A very long and fruitful day.

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Though I woke up, napped, and re-awoke, I did finally start my day at about 6:30… I think. No, it must have been a bit earlier, as I took my lady friend to breakfast… Perhaps 5:00 or 5:30 was the final wake up time. Or, was that yesterday. It is so late I am unsure, though both could technically be true. I did make it to my favorite cooking supply store. They did not have what I was looking for, but they had some fantastic prices on Le Creuset. Too bad I am broke for anything but what I am looking for. Though I do not think they had the sizes in the type of cookware I am looking for anyway. They do not carry blenders at all, so I am stuck with internet ordering. I have learned to call and ensure the items are available. It has taken several, many, months to get orders otherwise. I did not complete my research, regarding a gift, as I was so tired that I lost track of my objectives toward the end. It is nothing that cannot be remedied.

I went to one of my favorite smoker, a barbecue place, and ordered a beef brisket sandwich. I asked for one with a little more fat. Do you realize some people want their beef lean to the exclusion of even the appearance of fat! Ha! Though my blood pressure and diabetes seem to be a problem, my cholesterol is fantastic and my good cholesterol is divine. In spite of (according to doctors, but I think it is actually because) I drink 2 gallons of whole milk, a pound (or more) of butter (no light gunk), and as much beef, pork, and whatnot meats (to include the fat) as I can each week. A whole large chuck roast is a three meal deal for me. Add in potatoes (with butter and sour cream), some green vegetable (with butter), and a quart of milk, and… yeah, that is a meal. The only reason I am not 400 pounds is dirty dishes. *sigh* I long to gain that extra meal time. Well, truth be told, I eat more like a snake, once in a while that is. I just eat, well when I eat, no set meal times and such. Miss a day, fine, miss two days, I get a little grumbly, miss three days not on your life. Back to it. I also ordered a pulled pork sandwich for later consumption. I should have ordered two of each but I was well satisfied with what was ordered and eaten so that is all good.

My rifle was in. It is safe and sound here in the cave. It is not much of a looker. I just hope it functions well in any case. I will have to see how well it does work before too long. I do not think I would order another of this type though, assuming it functions well, I do not mind having one like it. It is a bit more maneuverable, lighter, and certain aspects about it are a bit heartier. I had a great conversation with the guys at the shop. It was worth just stopping in. I also noted that they carry new and used firearms as well. I had not been there before. They had two Springfield tactical (5” barreled) XD’s in .45 acp. They both had desert coloration. I want a black tactical, or I would have seriously considered picking one up. I did not go near their rifle rack. I have to keep on track. A pistol, maybe, a good rifle… out of my range. It hurts to look at what I cannot yet have.

I always enjoy a visit to the neighbors. The talks are good. I enjoy their children, even if they are usually shooed downstairs or to bed so the adults may talk and enjoy some peer time. I think they are mostly children oriented, so a little company provides a sanity check and personal relation nourishment. I feel like a part of the family and just really revel in it. I brought a drink mix (non-alcoholic) and they bought a cake and had ice cream. It was just fun. We also watched a movie. I was able, for the most part, to be quiet and just watch. Maybe I am becoming better able to hold my tongue. It is not all that bad of a thing, I am thinking. We will have to grill, go fishing, or something soon. Yes, that would be good.

This is the longest day I have enjoyed in a month, maybe more! I got much done. I even called the auto company but they are closed for the holiday. Oh, and I finished the final wash, but I think I will wash the shirts again in the morning. Those stains really annoy me. There was something else I completed today as well, something on my recent to-do list. As it is getting late, my mind is slowly shutting down and details are becoming lost in the haze. I hope to get started on my bedroom tomorrow, if I am not paying too high of a price for today. Only time will tell. I would really like to rip the room apart, pull everything out, and steam clean the whole area, and have it dried, some things packed, sorted, washed, or given to Goodwill before my mother arrives. Or, really, maybe before the weekend is finished. We will see. It will be done as soon as I can.

Goodnight.