[21:45 UTC-4]
[+69*F....clear....winds from the south@1 mph....relative humidity 70%]
[Now Playing: Hornblower "The Examination for Lieutenant" [link]]
   Today being a Tuesday I was expecting housekeeping to make an appearance to clean and change the linens....and being Tuesday it was my regular day to go to Big Lots....and needed a few things from Aldi and since they are in the same area decided to "kill to birds with one stone" and go to both in the same walk....didn't pickup anything of any real import at either store....just the normal run of  the mill items for my pantry....which of course included bananas.....
   While washing up some of my kitchen kit I realized I was almost out of dish washing detergent....so took the short walk to Ollie's to get some....after I returned a couple of old friends stopped by....and then later another knock on the door and there stood my nephew Nate....and I knew he had been in the general area but I didn't expect to see him....been a couple of years....he lives in the San Francisco area....works for Google....and he asked if his wife and their 3 little ones could visit....which of course I agreed....the last time I saw them there were just my nephew, his wife and one daughter....who now has been joined by a son and daughter number 2....had a nice visit but before they left wanted a picture of me holding the newest addition....Lydia who's maybe six months [+/-]....while I was holding her and pictures were being taken she discovered my beard....and true to form for kids that age latched on to it and gave it a few yanks....so I maybe a few hairs short of what I had this morning....and enjoyed every yank....although it was unexpected I enjoyed the visit very much....but I do expect that at some point my sister [Nate's mom] will probably post said pictures on FB....
   I had planned to walk this evening but with the visit and trying to get caught back up with my modding and things....was to late to walk....as I prefer not to walk at night because my night vision is not what it used to be....but I give it up gladly....family comes first....and my hairs will grow back [hehe]....I hope [knock wood].... 

[21:30 UTC-4]
[+69*F....clear....winds south@1 mph....relative humidity 65%]
[Now Playing: "The American President" soundtrack [link]]
   HBO showed the movie "The American President" this morning early....starting at 06:55....probably because of all those years of getting up early to go to work....I'm usually up and at 'um sometime between 05:00 and 06:00....and had already played my regular morning session of Poker....so decided to watch it....not my usual kind of movie but this is probably the 4th or 5th time I've seen it....plus I really live the music....hence tonight's "Now Playing"....hadn't actually ever looked for it before tonight....but have book marked it....and it probably will take it's place with many other pieces of music that I listen to over and over again....I have very eclectic tastes in not only music, but also in movies and TV....and I really have a blast rummaging through what's available on Youtube....beats having a big stack of records, tapes, CD's, et al....but by some "digging" I have found albums that I once had on vinyl....and even 8-track tapes....dang I'm dating myself there....
   Decided to walk this morning over to Dollar Tree, T J Maxx, and Price Chopper....but was going to wedge it into a 2 hour window....and got distracted....so decided that I was only going to browse at Dollar Tree and T J Maxx....so just made the Price Chopper stop....sweet potatoes, celery root, parsnips, shallots, a red pepper, and a couple of bottles liquid water enhancer....I think the name is a little to fancy for what is basically 21st century "Kool Aid"
   But early evening decided to walk  again and ended up at both Dollar Tree and T J Maxx....a package of interesting looking sausages at Dollar Tree....and a different spice mix at T J Maxx....
   Besides that the day followed my usual pattern of online gaming and a little surfing the net.... 

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[+64*F....clear....s/s/e winds @ 3 mph....relative humidity 66%]
[Forecast for Monday through Wednesday daytime highs in the 80's with relative humidity around 50%....possible T-storms on Thursday and Friday....]
[Now Playing: "Hornblower~The Frogs and the Lobsters"~[link]]
   It was a hot but comfortable day today....decided to walk....just walk....no destination in mind....so just after 08:30 this morning....decided to walk a loop I've been taking....but as I neared my lodgings decided to talk a quick detour to the ATM at the bank that's right next door to where I live....I have what is now know as a debit card.....which allows me to draw money from my checking account....I've had bad experiences with credit cards in the past and neither now have one or desire to have one....[sorry....no details]....but every time I visit my money some of  it insists on coming home with me....
   I had planned my day around watching the Women's World Cup Final between the USA and Netherlands....which the USA won 2:0.....must said I had my doubts about this match as Netherlands had been on quite a roll....and the USA side was nicked up a bit with injuries....but things worked out well in the end....well  at least from my POV.....
   Decided to walk in the late afternoon....same loop as this morning and decided although I really didn't need to stop at the convenience store I would....really could have waited but....got to where I would make a quick detour and decided rather than the convenience store....I go back to my lodgings by way of Jreck Subs and get a sub....as I preceded on my way....realized that to get to the most convenient crosswalk I'd pass right past Aldi and I had planned to walk over there tomorrow and pickup a few things I needed....never did get that sub....but did get everything I needed for the next few days at Aldi....
   Have spent the rest of the day as is my custom online....Poker....Solitaire....attending to my blogs....and spending some time modding a FB group I'm a member of.....I chose to live what many would consider a simple....even boring life....but the truth is....at my age....and for several reasons [again no detail] I chose to live as stress free life as possible.....

[21:15 UTC-4]
[+75*F....clear....winds north@5 mph....relative humidity 74%]
[forecast through Wednesday is for nice weather with daytime highs in the high 70's and low 80's]
[Now Playing:"Hornblower~Loyalty" [link]]
   Except for a late Afternoon walk and an evening sit down on the bench outside had been in my rooms all day....mostly on line but I did watch the movie "Zoom" on HBO....yup I know it's a kids movie but it's mindless entertainment....and did I mention that Kate Mara is in it....
   I never did watch the 3rd place game in the Woman's World Cup....[pause]....just checked Sweden beat England 2 to 1....but rest assured I will be watching the USA/Netherlands final....
   And have not only watched/listened to the Hornblower Loyalty....but Duty as well....very little to watch on the old boob tube
    

[20:55 UTC-4]
[+82*F....clear....winds s/s/w@7 mph....relative humidity]
[rain and t-storms predicted from 2 am tomorrow through early evening]
[Now Playing:"Hornblower....Duty"[link]]
   Well the rain and T-storms forecast for today never materialized....just a hot....slightly muggy day....but it gave me a chance to go to Aldi just after 09:00 and pickup just a few things to get me through the weekend....a few things but basically I went on the hunt for the elusive bananas....
  Most of my clothes are long sleeved and fit for Winter weather....but my short sleeve shirts are older and a little ragged....so early this week I got a collar knit at Thrift Store....but wanted just a tee shirt....got two Champion brand tees tonight at Ollie's....have always liked the brand and they were at a great price....and as the Summer is hot already....I think I will need some light clothes....and a package of dried pineapple....I had cut up the last of what I had and added it to my homespun gorp [aka: trail mix]....and then of course I had to pass by Dollar General and heard a small cup of ice cream calling my name....I really don't have the room in my frig for a large container....and rarely eat ice cream except in the heat of Summer....and besides Dollar General is a short walk out the backdoor of my lodgings....
   Did watch some of episode IV of Star Wars....but just wasn't into it....I'll probably watch some of the 3rd place game between England & Sweden tomorrow.....

[21:10 UTC-4]
[+83*F....sunny....winds northeast@6 mph....relative humidity 59%]
[T-storms forecast for overnight and then scattered T-storms through Saturday  night]
[Now playing: a "Hornblower Episode: Duty"[link]]
   I had planned to stay in all day and run the AC at high blast....though mid-day temperatures were in the low 90's....the relative humidity was only 40%....and never turned the AC on....there is a HVAC unit in my rooms....and I just ran the fan on low all day....and the rooms were quite comfortable....
   I awoke even earlier than normal and started my day as I usually do with a session of online poker [free site]....but even for me a 05:15 log on is early....maybe a bit to early....spent the morning online until 8:40....HBO was showing Justice League....which I just sat down and watched....did I mention that Gal Gadot, Amy Adams & Diana Lane were in it....and then at 10:50 Star Wars episode I which again I sat and watched....and the bits and pieces of episodes II & III....
   But then decided to walk in early evening....was still 89*F and bright sun but the relative humidity was only 40% so was quite comfortable....now there are some evergreen trees and there were several geese there....a few were feeding but the rest were just resting under the shade of trees....had intend just to walk but on my way back to may rooms....did stop and get a small cup of ice cream....
   Hadn't checked the extended forecast before I walked if I had I might have walked over to Aldi....but after checking decided that Sunday will be fine....and besides the last time the forecast was for scattered T-storms....we got squat....heat them....but at a distance....so if I decided I near something I'll probably be able to find a "window" in the storms to talk that short walk....  

[10:35 UTC-4]
[+80*F....sunny....winds w/n/w @ 3 mph....relative humidity 63%]
[weather for tomorrow: July 4th....Independence day here in the USA....high 92*F/low 72*F....partly cloudy....winds e/s/e @ 6 mph....relative humidity 53%]
[Now Playing: just another mix off Youtube[link]]
   I don't know where my head was at last night but I thought today was July 4....Independence Day here in the USA....I guess I could claim old age....but truth be told I do from time to time lose track of what day of the week it is....I'm retired and rarely have anything I have to do on a specific day....or even time for that matter....anyways tomorrow is July fourth....sometimes I can be a real dummkopf....anyways when I got up this morning....realized my error[s] and deleted yesterdays post....come to thing of it I probably just should have re-dated it....oy vey....
   Walked three times today....I have no intention of going anywhere tomorrow....I live on one of the busiest streets in the small city I live in....and several of the places I shop at are on the other side of the street....and even with crosswalks and walk lights....have had several close calls while crossing....and besides with temperatures in the 90's....even with a relatively low humidity....not my cup of tea....so the plan for tomorrow is stay in my rooms with the AC on....besides TNT is showing Star Wars episodes I, II, & III back to back starting at 10:30 local time....
   Watched the second semi-final game in The Women's World Cup....and looking forward to the finals on Sunday morning....local time....USA vs Netherlands.....

[19:50 UTC-4]
[+71*F....sunny....winds southwest@9 mph....relative humidity@62%]
[rain forecast for the overnight hours tomorrow]
[Now Playing:"Have His Carcase" episode 2 [link]]
   Had a very enjoyable day....walked briefly this morning....just a few things at Aldi....I've been buying a mix or organic arugula & baby spinach....it cost more for less that just a bag of baby spinach....but I pay the price for  a couple of reasons....first I like the mix of the two greens....and the larger and less expensive package doesn't make much sense for someone who lives alone....I sure that probably half of the bag would wilt before I got to use it....it's not the first time I've paid more for less....because A; I prefer the high price product for taste and quality B; I cook and eat for one....and buying in bulk is not wise....especially if it's something that will spoil over time before I  get to use it....
   Had opened my last bottle of Powerade Zero....and wanted to get another package of protein bars I had seen at Ollie's....my first meal....always eaten after my morning session of online Poker [a free site]....is always the same....a cold bottle of green tea [which I brew myself]....a banana....one sort or another of granola/protein/nut & seed/fruit & grain bar....and a small  cup of yogurt....all of those elements are there for reasons of health....and besides I enjoy them all....except for the banana....but I need the potassium....I have a problem with leg cramps....charley horses....in my youth I played what we in the USA call soccer....also ran cross-country....track....and 20K road races and a couple of marathons....but I do salt [usually black sea salt] and assorted spices which makes them palatable....went to Dollar General for the Powerade and couldn't find it....asked a clerk and we discovered the problem....they had changed the packaging....and of course my small cup of ice cream....
   My plans for tomorrow will be arranged around USA vs. England match in the Women's World Cup....