I'll do what I can.

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Could not shove through the shower last night.  Slept long and hard.  I have no idea when I went to bed, or actually when I woke.  Someone at the door.  Neighbor's son, asking if he could mow.  Well... Sure!  He was trying to beat the storm.  As it turns out, he did.  He is one of the people, along with family as they wish or can, I hope to take out paddling and fishing this year.  Well, after I get the controls down myself.  Once I can paddle well enough solo, then I'll feel more comfortable taking others.  Reminds me, I need to find my own lifevest. 

So, while he was doing the lawn, I decided to get the boat up for the first time.  I put the tarp out, got the boat out and ready, found the pump, and went at it.  Having just awaken, I had neither much strength or coordination.  Still, I was able to pump the boat in about five minutes fairly easily.  Yeah, I wanted to show my new rig, and test some things with someone else here.  I can carry the boat over my head without too much trouble.  Wind might make that rather tricky though.  But two people make that an easy gig.  After looking at it, I believe it will probably fit not just three people, but three seats as well, easy enough.  No one will have to go kneeling, unless they want to.  I found something else out that I hadn't realized.  The floor is solid enough to be used as a SUP, meaning I can stand and paddle... in the right conditions.  That is awesome.  It means when my butt gets tired of being planted, I can go for a stand... possible.  Wouldn't want to do that with a lot of wind or chop, of course... probably.  Yeah... you know that means I've gotta try it in just such conditions.  Gonna happen! 

I gave him some sugar-free coolaid while he took his break and looked over the craft.  Then gave him a couple dollars for a soda, since soda is far superior.  It's just, all I had was the cool-aid stuff.  He actually liked it though.  Strawberry, orange, banana flavored crystal light...  It's actually the most refreshing of their flavors, that I have tried, after a bit of work or for a light sip.  The others are okay, but a bit heavier to the palate, as I sense things.  I need more of that, I'll put it on my list as I go to town.  Hmm, should get in today, now that I am clean.  Perhaps even a stop at one or both of the sporting goods stores on my way.  If they are open.

Yeah, I best get going.  We are having absolutely fantastic thunderstorms, have been for days.  Unusual, for here, but we needed the rain and are getting it.  I love my thunderstorms.  Rarely get them here.  That was summer in Iowa.  The downside was tornadoes that came with them in Iowa.  Not here, at least not nearly so much.  Yeah... I best get in.  I'm hoping to see some lightening.  If not, the clouds and rain will be fun... full bursts.  Love me some shower storms. 

Before I go, I will set the dishes to a rinse soak.  I can't swear I am getting back to things, but I'll take every opportunity I can get.  Do what I can, when I can, and even push that.  My trip to town is pushing.  Good, good.  There will come a time when life is nothing but push in order to simply survive.  I best prepare for it.  Later.