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I did make it to my appointment on time.  I was a bit early, it turns out 13:30 was the time.  So, a bagel and coffee was had.  By then traffic had become a crush, so getting to my appointment almost seemed like it wasn't going to happen.  All good though, as it turned out.  I ordered a bit more hair goo, two jars this time.  That way I can replace one when I run out without having to... scrape at a mostly empty jar (though I will do that anyway, it's just that I won't have to go to extreme lengths to get every last bit out as I am now).  No, not vain, mostly.  It's just that if I don't use goop my hair looks so off that I have to wear a cap.  I don't like wearing caps unless I need sun shade or something.  Oh and I asked her to dine with me again soon.  She seems up for it.  All good.  Just... a little feminine company.  It's good for the digestion... usually.  :p

I then called my friend.  I thought shooting would be off but... he was pretty sure it would work.  While still mostly cloudy and a bit cool I agreed to it, trusting him more than believing.  It actually worked out quite well.  This time he got to shoot to his heart's content.  On the way to the range I stopped and picked up my pistol and rifle, ammo, and I finally remembered to bring my target along. Mine isn't quite as fancy, though I think mine is sturdier... sort of. The shoot was great. And I notice my pistol seems to be... off. If it were my aim I shouldn't be able to use a pug-nosed pistol or other semi-automatics well, right? My .45 with a 5" barrel is shooting all over the place. I'll have to... do some research on that. We were going to stop and eat but I... I suppose I became distracted. Anyway, I let my friend off and headed on to the store.

A big jar of pickles for the salad and just because, eggs, potatoes, and some other such. I do believe I have everything together. The chicken is thawed, it thawed much more quickly than expected. Anyway, that will be ready for a salt soak before baking then frying tomorrow. I hope to get a largish batch of potato salad done yet tonight. At least if I forgot something a run to the store isn't going to push me or the schedule at all. I also bought enough potato rolls and cookies, enough for one/two each, with extras. Milk was on the list, as were a few other odds and ends. I have been eyeing the habanero cheddar for a while. I wasn't sure I would be up to it. Pshaw. What did they put in there, jalapenos? Still, it was sort of tasty. Peppers in cheddar makes for a very crumbly cheese, other than that it was fine. Just... not what I had hoped for, feared, expected. Either that or my tongue is tougher than I thought. No stomach troubles either, though I don't usually get that (or other... pains). I've got to admit, that corned beef I cooked before was excellent. So I got myself another. It's in the freezer for now. Maybe in a week or two. A good meal on an off night plus sandwich makings for a week. This time with beer, since it's for me? Could be.

I am cooling down, after shooting and shopping. Another hour or two, as the home cools, I hope to get started on that. A dozen eggs, two? With as much potato salad as is needed for nine, I may consult a half dozen recipes, or one that is exactly like I like it if I can find just one. I just need to find some kind of general percentage of egg to potato. The rest I can do by taste without the need to cook more of something. A few of the boiled items, in reserve, will help with that too. Fried chicken sounds delicious, to me, with the rest, but... I actually hope it cools down before then. Hot chicken on a hot night is not as good. Later.