10.03.2022

Aikido Friday Night - 9/30/22

Aikido players:

Kim.

Ukemi:

Slaps and falls.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

Odd releases.

Techniques:

We worked on 9, 120, 11, and 12 from Ju Nana Hon Kata.

Commentary:

None tonight.

Aikido Thursday Night - 9/29/22

Aikido players:

None tonight.

Ukemi:

None tonight.

The Walk:

None tonight.

Releases:

None tonight.

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon, and Omote from SMR Jodo.

Commentary:

None tonight.

10.02.2022

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Friday, September 30, 2022


Thursday, September 29, 2022

9.29.2022

Aikido Tuesday Night - 9/27/22

Aikido players:

None tonight.

Ukemi:

None tonight.

The Walk:

None tonight.

Releases:

None tonight.

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon, and Omote from SMR Jodo.

Commentary:

A random stranger called me up a few days before class and offered to give me : weapons racks, weapons, and books. I took him up on the offer and he delivered the items tonight. Amazing! He wanted to clear out the aikido stuff from his house.

9.28.2022

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Monday, September 26, 2022


Sunday, September 25, 2022

9.26.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19

Friday:

Medium walk with the Blokes
Mow the yard
Weed eat the yard
Acquire plywood
Lunch at Habanero's with K.
COVID booster
Aikido

Saturday:

Jo class
More plywood
Cut up plywood for lighting equipment box
WFC meeting
Dinner at El Centinela's with K.
Football

Sunday:

Dado and assemble plywood
Football
Moved garbage for Tim
Football

Aikido Friday Night - 9/23/22

Aikido players:

Kim.

Ukemi:

Slaps and falls.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

All 8

Techniques:

We worked on 15, 14, and 13 from Ju Nana Hon Kata.

Commentary:

None tonight.

Aikido Thursday Night - 9/22/22

Aikido players:

None tonight.

Ukemi:

None tonight.

The Walk:

None tonight.

Releases:

None tonight.

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon, Omote, and Chudan from SMR Jodo.

Commentary:

None tonight.

9.24.2022

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Thursday, September 22, 2022


Wednesday, September 21, 2022

9.21.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19 - FenCon 2022

 Friday:

Up early to head to Dallas
FenCon
Art Show
Dinner at Twisted Root Burger

Saturday:

Breakfast at Sunview Cafe
FenCon
Art Show
Dinner in Art Show

Sunday:

Breakfast at Jam+Toast
FenCon
Art Show
Drive home
Moved garbage for Tim
Football

Aikido Thursday Night - 9/15/22

Aikido players:

None tonight.

Ukemi:

None tonight.

The Walk:

None tonight.

Releases:

None tonight.

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon, Omote, and Chudan from SMR Jodo.

Commentary:

None tonight.

Aikido Tuesday Night - 9/20/22

Aikido players:

None tonight.

Ukemi:

None tonight.

The Walk:

None tonight.

Releases:

None tonight.

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon, and Omote from SMR Jodo.

Commentary:

None tonight.

Aikido Tuesday Night - 9/13/22

Aikido players:

None tonight.

Ukemi:

None tonight.

The Walk:

None tonight.

Releases:

None tonight.

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon, and Omote from SMR Jodo.

Commentary:

None tonight.

9.20.2022

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Sunday, September 18, 2022


Saturday, September 17, 2022

9.16.2022

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022


Tuesday, September 13, 2022

9.12.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19

Friday:

Medium walk with the Blokes
A couple of hours of work
Late lunch at Habanero's with K
Aikido

Saturday:

Skipped Jo class
Went to the beach with the Blokes and K
WFC Zoom meeting
Dinner at El Centinela with K

Sunday:

Cleaned up bamboo piles
Mowed the yard
Nap
Football
WFC Art Show work
Moved garbage for Tim

Weekend update - WorldCon Chicago - COVID-19

Wednesday:

Late flight to Chicago
Take El to hotel
Sit in the bar with the Texas crew, et al

Thursday:

Breakfast at Wildberry
Check into Art Show
Dinner at Emerald Loop

Friday:

Breakfast at Eggy's Diner
Business Meeting
Dinner at Rosebud on Rush

Saturday:

Breakfast in the hotel
Business Meeting
Build a Blinkie
Dinner at McCormick and Schmick's with Kurt, Jonathan, and Scott

Sunday:

Breakfast in the hotel
Errand to Staples for mailing tube
Virgal Finlay and Stephen Fabian purchase
Check out of Art Show
Dinner at D4 - Irish Pub

Monday:

Breakfast in the hotel
Business meeting
El ride to Midway
Flight home


Aikido Friday Night - 9/9/22

Aikido players:

Kim.

Ukemi:

Slaps and falls.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

All 8

Techniques:

None tonight

Commentary:

I had a bit of vertigo after the releases. We called it a night and went home.

Aikido Thursday Night - 9/8/22

Aikido players:

Kim.

Ukemi:

Slaps and falls.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

All 8

Techniques:

Worked on1-10 from Ju Nana Hon Kata.

Commentary:

None tonight.

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Saturday, September 10, 2022


Friday, September 09, 2022

9.08.2022

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Tuesday, September 06, 2022


Monday, September 05, 2022

9.07.2022

Aikido Tuesday Night - 9/6/22

Aikido players:

Kim.

Ukemi:

Slaps and rolls.

The Walk:

A couple of times.

Releases:

All 8.

Techniques:

Worked on 1-15 from Ju Nana Hon Kata at 3 step distance

Commentary:

None tonight.

9.06.2022

Aikido Tuesday Night - 8/30/22

Aikido players:

None tonight.

Ukemi:

None tonight.

The Walk:

None tonight.

Releases:

None tonight.

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon, Omote, and Chudan from SMR Jodo.

Commentary:

None tonight.

9.04.2022

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Friday, September 02, 2022


Thursday, September 01, 2022

8.31.2022

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Monday, August 29, 2022


Sunday, August 28, 2022

8.30.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19

  Friday:

Long walk with the Blokes
Cleaned up one bamboo pile
Mowed
Cleaned up the garden
Lunch at Gina's
Aikido

Saturday:

Skipped Jo class
Medium walk with the Blokes
Leatherwork
Dinner at El Centinela with K
WFC Zoom meeting

Sunday:

Blueberry muffins
Nap
Packing for Chicon
Art Show work
Moved garbage for Tim

Aikido Friday Night - 8/26/22

Aikido players:

Kim.

Ukemi:

Slaps and rolls.

The Walk:

A couple of times.

Releases:

All 8.

Techniques:

Worked on 1-15 from Ju Nana Hon Kata at 3 step distance

Commentary:

None tonight.

Aikido Thursday Night - 8/25/22

Aikido players:

Kim.

Ukemi:

Slaps and falls.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

All 8

Techniques:

Worked on 14 and 15 from Ju Nana Hon Kata.

Commentary:

None tonight.

Aikido Tuesday Night - 8/23/22

Aikido players:

None tonight.

Ukemi:

None tonight.

The Walk:

None tonight.

Releases:

None tonight.

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon, Omote, and Chudan from SMR Jodo.

Commentary:

None tonight.

8.27.2022

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Thursday, August 25, 2022


Wednesday, August 24, 2022

8.23.2022

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Sunday, August 21, 2022


Saturday, August 20, 2022

8.22.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19

 Friday:

Long walk with the Blokes
1-hour phone call with AT&T
1-hour phone call with Apple
Lunch at Habanero's
Aikido

Saturday:

Jo class
Leatherwork
WFC New Orleans zoom
Dinner at El Centinela with K

Sunday:

Blueberry muffins
Nap
Moved garbage for Tim
Banana bread

Aikido Friday Night - 8/19/22

Aikido players:

Kim.

Ukemi:

Slaps and rolls.

The Walk:

A couple of times.

Releases:

All 8.

Techniques:

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

Commentary:

None tonight.

Aikido Thursday Night - 8/18/22

Aikido players:

No students.

Ukemi:

None tonight

The Walk:

None tonight

Releases:

None tonight

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon, Omote, and Chudan from SMR Jodo.

Commentary:

None tonight.

Aikido Tuesday Night - 8/16/22

Aikido players:

One potential student.

Ukemi:

Did a quick, basic walkthrough.

The Walk:

Did a quick demonstration.

Releases:

None tonight.

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon, Omote, and Chudan from SMR Jodo.

Commentary:

None tonight.

8.19.2022

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8.16.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19

Friday:

No walk due to rain
Truck oil change at McRee
Lunch at Gator's
Aikido

Saturday:

Jo class
Mowed/weedeated the yard
Mail out ArmadilloCon checks
Dinner at El Centinela with K

Sunday:

Blueberry muffins
Nap
ALAMO meeting
Moved garbage for Tim

Aikido Friday Night - 8/12/22

Aikido players:

Kim.

Ukemi:

Slaps and rolls.

The Walk:

A couple of times.

Releases:

All 8.

Techniques:

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

Commentary:

None tonight.

Aikido Thursday Night - 8/11/22

Aikido players:

No students. But, one potential student

Ukemi:

I demonstrated for the potential student.

The Walk:

I demonstrated for the potential student.

Releases:

Talked about the releases.

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon, Omote, and Chudan from SMR Jodo before the prospective student arrived.

Commentary:

None tonight.

8.14.2022

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

8.10.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19 - ArmadilloCon

Thursday:

Up early for departure for Austin
Shipley's
Stop in Granger for sausage- it was not ready
Stop in Florence to give Elizabeth her pens
Stop in Granger for sausage
Dinner at Fonda San Miguel
Set up the art show

Friday:

Breakfast at Kerby Lane
Hang art in the art show
Dinner in the hotel

Saturday:

Breakfast at Magnolia Cafe
Art Show
Dinner at Mariana's Kitchen with Jimmy and Kimm

Sunday:

Breakfast at Phoebe's Diner
Art Show
Tear down art show
Dinner at Stiles Switch BBQ

Monday:

Breakfast at Kerby Lane
Drop off mail-in art
Head home
Nap
Post con accounting

Aikido Tuesday Night - 8/9/22

Aikido players:

No students.

Ukemi:

None tonight.

The Walk:

Not tonight

Releases:

None tonight.

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon, Omote, and Chudan from SMR Jodo.

Commentary:

None tonight.

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Monday, August 08, 2022


Sunday, August 07, 2022

8.06.2022

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Thursday, August 04, 2022


Wednesday, August 03, 2022

8.03.2022

Aikido Tuesday Night - 8/2/22

Aikido players:

No students.

Ukemi:

None tonight.

The Walk:

Not tonight

Releases:

None tonight.

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon, Omote, and Chudan from SMR Jodo.

Commentary:

None tonight.

8.02.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19

 Friday:


Long walk with the Blokes
Mow
Lunch with K at Pelican Grill
Leatherwork
Sourdough loaf and hamburger buns
Aikido

Saturday:

Jodo (private lesson)
Leatherwork
Dillo meeting 
Dinner with K at El Centinela

Sunday:

Blueberry muffins
Nap
Banana bread
Grilled burgers

Aikido Friday Night - 7/29/22

Aikido players:

None tonight

Ukemi:

Not tonight

The Walk:

Not tonight

Releases:

Not tonight

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon, Omote and Chudan of SMR jodo

Commentary:

None tonight

Aikido Thursday Night - 7/28/22

Aikido players:

Kim

Ukemi:

Slaps and rolls.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

All 8.

Techniques:

Worked on 6 and 7 of Ju Nana Hon Kata

Commentary:

None tonight.

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Sunday, July 31, 2022


Saturday, July 30, 2022

7.29.2022

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022


Tuesday, July 26, 2022

7.27.2022

Aikido Tuesday Night - 7/26/22

Aikido players:

No students.

Ukemi:

None tonight.

The Walk:

Not tonight

Releases:

None tonight.

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon, Omote, and Chudan from SMR Jodo.

Commentary:

None tonight.

7.25.2022

Weekend update - COVID-19

Friday:


Short walk with the Blokes
Morgan Stanley meeting
Lunch solo at Gina's
Nap
Aikido

Saturday:

Short walk with the Blokes
Blueberry muffins
Skipped Jodo because of convention meetings
Dillo meeting (WFC meeting conflicted)
Leatherworking
Dinner with K at El Centinela

Sunday:

Short walk with the Blokes
Nap
Leatherworking
Reading
Library cleanup
Zoom over at mom's

Aikido Friday Night - 7/22/22

Aikido players:

Kim and Carol (a potential new student)

Ukemi:

Slaps and rolls.

The Walk:

A couple of times. We expended into just how to walk in our style, how to move: falling, not stepping.

Releases:

Brief intro

Techniques:

Worked on Punch the Dummy

Commentary:

A potential new student who is a 2nd Kyu in a completely different style. Not certain if he'll be back or not.

Aikido Thursday Night - 7/21/22

Aikido players:

Kim

Ukemi:

Slaps and rolls.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

All 8.

Techniques:

Worked on 1-5 of Ju Nana Hon Kata

Commentary:

None tonight.

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Saturday, July 23, 2022


Friday, July 22, 2022

7.21.2022

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022


Monday, July 18, 2022

7.20.2022

Aikido Tuesday Night - 7/19/22

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 tonight.

Weekend update - COVID-19

  Friday:


Long walk with the Blokes
Morgan Stanley meeting
Lunch with K at Tookies
Art show work
Aikido

Saturday:

Jodo
Art show work
Leatherworking
Dinner with K at El Centinela

Sunday:

Blueberry muffins
Nap
British Open

Aikido Friday Night - 7/15/22

Aikido players:

Kim

Ukemi:

Not tonight.

The Walk:

Not tonight.

Releases:

Not tonight.

Techniques:

Worked on Kihon from SMR Jodo

Commentary:

Tweaked my back the night before, so we took it very easy tonight.

7.18.2022

Aikido Thursday Night - 7/14/22

Aikido players:

Kim

Ukemi:

Slaps and rolls.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

All 8.

Techniques:

Worked on 10, 11, 13, 14, and 15 of Ju Nana Hon Kata

Commentary:

None tonight.

7.17.2022

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Friday, July 15, 2022


Thursday, July 14, 2022

7.13.2022

Aikido Tuesday Night - 7/12/22

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 tonight.

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Monday, July 11, 2022


Sunday, July 10, 2022