I was sensibly to bed around 9:30 p.m. last evening with my cellphone alarm set for 1:30 a.m. to get me up for what I expected would be my usual five-mile+ walk.
But I was to change my mind, and opt for the first time to visit the 24-hour Shoppers Drug Mart in Fleetwood (Google Map).
I weighed around 188 pounds when I left here fully dressed, finding it relatively mild out there. It was 2:31 a.m., so I had dawdled here longer than usual.
I had my early stop at the elementary school playground, finding the equipment dry from condensation of any sort. All I was to manage were three and then two full-range pull-ups in the first two sets; the same for the next two sets of chin-ups; and then just two full-range pull-ups between two of the jungle gym monkey bars for the final two sets, holding the last pull-up for an exceptionally strenuous 20-count ─ I even wondered if I might suffer some sort of cardiovascular disruption, for I am 74 years old and cannot possibly have peak blood vessels throughout my body.
And when I finished up with slow full-range push-ups in a declined posture on a cement ramp, it was all I could do to get out 11. From the eighth on, I had to remain at arms' length for as much as six seconds before daring the next push-up.
Something was just off with me, and has been all day, in fact.
As for the walk, I actually believed that I might have to add some distance because I did not believe the direct route from King George Boulevard & Fraser Highway (Google Map) was going to be distance enough. I live maybe a mile from that intersection which is where the latter highway has its commencement ─ the opposite side of the King George finds the Fraser Highway identified as 98th Avenue. I would be hiking the Fraser Highway from the King George all the way to 152nd Street.
I know that I was walking at a leisurely pace, but I did not expect to have done my shopping and be well on my way back and discovering that it was already approaching 4:10 a.m.
Normally even with exercising at the elementary school, my usual five-mile+ walks take around two hours at best if I have no interferences.
There was no chance that this walk was going to be done in no two hours ─ even accounting for maybe 10 minutes in the drugstore.
I picked up my pace somewhat, but despite that I was not to be back home until 4:59 a.m. Overall the outing had taken almost 2½ hours.
It could have been at least 6:10 a.m. before I was back to bed, and just about 9 a.m. when I later reluctantly rose, feeling not at all adequately slept; but my younger brother was downstairs watching T.V., so I felt obligated to anon join him and put our Android TV Box to use.
First up, I believe, was a 50-minute (50:02) video streamed yesterday at Rumble's Healthy & Awake Podcast channel: Climate Uncertainty & Risk w/ Dr. Judith Curry [Ep. 43].
In episode 43 of Healthy & Awake Podcast, titled "Climate Uncertainty & Risk w/ Dr. Judith Curry," we delve into the nuanced conversation of climate change, striking a balance between concern and pragmatism. Our distinguished guest, Dr. Judith Curry, brings her extensive experience as President and co-founder of the Climate Forecast Applications Network and Professor Emerita at the Georgia Institute of Technology, to dissect climate alarmism, draw parallels between societal responses to climate issues and the COVID-19 pandemic, and discuss actionable steps individuals can take to contribute to environmental sustainability. Throughout the conversation, we explore Dr. Curry's perspectives on technology's role in addressing climate change, including her take on electric vehicles, underpinned by her expertise in climate dynamics, extreme weather events, and risk science. Join us for this enlightening dialogue that transcends mainstream narratives and offers critical insights into navigating the complexities of climate change and environmental stewardship.
Twitter: @curryja
Blog: Climate Etc. judithcurry.com
Climate Forecast Applications Network (CFAN): www.cfanclimate.net
Book: Climate Uncertainty and Risk
Judith Curry said much that resonated with me, but I also felt that she was sometimes off the mark. However, I do not want to diverge into this at present ─ I haven't the time.
The second video was a second over 22 minutes, and had been added on March 23 to Rumble's Unscrew the News channel: The Birth of Alberta's Freedom Movement.
TJ Kennedy talks about his new book.
The Birth of Alberta's Freedom.
I talk to TJ again about the amazing photos that he captured during the resistance at the Alberta border, Coutts and Milk River.
If you were there you know what we mean about the spirit and the energy that he has beautifully captured in this 144 page book.
This is the edited version where I added the photos that didn't end up being shown in the original Live Podcast.
I am no fan at all of strictly audio videos. I tuned it in for over half of it, but I finally cancelled out of it. I need to see who is speaking ─ I could often not tell if it was the host or the guest speaking, since nether one was familiar to me. How can I familiarize myself with people I am unable to see? My verdict was that the video was a waste of time.
I wish that I had sussed out the video aforehand ─ I would have passed it over. I didn't even realize that it was nine days old.
Then it was a two-minute video added March 31 to Rumble's Dr Mark Trozzi channel: Louisiana bans all mandates from the WHO, WEF, and UN!
This is worth celebrating! The Senate In The State of Louisiana Just Voted To Ban All Rules And Mandates From The WHO, WEF And The UN From Being Enforced. More details and more good news here: https://drtrozzi.substack.com/p/wins-of-the-week-ep14-with-ted-kuntz
I had already heard something of this, but it was news for my brother.
The final video was only watched maybe halfway ─ at 11:30 a.m. my brother wanted further bed rest, so he asked for its suspension. Thus, I will wait until we finish watching it before citing anything about it.
My day's first meal was not especially well received, nor has it lain at all well with me. Neither has my early afternoon nap proven restorative in any fashion.
As said earlier, something is off with me today ─ an overcast day, by the way.
I had not yet sought my nap when my brother emerged from his bedroom and left for the day. Earlier he had given me his monthly expenses reconciliation cheque with his 25% share of the annual utilities billing added into it, so I paid that latter online.
I noticed that the City of Surrey claimed this about making online payments:
Pay your utilities online through your bank's website. When you pay online, we suggest you pay 3 days before the utilities due date. With most banks, you can schedule your payment ahead of time so you avoid late penalty charges.
Well, obviously I did not pay early, so the thieving pricks better not attempt to hit me with any damned penalty. My brother would have paid them by dropping off my cheque payment at City Hall ─ that has been his past practice.
But when that is done, the cheque is never negotiated for several days ─ from what I remember, more than three, and maybe even a week! So if the City of Surrey can wait days for a cheque payment to negotiate without freaking out and threatening penalties, then they can damned well hold on for a possible three days for an online payment to clear.
The buggers.
By the way, just after 5 p.m. I finally got an opportunity to phone my late old friend William A.G.'s ladyfriend Sandy, and was rewarded with her claim that I caught her busy preparing her supper. So I am temporarily freed of having to donate a half hour or more to her.
I want to have an early evening walk to remove the obligation to have one in the wee hours overnight ─ and of course to allow me to sit up late and have a couple or so beers while watching some shows with my brother once we are both home.
...And now it is well past 7 p.m. Sandy had phoned me back.
I reckon we must have spent about an hour chatting ─ mostly about our dear old friend Bill.
Anyway, I had best begin gearing up for my outing. It began raining around 6 p.m. or earlier, so I am unsure just how serious that is.
I had meant to get in some grocery shopping on the return leg of my hike when I was about a mile from home, but I will have to see just how wet and bedraggled I am by then.
That's it for today ─ 7:30 p.m. has just elapsed.
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