Days 384 – (AD 1,546) – 23.3 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Yup, it is a sinus infection...

You know your brain is congested when you tap on the left side of the top of your head and the sound resounds as if in an underground cavern reverberating and echoing in the dis-tance of the recesses of your right ear.

And yes, I am on the mend. It was finally a good thought and felt really good to get on my Schwinn 170 this morning.

This morning I pedaled 23.3 miles. My totals are now at 33,091.5 miles; 53,255.7 kilometers.

And I am now located at 10.07% of the distance to my next destination on Mars. I still have 5,110.1 miles remaining to reach my final goal.

Something different –

Just stumbled upon an article in Psychology Today penned by Susan Reynolds dated June 7, 2016 “What You Read Matters More Than You Might Think”.

“Deep reading is great exercise for the brain and has been shown to increase empathy, as the reader dives deeper and adds reflection, analysis, and personal subtext to what is being read.”

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Our Newest Cranes Quilt Update -

The first step of our quilting design has begun. We're outlining all 105 Cranes.

We're using our Janome Domestic.

This will prove interesting.

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Been keeping to fluids, and soups and sort of “comfort” foods while dealing with the sinus thing.

Supper tonight – Chinese Braised Tofu with Ground Pork on Jasmine and Sweet Rice and Coconut Raisin Bread Pudding. 

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Days 383 – (AD 1,545) – 23.0 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Yesterday morning, I awoke from the worse night ever. I may have gotten a total of 2 hours of sleep last night. Not sure if it is allergies or the flu. But I felt like I had sneezed, with eyes watering, for the past 18 hours.

But I knew that I had to do some exercise just to make sure that the old bones do not creak beyond their expectations. This morning I pedaled, and sneezed, my Schwinn 170 for 23.0 miles.

My totals are now 33,068.2 miles; 53,218.2 kilometers.

And this morning I reached the center of the crater of Aeolis Mons. My new destination is to the northeast on Mars to Aeolis Serpens. This new distance is, per Wolfram Alpha, 450 miles away. I completed just over 22.0 miles in that direction and I am now located at 4.89% toward my next set goal point. 

Just got back from Doctor’s office. Not the flu just a very, very bad allergy reaction. No cycling for the next couple of days. No open windows at my house.

Something New, But Old –

One-year shy of 40 years ago, one the best things happened and entered into my life.

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Our Cranes Update -

Definitely not "ducks-in-a-row".

The first set of row of our Cranes, optically, look smaller than they really are. These are 3-inch Cranes. Each Crane block is composed of 17 pieces.

We're now working our design. Stay-tuned.





Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Tracking my foods:

Vietnamese – Chicken Noodle Dish and Appetizers – 102 mg/dL
Cuban - Vaca frita de pollo. (And too many Aldi’s Salted Caramels.) – 125 mg/dL
American – Cauliflower and Meatball Pizzas from Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza – 112 mg/dL
Italian – Salmon and Penne from Vino E Pasta on Gandy Blvd. Service was very, very good. – 102.mg/dL
Irish – Guinness Beef Stew – 148 mg/dL (Yes, I had 4 toffee candies at about 9 pm.)
Irish – Irish Chicken with Cabbage and Potatoes – 128 mg/dL
Irish – Irish Bangers and Colcannon with Guinness Mushroom Gravy – 121 mg/dL
Irish – Roast Pollock and Irish Soda Bread – 131 mg/dL
Irish - Coddle and Irish Soda Bread – 123 mg/dL
Irish – Shepherd’s Pie with Marinated Artichoke Chickpea Salad – 127 mg/dL
Irish – Boxty with Bacon, Brown-Buttered Fried Eggs – 110 mg/dL

Please note that I am assuming an ethnicity and regional derivative based on the recipes that I may use and/or construct.

My 7-Day Supper Challenge is possibly Malaysian food. I’m reading and using Christina Arokiasamy’s book “The Malaysian Kitchen" (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017).

Stay tuned.

And now life could not get any easier.

Packaged Funeral Potatoes. (This one is especially for M.W.)

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Days 381 & 382 – (AD 1,544) – 21.4+23.2 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Yesterday morning I pedaled my Schwinn 170 21.4 miles. Today I cycled 23.2 miles. Totals are now at 33,045.2 miles; 53,181.2 kilometers.

I have now completed 99.88% of the 850 miles to the center of the crater of my next destination. Only 1.02 miles to go, and then the next destination.

Something New –

March for Our Lives all over the nation and 845 Events all over the world!

#45 – Hiding at Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Mini-Cranes parts are piling up. We can’t wait to see how all these 1,870+ pieces will shortly create a new Cranes Quilt.

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Tonight’s supper is Vaca frita de pollo. Check it out at Bon Appétit.

American – Cauliflower and Meatball Pizzas from Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza – 112 mg/dL
Italian – Salmon and Penne from Vino E Pasta on Gandy Blvd. Service was very, very good. – 102.mg/dL


My 7-Day Supper Challenge is Malaysian food. I’m reading and using Christina Arokiasamy’s book “The Malaysian Kitchen (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017). 

Stay tuned. Tracking my foods:

Irish – Guinness Beef Stew – 148 mg/dL (Yes, I had 4 toffee candies at about 9 pm.)
Irish – Irish Chicken with Cabbage and Potatoes – 128 mg/dL
Irish – Irish Bangers and Colcannon with Guinness Mushroom Gravy – 121 mg/dL
Irish – Roast Pollock and Irish Soda Bread – 131 mg/dL
Irish - Coddle and Irish Soda Bread – 123 mg/dL
Irish – Shepherd’s Pie with Marinated Artichoke Chickpea Salad – 127 mg/dL
Irish – Boxty with Bacon, Brown-Buttered Fried Eggs – 110 mg/dL

Please note that I am assuming an ethnicity and regional derivative based on the recipes that I may use and/or construct.

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 380 – (AD 1,542) –19.1 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

This morning I pedaled my one-hour routine on my Schwinn 170. I completed 19.1 miles. My totals have now reached 33,000.6 miles; 53,109.4 kilometers. I only have 5,201.0 more miles to go.

And I am now located at 94.64% within the crater of my next destination and goal point.

Looks like on my next session I will finish this leg of the Martian trip. I have now determined a new destination and goal point.

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

52 Cranes have been completed for our newest Cranes Quilt.

52 Cranes of one fabric; 26 facing to the left and 26 facing to the right. 53 more Cranes to go; 2 more fabrics...apart from the white background.

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Last night for supper I created some Colcannon Muffins; leftover Colcannon mixed with Eggs, Cheese, Green Onion, and Chick Peas and with a side Green Salad.

My early morning blood sugar dropped to 115 mg/dL.

I am think of another 7-Day Supper Challenge. Stay tuned.

Tracking my foods:

Irish – Guinness Beef Stew – 148 mg/dL (Yes, I had 4 toffee candies at about 9 pm.)
Irish – Irish Chicken with Cabbage and Potatoes – 128 mg/dL
Irish – Irish Bangers and Colcannon with Guinness Mushroom Gravy – 121 mg/dL
Irish – Roast Pollock and Irish Soda Bread – 131 mg/dL
Irish - Coddle and Irish Soda Bread – 123 mg/dL
Irish – Shepherd’s Pie with Marinated Artichoke Chickpea Salad – 127 mg/dL
Irish – Boxty with Bacon, Brown-Buttered Fried Eggs – 110 mg/dL

Please note that I am assuming an ethnicity and regional derivative based on the recipes that I may use and/or construct.

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

Following up to my Autosomal DNA comparison exercise, I, serendipitously, stumbled upon an article at the online magazine Vice. Please, understand that I am not trying “to trash” Autosomal DNA testing. I am just trying to point out that it has become an immature tangent of what one could consider is correct genealogy research.

Is it a tool? Yes. Is Autosomal DNA testing providing the answers to the pure science of genealogy and genetic research? In my humble opinion, again Autosomal DNA does not provide the complete and correct end to the questions of one’s genealogy, the study of family origins and history.

Does it provide possible answers to unknown connections and answers to unasked questions? Yes, maybe, and no.

The Vice article by Moses Monterroza, March 21, 2018, “I Tested My DNA and Learned About Self-Delusion” 

“Obviously, nothing actually changed. After all, these results are really just percentages vaguely indicating that I am associated with several specific regions on Earth. And really, that’s it. There’s no renewed sense of self, no reconnection with my past, just a bunch of percentage points.”

Take a few moments and read Monterroza’s article. He does present an interesting point of view.

And note, that genealogy is a formidable task of wading through reams and reams of papers and films. It is the searching for and the researching of those glimpses into the past of who and when your ancestors and ancient family existed. It is not necessarily a percentage or estimate provided by a corporation. A corporation and/or organization that is currently examining their bottom line and net return on subscription dues.

Just my opinion.

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Jim

Day 379 – (AD 1,541) –21.3 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Tornado Watch

Statement as of 12:53 PM EDT on March 20, 2018

* Tornado Watch 17 remains in effect until 700 PM EDT

This morning I pedaled my Schwinn 170 for 21.3 miles. My totals are now 32,981.5 miles; 53,078.7 kilometers.

And I have almost completed the distance to my next destination and goal point. I am now located at 92.39%. Looks like I need to now find another goal point. https://www.schwinnfitness.com/

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Piecing continues on our newest and latest Cranes Quilt.

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Continuing with the authentic Irish supper leftovers…and I am trying to re-purpose them while keeping my blood sugar counts at a reasonable level.

I am think of another 7-Day Supper Challenge. Any suggestions?

Tracking my foods:

Irish – Guinness Beef Stew – 148 mg/dL (Yes, I had 4 toffee candies at about 9 pm.)
Irish – Irish Chicken with Cabbage and Potatoes – 128 mg/dL
Irish – Irish Bangers and Colcannon with Guinness Mushroom Gravy – 121 mg/dL
Irish – Roast Pollock and Irish Soda Bread – 131 mg/dL
Irish - Coddle and Irish Soda Bread – 123 mg/dL
Irish – Shepherd’s Pie with Marinated Artichoke Chickpea Salad – 127 mg/dL
Irish – Boxty with Bacon, Brown-Buttered Fried Eggs – 110 mg/dL

Please note that I am assuming an ethnicity and regional derivative based on the recipes that I may use and/or construct.

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

I've been asked several questions regarding the postings of my and Andy's Autosomal DNA results with respect of the various testing companies and organizations. Why are there differences and varied numbers across the results?

The logical explanation(s) is that certain companies/organizations test only within certain and/or limited capabilities. In other words, some may not test for specific "ethnicities". Also there may be a void of the number of ethnic-specific results in their overall databases.

Does that mean your "liederhausen" should be traded in for a "kilt"? Or should your blue eyes mean you are "definitely" localized to a specific country?

As the results are not necessarily 100% absolute, if you should decide on getting an autosomal DNA test done, please remember that "family matches" may be implicit and should be realized with the necessary sources and documentation.

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim