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I was getting my winter gear ready, then I remembered. My boots are fine, other than that the lace tabs absolutely destroy shoestrings. I had, back when, meant to get a file and work them. I bought files just a few months ago but never got the files and boots together. I really didn't want to do that tonight, I have a roast to roast, apples to peel core and slice, a driveway to clean of snow, and a trip to town to make. If not now, when? And, if I put the new laces in, they would be shredded just by installing them. The old laces were completely unfit for duty. So, I got to it. I used a thin circular file to open the ends of the shoelace clasps, opening them up and then softening their edges. It seems to have worked well. But, now, for the rest of it. It might be a bit late getting to bed, but so be it. I also found a recipe that should work with the whole grain flakes I have in stock. My guess is oats will take the longest to cook, and the recipe considers the use of whole flaked oats. I can hope.

Well, I had best get to it. I will take a quick shower, then put on my snow/cold gear, shovel or use the snow blower, though probably a bit of both. Then come in and get the roast going. While I hate leaving it while I am not in the house, that is precisely what I will do. A quick stop at the store, then back home. I should have about an hour to get the crisp and whipped cream ready. Time to get started... Hey, delays happen. Take care of what comes up, it is part of my new deal. It'll all work out just fine. Later.