Volume 18 - Day 299/66, 2026 - Monday

There were four of us walking this morning; me, James, Paul and Richard. We have been enjoying very nice weather for about the last week or so, high temperatures in the 70s, lows in the 50s. Perfect for leaving the windows open and comfortable sleeping over night. I had an appointment to take the little white car in for service this morning, their 'upsell' techniques are awful, and I agreed to a couple things just to shut them up. I am sure the 'upsold' stuff will be just fine, I just don't agree with the way they do it. Tomorrow morning, I will take the loaner car back and pick up the little white car after our ROMEO breakfast. Tomorrow night is book club, too, and Judy and Bob are hosting. Judy always decorates her house for Halloween, so that will be fun. The photo with this entry was taken this morning, showing the full moon over Val and Paulina's house and the Curious House. Ready for Halloween ourselves!

Volume 18 - Day 298/67, 2026 - Sunday

I think the grapes are having a great season, at least the ones that we have available in central Texas. Big and crunchy, just the way I like them. Richard and Paul and I walked this morning, and that was good. After the walk, I did very little else but take a nap, and I needed the nap. I think I am about to get my sleep schedule back in sync with he rest of me, so I am happy about that. I did some stuff around the Curious House, I think watering plants in front and back will not need to be watered on a daily basis any more, so they will be on a two day watering cycle. The garage could still use some straightening up, but I will leave that for another day. I showed James some houses in Salado, and Salado is a really nice bedroom community of Austin, Georgetown and Temple/Belton. Plenty of good things goin on up there. Tomorrow, I am taking the little white car in for service, and they are saying it will be an all day service, and I can pick it up on Tuesday. Seems like a long time for a 55K mile service, but what do I know. Other than that, next week looks like it will be a pretty calm week, and I can use all the calm I can get!

Volume 18 - Day 297/68, 2026 - Saturday

It's Saturday, it's been a long day, I'm tired, and it is almost time for me to crawl into the bed. I am pretty sure that I will sleep well, and I am looking forward to that. Richard and I walked this morning, and then shortly after that, it was time for estate sales. It was just me and Marian, and we had a good time. I bought one thing and I don't think Marian bought anything. For the rest of the afternoon, I did nothing. I took a nap, and this evening was the last house concert of the 2026 season. We had a good time, about twenty of the neighbors coming-and-going, and a beautiful evening. A fine way to end the concert season. Tomorrow I will be showing property in Salado in the afternoon, and then I expect it will be nap time again. Nothing wrong with that!

Volume 18 - Day 296/69, 2026 - Friday

I don't think I am feeling 100% wonderful after my spell yesterday, but I had a really good nights sleep and feel much better today. Richard, Paul and I had a nice walk this morning, and it is good that Marge and Dick are back where they are supposed to be. After the walk, I did a little bit of this-and-that, and then the girls had appointments at the beautiful parlor, and they are back home looking beautiful. In between times, I had some errands to run; a stop at the bank, went to the little white car dealer and made an appointment for service next week, and did a little bit of real estate work. I have appointments to show James a few houses in Salado on Sunday, and that will be fun. Tomorrow will be the last house concert of the year, and if you are in the neighborhood between 6 and 8PM, stop by. There is only one estate sale tomorrow, so that won't take too much time, but I am hoping for some real treasures that I did not know I needed.

Volume 18 - Day 295/70, 2026 - Thursday

Back in the saddle, again... Today was a busy day, and a good day, but I am pretty sure I overdid it. I'm fine, but there was a challenge while I was in the Civilian Police Academy class. I was up early this morning because I had an appointment in Leander at 8 o'clock this morning. Of course, I got there at about 7:30 because you can never judge drive times. Traffic can be an issue, but it was not a problem this morning. I got back to the Curious House, and did a few things, and then went to pick up Marian and we headed in to Austin for platelet donations. That all went well, but I did have a bit of concern when the put the needle in and when they took it out. While I was donating, there was no problem. It was a platelet and plasma day, and I was happy about that. Marian had a little bit of discomfort, not feeling too good, but it all was okay and we made it back around 2:30. I think. Maybe 3. I was really tired so I went down for a nap. I got to my class tonight (there are two more to go), and I began to feel very uncomfortable. I thought I might need to leave and go home, but I was not sure if I would be able to walk to my car, and if I did, I did not think I was going to be able to drive. I stuck it out, and finally started feeling better, felt like I could drive, and made it home with no issues. I am looking forward to crashing tonight, and I think a good nights sleep will be what I need. Interestingly, I never feel bad, so that is kind of a new experience, too.

Volume 18 - Day 294/71, 2026 - Wednesday

Paul and I walked this morning, then I had a couple appointments; first was to get the carpet cleaned in the front bedroom (it looks like new), and then to get pictures hung here and there. There were 34 pieces of art sitting here and there, and everything is now hung on a wall...here and there. After all that, I'm not too sure what I did until it was time for our neighbors dinner. Oktoberfest! That means Walburg German Restaurant. We made a good crowd, 15 of us, and I think we all enjoyed it. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day; I have an 8 o'clock appointment in Leander, platelets at 1 o'clock and then a Civilian Police Academy class. At least I won't have any time to get into any trouble.

Volume 18 - Day 293/72, 2026 - Tuesday

Paul didn't walk this morning, so I did a piece of a walk. This headless Chinese guy was something I found at an estate sale a while back, and he was standing on the rock wall at the Curious House. Either the wind blew it over, or a squirrel was not happy that he was blocking seed access, but he ended up on the other side of the wall. The area behind the wall, along with parts of this subdivision, are designated as 'natural' areas, which is code for no maintenance, full of burrs that prefer to stick to socks of intruders. BUT, I did retrieve him, and he is now sitting on a table at the front door. After our ROMEO breakfast, I made a stop at Home Depot and HEB, and then I had a 1 o'clock meeting in Austin. That went well, thanks Cass and Megan. I had a few phone calls to get done after that, and I have a few more phone calls to make tomorrow, as well as a few other chores. Tomorrow night is the neighbors dinner, this month at the German Restaurant in Walburg (it's Octoberfest), Thursday will be a platelet day, and Friday the girls go to the beautiful parlor.