Electricity went out last night.

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Not ready for sleep, not able to sleep actually, so that was out.  I can't remember, exactly, what time that happened.  I went ahead and got a shower in, deciding to go to town for a quick easy meal.  It did rain, healthily, the whole to town, while I was there, and on the way back.  A very good thing.  The dam is only up to 50%.  Harsh.  Any rain or snow we get is vital.  The trip was otherwise uneventful.

My friend called.  I think he wanted me to come to town today.  His new rifle is in.  I just woke, so...  I couldn't quite scramble.  But I promised I'd be in tomorrow.  I just told him to start calling at about 11:00, and call until I answer.  It's all I've got at the moment.  I'll set the alarm for 10:00, just to... try to boost the effort.  I'm curious.  I advised him on the rifle, and would love one myself, so I am curious to see it, and see how it runs when he gets to it.  The ammunition is pricey, so if I want to shoot it I'll buy some ammunition.  I don't know how picky he will be about what is shot through it, but... them's the rules.

I just called my mother.  I've been a bit worried lately.  But she is doing fine.  She visited the uncle who recently lost his wife and did a bit of work for him.  She is tired and sore from it all.  We commiserated.  She does understand, now more than ever, just how limited I am.  She understands how dreadful it was, to try to live a full life on such limited health.  It physically hurts to push too hard and too fast.  But having people pound on you for even more?  Yeah, she gets it.  In all fairness, no one, save medical possibly, knew.  If they didn't know then they aren't good for much.  If they knew and failed to advise, they are evil.  I'm not exactly sure which, though I think it's a bit of both.  Still, they are helping, finally, now, so... Yes, yes, rant, rant, rant, rant, rant.  :p 

On the good side, I do believe I am improving.  Marginally.  And from where I am coming, age may become an issue before health improves enough to... bleh.  Still, I'll keep at it.  Single minded in this, for what it is worth.  Just can't quit.

I thought the lights would be on by the time I returned.  Nope!  I still couldn't sleep, so, by a lamp, I read bits and pieces from the mountaineering book.  It wasn't the best light, but I did what I could.  Finally, at almost 5:00, I headed in to sleep.  Electricity still was not on.  Waking at about 12:00 to a home with lights on was a good sign.  I don't think the fridge or freezer will be a problem, and the furnace was running so...  Hmm... On to something or other.  Good day.