Another little bit.

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Dishes were put in the dishwasher, those that would fit.  The bigger pot and frying pan will have to be hand washed.  They are soaking just a bit more.  I think the cast iron is done, well... save for a hot rinse they are getting now.  It will be so good to have dishes done, save for what I used daily.  Those will just be put in a dishpan, and soaked when it is full, and there are enough for a load.  Rinsed off though.

Some say not to rinse off dishes before adding them to the dishwasher.  I concur.  IF you are putting them in, right then, fresh.  If they are going to dry?  No, rinse.

Then I got upstairs and separated the laundry.  I have... four or five piles.  The shirts are one load, and are in now.  What next?  Shorts?  Spring is coming.  Though pants, first, I think.  As well, I finally found the slacks I bought, after losing weight.  I'm still sort of a between size  thing, and haven't firmed down, and solid, yet.  But... better to have some middling nearly fitting slacks than four sizes too large with a belt holding them up.

I'd guess I have... eight or nine loads.  But, like I said, I won't wash those in a hurry.  I'll do what I want first, what serves me best right now.  Or soon, like shorts, but after pants.  As well, I need to look through things as I arrange washes.  Tossing anything off.  I have been throwing things as I work.  I must admit, it is... very difficult for me to throw things away.  Even things that just have no use, don't fit, or such.  Socks I can no longer wear (can't wear mid-calf socks, they cut off my circulation, cause swelling), underwear that are old.  *sigh*

But I am throwing things, by the loads full.  It gets easier with each item tossed.  It will always be a bit of a struggle?  Will see, if I live long enough to see very much further in.  Bah.  I wouldn't worry too much.  I don't.

And, finally, I put the last part of the last rack together, so I can now cover it too.  It will help keep the clothes cleaner, longer?  I can hope.

Quite a nice little bit of work.  I need a break though.  I am hoping, in a couple of hours, to pull the cast, paper towel dry them, maybe bake them in the oven for just a bit to get them truly dry, then put them up.  After, a shower.  Oh, I did trim my whiskers, after getting the dishes in the machine.

As to more?  I don't think so.  I am hitting a rough patch.  If I can be up, to get the laundry into the dryer, and manage the dishes in the machine, and rinsing, then take a shower?  I may call it a day.  I'm plug tired.  A tea would be good, maybe just an herbal tea... hibiscus, chamomile, and maybe another.  Soothing, no caffeine if that doesn't really do much to me, or for me, anyway.  Still, it's... the idea.

I did send a text, about dairy.  Two gallons of milk, and two quarts of cream.  Though, I may be able to cut milk, to one one week, two the next?  Will see.  Production is pretty good, pretty fast even... with the kefir booster.  Even so, I am just a quart into the second gallon.  Will see how that works out as I go along.

I love "burping" the jars and jugs.  Opening them up, on the counter or in the refrigerator, to let them get some air.  I sniff the stuff.  If you like kefir, it's like... smelling a sort of candy.  Almost an alcohol, but not.  I can't wait.  As soon as I get into the third jug, in the fridge... and have everything sorted, filtered, and set, I can start consuming.  Smaller amounts at first.

Then again, as I have mentioned, you really want to take it easy with this.  At first.  It will give you the sharts.  So, any time you have gas, in the first week to month?  Expel it in the bathroom, on the throne.  Do not even risk it.  I can be proud and stubborn.  But... even I learn, after... a while.  Run, run away!

Though, when you get it going, and it becomes just a normal part of your diet?  Your gut is golden.  You can eat off stuff, without a problem.  Good, bad, whatever.  Within extraordinary reason, albeit.  Don't drink, say, half a cup of crystal draino.  :p  Leave that for the pro's.  But, if you have to eat roadkill that's stretching it?  Might not like it, but... you can do it.  Up to your tolerances for yuck.  Just saying, it allows... crazy things.  Crushing even corn to nothing.

Well... what was I going to do?  Tea.  Maybe pickled pork hocks.  It's been a few days.  I like those, but not too awfully often.  Then just waiting on dishes, laundry, and the water in the cast to cool enough.  Though I may try to dry the deep-dish frying pan and bread pan.  Yes, they do make cast iron bread pans.  I have one.  If I just use it to keep chick up out of the juices while baking.

Hmm, makes me think.  I ought to pull another chicken out.  I really like bird, once in a while.  Should get cabbage, the next time I am able to get to town.  If... I can be awake enough, at a time when they are open.  Why can't the world work on my schedule?  *sigh*  Because it would go crazy.  Fine.  Cabbage, the veggie packs (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and celery) (good for tossing in with chicken, some or all, and a few other things.  Avocado?  

I have steak, chicken, burger, and other meats, well enough for a while.  And they are tasting fine when thawed.  I always fear I'll pull a pack out and it will have freezer burn smell or taste.  I think I have lamb chops ready, thawed.  Will cook those on the grill.  Though, maybe in cast on that grill?  Maybe.  And, mint, but not while it cooks.  right after, while it is resting.  Sprinkles of spearmint or peppermint, I have both.

On with... checking on the cast, to see if it's ready.  Later.  Or good night.  Beginning to crash.