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Some end of week notes

Nice day here in Rittman, Ohio. I did work today in two yards. First, it was over to the in laws, where I sprayed the apple trees. They yield some good apples and we just need to keep the bugs off the trees. My mother in law makes a great apple pie and I want to make sure that she has an ample supply of apples. And my legs are now tired from pushing the mower. I need to do more pushing.

About the book: I know that over the past year I have been hinting about writing a book, and this week I have put some legs on the intention. Yes, I will be using blog posts for some of it. I also bought me a 100 sheet steno pad earlier in the week. I have a goal of filling the book on both sides by June 15. I will be taking some from out of there. Then I hope I have something that people will want to read.

Attention Northeast Ohio Bloggers: I have been thinking about this this past week. I wonder if anyone wants to get together somewhere in the area this summer for a covered dish picnic. We could meet and greet one another. I was thinking maybe somewhere in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park would be a good central place to meet. Kathy and I will bring the Rittman IGA fried chicken. Let me know what you think, either through the comments or send me an email.

Well the Cavs beat the Pistons in game one of the NBA playoffs, and the Tribe trounced the Yankees 22-4. Life is good, at least for a day.

Comments

Mike Golch said…
the get to gether sounds good,but alias I will have to pass.Maybe you can contact Silly willy and fluffy for the childrens entainterment,they are a norther ohio blogger.
Yes life is good here in northern ohio if even if it only one day.
April 18, 2009 8:09 PM
david mcmahon said…
Great news about the book. Good luck and I wish you great waves of inspiration.

Not sure if I ever told you about a series I wrote on my blog to help writers of all persuasions - you could probably Google it without any trouble.

It was a 19-part series called `Telling Write From Wrong'.

Hope it helps!
April 18, 2009 8:11 PM
Matthew Killough said…
hope you have an nice weekend Cliff iam not gona be online for awhile! got things too do =) i will probly be back blogging next month sometime... before i go gotta tell you i posted the entire band show from this year that i video taped; i didnt tape everything though! i also have a new survey poll up if you'd like too vote.

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April 18, 2009 8:26 PM
Pat Jenkins said…
3 words for ya wixy.. self propeled mower!!!
April 19, 2009 8:17 AM
Jen said…
You must have some thoughts running to have a June 15th goal-good luck!
Keep me posted on the get together, I have some things going on in June, but I may see if I can crash your party.
April 19, 2009 4:24 PM
Jessica said…
Great idea on a get together. I just asked my hubby how long of a drive that would be for us. He says 7 or more hours. I think that's a little too far for us but I sure would like to come. I've thought about that myself.... getting together to meet. That would be awesome. Maybe someday.
April 19, 2009 6:05 PM
Shelley said…
Apple pie sounds good - I think you should bring that to the picnic! Looking forward to hearing more about your book!
April 19, 2009 7:52 PM
clean and crazy said…
wow, what a great invite, wish I could be in the area but we wichitans live a bit far for a picnic. HOORAY you are writing your book, "GIT 'ER DONE!! you are an awesome writer and your postings should you start to read them, would give you all kinds of wonderful inspirations to go on!! Awesome i am so happy for you.
April 20, 2009 12:49 AM
Anonymous said…
That's some goal ahead of you. Good luck with it! By the way, have I mentioned I love apple pie??
April 20, 2009 7:49 AM
Minerva said…
Good luck with your book. I have much admiration for people who can take a dream, make it a goal, and turn it into reality.
April 20, 2009 10:15 AM
Syd said…
Everyone seems to be writing a book. Good for you. Go for it.
April 21, 2009 9:35 AM
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