Gone II.

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I definitely have to get diet and drink back on track. If yesterday was a baseball, today I found the bat. The good thing is that I did not seem to have to struggle more than a half hour today. Good thing too, my legs are about done in. They feel like I hiked up and then down a mountain. That skiing trip was not as harsh on my legs muscles as have been the last two days. Hmm, maybe that will put me in line to begin trekking? Whatever. All I know is today scared me off my butt and got enough dishes done to cook rice for later and oatmeal for breakfast. I will probably be able to finish the dishes and maybe get beans soaking for later or tomorrow.

It is raining, so my friend did not call. Beside being a wetaphobe, he is a coldophobee. As things cool and stay that way, I will be buying him some winter underwear. Nothing fancy, just enough that he is not freezing when we go out. I usually do not need it around here, so far, and from what I have seen. I would only really need it if I was going to go winter hiking or something. Well, actually, I take that back. There were a few times where I wished I had worn it last year, which prompted me to remember proper underlayers on some occasions. It just depends on how hard the wind is blowing.

The lunicats are doing well. I still have to put Sassy in her place when I do not feed her what she wants when she wants it. I do try to keep some food available to her at almost all times. She is growing and absolutely needs tons of food. I remember those days well. Her problem is hard cat and kitty food is not to her liking. She wants milk and the soft stuff I keep around for a daily treat. Like any kid, she can get surly. I have found that 'that look', a slightly raised voice, and a gentle swat or the threat of one generally calms her down. If nothing else, I will chase her a few steps. *Brrrh!* "I do not care, but I think I will keep my claws to myself and not care... over... here... no here... no... blah.", she seems to say. She is a cutey pie, and a pest. Sam is golden. Mellow, caring when she wants to be, and a gentle pest when she wants outdoors or food. She generally gets what she wants because I find I can trust her wants and needs... if I understand them. I really enjoy my fellow asylum mates, and for the most part I think it is mutual. Sassy has her main coat, I think, now. She was pretty odd looking with that middling coat, it reminded me of the big hair women wore in the 80's.

I will probably be getting my friend a few things for Christmas. Mostly along the lines of warm gear and maybe a couple of magazine loading devices. He struggles with that and I just saw a few that would help him out. He has fixed his nose, which should tend his bleeding out problem. He has taken care of a few other things as well. He has one more thing to do before he is about as fixed as he can get, cataract surgery. Did I mention he is an excellent shot? It is too bad he had not gotten into competitive shooting when he was much younger. He would be well retired, assuming he had put money away properly. Well, okay, he would still be broke. Some of us simply have no understanding of wealth, money, and such. Being wealthy, or even comfortable, is not most people's lot.

Have a good day.