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I did finally get to install the fittings.  That all went swimmingly.  After fiddling back and forth, and getting things put together, I decided to drain the flexhoses, just in case anything had become lodged in there.  They ran clear and well, so I decided to hook up the faucet and try that.  Nope.  Water is not flowing through.  Is it that the replacement cartridge is defective?  Is it something else in the faucet?  I simply don't know.  All I know is that turning the thing on and off results in no flow through the rest of the faucet.  I know it is getting water, I just don't know beyond that.  I will make another call Monday.  Oh, but while in town, I will be returning a bunch of parts, picking up some other parts, and...  I'll figure it out from there.  I should come out ahead, but there is no way I could find all the receipts for the various returns, so I'll have to go with a gift card.  No problem, I'll spend what I must and have the card for future, or even the rest of the, adventure in plumbing.  Oh, but with the little toolbox just for plumbing, I'll remember to put receipts in there from now on.  At least I have the valves and fittings down.  I can move on to the bathroom over the weekend, as that should be a simple fix.  No cartridges, and I can fix anything else on it, probably.

I best hop in the shower, then get dressed and call my friend.  He may or may not want to go, but I'm betting on him wanting to go.  Shopping at least, shooting if he is really up for something.  I need to grab a couple of boxes of various ammunition, and look for .22... anything.  The .45 and .22 today, I do believe, if he wants to go.  Oh, best grab some cans while I am at it.  Nothing like making tin dance.  I will stop at the hardware store first, then get my friend, if he is interested.  The nice thing is that is cool enough that we don't have to wait until mid to later afternoon to head out.  A good day to get out.  I just wish things were right for hiking, but... even without target practicing that would not work today.

Later.