Health wise, the only problems I had was an impingement in my shoulder for which I went to Physical therapy for what seemed like forever and Sciatica for which I went to the Chiropractor. Both impacted what I was able to do.
End of last year had an interview to join a local group supporting public parks, the commitment was more than I was willing to commit to, but instead this year we joined the Travis Fourth of July Committee.
On the work front it is "death by many cuts", there were layoffs, then too few people on the project and then the vacation policy was changed so we no longer were entitled to vacation we had earned, but rather we had unlimited time off, just needed to get it OK'ed.
The work issues plus the problems I had working on the Land Rover put me in a deep funk.
Things done:
January
- Staten Island Greenbelt Trail of the Month Hike, trying out our winter wear in preparation for the frozen north of Sweden. Was hoping to do more hikes during the year, Sciatica had other ideas.
- NY Times Travel Show
- 11 - 17 Land Rover/Jaguar Ice Academy in Arjeplog, Sweden. Driving fast on frozen lakes.
- Lisa Brigantino and sister Lisa at Richmondtown Tavern Concert.
- Land Rover fuel filter fiasco
- Land Rover exhaust manifold snapped stud saga, started March 24.
- Land Rover Brake line connection conundrum
- Greg Proops at The Bell House
- Red Mill British Car Show, tried hawking Rover parts unsuccessfully
- Helped prep for ROVERS picnic in North NJ.
- Food trucks at Mt. Loretto
- Fourth of July parade as Committee Members
- ROVERS picnic in North NJ, last off-roading in Lump.
- Family Picnic, Eldest in for visit
- New Hope with Eldest
- NYC with Eldest, Dead Rabbit, Seaport, Strand Books
- Mister Rodgers movie in Cranford, NJ
- Fort Wadsworth tour
- Goat beauty contest at Fort Wadsworth.
- Forging class at Staten Island Maker Space.
- Jazz Dinner at Christ Church.
- CranberryFest Turkey Dinner
- New Hope
- Bowie's album Heroes covered at Winter Garden, NYC
- Sold the 1963 Land Rover to a good home.
- Friend's Birthday party at Surf.
- Thanksgiving (8)
- Work trip to rainy San Diego.
- Vickie and Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride.
- Holiday craft fair at Makerspace
- The Young one and the Eldest, plus spouse in for XMAS XVIII.
Food Joints:
- Sayori, Japanese, our local
- Surf for brunch multiple times
- Beso, Tapas
- Blue, American
- Chris' Polish
- Inca's Grill, Peruvian
- Darina Cafe, Russian/European
- Phil-Am Kusina, Philipino
- 5 Guys Burgers
- Jimmy Max, pizza just a block away
No new plants added.
Lost some heaths and heathers.
Lost some alpines.
Planted spring lettuce and spinach in April, only had luck with lettuce
Only 1 squash harvested over the summer.
Few heirloom tomatoes harvested, but plenty of small plums once production outpaced swiping by squirrel.
Planted about 25 new stock garlic (Spanish Royal) and 75 of ours, October 28.
House:
Had chimney flashed professionally
Polyurethaned Master bedroom windows, June, 2 coats.
Painted back bedroom in April, Benjamin Moore Steel Blue #823.
New shades in back bedroom and the Young one's bedroom.
Pressure washed driveway and front steps, November.
Rebuilt backyard bench in May, lumber from Boards and Beams. Used Teak oil on the white oak wood slats.
Re-plumbed kitchen sink drain, May.
Fixed a washing machine.
Discarded an old cabinet and bought a rolling 5 drawer storage unit for the work shop.
Added a folding work top to one wall in the garage.
