Sunday, August 30: Breakfast N’ Yoga

Good day everybody today is Sunday all day long. That’s very interesting. I know you feel that way. Anyway we got up around 10:45 AM. Decided we’d have breakfast at home. My first went to the café and got some coffee for Mary at the café meanwhile she got more coffee at the Montreal spread bagel place. We then settled in for some breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast, which was very good. It was nice to sit at home and have some delicious breakfast at home. We then went ahead and did laundry. She had a whole bunch of laundry. It was mostly sheets and stuff. I also did some yoga laundry as well. 

Saturday, August 29: Manyunk Trail and Yoga

Well, today was the day. We finally decided to go to the Manyunk Trail. We first got up, went to the café. While we’re eating, Lynn and Dave came by because they were having breakfast. Linda had gone to the 9 AM Hot Yoga class with Tina. Dave did something else. We talked for them for a while and we decided we would go to the Manyunk Trail St. from the café. For some weird reason that had a 13 minute wait for us to go to the trail so we have plenty of time to talk to Linda and date before they set off to get ready for their daughter‘s wedding & do errands. Well, the LYFT driver did finally show up and we talked to To him and ask him why they couldn’t find a driver any closer and he did explain it, but I don’t remember exactly why. Actually, he did tell us that vodka people like to get a bunch of short rides that’s compared to one big ride. He got us there in good time. I did forget the final leg of the trip. I had the guy turn right instead of turning left, but we had a little bit longer walk, but I found it cause I remember the church. While we walked, and it was a perfect day. I hadn’t been at this trail since 2022 or 2021 during the pandemic. It was not crowded at all on the walk. We just strolled about and took a bunch of pictures. They are great views of Manyunk when you take the walk. When we got to the Cynwyd side, Lower Merion Township, it became narrower and very overgrown. It was very lush and green. I just didn’t remember it being that lush and green, but it probably was. It could be because I walked during winter and early spring as well. Things aren’t a slush then obviously. Well, we walk to the end of the line and there’s the Cynwyd Train station right there. It doesn’t run all weekend. They have a little convenience store right there where we can sit and grab a bite to eat or get something to drink so we both got something to drink and hung out there for 20 minutes. We decided to call LYFT and have them pick us up. This this gave us time to unwind and relax during a Lyft ride and and get ready for Yoga. We decided we would go to the yoga class. We got back around 3 PM so we managed to fit both in. Wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to do that. But the LIFT and the Uber made it possible. Anyhow, we got ready for Yoga and Mia was teaching the class. It’s a good class you gave demonstrations of several of the poses, including the pranayama was well attended afterwards I got a smoothie and then we walked back to Mary’s and lie down for a moment and that was that was cool. I like that lie down time. Anyhow, decided we would have the leftovers of the stuffed peppers. They were delicious actually left them sitting for a day actually enhances the flavor, which is cool. We watched two Law order episodes. In fact, one of them we watched twice cause it was really, really good it wasn’t creepy like child slaves or anything depressing like that. That was the first episode. We’re Haitian kids were being sold to wealthy people to do chores. Well, I did the dishes and then we got ready for bed. It was a fine day out. nicest day we’re going to have for the next week. It’s gonna get increase humid and hot until the mid week next week. You know the chance of rain thing with lots of humidity. I’m glad we’ve got that trip out of the way. It was fun and we’ll have to go back maniacs. very cool to look at from the bridge. September is right around the corner and regular Choir practices and cooler weather or upon us. It’s also back to work with Mike and his computer. He might’ve broken again because he installed some bogus app on the computer. Anyhow, Lisa has his phone working again or having to wait two weeks for the new phone to come in.

Friday, August 28: SSA Appt. Mike’s Appt.

Good day to everyone who reads this and to others as well. Today is Friday I got up around 7:50 AM after hitting the snooze button several times when it went off at 7:30 AM. I had some Oatmeal, gather my belongings and headed out. The water was left out so I figured I would buy some cold water somewhere during the day. Anyhow, I have I had a Social Security administration appointment at 15th and JFK Boulevard. I got there with only 5️⃣ minutes to spare. I did the online check-in and they gave me a number on my phone. I was seen right on time at 10:10 AM. I showed the woman all my various IDs and it was determined that they’re gonna change my name from Mark Krull to Marc Daniel Crowe so she literally  typed in the change of name, place of birth and said the new Medicare card with my full name would be mailed out in about 5 to 10 days. She didn’t say that, but that’s how long I think it’ll take. I bought two bottles of water on the way back for my thermos. When I got back,Mary reminded me That I should call the state of Pennsylvania to make sure they have the same ID because my medical plans going to change effective November 1 and the state has me as Mark D Krull so I have to call them and I did. When I called them I had to call SERS after calling PEBTF. The SERS woman said I had to have this form filled out so I got the form online and send it to Mary for her to type so I have to fill that out and mail it out to the Commonwealth after all that mess, I checked TSA pre-and I think they have me with just the middle initial but I can’t say I I’m going to get that uptight about it cause we’re interviewing on September 9 for global entry so that’ll probably have to be discussed as well. Anyhow, it’s now 1:04 PM in this ride, supposed to come and get us to take Mike to a doctors appointment at 2 PM about a swollen foot. Hopefully we’ll get back before 3:30. Well, it’s 2:50 PM we’re about to miss our ride back because Mike’s been in there way long time with the doctor. They looks like they’re all interns or something cause taking a long time. Well, I went in there around 2:50 PM and I knocked. The doctor said he’s gonna get blood work done and it would take 10 to 15 minutes so I immediately gave up on the 4 o’clock class. Do you guy waited an extra 10 to 15 minutes and then I just told him to go home. It’s now 3:18 PM and this young doctors taking her sweet time with Mike. I talked to Mary for about 10 minutes or so and will aim for the 5:30 PM class with loopy. It was good to talk to her and pace around cause it’s been frustrating. Just sitting in here while this Dr just eats up time. Well, the doctor did eventually allow Mike to leave. Didn’t even take the blood test found out. The doctor was a resident so he’s a doctor but needs approval from A more season to Dr. Anyway, we waited 15 minutes for the Uber. Got the Uber back. the driver was very helpful. I found out who my new coordinator was because Amanda is out having a baby. Then I logged out around 4:15 PM and I’m walking back towards Mary’s but I just found out that Mike’s phone is fixed so I’m gonna go ahead and pick up his phone since we’re not going to 4 o’clock class and probably not going to the 530 either so may as well take care of this business and get it out of the way. I’m tired probably a good day to skip the class. It’s pretty humid and stuff like that. OK, so I got his phone fixed paid for it and bought him a freaking plug and cord that might work and hopefully you won’t forget about or lose it. So I’m going back to Mary’s and I’m gonna return the phone sometime this evening I reckon.