Friday Night Lights

 Tonight the Youngest, and the rest of the band, have changed plans now to NOT attending tonight's away game. Usually, the Wife and I do not attend away games as they are further away, but tonight was going to be different. It seems Youngest's HS is playing the Wife's alma mater, and it is her homecoming night/game as well. A little weird it is this late int he season, but I don't plan these things. Either way, talking to the Wife last night, it looks like we are still attending the game, on her school side as we get in free. We will ask the Youngest if would still like to go, but I am sure he will decline to stay home and play games on the computer. Should be an interesting night, as it has been 33 years for the Wife (and I as well) attending school. I have no idea if she will meet anyone from her days (it was a smaller Christian HS compared to my public one).

Next week will start a new week of waiting for a project. Another email will go out to the Company on Monday, letting them know of my availability (again). Maybe something will happen.

Quite a few places doing Halloween parties this weekend. I had gotten a frock, some white paint, and a trick lightbulb, as was going to go as Fester from the Addams Family, but when the bulb arrived it did not work - so may forego the costume. VFW post is having a party Saturday, as well as the last steak fry of the year. My buddy's pub is having one as well. Not sure what I am doing. Wife will be attending the Youngest's band competition in Dobson, which doesn't end until fairly late in the evening.

Such an exciting life I live ....

PeacE

I'm All Done With It

 Yesterday I met up with the attorney my insurance company assigned for my 'defense' regarding the car accident over a year and a half ago. I arrived a little early, and they had some technical difficulties getting the Zoom meeting set-up, but things finally got going right on time. It was a very frustrating hour.

The other attorney, the one asking all the questions, had an African name (my best guess) and as it goes, his English speaking skills were in some need of more extended practice. There were several times I had to ask him to clarify for what he was asking, sometimes correcting him in his use of the language. I felt there were several times he tried even to trick me into admitting something that would indicate fault on my part - but that wasn't happening. My attorney sat there the whole time, not saying a word.

After his grueling torture of the English language, the call finally ended. I had a few questions for my attorney. She did say I was a 'perfect witness' and I was succinct in answering the questions with just enough information to give the answer, and she said there were a couple times she had to hold back laughter at my correcting the other attorney. She mentioned they had a hired an accident reconstructionist, that commented in regards to the damage to vehicles and end placement, the other driver had to be going about 50 mph when he hit me. No way he could have reached that from a dead stop (as the driver claimed). But that report will probably not be used, unless it were to go to court. 

The best part is I am finished with whatever will happen with this case. From here they will decide on how best to end it all - probably a settlement - as the likelihood of court is pretty non-existent. My attorney said she is pushing for the 50-50 (each party deals with their own) bottom-line is in AZ, Left turn is supposed to yield to traffic (even with a green arrow, which cannot be proven occurred - but it did) so at worst, ruling would be I was at fault, and my insurance will pay out his claim(s). But I won't be needed for anything else, and won't be pursued for any other damages, etc.

I am glad this is finally coming to an end. I hope to never hear this butthead's name again, and though it is bad to say it, hope he runs a red light again and gets the full fault.

Stressing Out

 Overall this past weekend was nice. We did a day-trip down to visit Daughter, SIL and Doodad. Papaw even got quite a few hugs, as Doodad seemed to be coming out of her anti-Papaw stage. Back home late that evening, then off to the school to pick up Youngest from the band day trip. It was late getting to bed - after midnight. I didn't sleep well that night, and was up by 630ish for a couple hours before laying back down. Then I passed out until early afternoon. Youngest spent Sunday with his girlfriend and her family, so Wife and I did a little shopping and had an early dinner out at Denny's. Again, I did not sleep well last night, and have wasted most of this morning trying to get some sleep. All it seems I can do is nap for 15 minutes at a time.

I think most of it is that I am stressing out. Today I have a phone call with an attorney regarding the accident I was in over a year and a half ago. The one where I had a green arrow and this guy ran the light, hit me, flipped my vehicle over three lanes. Yeah. That one. Today's call is a pre-deposition call. Tomorrow morning is the actual deposition. I will go to the attorney's office (mine) to do it. I was sent a reminder email today, and I noticed it had many replies in the thread so was skimming it. Seems the other guy's attorney (the third one he has hired since the accident) has filed paperwork for a demand for jury trial. I don't know what this all means, but it worries me more. I don't understand why I am worried though, as I am not at fault through the events I remember. Unless the other guy lies... which who knows. I also see they have a police officer that is doing a deposition as well. I didn't have much interaction with any officer, except to give my license to one when requested, and informed them the registration and insurance was in the glove box.

I'm stressing and it is messing with my sleep, and who knows what else. My attorney friend says I have nothing to worry about ... but yet here I am worrying still.

PeacE

Update: Just got off the phone with my attorney for the pre-depo call. We didn't have to go over much. I explained how I was feeling a bit of anxiety/nervousness over this whole thing and she explained a few things that actually make me feel a bit better. Still have a few 'butterflies' going around though.... I asked about if she thought it would actually go to trial, and she said, that 96% of these cases end in settlement. She mentioned she is doing a depo on the other guy tomorrow afternoon as well, and this is just fact-finding for both attorneys to see if there is anything more than what we have already explained. Sigh. Just end this whole thing.....

Friday for Seniors

 No, we're not talking about some special deal today at the local Dennys for those of us over 50. Actually, I think they have it at 55, but that is aside from the point. Tonight is the Senior Recognition at the home football game. The Youngest will be (the last) one of the band seniors being presented, and the Wife, with my limping, heavy self, will be escorting him. Last night they were working on the poster with his name and whatever ideas they had drawn on it. I think his was his name and a bass drum.

Saturday will be a busy day. Youngest has NAU band day, and his call time is 5am at the school. It is only about a 2 1/2 hour drive, and they do not perform until noon. Then stay until the awards at 6pm before being on the road around 7pm. The Wife and I are not going this year. Last year we went, and ended up in the rain for an hour plus, as the parking shuttles decided to stop transporting people before the end of the event. Luckily, campus police were able to get the 15 or so of us to our respective vehicles. I have no desire for that to happen again. Instead we will be making a trip down south to visit the Daughter, SIL and Doodad. Our plans now are that we arrive back home about the time Youngest returns to the school.

I am feeling a bit hungry this morning. Usually I skip breakfast, or have a few bites of whatever we have in leftovers. I see there are none this morning though. Also, I am craving some soda - or carbonation of some kind. I think  I should get up and go up to the QT and get my 52-oucer full of Mountain Dew, then grab a couple rollers in the food area. Yeah, now I am more hungry thinking about it.

PeacE

Makes Me Wonder...

 I went out to the pub yesterday. Finished a book (reading, not writing) and got a good-ways through another. My buddy met me up there. He owns one of the other pubs nearby that I frequent, and he met me at this one, so he wouldn't have to deal with bartender issues at his own bar. Anyways, he asks if I could come over to his pub tomorrow (today) to help him fix a table. I gave him a funny look, and asked what in particular is wrong that he needs my help. He says, same thing as last time when he had me come over to help on one (adjusting the legs and tightening the base). So I am supposed to go over there at some point this afternoon to "help" him. I find myself comparing my friend to my step-father, PT, as neither of them seem mechanically inclined. Even though my buddy is very fit (so is PT) he just has no clue when it come to basic mechanics. I had to help show him how to change a bicycle chain a few weeks ago.

I guess it is a sign of the times. 

PeacE

Saturday Not So Fun Day

 Let's start out with how wonderful it is to be up at 4am on  Saturday morning (not). I know I went to bed a bit early for my regular schedule (about 8:30pm) but I was feeling pretty tired. Awake at midnight'ish, yet was able to fall back asleep. I know, my sleep schedule is so very important to you....

So now am awake and not much I can do at this hour. A viking game my brother got me into will have its day-long (7a-7p) battle against others today, but I will be in and out on that. I already played this morning and am prepped as I am gonna get (I'm one of the lowest might players in my "clan").

I suppose I could double check my book lists, and see if anything new is out there. I did that not too long ago, so not sure if I should.

Might head up to the VFW today. I went last Sunday, but for some reason they were closed. Supposed to meet up with my brother, but he said he was going last night, and today is one of  his son's bdays, so not sure if he will go tonight.

Welp, I felt a stirring of the bowels. I should go take care of that...

PeacE

Let's Just Freak Out About It

 I went to the pub yesterday. I finished a book (reading, not writing) and started another. My buddy showed up and eventually I put the book away so we could talk. First thing he tells me is something along the lines, that Hamas said that today (Friday) they were encouraging all believers around the world to incite terror/violence. Oooooooo k. It's still before 8am here, and though I have not heard anything directly, I am sure I will check news outlets after I post this to see if anything is going on around me, then the country, then the world. Who in the hell incites terror as a religious act? Don't answer that. I am sure I know, I just don't want to think about it right now. Extremism or whatever ....

So it is Friday. The Middle Son came by yesterday morning, to "steal" Youngest for a couple hours to spend time together. Before they left, I took them to breakfast, and was promptly embarrassed a bit. When I went to the counter to pay the bill, my card would not work. They did the chip thing, the swipe, and (imho a crappy) the 'tap', none of which would work. I say the tap was sloppy, as she wasn't looking, and just placed the card over the designated area of the machine, without even getting the chip portion of the card on the machine. I mentioned I had had problems with the chip readers before, but the tap always worked, as long as you placed it properly. So again she held the card in her hand, like a fist, and puts her hand on the tap area of the machine - so of course it didn't read it. I asked her to cancel the sale, and I would check with my party as to the cash on hand situation. Middle Son ended up paying for the meals, thankfully, even though it was to be my treat. I let him know I owed him $$ for covering. Once we got back home, and the boys left, I got on the bank website and ordered a new card, as I don't want that to happen again. Funny, though, that later in the day the card had no problem being tapped or swiped at other places. I had the Wife transfer funds to Middle's bank account last night as well.

Welp, got nothing else to really say as of right now, so I guess this is it. Time to go read some news that I don't care about.

PeacE

Slow Happenings

 It has been nearly a week since I have even thought about posting something here. I have skipped posting mainly because I have nothing of interest to write about. I think I am slowly just going bat-shit crazy with not being on a project currently. My days starts out with me checking my email (throughout the day as well) to see if the Company has any new information on a project. Then it varies as to my mood but pick one of several things: play computer games, take a nap, go to the pub, stumble around the internet, sit and watch Youtube videos/shorts for hours at a time. Like I said, not much to write about.

Youngest is on fall break this week from school. Thankfully, in the next month or so, he will be done with marching season and hopefully the evening practices will end. I am not holding my breath though - since the percussion and the rest of the band have different practice schedules, the director will be making extra rehearsals I am sure - just to make us parents angry. I think I mentioned before, Youngest's girlfriend mother works at the school, and has mentioned even the admin are getting a bit angry at all the angry parents complaining about he extra rehearsals and late nights. I know I am one of them. But it is his final year, so like I tell him, just get through it.

Not that anyone cares(outside of RM of course) but I have finished 189 of my goal to read 200 books this year. I'm sure I will be over the goal and then some by the end of the year, but I am not guessing as to how much. I plan on spending today doing my 'book search' for new titles that interest me, and follow up on many of the authors I like to read to see if they have any new stuff coming out soon, or additional books if it was a series.

Welp, I guess that is all I got for now. Went to bed early last night, so am up at 3:30am because the body got enough sleep for the moment. I am sure I will be napping later on today.

PeacE

Late Thursday Post - Because, Why Not?

 Top of the eleven o'clock hour, in the PM. And what a doozy we have. I just spent five minutes or more waiting on my keyboard to be able to type. Mouse was able to move and highlight, but I couldn't type at all. This has happened probably about 7-10 times over the last week. I've had the new system for longer, so why now? I don't know. But it shows up randomly - in regular typing convos (FB, Discord, etc) and sometimes in a game where keyboard input is crucial. Weird, I know.

So my Washington lost tonight, to the Bears (lost $50, and the Bears suck). I'm done betting for my team this year at this point.

More stuff going on that I don't want to share. At least at this time. Hope you readers are okay.

PeacE

I'm Was Stuffed (and Ready for Mounting)

 Whew! Yesterday was a food feast for The Wife and I. Started the day at Ronnies for breakfast with RM. It was a good time as always, as RM and I caught up on stuff. The Wife added some to the conversation as well. I managed to finish my 5-egg meat lover's omelets, and half order of biscuits 'n gravy. Our server was busy, so wasn't able to get my iced tea to go like usual, but somehow I survived. Stopped for gas on the way home, then played on the computer a short while before the food coma showed up. Took a nap as needed.

Early evening the Youngest's date arrived for the Homecoming dance. After the token pictures were completed by the Wife, we loaded up to head off to Olive Garden for dinner. I was a bit upset at the service at the restaurant. Usually we have quick and efficient servers, but last night was borderline me walking out. The tip I left wasn't the greatest, but still enough, I guess. Either way, all the extra time it took to get through dinner worked out, as we dropped the kids off just as they were opening the doors for the dance.

Today's schedule is football and beer. I'll be headed out here in about an hour to meet up with a couple friends at the local pub, just to watch my Redskins more than likely lose to Philly. At some point I'll end up back at home, and play some more on the computer. Monday I need to take the Youngest to get his senior portraits done. Yee haw.

PeacE