A long day.

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I did help up until my appointment, and after waking up. There is not a lot I can do and I would complain about how she is doing things (perfectionism is a problem with unpacking, sorting, and such, for me) or she would do the same to me when tasked with doing things she wanted. We have totally different styles and approaches to many things. Still, being a general help and having her instruct me to do something in another room, or simply being a mechanical device relating to strength or height, and we do fine.

After my first trip into town to get cash for the installation, the installer for the water softener and reverse osmosis arrived. I asked that he install a water shutoff system with the softener and a cutoff valve for the r.o. system. That was installed while I was in town. I had no room for salt for the softener, so that is on the list for tomorrow.

She had thought I would finish with everything and be home in an hour or so. It takes me an half hour to get to town. My appointments can last an hour and a half. That does not include time for shopping or picking up items. She was not upset, just a little worried. After the appointment, I went shopping. She had a list and it will be the majority of what she wanted for home. The list was long and varied, included items for home and things she needed. Beyond that, I found items we had discussed or which would flush out some of the other purchases. Then I drove to Sears to pick up the television. The weed whip is in but I simply had no room for it, the television, and what I had shopped earlier. Tomorrow, most likely, will see me with that last device.

I was able to set the television and home theater up. I cannot tell if they run yet, as the receptacle behind them does not work. A little frustrated, I took a bit of time to do my internet stuff. While cooling down, I decided to try something. The receptacle next to the one I tried to use does work but of course the cords will not reach. However, the computer protective plug in unit might work. Some of the things I bought today were more rugs. My mother laid one in a place that should keep the cord safe, if it will reach.

Everything is coming together well. She has the kitchen and living room in prime order. I am not sure what she has planned tomorrow. But I think it involves me and lots of work all day long. Fine, fine, though I will make a request. That is, she give me whatever tasks and go do her own list. We do not work well together. When we get fussy about the task at hand, we both can take it out on each other. As I said, we do things so very differently that trying to help each other is a frustrating thing, even if we are both truly trying. When I say move something up... she invariably moves it down thinking that is what I meant. Neither of us are stupid, or even ignorant, we just run on different voltages and probably sources. She is more DC, I think. I am AC and at least three cycle (just because it seems that I am doing nothing does not mean I am not, though I might be doing nothing, Ha!).

I have to snack on something. Then try the tv and sound system, if the cord will reach. And then, hit it. It has, indeed, been a long day. So far though, the work really has not be a problem. A scheduled Friday off, to see the Salt Lake, will help us both to keep focus and move ahead I think, too. Without a known break, I cannot just go on and on. She, I think, can. Did I mention she is nearly 71? Yeah, and a Mack Truck powerhouse of a dame at that. *beep beep* She just helped my brother and his wife move in a few months ago. He has had back surgery and is still... not functional. His Mrs. is working full time, and then some perhaps. Along with some barely teen and nearing teen daughters... They needed help.

Well, good night. I will, as I always do, pray for those in need, those who need more than money can buy, those 'with' to do the right things, the Church and Her (and our) guides, the sick, the lame, dolts and snots, associates, friends, family, and then my enemies. So, you should be included in there, maybe several times in several ways. You are welcome. Again, good night.