodha came by for evening tea. I did all my studies and practiced my guitar. I did my late-night stretches, worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.

Thursday 25- 65/43 too much wind. I did my stretches and 100 crunches. Drove to my mailbox on Lear. Messed around inside doing much of nothing; felt good for a change. Dore called to say hi and chat for a spell.

Friday 26- 65/45FWell, it wasn’t too windy when I went out to exercise, so I did 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog. I swept the floors of the house with a broom making it all clean again. Again, I messed around with my computers most of the day. We stopped off at Kjtel’s house on our bike/run to wish her a Happy Birthday. I took Cassie for an evening walk and workout with the 10lbs dumbbells, core trainer, and heavy bag. I did all my studies. I did my late-night stretches, worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells, and then me and Cassie ran up the hill and back.

Saturday 27- 75/47F was a nice day but I was not feeling very well. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, and took Cassie for a walk. I worked on the mini-split...

Sunday 28- 82/51F nice sunny day. I did 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog. I did all my laundry today with the tiny washer, it took most of the day. Cassie and I went for a sunset walk. I did all my studies and played the guitar for a spell. I did my late-night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.

Monday 29- 88/55F nice but a little windy. I did 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog. Cassie and I went for a bike/run. I took Cassie for an evening walk and workout with the 10lbs dumbbells, core trainer, and heavy bag. I did all my studies. I did my late-night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.

Tuesday 30- 75/47 a lovely day. I did my stretches and 100 crunches. I didn’t do much more because I have an appointment at 4pm to get my Covid 19 shot. I left the house early to get a 240V plug at Desert Hardware for the old Homelite generator that my friend Stoney gave me. And then, I got my three propane tanks filled at Builders Supply (used to be called Barr Lumber but changed it after the fire). I wanted over 20min for someone to help me. One helper was tied up cutting pieces of wood for a woman; I was sweating time! Would I get all the things done before my appointment? Then I stopped to rush inside Stater Bros. to get a few items. Went through the drive-thru at Burger King and got myself a fish sandwich and a Whopper for my Guest. I arrived fifteen minutes early at Copper Mountain College to receive my first Covid 19 vaccine shot. I have an appointment to go back on the 21st and get my second one. I took my precious, ever-patient doggie for a well-deserved walk.

Wednesday 31- 78/50F a very nice day to be alive in the high desert! I did 100 crunches, core trainer, weight bench, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog. I took Cassie for an evening walk and workout with the 10lbs dumbbells, core trainer, and heavy bag. I did all my studies. I did my late-night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.

Goodbye to March and hello to April.