Tuesday, July 28, 2026

This has been the most wetest

summer we have ever had here in Edmonton since 1914. A typical summer here in Edmonton brings about 213–214 mm of rain across June, July, and August combined. This year, the city has already received more than a normal year's worth of total precipitation since June. In July almost 500mm of rain. In al my nearly 50 years here, I've never seen so much rain. It almost reminds me of being back home in Vancouver



One of these days Anne wants to try Stacked. It's a breakfast alternative to Denny's. Not that Denny's is bad. Stacked is right across the street from the Mill Woods LRT. So is Tim Horton's.😀 

Yesterday I thought I'd sign up to Substack but after checking it out its just a hosting site for people to get you to subscribe to their content. no thinks. Anyway, that's all for now.

Monday, July 27, 2026

Depending on how much sleep

I get, I hope to head out to get my compression stockings. Since the weather promises to be kinder on the body. 

On this date in 1965, a seminal event in rock and roll history took place when Bob Dylan "went electric" during his infamous performance at the Newport Folk Festival. 


A hero to the folk music community, Dylan's switch to electric guitar was seen as the ultimate act of betrayal by many in the audience, who booed the performance. Urban legend has it that event organizer Pete Seeger was so upset by the act  that he threatened to cut the wires to the stage with an axe

Tonight, it's Monday night Raw, and tring to sort out my Fender account woes. Setting up an account for Fender Studio Pro, is simmilar to Microsoft.  Such a headhache. But for Cad $20/month is a good deal. Anway, that's all for now. 

Sunday, July 26, 2026

I don't mind Fl. Studio

but I want to try something different. I've been hearing a lot about Personus. Now Fender Studio Pro 8.  This thing is a beast. It has Tonality stem separation, its got a cleaner work flow. I even like the Impact One Drum machine.  For $289, it's a pretty good idea. I might pick it up this week put it on my account at Long & McQuade. We'll see, As far as I know its just a licnese and a USB stick. 


This week, the plan is too pick up the software then go get my compression stockings. And if there is time visit with that Doctor. I have Monday night Raw, tomorrow night, Elks Thursday and Smackdown Friday. Looks like a good week.

We had an intense thunder lightning storm last night. Lots of rain. I think this is the most rain we've had in July for a long time. Also, our local weather looks like its going back to the mid 20's. Anyway, that's all for now. 

Saturday, July 25, 2026

It's been so hot

around here and my restless leg Syndrom, has affected my days. No energy to do anything. I did however, make a few phone calls, to ask the pharmacy to hold my stockings until next week. I paid for them over the phone. Also I called the registry about the Government ID.

The highlight of my week was watching the Elks win over the Riders. If anyone can miss a 57 yard field goal for a 2 point lead its the Elks on a critical game.


As I write this, we're getting a nice thunder storm. Torents of rain Anyway that's all for now.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

I'm thinking about heading out

I called the vendor about my compression stockings. I asked if I could pick them up next week when the weather would be a bit more comfortable, instead of this +29°-+30°C, if I could pay for said stockings over the phone. I did, and I can come pick them up anytime. Excellent. Weather next week is forecast to be about +22-24°C.


Elks Win over the BC Lions last week, brought the Green & Gold to first place in the West for week 7. I don't know if the CFL keeps win loss stats for each week. Would be interesting to know. 

I had a nice relaxing day. The only issue with the compression stocking vendor is they don't deliver. Anyway, that's all for now. 

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

My plan is to get to the

Alberta register, Capilano Mall location and update the new Government ID. Its $54, which isn;t to bad. They close at 6pm. Also my compression stockings are ready for pickup at a nearby location. Also, I found a medical clinic nearby. I spoke with them earlier. One bus ride there and back. Good deal. 

I checked to see if my Anbernic RG35XXSP came with a micro sd card, that contained the system. it did. 

I forgot to do some research to see if the console took micro or mini HDMI so the games can output to the monitor. I have a Micro but not a mini. I'll need one of them as well, and I'll be placing that order today, and the BT earbuds. Should be about $60.

I'm going to need the ear pods so I can connect them to my iPhone. Reason so I can have some ambient music to aid in my sleep apnea. I think I have Central Sleep Apnea CSA due to my scoliosis. This less common type occurs when the brain fails to send the proper signals to the muscles that control breathing. In CSA, the airway is not physically blocked; rather, the body makes no effort to breathe for brief periods.
 

Monday, July 20, 2026

I haven't played around with my

Anbernic RG35XXSP console yet. I hope to sometime today. I'm not going to Install MuOS at the moment. 

I think what I'm going to do this week is to get the updated Alberta ID at the registry over here by Capilano mall and then go to the clinic across the street on Terrace Road. I think I have a yeast infection. At least that's what Anne tells me. I'm hoping at the clinic I can get an OTC script for that, if its covered by Alberta seniors. I also need to ask about my sleep apnea and RLS.

I've been doing some initial research and I'd like to get into Bhakti yoga. I've been doing Pranayama (breath yoga) recently to help me focus. I think I'd like to get into Raja yoga. I had a friend (Richard) about 45 years doing Raja. We didn't have You Tube at the time. Anyway, that's all for now.