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I called my friend.  He is busy tomorrow, trying to learn how to walk on his prosthetic.  He says he can walk nearly a football field.  I am pleased, for him.  I don't know how to reward him, but when he is walking regularly I will find a way.  Maybe something fancy, or maybe just a dinner somewhere.  I know it is hard on him.  Still, I am hoping to get in to town tomorrow.  Nothing fancy.  A meal out, rebar, a setter for that (pounder of some sort) and puller, some zip ties, and more targets.  If all goes well, a trip to the range Friday or Monday.

I now have three targets.  One for my friend, if he wants, two for me.  If I go out solo sometimes, I may put one at 100, then 200 and 300 yards.  I would also like to do various ranges with my pistol.  Which range I go to will depend on which firearms I am practicing.  I really have to do more serious target practice, from time to time.  Cans are good, fun makes learning more natural.  That just can't be all.  In a month or two, after looking at various metal targets/gongs, I may order several sizes of those and several holders, for even greater distance target practice.  I really need a range spotting scope.  But which one?  I just wish I knew guys who had used various types.  You can spend $60 to $1,200, and more.  I have great doubts that is necessary, $1,200.  And yet I am quite sure most $200~$300 scopes aren't worth your time.  But one might be.  Just... which one.

I did start some dishes.  I may hits some laundry.  I started a new game, one I didn't think would be all that good.  While it is dated, and more a button masher than real talent game, it is actually much better than what I had heard.  My problem, so far, is that the in-game instructions sort of suck, or don't show up well or in a timely way.  I didn't read the actual instruction book, if those are usually empty anymore.  I finally got frustrated enough to see what the problem was.  I think I have it.  Having it, understanding it that is, and doing it, are two different things.

It's almost bedtime though.  I'm feeling water logged and a bit rough, but just on the better edge of it.  I wonder if I forgot medicine today?  If so, I'll take the "morning dose", stay up for several more hours gaming, then take the late dose.  I just can't miss medicine and get better, even if there is a little price to pay.

Ah, and the V.A. called.  The fellow with whom I spoke listened and... asked me what I was talking about.  He, too, thought the V.A. had to offer medicine in my situation.  He, too, is 100% service connected.  I don't need to be in a program, I don't need special authorization, I don't need anything.  He asked if I have been getting my medicine through the V.A.  Yep, for... for decades.  Yeah, he had no idea why they weren't working with me.  I didn't say much, just that they have been jacking me for a while now.  He has heard that they do that to some vets, and not to others, sometimes with some supposed cause, sometimes without.  Yeah, he knows.  He said he would get back to me tomorrow.  I hope so.  Just insulin, that's $1,200 at least.

Well, I'm hoping to get out tomorrow.  Just to clown around, do some shopping, get more milk, and have a "free" meal.  No dishes, no cooking, that's free.  Later, or good night.