Another day into town.

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I did get my haircut, picked up a couple of recliners my mother purchased, second hand, and did a bit more grocery shopping. I couldn't stop and see my friend because I was already spent while still having promised to check the mail and needing to unload two big chairs and a solid wood bedstand. Plus, whatever else might be required.

I did need a bit of help with the first chair. I didn't ask for it, and would have figured it out myself shortly. Help arrived too quickly though. So, I half killed myself getting 'help'. On the good side, my help pretty much tuckered herself out. On the second chair, I had a plan. I was able to figure it out and get it in with a quarter of the effort. Left to my devices, other than nagging to get things done, I can do wonders. If I need help I will seek help. Hrumph! Still, she was just trying to help. She should leave muscle things to me. I'm powerful, lazy in that I look for efficiency of effort, and smart enough to wrap the impossible around my finger... with a little time to puzzle something out. All done though.

My mother worked quite a bit today too. She set up a rug purchased yesterday, then completely reorganized the living room to accommodate the new chairs. Well, and cooked. I helped a bit in the kitchen, to get dinner ready. Shredding cheese has become one of my specialties. And I have dishes left, though just some pots and pans. I also brought some of the vegetables up from the basement, both for dinner and to let her know what I have and keep some at her easy disposal. I went through the mail, she went through the adverts. Then supper. She went to bed right after. I'll set up coffee for her as well.

Oh, I think I am going to ask a woman on a date, shortly. I have a few questions for her, so I am going to ask them rather directly. Uhrm, if she decides to go on the date. I have decided not to dicker too much, or too much more. When discussing things with my mother, from the look on her face, I asked if she was more afraid of me having a wife than me. She suggested she wasn't, but... Well, mom's have lots to think about with a daughter-in-law, and as much with grandchildren as an absolute intent. Yeah, she looked spooked.

I asked my mother, tonight, whether my works out here have surprised her. She admitted they do. She suggested I was well on my way to self-sufficiency... as much as men can. The obvious limit is organization and house-keeping. She honestly seemed somewhat impressed. I think she forgets who I was when I had more on the ball. I haven't changed, I simply haven't had the proper place, time, money, and health until recently to put together my plans. Having used the tools she might have thought me foolish to buy, having taken care of the furnace (once I got over a minor learning/fear curve), and having most of the supplies she has needed and wanted for cooking and cleaning have all changed her... thinking about all this. My money hasn't been simply wasted. She has seen the dividends, and liked them.

The plan was for us to get the last of the goods she purchased second-hand, a table for the sewing machine, to be placed on the new rug. I think she had some other plans, including Church and a visit with my friend tomorrow. I hate to say it, but that ain't going to happen. I am done for a while, at least until Monday. But Monday is a trip to SLC, so that can't happen. I doubt if I can even hit my room a bit. I am simply done. A few days of total R&R is required. I could probably give a wife some private time, still. But I'd need breakfast in bed. That's the one thing that doesn't seem to fade or die. I couldn't be too close to death?

Well, that's that. Have a good night.