182- Happy July

Well where has this year gone? I know i've not accomplished all of my goals.

1- I did visit Michigan and Germany/Austria but haven't gotten to Nashville, Yosemite or the Nixon Library yet.

2- I have lost a few pounds but not nearly what I wanted. I have been walking more- but haven't began running yet. I am eating healthier but can get better.

3- I have done several small projects- but need to get a few painting projects started.

4- I have been writing but haven't finished "My Life Part-1" I have 25 years done but need to finish the second 25.

How about you out there? Are you hitting your goals? Six more months.... join me and let's get going.

181- Free Agency in the NHL

Just a short note to mention that my Red Wings have resigned Lidstrom, Ericsson, Eaves and Miller and added the bruiser Commodore to next year's team. I am hoping they can come up with another d-man and a backup goalie from the dwindling Free Agent pool.

They failed to reach an agreement with Jagr... and that's ok by me. The 39 year old has spent the past three seasons playing in Russians KHL and finally signed a $3.3 million contract with the Flyers. My bet is that he doesn't score 20 goals this season.

180- Hot Hot Hot

We went down to the Kobey swap meet today and it was H-O-T Hot! Started off by visiting the 32nd Street Naval Base today for the first time in over 3 years... wow it sure has changed. Then went out to breakfast and then Kobey's. I didn't find anything worth buying but K did. Then went over to Barbeque's Galore... we're think about redoing the backyard (replacing the grass that won't grow (due to the intense southern heat) with a nice stamped concrete patio and a shady patio cover.

Of course that won't be happening anytime soon.... a new roof comes first! I know why they call houses "Money Pits".