The lazist of days

Sunday. A great day for nothing. Watch football, go in hot tub, read the paper. Just a relaxing day. No yard work cause summers over. I actually like fall for the yard work being over. Winters coming. Won't be long now.

Carpe Diem

Jeff

A movie experience

I had to write as soon as I got home. We went to see "Gravity" at the local IMAX theatre. In 3D. This movie was not a movie. It was an experience. You have to watch at IMAX in 3D and you WILL be part of the movie. You actually think your in space. Sandra Bullock was amazing. I can't say enough. Go see it. Not a movie to watch at home. It's meant for IMAX or theatre.

Enough said

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Jeff

Still recovering

I have not gone out yet to bike since falling over the other day. Maybe this weekend.

Going to see "Gravity" tomorrow. 3D and IMAX. This should be amazing. I will post after seeing this.

Relaxing and watching the news, which I should stop watching. The fear mongering is getting tiring. Hoping to see this government BS over with soon. I think when the next election comes up, we should vote out everyone that is in office. We should start over and see if new politicians will work with each other the way they should. Nothing else to say. Republican or Democrat, lets work together.

We are getting a new family member in a couple weeks. A ragdoll kitty. To hopefully be a friends with our springer spaniel, Molly.

She is a friendly dog that goes to daycare 3 days a week. Yes, daycare. But since she has been going, she seems to be more relaxed especially on the days that she goes.

Carpe Diem

Jeff

Riding a bike can be dangerous

I love to ride a road bike.  I go out as much as I can. Yesterday I rode 25 miles. Out in the country area around my house, where there are 5 foot wide shoulders for the amish. I pass them every so often and they wave back. About 3/4 way thru the ride, I stopped to call my wife and tell her I would be later than I thought. I have clips on the pedals so I unclipped one side so I could stand and make a call. After leaving a message, I put the phone away and got ready to go. I forgot which pedal I unclipped and began to lean to the right. Unfortunately the right one was clipped. After yelling several obscenities, I fell over on my shoulder, hip and knee. I just laid there awhile and felt around to see if I broke something. Nothing broke, I laid there about 10 minutes. Its amazing that I could hear people walking around but no one stopped to see if I was OK. I finally got up, and went on my way. I had not fallen with clips until that time. So in the future I will unclip both just to be safe. At 58 I could not fall too many times without breaking something.

I hope the government is fixed soon.

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Jeff

Another good movie

Just got done watching World War Z and its a good one. The sound and special effects make the movie. I know most of you probably think its junk but it was entertaining. Back when the CGI started I thought it was fake and not worth my time. Then I saw Transformers. I thought it would be a waste of time, but the CGI and the sound together were amazing. Sometimes I sit and watch just a scene or two of certain movies cause the sound blows me away. I bought a sound system 4 years ago. Dennon amp and Paradigm speakers. I thought it fulfilled what I needed in sound. I used to have Bose and this blows that away. Then this year I added another sub and it made all the difference. One sub sounds great, but two subs sound like more than two. I have one in front on the right of the tv and one behind me next to the couch on the left side of the room. The sound is amazing. There is a scene in "The Island" (Tough Day) that is the best. Great sound and action together.

Anyway, movies and sound are my life.

I worked out today with weights and tried to keep my heart rate up for 1/2 hour. Felt really good when I finished.

Carpe Diem

Jeff

Summer is over

This summer has gone by and I think I missed it. We have a pool and probably only been in it 10 times all summer. The previous summer, that we had 40 90 deg days, we were in everyday. Loved it.

The weekend is over as we sit and watch the evening network news. The government possibly will shut down Tuesday. The news loves to scare people. I don't think it will happen. What will probably happen is that the market will drop big time tomorrow morning. I have 3 years to retire and I need nothing but good market gains thill then. What can I say.

I went to the gym today and will try spinning class next week, if it works out in the right time slot. I don't like working out after 7pm. Thats my relax time before getting ready for the next day. Otherwise I will just go for a bike ride after work. Can't wait for next year when I get a new bike.

Saw a movie today called "Side Effects" with Jude Law. Very well done and worth watching. I would like to go this week or next to see "Rush" at the local IMAX theatre. IMAX is the way to watch a movie. Bigger screen and amazing sound.

Carpe Diem

Jeff

Much better today

My sleeping has been much better lately. I had nose surgery about 5 weeks ago, sort of a deviated septum thing. Ive always had trouble breathing thru my left nostril. Finally after 58 years, its fixed. Now when I breathe I feel like there is a large hole in my face. So I was told by the Dr. that it would help in my sleeping. And it has. I sleep 6 hours straight thru, get up at 4am and not dead tired like in the past.

I went to test ride the bike I thought I wanted today, and found I want the road bike and not the hybrid. It was an amazing ride. I tried the hybrid first, and liked it. Then for kicks, I tried the road bike, which has a carbon frame,  weighs about 18 lbs, and I wanted to take it home today. But can't. Too many expenses right now. Just bought plates for the cars, 400 dollars, then a tax bill we didn't know we had from 2010. Another 400 dollars. Then we are going away for our anniversary in 2 weeks, about 1000 dollars. So like I said, not a good time. Probably a good birthday present next year in February.

Sitting here watching the news, and listening to the neighbor kids playing outside. Working tomorrow and then Sunday off. Hope to start working out and yoga next week.


Carpe Diem

Jeff