A Year of Change

Warm up here. It would be nice to get a big rainstorm, without lightening.

I’m working out with Stacey at 7:30 this morning, Lori works in Vail and Ty works 10 to 2. He golfed yesterday after work and then went to the gym around 9pm on the way home. I have a call with Italy at 10am and then need to have a financial call with Seattle to go over some AR and AP. I should be done around noon.

Paulo from Austria lands at DIA today and Davy will pick him up. He’s bringing samples and brochures for the new knife sharpening company that I need to get to Toby before he hits the road next week. Another side hustle for me. Should kick off some cash to me this year if all goes as planned. Lori is working hard on her new research program which is her side hustle. We’re doing anything we can do to make some extra money over the next 18 months.

That’s about it, lots going on. Time to get moving, have a good day and God Bless.

Yesterday, after a Costco run, a trip to the gym and a walk with Lori and Ty, we went to the 4pm show of Michael, the movie about Michael Jackson. It was entertaining but if a sequel comes out, we’ll wait for video. The music was great, as it was Michael Jackson, and the story told you a lot about the turmoil of his life growing up. His nephew who played Michael, to me, came off like a cartoon character most of the time. It did give you a good look into Michael Jackson’s upbringing and his overbearing father, who was not a good guy. Reminded me a lot of my biological dad in many ways, and not in a good way. Looks like Michael Jackson and I had a lot in common. Sadly, those type of not so good parents are pretty common and many kids deal with bad crap growing up.

On a lighter note, it’s May 11th and will be in the 80’s today! Ty works and so do Lori and I. We bought Ty a new computer yesterday for his content business. To process and edit video’s, you need a fast powerful computer, so the one we bought has a terra bite of memory and is super fast. I’m sure he has it set up and was on it most of the night.

We have a flight booked to Chicago on Friday but are waiting on final confirmation of a move in date. I hope to know by 10am so if I need to change or cancel the flight, I can do it within 24 hours of booking. I did use miles and $22 so not that big a deal. We do have to fly out of Denver though meaning we’ll need to go down early that morning or the night before. We’ll stay at Jagger’s place which will save us a couple grand on a hotel. I’ll know more this morning.

6:15am now, time to go. Have a great day. Get ready for a warm week, God Bless.

Happy Mom’s Day to Lori. When you have kids, as a parent, there’s no owner’s manual that comes with them, so you’re pretty much winging it from day one. It’s amazing how you just instinctively know what to do. For moms, there’s this mama bear protectiveness that they seem to be born with. The bond kids have with their mom and dad are deep rooted inside their soul. It’s different if you’re a mom than if you’re a dad, and both are special. I feel sorry for kids that don’t have that as I believe it’s critical to shaping who a person becomes. Most people with issues had little to no parental support as a child. Lori always has, and still does, put the boys first. She lives for them and would do anything to protect them. That’s who she is, and the boys know it.

Ty went to Denver and is coming back this morning. Jag went to Chinatown yesterday to buy some food and then hung out around his place. We do have an apartment that is above a 3 Star Michelin restaurant, that we can take, but we’re still looking at a few others, since he has his place through May. Our worry is that all the blowers and a/c /restaurant equipment on the roof of the place, which is right outside his window, might be noisy. Plus, there’s not much of a view and it’s about a 15-minute walk to the train. Still, it’s good to have one in our pocket.

We’ll head to the gym this morning and then Ty will be home, and we might go see a movie. I bought Lori some flowers yesterday and then we went and bought some flowers and plants to plant outside. It’s going to be 77 degrees here today which is just about perfect. That’s about it for now. Happy Mom’s Day to Annette too! We were talking last night that she’s the only one of our mom’s still with us! Hope she has a great day! We love you!

God Bless.

Here’s my mom when we were really young.

Looks like a nice warm, sunny day. It was 73 yesterday afternoon when I glanced at the thermometer. Not a cloud in the sky right now.

We slept in until 7am which is late for us. Ty is working out with my trainer Brent at 10. Lori and I will probably be at the gym and gone by then. I had a workout with Stacey yesterday focusing on all kinds of small muscles I’ve never heard off. It’s a totally different routine from my normal heavy lifting program. Lots of oblique and core stuff which is really hard.

We talked with Jag for an hour or so last night. He went to see the apartment and face timed us as he walked through. Looks like we’ll take it as it’s in a great location and is all remodeled. We have a few questions for the leasing agent but if all checks out, he could move in asap. If so, Lori and I will fly out probably next Friday. We’ll need to start a Go Fund Me to furnish the place, ha.

Every political tv ad out of Denver is anti-Ice and anti-Trump. I’m not sure that’s a winning message, but the Dems, who stand for nothing except anti those two, must think so. I’m so tired of Colorado’s overreach. We’re now third in the nation for antisemitism and crime, wow. The DOJ is finally suing the State over their unconstitutional gun laws, about time.

Ty’s up and I hear him stirring upstairs. Might get him a new computer today so he can better edit content and stuff. He went to hit some golf balls last night and filmed more content for his channel. He’s all in. We’re happy to see him 100% into something, no matter what it is. The bonus is its fitness.

Time to get moving. Have a good Saturday and get out in the sun! Vitamin D is good for you! God Bless.

This morning I have a not so fun call with Italy at 7:30, then a workout with Stacey on a new routine to switch it up from weights, and then a call on the newco (new company), with the guys from Austria at noon or so. Lori’s getting her nails done at 10:15 and Ty is working at 7 this morning.

His room looks like a little production studio with ring lights, a couple microphones and more. He does need a new laptop for editing. I’ll probably have to buy it as I stepped on his years ago and broke it. Of course, he hasn’t forgot that. It didn’t matter for years as he didn’t need or want one, but now, oh boy, it’s “dad, remember, you broke mine”, ha.

Jag is touring the apartment today after work and if he likes it, he could be moving in by next weekend. If it’s a go, we’ll be grabbing flights to Chicago asap to go help him. One of the people at his work, abruptly quit yesterday which doubles Jag’s workload. He’s become irreplicable and so valuable to the firm that we’re sure he’s getting some big raise or bonus soon. He’s not going anywhere but is due for a huge step up in income.

Good problems at work. We’re selling so much of our new products that we need money to fund the extra production of product to keep up with demand. Our new mimosa is officially in the Sphere in Las Vegas. They ordered 150 cases yesterday after a test and are ordering 150 more next week. On the first day of the test, they went through 10 cases and sold out in one hour! This could be our first real viral product that goes everywhere. The Sphere is a big deal and will help get lots of national accounts. I think tomorrow I’m getting a 20,000-case order from one account in Texas. Lots of other stuff going on too, but I’ll save it for another day.

Time to get going, have a great day and God Bless.

Ty started his fitness blog on Instagram and in his first 24 hours had over 6000 views! His post or whatever you call it, is Athletic Weapon. He said during covid there was a guy or something called Academic Weapon and he always remembered it, so he came up with Athletic Weapon. If you have Instagram, check it out. He’s all in.

Snow came and went in a couple hours, literally. It started after 6am yesterday and was all gone before noon. It was really good for the grass and trees, as it was a wet snow. Looks like the mid 60’s going forward for at least the next ten days. We should be done with snow.

I think Jag is going to see the apartment we applied for as the realtor has the keys. Not sure when it’ll be ready, but I think it’s ours. I need to get an update.

I have calls around 10 or so until probably 1:30 or 2 this afternoon. Every day something new pops up that is urgent. It drains mem a little, but is what it is.

6:30 am now. Ty is off today and has been cleaning his room. He has a doctor appointment this morning at 8:30 and Lori is working out with Stacey, our friend who is a competitive bodybuilder, at 9:30. Stacey does much more than weights so I thought it would help Lori. Stacey has written some program for me I need to get, as I was working with her on it before I sent Lori to workout with her This is Lori’s second week and she likes it, so that’s good.

Time to get moving, lots to do, have a great day, God Bless.

We woke up to a little rain outside that just turned to big flakes of slushy snow. I don’t think we’ll get a bunch as it’s all supposed to wrap up in the next few hours. Pretty though.

Ty’s getting ready for work and Lori’s making him his breakfast burritos to go, as she does every morning. He always has a glass of water mixed with creatine and grabs his burritos and is out the door around 6:30.

Lori is in Vail today. I had a rough day yesterday with a few issues I had to take care of at work. I’m fine, I just had to talk some people off the ledge. No big, all good, just a drain, that takes time away from getting stuff I need to do instead done. I’m just one of those people that don’t let personal feeling into their work life. Most people do, ugh.

This late moisture we’ve been getting over the past couple weeks is a good thing. It’ll make a big difference this summer. Looks like the mid 60’s for the next ten days after today, meaning this is probably it for any snow until Fall. But living in Colorado, you never know.

Time to go, have a great day, May 6th! God Bless.

Ty’s turning into a fitness influencer guy. Yesterday we picked up a pair of the new Meta glasses. I knew we’d advanced technologically in the World, but had no idea. The future is here, and it’s scary. These glasses not only record anything, but if you look at something and ask what it is, it recognizes it, and then explains it and will take a photo of it to archive it if you want. He recorded his 8.3 mile run and it played it back in fast speed to us when he got home. He can upload anything and send it to his phone or a computer or whatever. I had some new wine arrive from France that is a brand new no alcohol product. These are not even in production yet, but when Ty looked at them and asked what they were, his glasses told him everything about the product down to the last detail. I don’t know how, as like I said, these are brand new. They also play music, talk to you through speakers in the glasses and more. If someone speaks to you in a different language, the glasses will listen and translate into English in real time and you’ll hear it in your desired language. Scary stuff, but really cool. They seem like some advanced military type gear. I had no idea this technology was available to the public.

Yesterday Lori and I ran to Aspen to exchange her workout clothes which were too big. We then stopped for groceries before heading home. We had a nice time just getting out and she didn’t even take her computer!

Ty works from 10 until 2 today as it’s slow around here, being the off season. Aspen was dead with most restaurants closed. Just the way we like it! No snow up here, just a little rain but I can see blue skies mixed in with the low cloud cover. We might get a couple inches tonight, but nothing compared to the front range and Denver.

We’re hoping to hear on the apartment today in Chicago. It’s been six days. I told Lori we need to keep looking until we for sure have something.

That’s it, time to get moving. Lori’s getting ready for work and I’ll head out to the gym. Have a great Tuesday and go Av’s! God Bless.

It’s Lori’s birthday! Whoo hoo! Break out the band! She’s a young 62 years old today! Of course, she looks 52 at most, most say younger. She took the day off, so we’ll go to the gym and then who knows. We might run to Aspen for something to do.

Looks like a big snowstorm is coming to Denver. Not really forecasting any snow here at the house, maybe a dusting Wednesday morning. Vail should get one to three inches by the time it’s all over.

Ty did an 8 mile hike up the Flatirons in Boulder yesterday. The kid is a one-man fitness machine these days. On the way home, he stopped and lifted weights at the gym. Jag’s settled in at his new place. I only saw the view from the rooftop deck but guess the inside is pretty amazing.

Lori made enchilada’s yesterday and Marty came over after he went to his storage unit to drop off his snow blower and pick up his outdoor furniture cushions. He might be a week too early on that one. James is off to Greece as the European tour starts on May 9th and runs until I think July 5th. Haven’t seen him in a while but he texts weekly. They’re super busy with their only time off between now and next March coming up the back half of July, August and September. Good for him, make it while you can.

That’s it, time to get moving. Have a great day, and God Bless.

Continuing Lori’s birthday weekend, yesterday in Denver we had lunch with Jeff and Tina after buying Lor some new workout clothes at the mall. Lunch was great with champagne and good food and burnt creme with a candle in it for dessert. On the way home we stopped at Target to try to find some hot rollers, or new curlers for Lori’s hair, as the ones she has, she’s had since we met. They didn’t have them, so we’ll need to look online.

Jag was all moved by noon. The place he’s in now (the owner of his Company’s condo) is huge. We hope to hear anytime now that we’re approved for the apartment in Lincoln Park that’s being remodeled. Ty went to Denver and went on a short run down there with his buddy. He said they only went two miles as Kaden, his buddy, hadn’t run in a long time. He’ll be home this morning.

Today we’re around the house getting ready for the upcoming week. Marty might come over and we might go to the range. I need to buy a new scope on one of my rifles.

Looks like some moisture over the next couple days. Denver might get snow! Should clear up by Thursday and get into the 70’s. That’s it, time to get moving, have a good May 3rd and God Bless.