Yeah, most of it.

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Even with hiking off the table, I didn't think I'd be able to get it all done.  Tire rotation, car cleaning, liquid consumables, and meats.  Plus, after I got out at 13:30-14:00, I realized I needed to be back by 17:00.  *gulp*  Still, do what you can, keep the target on the radar, and fire at will?  Yep.  The rotation and cleaning went off like gangbusters.  Fast, easy, nice.  And less expensive than what I had planned.  It was a cleaning, not a detail, though.  When I return, I think I will see about a detail.  Good call, in this case, time and money wise.  So, I headed to the store.  I thought I'd be buying the different things at different stores.  I turned out the first store I visited had it all.  Soda, beer, steak, burger, I even added a couple of mongo bags of pretzels for our happy hour.  They always forget the little things!  Not this time.

Oh, there is more.  I will want to pick up buns, a small ketchup, mustard, and jar of mayonnaise.  I really don't need much else.  I grabbed a couple of bags of chips though too.  It adds... variety... crunch.  I also added V8 juice, and olives, for my beer.  I need to pick up a fresh habanero sauce jar as well.  I'll let the children play in the fire, so as to know why not... or step up to the big boys' table.  That is just a medium for me.  I need to find a place that makes the really hot stuff.  Oh, I still have some habanero sauce, it just gets weak over time.  I need fresh.  Yum!

The missionaries may be stopping by for a visit this evening.  It was arranged the last time they visited.  I am also hoping to order a pizza tonight, from here in town.  I saw the sign up some time ago, and have meant to get in and order, but... well... life!  If they will make it locally, I will try to put some money in and keep it going.  I need to shop there more often, too.  I guess, in spite of all, I am a bit shy.  At least with locals.  I know, I know, but... it's just how it goes.  Plus, I'm a tumbling tumble weed.  It's almost cruel to get too attached, or let others do so.  The only thing I could allow myself to leave would be a wife and children, though they might go with me.  But I don't have those things, so...  *tumble*  Maybe.

I AM sore and tired now.  I have done much.  While I will be staying home this weekend, I will not stop.  I need to sort, wash, pack, and load.  The goal is to have it all done, save loading, by Sunday night.  Then, when I return from the trim and last bit of shopping, to load and be read to leave early on the appointed day.  I have the maps printed, both up and back, and maps in the auto ready for the road.  Everything is pretty much packed for gear, plus a day pack for the car which is also used for hiking.  I do need to empty the water tanks and fill with fresh water.  But, mostly, ready to go.  What a whirlwind.  And, to think, this is just the beginning of a very long summer, then a hopefully very busy winter, leading into a major trip next year!  Bug... windshield... not always sure which I am.  Right now, I'm thinking... feeling... bug.  *grins*  Loving it though.

Later.