Very surprised at the successes.

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The idea was, actually, just to get the paperwork where it needed to go.  Well, and lunch, since I had promised.  I did have one other thing on my mind, which actually didn't get done, but it was just window shopping, price checking.  And for a project, kitting out for fishing, which won't really be a part of the program until next month.  The rest of what got done, while arranged to be done, hadn't been on the list, not the short list.  It just so happened, that as I was going out, or while out, I got to it.

I sent in the form to make payments to my utility automatic.  They didn't send a check, so I suspect they are not going to until that form is returned.  Then I went to the DMV.  There was only one man in front of me, so that went quickly.  I will have to be tested, I am told.  A written, then physical, testing.  Followed by a driving test.  The next opening is into next week, which works out well.  I don't think there should be a problem, but who knows.  I got a booklet and will read through it until then.

Money into and out of my checking, and a balance check.  Since my friend wished to visit the hardware store, I found something that has been on my list for a very long time... 3-way bulbs.  Without them, I don't have a lamp in the living room.  So it is either the overhead blast of four bulbs (even if it is down to one working bulb, it is extremely bright).  Now I can go to 30 watts and not have my eyes bleed.  Four of those should last a while.  Should.  He got what he needed.

Before that stop, we hit his bank, then mine.  Money, money, money!  I am trying to go cash only.  Let them guess what I am buying, nosy bastards!  Then I bought coffee.  Five pounds lasts me between four and six months.  Breaking it up into smaller packets, then freezing it, and the coffee is just fine.  The last pound or so isn't quite as fresh, of course.  But you get used to that over the time.  Then to lunch.  I let my friend out at his place and returned.

It's a bit warm, must be mid 60's.  Mostly sunny, which really adds to the heat.  Still, a pleasant enough day.  I was discussing Alaska with my friend.  He doesn't like such discussion.  Theory, yes.  But the real deal, not so much.  Still, a man has got to do what a man must do.  Not really my plan, anyway.  If that is where God leads, that is where I will go.  Enough fiddly-farting with civilization.  There is nothing in it for me.  Still only 70%, but that's not a bad bet.  My guess, from what I am seeing, it's all but a shoe-in.  Yeah, he doesn't like talking about it.  It's still two to three years down the road, so...  No real worries yet.