Wednesday, October 28, 2009

More things done and more things yet.

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Along with some changes in how and what I comment at most places, I am trying to keep my posts shorter. It makes it easier to read and more specific for comments. Huh? Do not ask me. Though I am in a much better mood. I took a ride.

I really did. My ex-neighbor called today. We chatted a bit. But, I do not like phone conversations. That is a girl thing or something. So, I just suggested we get out and do something. I had asked about shooting but he said he did not have winter boots. So, when I get there, I suggest we go to Wal-Mart. He knows of another place, so we go there. He is now in winter boots. We then went to a late lunch, dinner really. Angie's again. I had the beef on toast, with mashed potatoes and gravy, again. Hey, I get steak more often than food made the way my Mom made it, and the girls are pretty and nice. Then, as I mentioned, we took a drive up Logan Canyon. I wanted to see how bad it was at one of our shooting spots, see the snow in the mountains, check out the trees and beyond as the leaves have retired. And, a little further to the outlook area where one may view Bear Lake. It is a fantastic view, one which really makes me want to get my camera, or the one I have, up and working.

My new place should be open. I have not checked but will be over soon. It would be nice to begin moving in and doing laundry right from the start. The nice thing with a personal washer and dryer is that I can do small specialty loads, such as my wool socks, and not worry about the extra money or time it will take. I have special soaps for my wools, silks, and some other technical fabrics and I like to do those to keep them in shape longer. I doubt if the computer will go over tonight, I probably will not even stay there other than to begin laundry. Shirts, then shorts (the dark ones, bleach use is the last load), then socks, then whatever the heck seems to fit.

Not bad. A good day. A simple day. But I got out of the house and I think my neighbor might, now, call more often to go shooting. I may have a decent pair of gloves somewhere, that is the only thing I really want, perhaps need, if I cannot find a pair. It is nice and cool, snow on the mountains is wonderful, I really need to get out there more. Even if the snow goes, this is my time of year. Yeah? Maybe I will party like it is 1999 (if also as if I was 95). Who says a party must be big? Maybe 2 to 4 beers, a shot of scotch in soda water to mellow the event, and a pillow fight with myself that I cannot win. Hmm, here is where having a wife might be nice. Even if she finally gets in the mood and I need an aspirin. Ha! Funny how that all works, innit?

7 comments:

  1. It sounds like the breath of fresh air really did you good. I am all for relaxing and having a couple beers. I hope you have a very relaxing evening.

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  2. Teresa,

    Yes, a breath of fresh air, some real human companionship, and a meal all worked on me like Mom's soup or something. I did not have to rake the leaves to get it though! Still, I wouldn't have minded doing so. Actually, while half of America would kill to not have to work as I do, they wouldn't have to. Just take the money and what gets it for me so that I can get back to work. That, actually, is the only reason they think I am a bit 'tetched'. Ha! Crazy like a fox to like and want to work, I say.

    On the way back, the sun broke through the clouds and the high peaks across the valley appeared to have sun shine on them, somehow, from our side. It was breathtaking. The memory will see me through dark times for some time to come. I actually felt blessed just to get to see that.

    Though I have Bud regular as that is most affordable and pleases my needs and wants, I also happen to have some God beer. If drinking were a bad thing, Christ would not have been accused of being a drunk and monks would make no such thing. Their triple brew is quite to my taste, if not quite so much to my budget as a typical item. Cheers! (in advance, enjoy the toast the next time you or you and husband type critter enjoy a sip) Gee I like American type women types more and more, as I meet real ones.

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  3. Yes, get your camera out and start snapping. You'll be amazed what it does for your mood and creativity! I'd love to see the photo of the area you described! Interesting post and I keep meaning to get back over here and read more on your page. I promise to do that soon.

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  4. I am very, very glad you had a good day.
    Mother Nature can work wonders on our mood and spirit.
    (and occasional spirits don't hurt, either.)

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  5. Pam,

    I suspect you are right. My frustration will be perfecting the contraption! However, once done, if I can capture what I see, the pictures will introduce people to God. The particulars are inconsequential in this matter, though a soft kiss to the psyche will be reward enough, for everyone, if it works.

    Jean,

    Absolute(ly). Oh, what these eyes have seen. I am, or was... no, am... a machine. In many ways what I can do and do is sometimes simply not human (not a brag, definitely not a brag, just what is, gladly or sadly). I am, some say, not supposed to dally with dalliances. And yet I have come full circle into the human and feeling again... from time to time, when I can keep my lids from slipping into the silent.

    Beautiful. Not me, what I see. And those I have come to know.

    Hmm, you awoke my muse... Do it again!

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  6. A simple day can be a really nice day.

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  7. Boxer,

    A real simple day certainly can be just so. Ces't la vie, vielleicht?

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