Wow, what a day.

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Okay, fine, I did not get a thing done I had hoped to do. But I did not sit idly by, watching the world turn, either. I did not feel like working in a full day. I was exhausted by the ambush appointment yesterday. Still, when my neighbor was out on the porch, I got out to talk with him. He looked at me a bit sideways and said, "Do you have anything planned for today?". Code words for, want to go shooting or such. So, I said no, what did you have in mind. We ended up going to the tobacco shop, then shooting, then to the store. It sounds easy enough, but when it is 93 F plus, it ends up being a full day.

His .45 is shooting a bit better. He has a problem with the last bullet stove piping. It only does it occasionally now, and only on the last bullet when it does that. At least his cases are landing in a better pattern, it makes it somewhat easier to find them. I cannot seem to get the Henry to aim right. I tried a mallet and punch but that did not move the sights one bit. I did get a good bead, today, on how off it is and was able to adjust a bit better. But having to free hand adjust aim, when it is 2" to 3" inches to the left at 12 yards is tricky at 16 yards. Every distance has it's own "off" range. I will call several places tomorrow and see what device they recommend for the sight. I want to get one that will work for all dovetail sights, not just the Henry. It might cost a bit, especially if I ask that they ship it post haste.

While we were at the tobacco shop, I bought my usual, Copenhagen long cut, a container of five of them. Five cans usually last me several weeks, or more. But sleeping irregularities and such have increased my usage. While there, I thought to pick up some Camel straights and a package of Dunhill cigarettes. Once in a while, I get a hankering for something unusual in the smokes department. They are both tasty, if in very different ways. I used to smoke Camel straights when I was 9 or 10, my boss caught me taking a package (though I left money to pay for them), and just said he would give me a couple of packs (free) since I was a good worker and had been honest enough to leave payment for what I had taken. Of course, I was not to tell my Mom. It was a deal. That was before I chewed tobacco. If I can get back on my feet, I will probably kick it all to the curb. I have quit before and I will do it again. Eventually it will be a permanent quitting.

After we returned, I filled the vehicle's tank, then washed it. It really needed it. A couple of long drives and a couple of weeks, and the bugs were just thick. I did some extra work to try and get the bugs, but I will still need to take it back in a few days from now and do it again. Then we went to the store. I bought some of my usual, milk, more butter, and some meats. But I did look at vegetables and fruits rather than sugary stuff. I did pick up some of that tea my ophthalmologist (?) suggested. I will not drink too much Splenda stuff, as per D.C.'s warning, but I suppose it can help fill some of the gap. I looked at the vegetable packages, frozen of course, and they had instructions for the microwave. I happen to have a set of plastics, with both vent and regular lids, that should make that process easier. Oh, and I picked up some yams instead of potatoes. I will still eat regular potatoes from time to time, but not every night. Perhaps potatoes will be a twice a week special, maybe 3 times so I can have some with eggs and such. Even the yams will only be a couple times a week. They are a bit pricier anyway. I picked up some grapes and peaches (which were not yet ready!). For the price I paid for the peaches, you would think they would be close enough to ripe to eat, but noooo.

Bit by bit, I guess it will all come together. I will be going to Ogden the 15th for my first food clinic. I am not sure if it is an ongoing thing or whether it is a single event. As I said, I will have to work with anything they give me. Oh, and I gave away my ice cream bars and Clondike bars. I did keep two, which I consumed to, you know, get rid of quickly! It was a bonus for doing the right thing. My blood sugar count was down to 216 today. Since I got rid of bad stuff and added some good stuff, I did not mind one last blowout.

I cooked some meat tonight. It was on sale, and looked good, and it was. I also bought a ribeye (the price dropped from $9.99 to $7.99 a pound, so I bought several). I will have to call and see if they sell at a discount if we buy the whole rib and have them cut it. I cannot quite afford that at the moment, but I love doing it that way when possible. Bone in is nice, boneless is fine, just put the darned meat on my plate and get thee hie! Do not stand too close or try to reach in, members of your body may suffer ill consequences. Now to remember to put some broccoli or green beans or something like it in there too.

Not much else got done, but I am good and tired. Tylenol has, mostly, been keeping pain down. I do need the air conditioning tonight, I pushed it today, a lot. I have nine days before I will be in and deciding whether to keep on these medicines or not. A lot depends on a lot, so I really cannot tell if I will continue. And, it is not all my decision, either, necessarily. Though I admit, I am leaning very strongly toward quitting. Unless they have something to help manage the side effects, unless it has worked perfectly, I cannot see the purpose.

I should sleep well, and shortly. A few more Tylenol, my medicine, maybe a shower, a bit of tinkering to let my hair dry, some reading, and down I will go. I may be being a bit ambitious.

Good night, sleepy head.