Wisdom.

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Choosing when to do, or not do, something.  Is it a need or a want.  Is it safe.  How much do you have to honestly put into the effort.

Wise or not I made the trip and did my best to purchase the right products.  I am sure of the wiring (unless something was mislabled).  I am pretty sure the dryer hose will work.  I didn't, technically, need it.  I, however, did not wish to risk that the non-flexible exit pipe would be at the right height for the new dryer.  Probably.  Not willing to bet on probably.  As well, I hated that every time I moved the dryer I had to wiggle back, when putting it back in place, in order to reconnect.  I like having some lag space, for occasional cleaning and retrieval of dropped items.

As to the drain, that is a whole different matter.  What is installed is not recommended for precisely the reason it is being replaced.  That sort blows out.  Now, as to whether what I purchased will work?  That remains to be seen.  I can hope, and I will move heaven and earth to find out, at least when I can get to it.  Like or not, finished or not, I am absolutely finished for now.  I can't do another thing.  I couldn't even get a shower in before heading to town.  After a day or two of pretty steady effort, two snow shovelings, two sweepings, vacuuming, up all night(s?), pushing, pulling, and making sure it all happened... I am done for a while.  If I get a window, I will attempt things.  The stove first, as that is almost a shoein.  The dryer next, as while that is a bit of a mixed martial arts, with electrical and simply mechanical, it is most likely just going to happen.  The washer, however... that is last.  All that is involved with it is the drain piping.  But that is probably going to be a wash.  Maybe it will all work as it was supposed to work, according to the guy at the store.  He actually does know what he is talking about, it's just that in a non-standard, even for a pro, all guesses can be off.  I'll... that'll be my last job.  If it fails I will disconnect it all and take it in.  It might be a simple fix, but better to take it all in than dick around for days.  Do what it takes to do it right then be done with it.

It was snowing, then raining.  The roads, simply, were questionable.  I did go slower.  Four-wheel drive does no good if you hit all ice.  It was possible.  It seemed to be, for the most part, good.  I just, it was a bit milder white-knuckle driving.  I kept extra attention to anything that might be wrong.  Moments of terror.  I used to think it was that I realized I was losing control.  I realize, now, that it isn't that.  It is simply the dawning that I don't have control.  Most people don't, perhaps won't, maybe can't, put it that way.  I have learned to... understand.  Oh, and amen.  Truly.  When I realized what I do, I am more thankful than ever to a loving God.  For fate, alone, is not only not on our side, fate despises us.

On to bed, if I can.  So off, so hurt, so empty, so loud, so soft, so hard.  I will try to rest, sleep, and do so until I can limp around a bit.  Then more until I can walk.  Even then, I need some time, if I can get it.  Some serious down time.  Good night and day and maybe week.