6.19.2022

Tweet summary on 06-19-2022 for the past 3 days


Friday, June 17, 2022


Thursday, June 16, 2022

6.15.2022

Tweet summary on 06-15-2022 for the past 3 days


Monday, June 13, 2022


Sunday, June 12, 2022

6.14.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19

Friday:

Long walk with the Blokes
Mow the lawn
Lunch at Biraporretti's
Nap
Aikido

Saturday:

Jodo
Tandy Leather
Command Army Surplus
Cancelled WFC meeting
Dinner at El Centinela with K
Puzzles at mom's

Sunday:

Apple fritters
No walk with the Blokes
Nap



Aikido Friday Night - 6/10/22

Aikido players:





Kim.





Ukemi:





Basic slaps and falls.





The Walk:





Twice.





Releases:





None tonight.





Techniques:





Worked on Kote Gaeshi and Kote Hineri from Ju Nana Hon Kata.





Commentary:





None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 6/9/22

Aikido players:





Kim.





Ukemi:





Basic slaps and falls.





The Walk:





Twice.





Releases:





All 8.





Techniques:





Worked on Shihonage and Tenkai Kote Hineri from Ju Nana Hon Kata.





Commentary:





None of note.

6.11.2022

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Thursday, June 09, 2022


Wednesday, June 08, 2022

6.08.2022

Aikido Tuesday Night - 6/7/22

Aikido players:





No students.





Ukemi:





None tonight.





The Walk:





Not tonight





Releases:





None tonight.





Techniques:





Worked on Kihon and Omote from SMR Jodo.





Commentary:





I had two potential new students stop by with their parents. Unfortunately, they were both too young. Alas!

6.07.2022

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Sunday, June 05, 2022


Saturday, June 04, 2022

6.06.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19

 Friday:

Long walk with the Blokes
Flex Inspection
Flex Tags
Random to vet for annual
Ship nieces' boxes
Lunch at Taglia
Attempt/fail IKEA order
Leatherwork
Aikido

Saturday:

Jodo
Leatherwork
Dinner at El Centinela with K

Sunday:

Blueberry picking
Blueberry muffins
No walk with the Blokes
Nap
Blueberry cream cheese pie start


Aikido Friday Night - 6/3/22

Aikido players:





Kim.





Ukemi:





Basic slaps and falls.





The Walk:





Twice.





Releases:





None tonight.





Techniques:





Worked on 10-12 from Ju Nana Hon Kata.





Commentary:





None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 6/2/22

Aikido players:





Kim.





Ukemi:





Basic slaps and falls.





The Walk:





Twice.





Releases:





All 8.





Techniques:





Worked on 6-9 from Ju Nana Hon Kata.





Commentary:





None of note.

6.03.2022

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Wednesday, June 01, 2022


Tuesday, May 31, 2022

6.01.2022

Aikido Friday Night - 5/27/22

Aikido players:





No students.





Ukemi:





None tonight.





The Walk:





Not tonight





Releases:





None tonight.





Techniques:





Worked on Kihon and Omote from SMR Jodo.





Commentary:





None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 5/26/22

Aikido players:





Kim.





Ukemi:





Basic slaps and falls.





The Walk:





Twice.





Releases:





None tonight.





Techniques:





Worked on 1 - 14 from Ju Nana Hon Kata.





Commentary:





None of note.

Aikido Tuesday Night - 5/31/22

Aikido players:





No students.





Ukemi:





None tonight.





The Walk:





Not tonight





Releases:





None tonight.





Techniques:





Worked on Kihon and Omote from SMR Jodo.





Commentary:





None of note.

5.31.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19 - Memorial Day

Friday:

Long walk with the Blokes
2 hours mowing
1 hour weed eating
Drove all over town for Dog food
Lunch at Habanero's
Patch up gi pants
Solve Roku problem (partially)
Aikido

Saturday:

Long walk with the Blokes
No Jodo
2 hours chain sawing bamboo
Nap
Dinner from Red River BBQ

Sunday:

Blueberry pancakes
No walk with the Blokes
Jalapeno Cheese bread
Peach cobbler
Ranch style beans
Cut bamboo down to size

Monday

No walk with the Blokes
Nap
Yard and plumbing work at Tim's

5.30.2022

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Saturday, May 28, 2022


Friday, May 27, 2022

5.26.2022

Aikido Tuesday Night - 5/24/22

Aikido players:

No students.


Ukemi:

None tonight.


The Walk:

Not tonight


Releases:

None tonight.


Techniques:

Worked on Kihon and Omote from SMR Jodo.


Commentary:

None of note.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022


Monday, May 23, 2022

5.25.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19

Friday:

Medium walk with the Blokes
Banking
Dog food
COVID booster (#2)
Lunch at Big Horn BBQ in Manvel
Nap
Leatherwork
Aikido

Saturday:

No walk with the Blokes
No Jodo
Nap
Leatherwork
Dinner with K at El Centinela's

Sunday:

Medium walk with the Blokes
Leatherwork
Grilled out burgers

5.24.2022

Aikido Friday Night - 5/20/22

Aikido players:

Kim.


Ukemi:

Basic slaps and falls.


The Walk:

Once.


Releases:


Techniques:

Worked on 1 - 14 from Ju Nana Hon Kata.


Commentary:

Was achey from my 2nd Moderna booster, so we took it easy tonight.






Aikido Thursday Night - 5/19/22

Aikido players:

No students.


Ukemi:

None tonight.


The Walk:

Not tonight


Releases:

None tonight.


Techniques:

Worked on Kihon and Omote from SMR Jodo.


Commentary:

None of note.

Aikido Tuesday Night - 5/17/22

Aikido players:

No students.


Ukemi:

None tonight.


The Walk:

Not tonight


Releases:

None tonight.


Techniques:

Worked on Kihon and Omote from SMR Jodo.


Commentary:

None of note.

5.22.2022

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Friday, May 20, 2022


Thursday, May 19, 2022

5.18.2022

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Monday, May 16, 2022


Sunday, May 15, 2022

5.16.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19

 Friday:

Long walk with the Blokes
Stop by Tim's to finally remove a pesky tree
Lunch with K at Patriot BBQ
Aikido

Saturday:

No walk with the Blokes
Jodo
IKEA
MicroCenter
Sno-beach
WFC Zoom meeting
Leatherwork
Dinner with K at El Centinela's

Sunday:

Medium walk with the Blokes
Post Mother's Day event at mom's

Aikido Friday Night - 5/13/22

Aikido players:

Kim.


Ukemi:

Basic slaps and falls.


The Walk:

Once.


Releases:

None tonight.


Techniques:

Worked on 14, 15, 1, 2, 3, and 4 from Ju Nana Hon Kata.


Commentary:

None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 5/12/22

Aikido players:

Kim.


Ukemi:

Basic slaps and falls.


The Walk:

Once.


Releases:

All 8.


Techniques:

Worked on 11, 12, and 13 from Ju Nana Hon Kata.


Commentary:

None of note.

5.14.2022

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Thursday, May 12, 2022


Wednesday, May 11, 2022

5.12.2022

Aikido Tuesday Night - 5/10/22

Aikido players:

No students.


Ukemi:

None tonight.


The Walk:

Not tonight


Releases:

None tonight.


Techniques:

Worked on Kihon and Omote from SMR Jodo.


Commentary:

None of note.

5.10.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19

Friday:

Long walk with the Blokes
Paid for new glasses
Oil change for Flex
Lunch with in-laws at Longhorn
Aikido

Saturday:

No walk with the Blokes
Jodo
Sno-beach
B and Z came over to look at futon
Mowed the lawn
Dinner with K at El Centinela's

Sunday:

Blueberry pancakes
Medium walk with the Blokes
Nap
Video work

Aikido Friday Night - 5/6/22

Aikido players:

Kim.


Ukemi:

None tonight.


The Walk:

Once


Releases:

None tonight.


Techniques:

Worked on 8, 9, and 10 Ju Nana Hon Kata.


Commentary:

None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 5/5/22

Aikido players:

Kim.


Ukemi:

None tonight.


The Walk:

Not tonight


Releases:

None tonight.


Techniques:

Worked on 7 and 8 Ju Nana Hon Kata.


Commentary:

None of note.

Aikido Tuesday Night - 5/3/22

Aikido players:

No students.


Ukemi:

None tonight.


The Walk:

Not tonight


Releases:

None tonight.


Techniques:

Worked on Kihon and Omote from SMR Jodo.


Commentary:

None of note.

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Sunday, May 08, 2022


Saturday, May 07, 2022

5.06.2022

Tweet summary on 05-06-2022 for the past 3 days


Wednesday, May 04, 2022


Tuesday, May 03, 2022

5.02.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19

Friday:

Long walk with the Blokes
Pay bills
Dr. appointment with new GP
Bloodwork
Eye doctor appointment
Lunch with K at Bayou Grill
Ribbon order
Re-arrange closet
Book travel for Chicon
Aikido

Saturday:

No walk with the Blokes
Jodo
Sno-beach
One shot D&D at the library
ArmadilloCon Art Show work
WFC Art Show work
Leatherwork
Dinner with K at El Centinela's

Sunday:

Blueberry pancakes
No walk with the Blokes
Made a batch of pickles
Kitchen bread
Nap
Video work
Watch some of aikido marketing presentation

Aikido Friday Night - 4/29/22

Aikido players:

Kim.


Ukemi:

None tonight.


The Walk:

Not tonight


Releases:

None tonight.


Techniques:

Worked on1-7 of Ju Nana Hon Kata.


Commentary:

None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 4/28/22

Aikido players:

Kim.


Ukemi:

None tonight.


The Walk:

Not tonight


Releases:

None tonight.


Techniques:

Worked on Kihon from SMR Jodo.


Commentary:

None of note.

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Saturday, April 30, 2022


Friday, April 29, 2022

4.28.2022

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022


Monday, April 25, 2022

4.27.2022

Aikido Tuesday Night - 4/26/22

Aikido players:

None tonight.


Ukemi:

None tonight.


The Walk:

Not tonight


Releases:

None tonight.


Techniques:

Worked on Kihon from SMR Jodo.


Commentary:

None of note.

4.26.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19 - Willie's memorial

 Friday:

Long walk with the Blokes
Safety deposit at JSC
Haircut 
Picked up dog food
Mowed the lawn
Lunch at Adolph's BBS truck in Alvin
Nap
Aikido

Saturday:

Medium walk with the Blokes
Drive to Austin for Willie's memorial
Lunch with folks at Matt's El Rancho
Memorial service
Post-memorial meet up at Rudy's
Over to M.A.'s to pick up furniture and chat

Sunday:

Blueberry pancakes
Long walk with the Blokes
Nap

Aikido Friday Night - 4/22/22

Aikido players:

Joe, Kim, and Greg.


Ukemi:

Normal slaps and falls.


The Walk:

Twice


Releases:

All 8.


Techniques:

Worked on Shomen-ate, Aigamae-ate, Gyaku gamae-ate, and Gedan-ate.


Commentary:

None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 4/21/22

Aikido players:

Kim and Greg.


Ukemi:

Normal slaps and falls.


The Walk:

Twice


Releases:

All 8.


Techniques:

Worked on Ushiro-ate, and Gedan-ate.


Commentary:

None of note.

4.24.2022

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Friday, April 22, 2022


Thursday, April 21, 2022

4.21.2022

Aikido Tuesday Night - 4/19/22

Aikido players:


Ukemi:

None tonight.


The Walk:

Not tonight


Releases:

None tonight.


Techniques:

Worked on Kihon from SMR Jodo.


Commentary:

None of note.






4.20.2022

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Monday, April 18, 2022


Sunday, April 17, 2022

4.18.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19 - Easter

Friday:

Long walk with the Blokes
Global Entry interview as IAH
Lunch with K at Central Texas BBQ
Aikido
Ripping videos off of Aikido DVDs

Saturday:

Long walk with the Blokes
Ripping videos off of Aikido DVDs
M. C. Escher exhibit at MFAH

Sunday:

Blueberry pancakes
Long walk with the Blokes
Biennial sorting of my to-be-filed box
Nap
Easter dinner with the in-laws

Aikido Friday Night - 4/15/22

Aikido players:

Kim and Greg.


Ukemi:

Normal slaps and falls.


The Walk:

Twice


Releases:

First and eighth release.


Techniques:

Worked on Ushiro-ate, Shomen-ate, and Gedan-ate.


Commentary:

None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 4/14/22

Aikido players:

Kim and Greg.


Ukemi:

Normal slaps and falls.


The Walk:

Twice


Releases:

All 8.


Techniques:

Worked on Aigamae Ate, and Gyaku gamae ate.


Commentary:

None of note.

Aikido Tuesday Night - 4/12/22

Aikido players:


Ukemi:

None tonight.


The Walk:

Not tonight


Releases:

None tonight.


Techniques:

Worked on Kihon from SMR Jodo.


Commentary:

None of note.






4.16.2022

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Thursday, April 14, 2022


Wednesday, April 13, 2022

4.12.2022

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Sunday, April 10, 2022


Saturday, April 09, 2022

4.11.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19

Friday:

Long walk with the Blokes
Fiber installation
Leatherwork
Convention work
Aikido

Saturday:

Jo class
Leatherwork
Dinner with K at El Centinela

Sunday:

Blueberry pancakes
Long walk with the Blokes
Tax work
Nap
Stop by Tim's
Drop taxes off at Mom's

Aikido Friday Night - 4/8/22

Aikido players:

Kim and Greg.


Ukemi:

Normal slaps and falls.


The Walk:

Twice


Releases:

All 8.


Techniques:

Worked on Aigamae Ate, and Gyaku gamae ate.


Commentary:

None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 4/7/22

Aikido players:

Kim and Greg.


Ukemi:

Normal slaps and falls.


The Walk:

Twice


Releases:

All 8.


Techniques:

Worked on Ushiro Ate, and Shomen ate.


Commentary:

None of note.

4.08.2022

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Wednesday, April 06, 2022


Tuesday, April 05, 2022

4.06.2022

Aikido Tuesday Night - 4/5/22

Aikido players:

Greg.


Ukemi:

Normal slaps and falls.


The Walk:

Twice


Releases:

All 8.


Techniques:

Worked on Ushiro Ate, Gedan ate, and Shomen ate.


Commentary:

None of note.

4.05.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19

 Friday:

Long walk with the Blokes
Mowed the yard
Leatherwork
Early dinner with K and in-laws at Longhorn
Aikido

Saturday:

Jo class
Stop by Tandy
Leatherwork
Dinner with K at El Centinela
Basketball

Sunday:

Blueberry pancakes
Long walk with the Blokes
Leatherwork
Blueberry Pie
Tax work

Aikido Friday Night - 4/1/22

Aikido players:

Joe Kim.


Ukemi:

Took a few falls.


The Walk:

Twice


Releases:

All 8.


Techniques:

Worked on Ushiro Ate.


Commentary:

None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 3/31/22

Aikido players:

Kim.


Ukemi:

Took a few falls.


The Walk:

Twice


Releases:

All 8.


Techniques:

Worked on Hiki Taoshi.


Commentary:

None of note.

4.04.2022

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Saturday, April 02, 2022


Friday, April 01, 2022