Friday, May 14, 2021

A few things, if by surprise.

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Plans for tomorrow are set.  Chores were done, and again again.  A shower is rather needed, will be had.  The house has been being aired out, and lights!

The upstairs, I had problems with lights.  I had checked power, and tinkered.  I hadn't, however, followed all the way to the switch.  Yep, it was the switch.  The lights work fine.  Now I have three lights up there.  Very nice.  I still have two lamps up there, good for project lights.  It is much better to have working overhead lights.  These don't get hot, either.  They are low wattage gas tube lights, but short ones.

As well, tomorrow, branches will be removed.  I can do the logs, as I can do those over time.  But the smaller branches, I'd like to get gathered and gone.  They have a wood collection place in town for those.  As well, I am hoping to get a section of reinforcement in the nearest outbuilding, by which I can string up a hammock to the nearest evergreen trunk.  For day or even night naps, outside, when it is cooler to do so.  Hopefully I can keep the birds and sich out.  I'll... figure that out over time.  I'd really like to begin experimenting with cold camping out there, in the winter, too.

Plus, maybe a trip to town.  Mostly just in search of a few more waterers.  Not a lot.  I don't have a lot of coin.  Just... hmmm?  I best count how many I have now.  Though, the big ones will last three days even for the last duo caged together.  The middle ones (for the singles) seem to last between two and three days.  Even the little ones last, pretty much, two days.

I noticed the rabbits don't eat or drink (mostly) a quarter of what they did when in groups.  I think they competed for space, food, and water.  As well, the stress was a bit much.  They are still stressed, this time from separation.  But I am hoping, over time, this will ease.  Especially with personal attention.  Though, maybe, it is too late.  I will work on it anyway.  And, as I turn the group over, with replacements, this method will make life better for all.  Live and learn.

The birds got another shot of food and water.  They are letting me approach a bit closer each day.  As I speak with them, sit with them, and they see who it is whom feeds them, they... relax a bit.  As well, when I am sitting out there, they approach, to inspect, mock, or just view, a bit closer over time.  Learning to live with animals takes time.

I called the woman I bought them from tonight.  I am hoping to get her to visit.  As well as buying turkey chicks, I am hoping to also buy a few more muscovy hens.  Plus, I am hoping her and hubby might visit, to check the sexes of the rabbits, and show me more exactly how to check.  I really can't tell the difference.  I'm not being fussy about it, it... I... they... all... their sex parts... all look the same to me!  Gah!  Why more hens?  With two down with the broodiness, that doesn't leave many for the guys to... have around.  Yeah, they do need companionship.  Anyway...

So the world turns.  Nothing fancy.  Not much done.  A shower and supper soon.  Blood sugar was really high this morning, at 188 fasting.  At the 60 of last night, I ate brats and two cans of beans.  Okay, overdid.  But... I wasn't willing to go to bed with a 60 blood sugar.  But I didn't want to take sugar tabs.  So...  Next time?  One can of beans.  It's carby, but not sugary.  I... want to try a food version of blood sugar drop control.  But it is difficult, because when in the drop, even cooking can be tricky.  Last night was easier, but it isn't always the case.

But, the last blood draw was 92 a few hours after my last meal.  I did use a tiny dot dose after the first kefir meal, but not with the next.  Testing a few hours ago at that.  Something for supper, but what?  I'll... scrounge around.  Gotta be something.  I am not really hungry, but I am sure blood sugar is dropping.  Not plunging, perhaps, but... getting on the border.  I'll do a blood test before I eat?  Or a few hours after?  I don't know.  

BP is staying a middling high, in the 150's over ~100.  Pulse is better, and slowing.  I will just have to call doc Monday, and have him start the extra pill.  Yes, it worries me.  These pills can absolutely wreck me.  Still, I've gotten to the point of some trust.  So, yeah, I'll do it.  Give it my best shot.

Later.  Or good night.

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