I had to be up!

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I didn't know if it would happen.  I had someone who was supposed to be by at 11:30 and an appointment in town at 13:00, I think.  But having to do something and doing something can be strange and exclusive bedfellows in my line of work.  I didn't get to bed until late.  Couldn't sleep until later.  And, yet, I made it.  Having a tomcat outside my window, meowling like he had blue-ball syndrome, at 6:00 woke me a bit.  Which caused the girls to bunker down even closer... don't let him in, poppo!  The girls got hungry at about 9:00 and were doing sorties over poppo for an hour or two.  I finally made it out of bed just at 11:15, using two alarm clocks, a tomcat, and two hungry girls as backup.  Just in time for a shower.  I want a shave but didn't think I would have time.  A bit of blog reading as I readied for the visitor, but he still isn't here and I have to leave in no more than 20 minutes.  All good though.

I don't mind someone else being busy, late, or forgetting.  I simply don't.  That has been what I have done for the last 25 years and I wasn't all that good at it before I got ill, at least disability worthy ill.  Doctor or dentist appointment?  Where, when, can I still make it?  Yesterday, you say... of last week?  Right.  Birthdays?  Forgettaboutit.  Anniversaries with lady-friends?  Huh?  Holidays?  What do you mean it's Christmas day already?  Seruslee.  NO CLUE.  So, I really don't judge, or get upset.  But if it's time to go, I go.

Haircut day, then to buy fresh potatoes and the makings for potato salad.  Potato salad will be done today.  Stored in the fridge, it should last just fine, and be cool, for dinner tomorrow.  I might grab some rolls too, just dinner type.  My poor dill pickles are... not so good.  So... pretty much... fresh everything save mayo and mustard which I have kept in good fresh supply.  I best get some onions, too.  I wonder if vidalias are in season?  After the haircut but before shopping I will call my friend.  It's damp, overcast, and cool if not cold, so shooting is probably out.  Perhaps he wants to grocery shop a bit though, or has new things on one of his hardware store or other mechanical needs lists.  Oh, and I argued him out of a sandwich at his favorite shop, we might go there today.  It's just... they don't put on much beef.  Order the double beef sandwich and for some reason you seem to get less.  I suggested vegetarians work in the place.  Hrmph.

All good.  But it is now about time to head out.  Have a good one.  Oh, it might be good to note that sometimes, against all odds, things do happen anyway.  It is good, for a change, to... be up, showered, dressed, and looking to be on time... for once in... weeks?  Yes, sadly.  Good day.