Weekend Project - Attic Subfloor

Central Illinois weather, you just never know what your going to get, today it looks like were going to get a dusting of snow.

We had planned on putting a sub-floor in the attic, we got the lumber early, along with an inch of snow, so I've covered the lumber at least until a little later in the day, now its time to head out and clean up the water mess in the garage..

More updates on this adventure later. It seems like every project I attempt it has a '3 stooges' parity in it somewhere..... lol

21:38, all in all, not a bad day.. no accidents other than the bumped head on a truss or two, I think I forgot the tape measure in the attic a couple times...lol, but that was about it.. the snow did cause somewhat of mess in front of the Garage door, seemed like the sawdust wanted to mix with even the lightest of snow. Its nothing a good hosing wont clean tomorrow.. now off to bed to watch a little boob tube, man, I am stiffer than the osb I put up today.. lol

A second day was needed, the floor was down, that was half the battle, the rest of the work involved getting everything up in the attic.. It was very rewarding to pull my truck in the garage.. glad I let Launa persuade me so that we could get it done...

Another night of sleeping like a baby, sore knee's and a stiff back! Actually getting back to work sounds pretty good right now... lol

Jenny at Prom... isnt she beautiful...

Jenny - Grades & Turn around

I received Jenny's report card today, wow, 4 A's and 1 B... thats great... Way to go Jenny... now get some more math!

And the turn around, Jenny has really matured since we started meeting with Elaine. I think Jenny may be taking her advise, something she just refused to take from the parents...

keep it up Jenny... along with the good behavior and being responsible, comes rewards see ya.. Love Dad

Cudo's to Jackie

Jackie called me at work today and let me know she thinks she aced her Vocabulary and Comp class. We all hope so.. a little push along with her hard work and she'll get those grades we know shes' capable of... keep up the great work Jack.. Love ya Dad!

Congradulations Ronnie & Jackie Graduation 2004 

Paul Edwards

Hey everyone I would like you to know my dad is, he is one of the best men in the world... So I hope you guys like him cuz i love him

I LOVE YOU DADDY
- Jordan Edwards


Well thanks Jordan.. I corrected your spelling...lol but not the grammar..
I think we both need more English... I love you too.. see you tonight.. :)

Automotive Detailing

I think I am going to start back up detailing automobiles.

If your interested in having your Car, Truck or Boat detailed, email me at pedwards59@hotmail.com, your detail will include the following services:

• Bugs and tar removed
• Hand washed
• Waxed and buffed
• Interior carpet shampoo'd
• Upholstery shampoo'd

I can be reached through this blog by email, or if you live in Central Illinois you can reach me online through the white pages. $80 most, larger boats negotiable.

Central Illinois Weather - January 22, 2005

Since my intent is to maintain my blog, I thought I would post todays weather, and since Im doing that I might as well publish our schedule!

Today's weather included a 'wind advisory', and how correct weather.com was. Gusts outside have been in the range of 25 - 40 miles per hour. The snow predictions were a little short, but we received a good dusting.

Todoays itinerary includes a little shopping, a little working out, maybe a tan and then late this afternoon we think we are going out to a couple of clubs on the Lake.

Today just happens to be the frozen open with nine (9) clubs participating, each having its own little social gathering at the end of the day. We thought we would stop by the Firemans club and check out - new found friend Mikie' and then hit the Ski and Boat Club on our way home early this evening.. isnt that an appropriate name on such a cold and blistery day 'The Frozen Open'.

Jordan and Friends at Halloween

My Daughter Jordan

Isnt Jordan (the one on the far right) a cute kid? (kind of looks like her Dad...lol). She loves to compete at speedskating, she's a great softball and volleyball player. This picture was taken Halloween night with a couple of her best friends (Chelsie - far left) and Megan (middle).. We all love you Jordan... Dad.

Class - Java I

Not interesting, wrather elementry. I dont want to interupt the teacher, so I'll finish my blog later this evening... p.e. This first sentence was pecked out with one finger during class, I didnt want to be rude and make any noise, so I just left my attitude in of the class in the first sentence. I enrolled in Java I for the Spring 05 semester, besides needing the class, I thought It would help keep my skilsets current. Unfortunately, the class is for beginning programmers. :(

MLK- Holiday

Todays January 17th, were off work due to the Holiday, to be honest were not sure how we should be 'honoring' the civil rights leader. There is a march downtown today, but the weather is brutal, I think the temp is only going to be near 10, I seriously doubt if we'll make it..

Todays schedule does include going to Menards, I'd like to look at some floor tile, we have lenolium in several rooms and we would like to upgrade it to real ceramic. A little investment in the tile and some elbow grease is about all it will take to continue to improve the quality of our home. Hopefully within a couple years we'll be able to turn a couple bucks on the house, if we can build enough equity and value in the home, eventually we would like to move to the Lake - there goes the neighborhood..lol

The football games were boring yesterday, similiar to those on Saturday, I think the teams with the best defense won. but hey; just this modest' guys opinion.

What disappointment

Yesterdays activities didnt quite go like we had hoped. The Rams were beaten handily, we missed Gary and Mary, we didnt even stop by. The party was loud and sometimes contemptous... I guess were getting just a little older. The talk of the night was vacations and boating.. at this time around here with the frigid temperatures, all sounded great. Cmon Spring.

Jackies Butt Chewing

Today I chewed Jackies butt for getting an Incomplete on her reading and comprehension class. She said she tried, but apparently the instructor thought otherwise. We followed up by discussing what can be done so she can possibly get credit, at this time, an Incomplete is converted to an 'F' if the student 'does nothing'.

Saturday - January 15th, 2004

Today we intend to visit friends Gary & Mary Vogt,
G&M have just recently purchased a new home in Springfield.

We'll stop and drop off a house warming gift, Im sure it will
be something consumable - 'spirits' in nature.

Later this afternoon we are attending a shower at the Ski and Boat Club for Carl Long and wife, we'll watch the Illinois game at 3:30 which is immediately followed by the Rams game at 8:00. Gooooo Rams!