The musings of a weary mind. Conversations on aikido, gardening, cooking, travel and, maybe, woodworking.
Opponent: I'd Hit That, 6 p.m.
We lost all 3. I don't recall the scores, but we were down 11-0 in the first game. Ugly.
Friday:
Lunch at Treebeards
Saturday:
Banking
Looked at two possible dojo properties in Texas City
Aggie game on TV
Attempted dinner at Mexican restaurant, but K's knee gave her fits, so we picked up pizza
Sunday:
Blueberry muffins
Texans game
Homemade chicken fried steak and cream gravy
Sunday night Football
Aikido players:
Dan
Ukemi:
Dan did some simple backfalls as warm-up
The Walk:
Twice
Releases:
Dan with me
Techniques:
Dan and I worked on Shomen-ate, Aigamae-ate and Ushiro-ate
Commentary:
We're
going to try to have classes at the houses of black belts while we try
to find a new, permanent home. I bet we're going to attract some
attention from the neighbors. Lighting gets a bit iffy. May see if I can clear enough space in the shop.
Opponent: Passing Out, 7 p.m.
We lost all 3. 17-21, 9-21, and I can't recall the third. They only had 4 players while we had the full complement of 6.
Friday:
Lunch at Main Kitchen (J. W. Marriott)
Dinner at La Forchetta (Aikido Swear Jar Dinner)
Saturday:
Blueberry muffins
Oil change for Flex
Router bit for work on Uncle L.'s table
Aggie game on TV
Dinner with K. at Trios Fresh Mex. we won't be going back anytime soon
Sunday:
SleepTexans game
Looked at a property in Texas City
Worked on Uncle L.'s table
Sunday night Football
Aikido players:
Mario, and Marvin. Kim was watching from the bed of the pickup
Ukemi:
None while we work on the driveway
The Walk:
Twice
Releases:
Mario with me
Techniques:
Mario and I worked on Shomen-ate
Mario and Marvin worked on Shomen-ate, Aigamae-ate and Ushiro-ate
Commentary:
We're going to try to have classes at the houses of black belts while we try to find a new, permanent home. I bet we're going to attract some attention from the neighbors.
Opponent: Deep Corners, 8 p.m.
We got trounced in the first 2 games. We managed to win the third 17-15, I believe.
Friday:
Lunch at Table 7 Bistro, lightly raining so I didn't want to walk too far
Saturday:
Blueberry muffins
Worked on Uncle L.'s table
Aggie game on TV
Poker with K, D, and C.
Sunday:
Blueberry pancakes
Sleep
Texans game
Looked at a property in Texas City
Worked on Uncle L.'s table
U. S. Open
Sunday night Football
Friday:
Lunch at Market Street Bar and Grill
Dinner at El Centinela with K
Poker with K, D, and C.
Saturday:
Blueberry muffins
Over to Skeeter's to pick up a table Uncle L. wants me to work on
Over to Sugarland to see a Skeeter's game
Sunday:
Sleep
Watched the taped Aggie game
U. S. Open
Monday:
Sleep
Worked on a jig for Uncle L's table
Mowed the Rental
Watched some of the Ohio State game
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