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At least, if one is still in recovery?
Not doing much. Did get burgers cooked. It was 25 F outside, so below freezing. I'm always amazed to see how much traffic there is out there so early in the morning. Long haul truckers? That I get. They have to drive when they can. If an unloading takes too long? Their schedule will slip. If they have to wait in a long line to pick up a load, so too their schedule will slip. But regular cars and trucks?
The population isn't large. And, to a degree, this road mostly leads to a few other small towns, but ends. At least paved roads. There is a dirt road over the mountains to the west. Which leads to a fairly deserted area. There is a town over there, if I doubt most residents would come over the dirt road. Longer, slower, and at this time of year... sketch.
Not sure why there is a personal vehicle every five to ten minutes. Long haul, as I mentioned, I understand. Especially as this highway is a way to skip Logan, both ways. And, will link right to the interstate, or certain more likely parts of Logan... the nearest "big" city. Sure, at four or five, and later, I get it. Some drive as far as SLC to work. Much cheaper to live, out here, in every way. And better. In... every way. Even with what problems we have, we don't have anything like the problems of SLC, or even Ogden.
Ogden has never looked like a nice place. But the last time I drove through downtown it looked like the locals were either gangers or hooligans. From green hair, to tats and piercings, etc. The worst of the lot looked... even worse. The rot is steep. And SLC? Depends on which part of town you are in. But don't expect pleasantries or such, even from those who look like they could be relatives. It's a mean tight place, for the most part. And everybody is hungrier than their frames would seem to support. You are meat, a dollar, or dead to almost everything you meet there. True almost everywhere, these days. But not so... viciously?.. in all areas? The world has become hungry in ways I... don't want to participate.
Anyway... I got the burgers done, and eaten. I think my body feels a bit better. Not quite completely done. But beginning to tend the flesh I had... forgotten. Not on purpose, I just wasn't here... of mind... to tend the problems. I'm thinking I am back. Yes.
Another shot of coffee might be okay. Having more water through the morning. I did call mother recently, yesterday, again. Her voice mail is listed as her, finally. But she still has no access to it. All good. Was good to hear from her. She sounds well. Look, if nothing else, that she has survived to be in her 80's, and still has her mind, will to live, and ability to do some things? How could I now deny her? Sins? We... all have them. As I have suggested, when a person is of a certain age, young or old? They need to be treated, by me, as a saint. Not because they are, because they are become, or coming from, those graces in ways I don't quite understand fully myself, quite yet.
Do I believe that? Yes, I do. Treat the very old and the very young as special. I even try to remember that while driving. I pray to remember these things.
Yes. Coffee. Then, if I can warm, or even if not, a shower before long. Then dressing more warmly. It isn't just my thoughts, I guess. At 25 F out there, or cooler, and foggy, it really is cooler. So dressing warmer would be nice. Then, to finish clearing the freezertop, cleaning too now, then dishes? We'll see. I'll try.
Ah, tools from amazon are finally on the move. So, the order of a few more. That was planned. Can only order just so many at any given time. This should be all the tools I need for a while. And the tool roll. If I like it, I may order another. At the price, it is right. For me. If of reasonable quality. Oh, and riding pants. Two sizes, one will go back? We'll see.
Next month the orders will be shifted, mostly, to parts. A new shock or shock spring, front springs, foot pegs that have some bite, a couple of other parts, are vying for the list. Can't get them all at once. It'll be a matter of prioritizing. The radiator equalizer... thermo bob?.. or such, is primary. Then either the fork springs or rear shock... depending on how things work on the bike. Though, may not be able to afford two big ones, so some smaller parts along with a bigger piece? I'll... just... have to sort it as I go.
Not buying things for vanity. My major issue is I weight as much as a lot of guys, plus their gear, all by myself. So I need, not want, more capacity on the bike, from the bike. As well, the thermo bob will help keep the bike from drinking oil, or as much. Or... so it has been suggested. The upgrades I am contemplating are needed, or add to the longevity of the bike. So... yeah. Increase value? I suspect. Though I may see about taking her with me rather than buying new over there. Depends on how much I can get for her, I suppose.
Anyway... enough for now. But I am feeling better. A lot better. Food helped too. Hoping something else will help. Coffee!?! A shower? Later.
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