So... awake?

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And early.  I didn't actually crawl into bed until 01:03 or 8 or such.  Sleep happened fast.  Didn't think it would.  Though it did sound like someone came in last night.  Maybe they did, maybe they didn't.  I'll look around, to see if I can see what, if anything, was taken.  When... I'm more fully awake.

It is 72 out there, a goodly bit past sunup.  72 upstairs, in both places, 68 up front, and 69 in the main?  Seems odd, but... maybe?  I left the ac off last night, just with fans, and it was good.  It only gets to 72 with the ac, at the coolest.  So, yeah.  Save some electricity, when it is cool enough out there.  But, having the ac on, during the day, gives me a place to go, should I really need it.  And, sometimes, I do.  72 or 73 doesn't sound that cool, but compared to 80 or 90 or even 100 it really is.

I checked the laundry while checking the temp.  It seems still a bit moist.  Maybe dew?  So I'll leave it out a while longer.  I am wearing one the of shirts which was line dried.  Some say they aren't as soft, but this one seems fine.  But I do know, at least with the towels, they soak water much better.  Those are definitely not as soft, but I'd rather they be absorbent.

It's the weekend.  I'm not going to do as much.  But, I would like to get dishes put up, and the rinsing dishes redone AFTER the others are put up.  Then get those in an hour or two.  As well, I'd like to work on the upstairs.  Opening the floor, clearing the table, making room for the other table.  And, maybe, setting up the sewing machine(s).

I have chicken and a roast cooked, so I don't have to do much for food.  I washed my hair and body yesterday, may just clean the body, again, today.  I've been enjoying showering.  Oh, and chores.  Critters may be slated for an end, but they will be fed up to then.  If I know when they will be culled, I may stop feeding them the day before.  It means less in them?  I'll check, on rabbits.  I know they do it with chickens.  Or, so I have been told.

A nice morning though.  Not sure why I am up so early, given the bedtime.  But, so be it.  In pretty good shape today.  If I get those things done, and still have energy, I may begin in on the kitchen.  It needs it terribly.  I did get the trash out, from the kitchen.  May check the rest of the house.  And, I need to change out litter.  So, there is that too.  Not bad.  Later.

I'm not quite sure why I waited.

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I think, again, I was hoping to get to something else.  What though?  Dishes, maybe?  Maybe.  I did get the chicken, pork chops, and roast cooked.  The chops are gone, but there were only three and they were nearly paper-thin.  As well, I had two pieces of chicken, drumsticks.  Not a lot.  Those, half a potato, and a nice portion of mushrooms, cauliflower, and broccoli.  Rather nice.  About half the veggies will go up, and I put half the potato in with two pieces of chicken.  Not bad, not at all.  Oh, well, and I sliced an quarter inch off the slimmer side of the pork roast.  Just wanted to taste it, and... have some warm, fresh.  I have to put that up.

I did check the clothes, earlier, out on the line.  But they weren't dry.  So they are just going to have to dry longer.  I need to get the litter boxes completely redone.  I sorted them, roughly, earlier.  But they need to be sorted, then completely refilled.  I did change her water.  Actually, I have refreshed it the last three days.  Overkill, but I owed her.  I've been slacking.  She is eating well, but the rest has been hit or miss.

Oh, and my arms.  My biceps?  Hurt.  As if I have pulled them, in each arm.  I don't have the strength I should.  All good.  I have literally used these muscles more in this week than I have in months, for the last eight to ten.  There is a price for that.  I'll give them a mild beak over the weekend.

It was cool enough, earlier, that I turned the ac off, upstairs.  Leaving both fans on, and opening the windows.  I don't know if it will be too hot up there, or not.  Will find out.  Last I checked, it was 68 right as the sun was going down.  It is now, at midnight, to 62.  Not exactly cold.  Sort of surprised it is still that warm?  Sort of.

Well, I got everything put away.  Now I can sleep with an easy mind.  I hate it when I crash, knowing I left food out, or had something important to do, but couldn't get to it.  I sleep poorly all night for it.

Oh, and I did call another neighbor about the rabbits.  One I had offered rabbits to, when I hoped they would breed out.  Anyway, I have him set up for two small and two large.  The rest, I am hoping, another neighbor will take.  He'll have to kill and clean.  I wouldn't mind, generally, but these rabbits are too well known to me.  They are named.  Hopefully, he will do them all, if he does them.  And, just freeze the extras for the other neighbor... who is out of town for a bit.

I did text the neighbor who is local, but got no reply.  I am planning on getting different rabbits this fall, and breeding them right away.  If I can find does from one, and a few bucks from another, both the same type, I'll be happy.  Californian, Rex, or New Zealand (white or other) are the breeds I am most interested in.  Only if I can fine does and bucks from different lines.  May be possible.

Well.  On to bed, I suppose.  Goodnight.

She did answer.

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Yesterday she wasn't feeling well, so slept.  Long, early.  Today they have no sun, clouds.  No rain though?  Anyway, that did as I suspected?  Who ever really knows.  She had been napping, but was awake when I called this time.  Always a bit worried, not getting through for a few days.  Not terribly worried, just that... gnawing concern.  Grows with time.  Just glad to hear her voice.

They need rain, it seems.  We could, probably, always use some too.  But we don't get rain this time of year, usually.  So, for us not getting it is the usual.  For them?  It's a problem.  But... that is farming.  It is gambling, with mother nature.  You can't win, though, with a bit of wisdom, you can lose well enough to make it through.

A few more things done, just smaller things.  I haven't gotten to dishes, dry or rinsing.  I haven't checked on laundry.  I did some things.  Ah, refilling water jug, and will be set up for finishing that this evening.  The grill is going, if I forgot it and it burned down a bit.  I am going to do the roast, on it.  Am... doing the roast.  Though, too, if there is enough going, I hope to do the chops and chicken drumsticks.  Those, I'll have, for dinner.  The roast is for the weekend and early week.  Then again, there will be leftover drumsticks and chops, I think.

As well, fresh veggies and a potato.  Life can be quite nice.  I might be sort of tuckering out.  But I have had a good week.  I even went spraying one night.  Just as a passenger, but... it was something.  Seriously, this has been a heck of a week.  And, more, I am not worn out.  I don't have much energy left.  It isn't being restored quickly.  But... I am not trashed, crushed, zapped.  I'm not even sore.  Well, the shoulders, but more just remnants from whatever was wrong with them before I even started digging in.  Actually, I am suspicious that the efforts have helped the shoulders, more than hurt them.

No.  Not bad.  And, maybe, I'll go slower this weekend.  Then pick back up next week.  Well, and get that swamp cooler chugging this weekend, setup, filled, and going.  Really, quite a good little life and week this week.  If I can keep this up, I might actually get somewhere.  Back to learning Japanese, and sewing.  I really do want to make a suit or three.  One for my funeral.  But, I'd like to wear it before I die, too, you know.

Well... on to cooking.  I'll check the roast.  Later.

Meh.

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Not as much as hoped, but some things.  All laundry, from earlier, was put out, dried, and brought in.  Taken upstairs.  Another load has been done, two?  
Two, actually.  The last load to be put out is out.  Though the wind is blowing something incredible.  The rain I thought might be coming isn't here, or yet.  But the cool that keeps me thinking it might be on the way yet is here.

The wind took the clouds away.  And cooled the place.  Even with full sun, early July, it has cooled from at least 86 (the high I saw it at) to 72?  Crazy.  The front room here is taking a while to cool, at 76.  The rest of the house is in the low 70s, and dropping.  I have been having the windows set so that the house breaths.  At least to the 80s, that seems to work.  If it gets to the 90s, probably not so much.  Then it gets to collecting as much cool through the night and maybe morning as possible, then shutting things down before it starts heating.  You just can't negotiate with the 90s or higher.  I can't.  Then again, it took thirteen or fourteen years for me to get to handling the 80s.  Well, and medicine.  The right medicine, and medicine I could handle.  Or... mostly.

Besides laundry, and boxes, I did get the dishes done.  Some few bigger items need washed again, but most just need rinsed.  And, they are getting it.  I need to put dishes away, that are dry.  Then get the rinsing dishes dry and set out.  I am hoping, as well, to cook the roast.  Perhaps just chops?  Something.  I am hungry.  Meat is the only thing that will satisfy.  Chops, a potato, and some salad?  Yea.  I may yet do the roast, but later, and for tomorrow.  Or... not.

I also got the waterers reset.  And, actually, several other small tasks.  Nothing fancy, but...  And I haven't gotten to the upstairs, either.  I... can only do just so much.  I called my mother.  No answer.  I will call again, shortly.  She just went through covid, so...  Though, too, if they are getting weather there, it can take her down.  She's pretty spry, for all and else.  But, has her limits too.  Still, I'll try.

Hmm... on to getting the grill going.  I did shower, too, and put the dishes back after.  So... I'm... getting to things.  I still hope to get to some things upstairs.  Even just opening and sorting part of the floor up there.  Bits and pieces.  Yes, hungry.  Later.

A good sleep.

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Up at 10:30.  It is 72 outside, inside, upstairs and down?  Very strange, but yes.

I'll get to chores shortly.  And, while doing them, check the clothes.  Should be dry.  Then again, humidity is up to 47%.  It had looked fully overcast when I first woke, but that seems to have cleared?  Then again, maybe I had only looked to the east?  Anyway, the southwest sure looks clear.

Chores and clothes are the first shot.  Then I'd like to hit dishes, and get a shower before resetting those to a soak, soapy or clear as required.  I'll most likely just work on the upstairs today, as I get going.  I won't cement the dip in the drive, rain seems too possible.  I'll wait until I don't get the sense that rain is right around the corner... or could be.  My weather sense is off, but... not completely.  Very strange things are happening, regarding weather.

Oh, fatted coffee before I get going all too far.  I'll have something more to eat a bit later.  Just not all that hungry.  I get hungry in the evening, if I get hungry.  Heat is a good hunger suppressant.  Though letting hunger go too long can be a problem too.  So... I really need to tend it a bit.  Out of control hunger will lead to bad eating, at best.  I would guess, the few bear attacks out of the blue, are from bears who could use a bear sized Snickers.  That sort of rage comes from the hollow dark places of flesh.  This I know.  And have mentioned, in ways, before.

Anyway...  On to the fatted coffee... love the speed of the internet magic.  And to thinking as I wake.  Mourning doves are cooing like crazy.  I do enjoy them.

To bed.

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Just hitting midnight.  I... was trying to stay awake, to get to things.  I got the other load of laundry out and up.  But I won't be taking any down or in.  Too tired.  Nor did I get to anything else.  But?  It's been a wonderful evening.  I can't knock it.

Still 81.5 in there.  Was 65, outside, last I checked.  Most likely cooler.  I closed the front door.  That's why it is still warm.  Bleh.  Still, it is actually pleasant, even at that temp.

I called my mother, but she didn't answer.  Probably went on to bed.  Good, I should have.  Just... sort of... floated through.  I kept hoping I would catch that elusive second, or fourth, or whichever wind.  And, sometimes, it simply doesn't happen.  Still, I got a few things in.  And I enjoyed my day.

I am really hoping to get the machine up and set up, upstairs, soon.  I want to get to practicing with various materials.  I have some spare stuff, to just tinker with.  In time, I'll get different materials.  Stretchy stuff, as for t-shirts.  I think I have enough regular cotton, and flannel... in squares or such.  I'd like to get small samples of every type of material, just to sort what how to use stitches or techniques to create square stitching.  Then practicing going around edges, curves, and such.  Then, begin making a few things.  Again.

T-shirts, shorts that fit and have good pockets, and good zippered pockets, outdoor kit, and maybe even curtains, are what I have in mind.  Though I do know that materials cost lots of money, and probably getting worse.  So I won't be able to do more than a project, or two, a month.  Once I figure out how to do projects.  Bleh.

On to bed.  Goodnight.

Not exactly fast.

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It is 81, in the front room, where I remain seated since laundry.  Sort of tired, but... oddly comfortable.  Even cool.  I just can't seem to get going.  Hungry.  May have to do something.  But... can't really get to cooking.  Or else.

The sun is about to go down, here at 20:08.  I am hoping to get dishes done, that one load.  And, either reset to a soapy or clear soak, then finish before the night is done.  A shower between the doing and the rest though, too.  As well, I'm hoping to bring laundry in and get the last load out.  Plus, get laundry upstairs to begin working on tonight or tomorrow.  But that will most likely be it.  If I can get to that.

It is a very nice day.  And, if nothing else, that I can be pleasantly comfortable at 81.7?  That's... something.  Well, I'll get on to something else.  I did ask a friend to pick up the required connector, for the flattop grill to the propane.  I'd bungle it.  Can't... focus to that degree, at the moment.  No rush.  A few days to a week is fine.  I'd wait that long for amazon, or more.  They are missing targets left and right, currently.  They aren't even keeping track of the items, or are losing them along the way?  Trying to use A.I. packers, and that not working?  Or did they shut those down, and now completely depend on angry workers?  UPS too?  Hard to know.

The world is changing.  Be careful out there.  Later.

A few things.

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Waterers refilled, after chores and a bit.  I hit laundry first, rather than dishes.  One load finished, then just hung out just now.  A second load put in.  And, what was in the dryer, pulled.  To be taken upstairs and arranged, folded, put away, whatever.  Something else, too.  Well, and a fatted coffee made and being consumed.  I'll take a short break, then get in to dishes, and a shower, then setting the dishes back up to a final soaking or a rinse, depending on their condition.

A break after that.  Then, perhaps, upstairs.  Clearing and cleaning the floor and table.  And, maybe, making room for the new table.  Not sure I'll do much after that, but that would be good.  For a slow day, it would be very good.

It is about 83 outside, 80 in this front room, and 77 in the main?  I'm not sure about upstairs, but as things are, I'd guess it is still around 72.  Should be pleasant, when I get up there.

I may get the roast in and going.  And grill some chops.  Not to eat all that much, tonight, but something.  As well, to have food ready for the weekend and a bit more?  I'll need to thaw more meat Sunday.

If I can do these things today, I'll finish setting up the sewing center tomorrow, if I can't yet tonight.  A few bills will be called in, tomorrow.  Boxes!  I... forgot about those.  If I can wake early, I'd like to kick those out.  All of them.  And get them into the suv.  After that, perhaps, pull the Xterra out, and fill the dip in the drive with cement.  That'll take some mixing, but... I can do that.  Mostly just get the hose over, with the wheelbarrow here, and a bag of premix in it.  Wet, mix, dump.  Just... the Xterra will get warm, being out of the garage for a few days, to make sure if I need to go somewhere, I won't have to drive through the patch.

Well, that's sort of the plan.  And, I have been doing the plan fairly well.  Not perfectly, not in the exact order, something this instead of that.  But... doing fairly well.  Yea.  I'll keep at it, as able.  Later.

Chores and packages.

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Some of what is supposed to arrive has arrived.  Sewing kit, an extra work table to that, and a new size of underwear.  Medium?  Well, xxl was way too big, xl was a bit big, large was sort of okay?  I just want to try the medium.  If I keep up, and they don't fit, they may, in time.  Or, if I fail a bit, I have larger sizes.  My health makes maintaining a size, or even three, difficult.  Oh, I still look fat.  I still weight 280.  By my midsection went down a size section.  Weird, but... okay.  Everything on my body had go from normal appearance size to three quarters of that, in days.  Fluid retention, and a few other things.

Anyway... I got everything put exactly where I wanted it, including the table upstairs.  Not set up.  I have to clear and clean to... well... clear, clean, and make space.  With two tables up there, I will have plenty of work space, and some room for whatever else I need, such as refilling medicine, maybe a spot for puzzles, and such.  When... I get things set up, cleared, cleaned, and all.

After, I reset dishes, then did chores.  I'll hit the waterers, in about an hour, then hit the dishes, and take a shower?  It's sort of the plan.  I'm doing well, if not fast.  But I'll get to things, I think, just fine.  God has given me wings back, for a bit?  Whatever the case, while I can work, even if to His glory, not mine, I will do so.  I have some pride, in working, but for Him, and I think His will.  Pleasing Father is a grace.

Well?  I'll take a short break, then get to the next set of things.  Hmm... may check laundry first.  If possibly, I may get a load going in there.  With the hope of getting two loads through today.  Life is good.  It is 79 up front here, probably going up into the mid to high 80s outside, but staying around 72, at both stations, upstairs.  Yes, I heat the joint up.  Laundry, then a tinkering break.  Later.

Finally.

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I didn't get to sleep until nearly three.  Just... sat there.  Spacing out.  Until I realized how late it was.  When the house is warm, it's easy to lose track.  I have to remember that it is cool enough upstairs, with ac and fans going.  But, when I am very tired, and it is rather warm, thinking isn't a strong suit.  Up at 13:30.

Now, to sort out what to do today.  I brought the towels in last night, save one which seemed still a bit damp.  Only one had fallen to the ground, the one that still seemed damp.  The others were good, so brought in.  I should have a wonderful shower.  I used vinegar on them, as well as bleach.  Wait, I should check whether that is bad or not.  Some things, combined with bleach, will produce chlorine gas.  Deadly stuff.  I know ammonia mixed with bleach will.  Know a woman who nearly killed herself that way, if quite by accident.  Still has lung limitations.

Anyway, maybe another load of laundry.  Then, on to dishes.  Just what is dry getting put up, and that which is soaking washed, and either reset to another wash or set to a rinse.  But that will be it.  I have refilled waterers, so chores, and refilling those brought in.  Upstairs!  Clearing and cleaning, the work table and floor.  Vacuuming, laying out various powders for vacuuming again in a few days,  Setting up the sewing machine up there, and sewing kit.  Well, and filling medicines.  The only thing I don't have enough of is vitamins.  They might be in today.

If I can get these things, I'll call it good.  Tomorrow is the first, so I can get to the grocery store.  Or... maybe, hopefully.  Though I want to get in early.  Before it gets too hot.  It really isn't too bad, today, so far.  It is 82, outside, and in the mid 70s in the house, 75 or 72 upstairs, warmer the closer to where I sleep... well, and on the waking sun side of the house.  Though, even at night, with or without fans or ac, that side of the house is simply, and always, warmer.  Strange.  Houses have their... systems, ways, and such.

I am supposed to be receiving most of the last of my orders today.  I think one to four things remain unsent, or moving very slow, or without any information at all.  One was sent nearly four days ago, a week ago?  And still has not been updated.  No, not a complaint.  Just... what is happening.  I am, as mentioned, rather satisfied, especially given all the givens.  The world is breaking and amazon and ups are carrying on.  For now.  Grateful, to be honest.  I can't get out, and find these things anywhere near reasonably.  If I could find them at all, certainly not in groups, or at the prices I can afford.  Like it or not, and it comes to my door.  Just in gas savings, at this point, it's a wonder.

What makes me laugh is everyone who claims to be an ecological advocate, who then gets in their car, driving all around town, to maybe or maybe not find what they are looking for, probably buying more than they intended (because, yes, we are addicted to the 'new shit' and weak to advertising).  Then bitches about a less expensive, more efficient, means of purchase.  There are risks, with monoploidies.  But that would be a future problem.  And, one that would be managed with a different future problem altogether.  Mom and pops were vampiric, wallyworld came in and took their legs out from under them, then amazon shorted wallyworld.  That is just how it goes.  But, every new method brought more affordable products.

Sure, that fanned the flames of consumerism.  But, for a time in history, it is nice to be able to choose almost anything, and experiment, play, learn.  It looks like we are to the point where people are just sitting and buying, got it, I do.  But, with some other changes, perhaps things are change regarding that, as well.  I am trying to get into something creative, productive, and well within my means both physically and most likely financially.  As well, challenging intellectually, at least as I learn.  Of course, after the learning comes the drudgery of it.  But... there are always new things to do or learn.  Of course, I'm coming to it at a time where access may be becoming quite... tedious, expensive, difficult.  Will find out, I guess.

Well.  Time for a bit of breakfast.  Having a quart of water, sipped, cold, for a started.  Then I'll get some chia.  Oh, and I'll get medicine down.  Then, maybe, dishes and a shower?  Then on to other things.  I'll... try to do well again.  Good day.

Back from the drive.

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It's been a while since I've spoken with a human for any length of time.  And, had some catching up to do with this one.  They grow up so fast, if they are going to grow up.  He will be getting married this fall, if everything works as planned.  But more.  He has a busy life.  I rarely get to hear stories.  And life is stories.  He has many.  And, like me, he says what he thinks, not what he thinks I want to hear.  I hate having to decipher what people say.

I had thought to get the watering started.  I just can't, tonight.  I meant to do it before we headed out, but I just ran out of time, and got lost in time, as I waited.  Tomorrow.  I do what I can do.

Still, while late, it's not terribly late.  And it has cooled down to 62, 74 to 75 downstairs.  I'm not sure about upstairs.

I did check the mail on the way home.  Figured there would be a package, and there was.  Well, and a notice from the census.  But, once every ten years, piss off other than those years.  Not negotiable.  And, no, you don't get to know about my floss, breaks, preferred mosquito repellant, or anything else.  Name, age, ssn, and a few other things.  That's it.  We need to begin firing bureaucrats at a pace that will bring back business, and slow taxes.  Assholes!

Still, have to relax just a bit before bedtime.  A bit of coffee, while at it.  Later.  Well, goodnight, actually.  Sleep well.  I will.

Hmm?

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I guess I won't sleep.  Nor do too much else.  Still, all good.

I did find the full sized Rowenta iron.  It worked well, so I won't replace it... unless it has failed just sitting there.  I did order a smaller sized one.  For near the sewing machine.  The big one is good for some things, but the little one is superior for small tasks, like those which make sewing better.  Besides, while it isn't fancy, it does save me a pretty penny, probably.  And it was a task on the list.

As well, I found the adapter hose for the flattop griddle.  I'm just not sure what all is needed.  The whole thing, just the hose, or... that and more.  With the propane heater I have, it needed a filter, as well as hose.  I just don't know about this grill.  I'll ask the neighbor, when he is by.  He might know off hand, or... might not.  I could try to read the instructions, and package data, but... if so... not now.  Brain just isn't up to it.

It is 83 ourtside, and 82/83 in this the front room (depending on which thermometer), 79 in the main house, probably 76 in the kitchen, 75 upstairs near where I sleep, and 73 in the main of the upstairs.  Humidity is still reading "Lo".  But, it honestly doesn't feel all that bad.  Closer to 90 is when I begin to wilt.

My alarm has the temp and humidity, as well as a comfort designation.  For whatever reason, that designation is blank.  No reading at all.  Hmm.  As I mentioned, given even my health and medicine, I am feeling pretty good at 83.  I wouldn't mind it a bit cooler.  But, it's summer.  I don't want it in the 60s (other than the fact that I love it in the 60s, and lower, mostly).

Anyway.  I know when the mosquito tour begins.  I am taking mosquito repellent with me, too.  Will use.  Those critters get nasty, out there.  And they don't die instantly.  Sometimes, getting out for something, one will get swarmed.  And they follow right back into the truck.  Nasty little monsters.

I would work on boxes, again.  But it's just too warm.  While I am comfortable enough, I would heat up too much with any work.  I am not going to do that.  Same with dishes.  Though, perhaps, I could get to laundry.  Sure.  I could put that out.  And bring the one blanket in.  That would be dry by the time I get home.  I would also like to set up the sprinklers.  It is about time.  But... ugh.  We'll see.  Later.

Haven't slept, yet.

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Nor have I gotten laundry or dishes going.  I DID get breakfast down, but it took, like... two hours to finish it?  Tired.  Okay.  I'm not feeling it, but I am.  Very.  all good.

It is 85 in this front room, with humidity at "Lo", so at least less than 20%.

So as not to seem as much of a slug, I... set up dishes, set up laundry to go, refilled watering jugs, though that will be a process as I can only do so much if I have done what I can do at the moment.  And, I will grab the blanket off the clothes line right after this.  Still, very little done, even so.  But... something.

Next?  Upstairs.  Either for a nap, to straighten things up, everywhere, a bit, or one then the other?  Maybe.  Will finish my jug of water... a quart, half a quart?  Three quarters.  Can't remember.  Meh, down to half, so must have been at least three quarters.  Thirsty.  Hot.  Hopefully upstairs is cooler.

Oh, right, and I am going along, spraying mosquitos tonight.  I think I know when that will start.  Will find out before long.  I'll send a text, just to check.  Hmm... one more thing?  Beside blankets?  Litter.  Two of the boxes need a complete refill.  And I brought some litter down the other day.  One more thing.  And it makes the little furry woman happy.  A happy cat is a good thing.  Trust me.  Woman, of whatever species, require chores and tlc.  So be it.  Later.

Oh, something is way off.

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Amazon has slowed delivery.  To be expected, not a complaint mind you.  Fuel costs.  They are being as absolutely efficient as they can be.  Sometimes air freight, given certain things, is cheaper.  So a group of packages may go from California to Kentucky or Oklahoma.  Then drive through.  Goes to bulk, weight, and fuel costs for whichever devices are involved.

Sort of odd, the way things end up.  However, and to be honest, I am surprised they are continuing to ship.  There seems no way they can be making money.  Even with the mass of objects, and else, they are at best getting to merely breaking even.  Then again, compared to most corporations today, that... might be as good as it gets?

Still, they are trying to keep from going over into negative territory.  Not sure if they are doing it.  But, I was thinking.  What happens if amazon goes dark?  Some suggest walmart, now that they are shipping.  But, if amazon can't do it, wallyworld certainly can't.  They can't even keep their online ordering, or search system, operation so as to be able to find products, or keep them in the 'shopping cart'.  As to efficiency of shipping... no.  Just... no.  They might try, but would either finish going bankrupt in a short spit, or just end home deliveries.

What would happen is we could go back to mom and pops, or traveling to the city.  Stung either by the pirate prices of old, or the gas prices to get to sale prices of competition.  What happens, happens, I guess.  But, I could see amazon failing, and quickly.  If prices go up even a bit more they will have to fold.  UPS and the other delivery services will fold as well.

I honestly have to think they have some kind of a special deal, somewhere, to even have their electronic doors open as is.  I keep expecting to order something and have them cancel the order, refund the money, and apologize for not being able to take orders until or unless things change.  It's coming.  When it does, expect prices at local stores to skyrocket.  That $20, or $12, t-shirt?  Double it.  Dress shirts?  Not south of $120.  Good slacks?  $250.  Though, too, beef running $12 for burger.  When it hits, it will hit everywhere.  Though, maybe, the numbers will just rise everywhere.  They aren't, on amazon, all that much.  And there is availability.  It's just that, for now, shipping is becoming quirky.  But either prices have to skyrocket, or they will simply fold.  It's coming.  Things almost had to change some time back, but really haven't.  Watch yourself out there.

Rough.

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I did get to chores.  Then put the waterers in to fill.  Oh, and put a blanket out, the rest is going in the dryer.  I will also put towels in, to be washed shortly.

But time is flying and I'm not able to do much.  It is already 13:24.  I can barely stand.  Hmm...  I'll put the towels in, and then put dishes in.  Then take a nap.  I'm shot.  Finally, just now, getting to breakfast.

Yes, I'll get those two things going, then get on to a nap.  I'll set the alarm for three hours.  See if that is possible.  Well, after breakfast is finished.  I'll also set the clothes in the dryer to one more run, to make sure.  Ugh.  So very tired.  Later.

Bleh.

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Up at 10:30, give or take five?  Down at 23:37, I looked and remembered last night.  It was 77 up there, when I tucked in, at both thermometers, with two fans and an ac running.  Through the night, near me, it got to 75.  But was cool enough I needed not just one, but two blankets.  Initially I couldn't use one.  Then I was forced into that.  But it, in time, was not enough.

When I woke this morning, the thermostat closest, and down by me, read 75 still.  The other one read 72?  Strange, but okay.  Downstairs is reading 75 everywhere, inside.  And outside is reading 78, with complete overcast.  From what I can see, 100% cloud cover, and thick stuff.  Humidity is up to 44 form "Lo" last night, so... it could rain.  No guarantees.  And this time of year?  But, things aren't what they used to be.

I didn't do any more work upstairs.  As was, I crawled to bed, when I finally could, and tried to sleep.  It was difficult, being 77.  Initially even that was a bit warm.  I suppose until my body cooled.  The shower didn't really do all that much, but at least I was clean.

Breakfast?  I'd sure like something to eat.  I think I have a remaining pork chop.  That and eggs.  I don't want to mess with the flattop grill quite yet, or much else.  Though cooking eggs might be okay.

Not really ready to get to work.  Though, when I do, I will be the boxes.  Trying to finish those while it is still cooler.  Though I might get the blankets and what else goes out, out to the line, and set up a load of towels.  If it rains, it rains, I'll deal with that when it happens.  Oh, and I could set up dishes, for a later run.

How much can I do today?  I'm not in too bad of condition, just a bit groggy.  Not sore, my shoulders are better.  Hips stopped hurting nearly completely the day after they started hurting.  Back is good, sometimes a lot of work at once can cause that a problem.  No, not even an headache.  

Something to eat, though.  Easier the chops and eggs.  Those will be lunch or a late lunch.  I am thinking chia cereal, along with a few ounces of nuts.  And, then, a fatted coffee.  A dose of protein to go with it.  Life is pretty good.  Not sure I can work as hard as yesterday, as I am groggy and sluggish.  But I think I can keep working and get some things in again today.  And, maybe a lot more than I currently suspect.  I'll sure give it a shot.

Let me see, what all is still on the list?  Clearing and straightening the floor and work table upstairs, then vacuuming and dusting with diatomaceous earth and baking soda.  Tearing down boxes, and maybe getting those into the back of the suv for disposal the next time I am in town.  A couple of loads of laundry and one of dishes, plus putting away any dry dishes.  Sorting through boxes and items in the living room and spare bedroom.  Stowing the mattress and boxsprings in the spare bedroom, and putting the base up.

There is always more.  Perhaps finding the hose for the flattop, in order to use a 20# tank, instead of the little ones.  And getting that going.  Tightening the clothes line, now that it has been stretched again.  Chores, which will happen regardless, the refilling the waterers brought in.  Oh, and two more things... perhaps getting a bag of cement wetted and ready, and into a dip in the driveway... smoothed and set, as well as checking on the jack, to see if I can adjust it to work.  Now, with the driveway, I'll want to bring the suv out so that I don't have to drive over the cement while it is drying.  Annoying, but...  With it potentially raining today, I'll skip the cement work.  And, some of the other efforts may be stalled for same.

First though, something to eat.  Then we'll see.  Later.

Absolutely fried.

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I didn't get the floors upstairs.  Whatever else?  I probably didn't get that either.  I did get the last of the items off the clothes line, some of them off the ground.  But, still, they were mostly good to go.  I got most of those upstairs.  One blanket still had... Sassy remnants on.  So, it went back into the wash, on "good and hard", I think was the setting.

I cooled off a bit up there.  But, at 77, I wouldn't call it all that cool.  Just compared to 85, it sort of seems such.  Hopefully it will cool more through the night.  And, yes, it was probably 85, at the start.  So it has cooled.  After that, I just got a shower in.  Hair, body, underwear!  I still chuckle.  Never thought I'd wear my shorts into the shower with me, without the idea of them being swimming trunks/shorts, and I be going swimming after the shower.

Feet are swollen, again.  But oh well.  Doing what I can.  Mosquitoes are coming out, so I'm spraying.  Hopefully that will keep them away while I sleep.  Oh, it could be worse.  I can only imagine what this valley was like before they started spraying.  Now, when you irrigate or spray huge areas which used to be dry barrens?  Your... gonna get bugs.  But, that is how it works.

On to bed, or shortly.  So absolutely shot.  Didn't do everything, if I did a few things that weren't even scheduled.  And, I kept at it, fairly well.  Very good, if totally exhausting.  Goodnight.

Well, nearing the end.

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Staying warm, 90 in this front room.  It was cooling a bit outside, but by degrees, not tens, and very slowly.  Upstairs was 81 or 82.  I took a final item up.  Actually, should have grabbed a few others.  Will the next time I go up.  Hotdogs and chops, I ate some of each.  Not hungry, yet... hungry.  One of those weird between things.

At least the grill was quick, mostly.  It wasn't hot, oddly.  Bleh.

As well, while upstairs, I set up one of the ac's and let it rip.  Hopefully that will help.

As a final thing, a bit late albeit, boxes.  Not all of them.  But I did dig into about a quarter of them.  Maybe a third?  A very good thing.  It took a bit, and I did what I could.  The heat is just a bit much.  Oh, I will get the things off the clothes line next.  Then go upstairs, see if I can sort things out a bit.  I doubt if I will vacuum, but I might be able to clear the floor in readiness for vacuuming tomorrow.  Yes, I could do that.

If, too, part of what the goal is, upstairs, is to cool off.  So I won't be hitting it hard.  Just a slow, seated, effort... to open up the area for tomorrow.  If I cool off, or when I have done what I can do, then I'll get a shower in.  Yeah.  Not a bad day.  I am pretty shot.  My feet still hurt, if the swelling seems diminished?

I may take it a bit easier tomorrow.  Though I'd like to vacuum the floor upstairs, then powder it and keep it ready for a finishing vacuuming in a few days.  And, get the flattop grill seasoned, and some bacon fried... some for fresh, some for the refrigerator, some for the freezer.  Eggs and corned beef hash, or hashbrowns.  Life could be good.  Easy?  I hope not.  I love this work phase.

Oh... and I have been breaking a sweat pretty much all day?  Wow.  Seriously.  I haven't relaxed enough to stop sweating, save maybe for an half hour, twice, but too, back when it was cool enough to not sweat.  I did have a vinegar, water, salt, electrolyte powder drink earlier.  Oh, that sure helps.  I'll need one of those each day I keep a solid sweat going for most of the day, at least until I get better familiarized with that.  Even then, I need to drink more water.  Until, as with the rest, I acclimate to it.  Though, there is only so much acclimatization.  If you sweat, you have to drink.  I need more water, now, as a fact.  Some cold, I've been a very good boy.

Well?  Very well.  Later, or goodnight.

A few more things.

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I found some more waterers, if I am still missing two nipples, and a gasket.  I did look outdoors, to no avail.  But, I have all the waterers fresh and put in bunches, to be used as needed.  A good thing, since I have started watering daily.  Feeding too, actually, if I am feeding them less, a lot less, per day.

As well, I took the bedding which had been washed and put out, off the line and upstairs to cool a bit.  And put a new load out on the lines.  I won't wash more, today.  But, tomorrow.  Towels, and any remaining bedding.  A few loads a day should be just about as much as I can do, from washing to putting up.

No, I'm not doing the flattop tonight.  But I am doing the charcoal grill.  That is going.  Hotdogs?  Chops?  Maybe some of each.  Nothing fancy, just... food.  Oh, and the air fryer is clear, clean, rinsed, and put back together.  I may make some french fries in it.  Nothing fancy, and high carb a bit, but... Yea.  I have done well today.  A treat is just fine.

It is pretty warm.  It is 89 outside, down from 90, so just.  Humidity is gone, if it doesn't feel like it?  Weird.  My hygrometer is reading "Lo".  Which means sub 22, for sure.  I would check the news, but you honestly can't trust anything they say or write.  Sometimes it might be close to the truth, but usually, it isn't even close.  Just check temperatures, for a scale.  And track that, for your zone, and what your device reads, over, say, six month.  Doesn't have to be daily.  Just three times a week.  You will find out they are lying to you.  You can't be that wrong, that often, and it be accidental.  It's a lie.

I'll have to set up the ac's, upstairs.  And get at least one of them going.  Last I checked it was 80 upstairs.  Just a bit too warm, especially with me working.  Yea.  I'll get them both in, get one running, and it should be cool enough by bedtime?  One can hope.  And, if it cools before long, I'd like to work on clearing the floor and table, perhaps vacuuming.  Then, cool off up there.  Then take a shower, tinker down here a bit, then go on to bed.  Earlier, tonight, if possible.  Still have a lot to do though.  Bleh.

Later.

Now I'll take a break.

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I finished getting boxes moved, into the front room.  And, did two or three other littler things.  But... those things take time.  Then I sat here for a bit.  As well, while at it, I got the basket for the air fryer in soaking.  It had been abandoned for a rather long time.  Still, it's an easy cleanup, so no worries.  Then, too, I got the endtable out, then set up the flattop.  Ackh!

Will I get to using it, yet today?  I just don't know.  But soon.  And sooner now that it is set up.  Wow.  It went together very easily, so no really biggie.  As well, I got the bedding out on the line, and another load put in.  Wouch, but... I am... doing.  And, if a bit private, I changed my shorts, washing the pair I had been wearing.  Trying to do that daily, to twice a day, depending on... well... on things.  An odd new thing, but fresh clean underwear, at least once a day, is... a very pleasant thing.  Necessary?  When you are dying, and might leak from time to time... while not necessary, it is a kindness.  

My feet hurt, and have hurt for the last few days... weeks to be honest.  No matter what I do, they keep swelling.  Staying off them, walking, extra water pills, none of it is helping.  Usually, during the night, I am able to get the swelling down by nearly filling a 3 liter pee jug.  I go often enough, during the day.  Or, at least, I go every time I realize I need to go.  So, not sure what the problem is.  I'll keep working on it.  At least, lately, I have been able to hobble around and get things done.

Oh, well... not bad.  But I really need a break now.  Oh, but I thought I would check the temp outside.  And, while out there, I moved the propane tanks over to near the grill.  Plus it puts them in the shade.  Ah, it is 90 outside, 86 in this front room, 79 in the front room, 74 to 76 in the back area and kitchen.  Ugh.  That 79 seems a lot cooler.  I will go out there and try to enjoy that for a bit.  Heck or a day.

I hate to brag...

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But... not really!

Chores, done.  And, afterward, right before this, I set the waterers up for refilling.  I got all the boxes from around the house.  Save one small group I will have to do some work to get to.  That was just a policing job, so I wasn't willing to put fifteen extra minutes into it.  Yet.  When I get ready to tear down boxes, I will get those.

I took the stuff upstairs, that was supposed to go up.  And brought down cat litter which had been stowed up there, plus the pee jug which I filled, oddly, last night, and the blankets and bedding, to be washed.  And, set the wash going.  I haven't changed cat litter, but put it where it will be used shortly.

And?  And several other things I can't remember.  Oh, among them, found the mosquito spray.  Several other things, but they aren't coming to mind.  A very good, solid, little push.  Pleased.  I brought a couple of smaller bottles of perrier, as a gift to myself.  I don't know how this is happening, but it's... all I want.  If I can keep up, I could really get the house back into reasonable trim in short order.  Seriously.

It is still in pretty good shape, from the inspection... the work leading up to it.  I would call it a rough middling.  But, now, next, to get it into a solid better.  I'll never keep the house like a good housewife would.  Can't.  But, I could get it into much better trim, if this keeps up.

I am overheating, so I really have to quit for a bit, perhaps the day.  But, honestly, I think I'll be able to do a bit more.  Later in the day.  And, even if I can only do just this much, but five or six days out of the week?  I will catch up.  The kitchen, and even bathroom, frighten me a bit.  But the rest of the house is right next door to managed.

No great surety.  I am not sure how I have been completing my will.  I do not know how this is working.  Nor, really, do I care.  I will fly with it as long as I have wings.  Oh, else today?  Clearing and vacuuming the floor upstairs, if I hadn't mentioned it, then dusting it with various things, from refresheners to anti-bug stuff.  Probably already mentioned that.

Though, if it stays hotter and stuffy all day, I will set up the ac's, and turn at least one on.  Though my heat may be from working.  And, yes, for me, that was a tonload of work.  For the last year, I... that is the work I have needed a week to do, and a good week.  And, two days in a row, well, a day and an half and counting.  Damn straight.  I'm loving this.  I wouldn't even mind if it killed me.  Better to die on my feet, trying.  I'll take that any day.  Just hasn't been an option.  Maybe until now.  *rictus grins*  Still, I doubt if it will kill me.  God seems to keep saying "no!".  Cool.  I am at His disposal.  Amen.

Not so warm...

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Sure feels it.  Working.  Breakfast.  Finished filling the r.o., both carafe and reservoir.  Then packages arrived.  I wasn't feeling like messing with it, so... I... dug right in.  Cans of carrots, containers of powdered cream and butter, fresh walnuts and pecans, and other such.  It doesn't sound like much, but it was a bit of work to get it all repacked, sorted, and stowed.

Everything has been put up, or down, or wherever, save a few things for upstairs.  But they have been collected and put on the step.  Warmed me up, which isn't a good thing on this day.  The neighbor, the other day, suggested humidity was getting to him.  I couldn't feel it then.  Can now!  As I said, it isn't Iowa... to which he mumbled unhappily about of course, NOTHING is as bad as Iowa.  :p  Still, today, I actually feel it.  Sticky, moist, stuffy.  I am probably less sensitive to it, being from IOWA!  :)  Can't say I'm the only grumpy assberg.  Ah!  Is that were they get the term, assburgers?  Hell yes I think I am funny.

I am having some of the fresh pecans and walnuts.  I had some old, and would eat them from time to time, but they were.... wrecked.  Fresh is so much better.  And, I tossed the old, and put the extras in the freezer.  Fresh, and raw, no salt.  Takes a lot of practice eating the right foods to be able to enjoy them this way.  Once you obtain culinary enlightenment, life is good.

Next?  I don't know.  I am taking a break, to cool down.  Then I will think about it.  Maybe collect, and break down, boxes?  That would be a really good one.  I brought up boxes from the basement, so that is taken care of.  But the kitchen has boxes.  I don't think the upstairs does.  If I do boxes, it will be in the hot time, in the hot zone, but the rest of the work will be cooler, in cooler places, and easy.  Though... putting a load of laundry in would be good, as I take my break.

After that?  Probably a shower, then dishes in.  I won't finish those today, probably.  So might as well set them up after a shower.  The shower will be the last thing.  Hmm... other than looking for mosquito repellant.  I'll wash my hair today.  But, just one wash and condition.  Probably.  If it suds on the first shot.

Still hoping to get the grill going yet today.  Which means bringing the endtable out for a stand for it.  The bacon is thawed, so...  Only the roast needs further thawing time.  And, yes, I put the thawed meats in the fridge right away.  I don't know how I am able, but my will is being enacted by my flesh, pretty much as soon as I think of something.  Still have limits, but... I'm really getting somewhere.

Okay, so the grill, the endtable, a shower, mosquito repellant, and... oh, upstairs... clearing the floor, vacuuming, and working on the work table... plus refilling the rest of the medicines.  I did order vitamins, should be here by the end of the week?  Or... soon.  And, breaking down boxes... after collecting any remaining.  Dishes, put in, after the shower... as a final pair of events for the night.

Not all of it, maybe.  I'll do what I can.  Especially as warm as it is getting.  Oh, I may, right now, as I go look for the repellant, check the waterers for the rabbits.  It's fair weather, but... yea.  Then at least collect boxes and bring them in to be torn down, as I then go on break.  Ugh... No way I will get all of it done, but I can get some, perhaps most, of it?  Maybe all, who knows.  But feeling so warm, not sure.  Later.

Slept late and long.

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It was right at midnight when I finally got to bed.  Sleep came like a freight train happening on a buck, frozen in the tracks by the light.  Slept well, mostly.  It is starting to get warm, finally, and was a bit stuffy.  But I did what I could.  I think part of the trick is to not heat up much before bedtime.  Taking the mats and rug up, that late in the day, sort of started the engines, in my body, and they wouldn't shut off, on top of all else.

Waking at 10:30, I slept eleven hours, and later than usual... if because I went to bed later than usual.  So, three hours later, and an hour longer, in bed.  

It is 75 to 76 outside and upstairs... with the windows open up there, but with the door shut last night.  Downstairs is 71 to 72, but seems stuffy?  Humidity reads 42, which is seven percent higher than the normal high, so... okay.  And it is partly cloudy, between sixty and seventy percent overcast, with fairly solid cloud cover.  It sure looks like the type which could bundle into rain.  It's not in a hurry, if it is doing so, but it always does it in and on it's own time.  And it can happen fast if it chooses to happen.

I'll have to find the mosquito repellent.  I got bit pretty good last night.  Oh well.  I should have several containers of the stuff, somewhere.  They only bite at night, it seems.  At least there is that, or the breeds of mosquitos found locally... if I recall correctly.

Heating water, for coffee, running water, to fill the carafe.  I got the bottles filled, essentially, last night.  Now to fill the carafe, and reservoir.  I drink between a gallon and two a day.  Well, and a perrier every other or third day as well.  If, too, a quarter of the fluid, to half, is in with what I count as food.  Though, as well, when steaming veggies, I use r.o. water.  As well as when filling for soups or such.  I use more like two gallons a day, to three.  A carafe is a bit more than an half gallon.  So, yes, I do have run the machine a bit.

I'd best check the meats, make sure they are thawed, or what is thawed is put up.  As warm as it is, all but the roast and bacon will be thawed.  This bacon is the three pound 'ends' football I buy when I can't find my new favorite.  I think it's a bit old, six months?  But, it'll do.  I am excited to get it going.  Warping is a fear, on flattops, so starting them out slowly is part of the trick.  I'll read the instructions on these, don't want to be the guy who knows it all and breaks it... again.  We... all take our turns, don't we?  *grins*  Balls come with a price.  Women have their own special sort of stupid, but men do to.  There is an odd small pride to it.  A pride of humility, if you... can grok that.  I think I do.  Well, and something to give mirth, in time if not immediately.  A gift.  To remind us we aren't there yet.

After breakfast?  Ah, bedding and blankets.  Sure.  I will take a shower more as a later, last, thing.  I may put some dishes in.  I think I can get these in, single washed, and out.  So, yea.  Litter needs fully changed, so I will get to that.  There will be things arriving, so I want to put those away.  And, upstairs... finishing the medicine dispenser fills, ordering vitamins, and clearing the floor for vacuuming.  After vacuuming a first shot, I may sprinkle baking powder... soda?  soda down, and let that sit for a few days.  As well as diatomaceous earth, letting those sit for a few days.  Though, just vacuuming that small area, and sunning and airing the mats, has really improved the area.  Still, when all this is done, it really might be quite pleasant up there.  Oh, as well, I would like to work on the table, clear it.  And move some boxes, for another table up there.  Yes, it's already on the way.

I am also looking for my Rowena iron.  I hope I can find it.  If not, I'll have to replace it.  I may order a small travel one, for the interim of whichever happens.  I should begin sewing, before long.  I purchased a much of small odds and ends for more practice.  Material is terribly expensive!  But, so be it.  Pj's, but my mother suggested curtains.  I wasn't sure, but... maybe.  Again, though, it comes down to materials.

The thing with making curtains at home?  While they will most likely be much more expensive?  When they need cleaned, I can wash them.  The blackout curtains I buy on amazon are great, but putting them in the wash and they absolutely fall apart.  And no way would I pay for dry cleaning yearly.  Ugh.  Beside the travel, and time, is the money.  I could make blackouts that are easily washed.  Still, I'll... check the prices, and ways.  Thankfully, I like plain, simple, and dark.  Think corduroy, black, with an extra panel on the back to reflect the sun.  Though with sheers, to help diffuse the sun first.  

Blathering.  Must be really waking!  On to fatted coffee, carrots, celery, and some peanut butter.  Good morning and day.  Later.

Quite a day!

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The rest of it.  Shower, waterers, something or other upstairs, and even feeding Sassy.  I will clear her litter boxes tonight, as well, as a final task.

Oh, but it got warm, toward the end of the day, in here.  It is cooling, but not deeply or quickly.  It is down to 80 in the front room, and probably 75 in the back areas.  It is 79 upstairs, and 64 outside.

I didn't wash my hair, but I have done that for the last two or three days.  Just the body, and that was quite pleasant.  If I can keep it up, I'll shower every day for this whole week.  Short ones, save on the shampoo days.  Just in, soap, rinse, repeat, then out.  It more cools than cleans.  The soaping more lengthens the say, and makes sure everywhere gets hit.  The pits need cleaning, even if they don't seem to.  Even if they really don't, they, to me, really do.

A very good day.  With some luck, hope, faith, perhaps I can do a similar load tomorrow.  I really want to finish the medicine, as much as is possible.  Then finish the work table up there, and move it for another in time.  Then get to the floor up there.  As well as washing blankets and bedding.

Oh, I'll check the freezer for bacon.  Bacon indeed!  Plus, chicken drumsticks, thick and thin pork chops, and a pork roast.  Oh, indeed.  Out and defrosting.  So... excited.  It means I can hit the grill, and hard, tomorrow.  Assuming my propane tanks haven't been zeroed.  I guess I will find out soon enough.  Hmm, oh, and boxes, again, tomorrow.  I will bring what I can find up to the front room, and begin ripping them down.  If I can do more, after, I will begin sorting things and boxes in the living room and spare bedroom.  And, that is very possible.

Another quart of cool water.  A bit of sitting and hopefully cooling.  Medicine, insulin, then bedtime.  Goodnight.

Bleh.

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I cleared more of the area, near my bed.  The vacuumed.  I had to get a new bag.  The thing is, I had to get a new bag the last time I used it.  Which, means, someone is borrowing my vacuum?  I am pretty sure they aren't using it in the house.  That's crazy.  But, then again... at least it hasn't been stolen, yet.  Still, I got the vacuuming finished.  Then got the rug in, and vacuumed it.

No, not the whole of the upstairs.  Just around the bed area.  I do hope to get to more of it, though, through the week.  IF I can continue to work.  IF.  But, I'm... good with what is happening.  So, after the floor, then run, I brought the rest over or up and set it back in order.  I'm just using a bigger blanket as the sheet, for tonight.  I'll wash those, and hang them out to dry, tomorrow.

Oh, the weight of the items restored the line to it's previous stretch.  It overwintered out there, and shrank a bit.  I had to use extra cordage to get the lines to close... loop.  I can probably remove that, and maybe tighten more as well beyond.  I was impressed with the line, though.  I worried that it would have rotted, or otherwise become non-functional.  Nope.  It... worked out just fine.  I do have enough extra line, for probably three or four more stretches, should I want them.

The neighbor tested the poles.  They seemed good.  Or... to me.  Sometimes, if he disagrees, he just doesn't say.  He has more experience on such things.  Is it that he doesn't want to argue, is it a form of seniority?  Or does he just not think it's worth the telling?  I dunno.  Maybe he is just too tired.  Still, I wish, if I perceive something incorrectly, I wish he would say so.  It won't hurt my feelings.  I'm not even sure I have feelings anymore.  While I do take everything I hear with a grain of salt, some get more or less salt with their hearing.  But I don't sass, unless it involves money, time, or energy in the future.  This... wouldn't be that, that I could foresee.

So, yes.  I did get more.  And the waterers, I got those refilled.  Save for a few which I am trying to sort.  Missing some nipples, which doesn't make sense.  I don't know.  I'll look around the pens, and on top and around.  Perhaps they are out there.  Unless someone borrows?  I have to suspect, on some things.  With all that goes missing, or gets used.  I could be wrong some of the time, but not nearly all of it... which leads to greater and greater doubts about things.

Oh... the neighbor asked if I sleep anymore.  I said, of course, just not in the days anymore.  I would like to say I am sleeping less, but I don't think so.  Ten hours the last few days, give or take.  Not sure before that... for going a long way back.  Would have to skim the blog, perhaps?

A salad was eaten.  Nothing great, but it was some cool food.  All I have left, I think, is a shower.  Hmm... looks like I missed medicine yesterday.  And most of today.  I took morning meds, and will try to be up a few hours to take night meds.  Pushing it, but... so be it.

It also looks like amazon, or ups, missed delivery.  No worries.  I'm never too picky.  They hit the percentages well enough that one missed even group just doesn't bother me.  Plus, it was a reprieve.  I would have had to carry five or ten dozens of cans downstairs, and maybe a few other things.  So... all good.

My shoulders are now weary, but better.  The joints seem better.  Just, as suggested, physically worn down a bit.  All very good.  A shower, shortly.  Some water, cool, currently.  Maybe more of that, and refilling the water jugs for the night.  Doing very well, quite pleased with progress.  Looking forward to more.  Good evening, and later or goodnight.

Really doing well.

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Yeah, sure, not everything.  But... getting there.  I flipped the sleeping mats and rug I use under it all.  As well, the neighbor visited and got the jack to work.  He thought he had failed too, but... it worked when we went and checked it out.  Though, getting it to lift the Xterra was a problem.  I'll... keep tinkering with it, the next few days.  He did adjust some things.  So, I can see about those.  I didn't touch them because it said not to.  Doing so, when it isn't working anyway, could make sense?  I'll... keep trying.

I also filled several months of medicine.  I am out of vitamins, so will have to order those.  I am trying the new belly holster.  It's a bit tight, but I think I can do it.  It is how I prefer it.  I also got the vacuum up, if I haven't used it yet.  That may be next.  I won't wash the bedding, though if I can find fresh, I will use that.  But, tomorrow, I would like to wash the blankets, and let them dry during the day.

Not sure if I mentioned, but I did refresh the water for the rabbits.  I am planning, as well, to refill the waterers.  Actually, I might do that next.  As it is a cooling job to do.  Then go upstairs and get the floor vacuumed, or some portion of it.  While working on medicine, I did a bit more neatening of the work table.  Ugh.

Last I looked, it had gotten to 89 out there.  I think 87 in here, as a high.  But it is down to 83 in here, and 84 outside.  Not too bad.  Staying rather cool further into the house.

Oh, the neighbor?  Yea, he, last week, pulled 79 hours.  So.  Yeah.  I figured he was busy.  As well?  Getting engaged.  Frightening.  And taking even more time.  It must be nice to be young enough to... be a lunatic.  *laughing*  I'm almost jealous.  Almost.  Win, lose, or draw, you gotta play your cards as you see fit.  Life is good.  If you can enjoy it, when the world is hammering you?  You've got it made.  Until you die.  But, if you have tried your best to do it right, be on God sides, things only get better from there.

Hmm, may have to see if I have bacon in the freezer.  If so, I could thaw that.  Not sure, but maybe.  I am getting excited to do the flattop.  Get it going, do some cooking.  Oh, I even have keto pancake batter!  So, yes, I can do a lot with it.  I am really getting excited.  And hungry.  I may skip dinner, or just have a salad, or sardines.  Not sure.

A very good day.  And, for whatever reason, I really am getting to things.  Maybe not perfectly.  But it's as if I am alive again.  Even with the aches in the shoulders.  I'm... doing well.  Let me see... a bit of food, then waterers, then vacuuming upstairs.  A break, getting the rug and mats upstairs, a shower, and then to bed?  Something like that.  I'm going to try.  Later.

Oh?

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Sometimes they really think they can plan the game.

That was different.

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Shortly after the flattop grill showed, I heard the ups truck.  I... avoid.  But, glad to know it arrived.  So, I went upstairs and filled the first medicine dispenser.  A month is set up.  Then I came down to check.  Half the packages?  Or so.  Less, but... you know what I mean.  I checked online.  It says the other packages are in, were in as early as Friday.

But, it doesn't say they are out for delivery.  If it does suggest they are all expected delivered by today, and that they are all on time.  All I can guess is, the driver will refill, or more than one truck is out?  I can't be certain.  Still, I got some of it.  I'll be heading upstairs with some of it, shortly.  One I can't wait to try... a smaller holster, for my belly.  Down to a 39" one, which should make all compartments available, and fit more correctly.  Hey, when your chest is 54", 39 midsection ain't too bad, 16" arms are a bit weak, but... I'm old.

I'll go up, fill the rest of the medicine dispensers, clear the work table, and...  Actually, I'll take the bedding out and let it air and sun while I do else.  I haven't been working hard, but bits and pieces.  And, I seem to able to keep it up.  I may even go out back, and while it may seem silly, practice with the walking sticks around my back acre.  A couple of go arounds.  Last I checked it was up to 84 outside, 78 in this front room now, and 73 in the main.  Similar upstairs.

Bits and pieces, this and that, those and these.  I'll keep at it.  Taking breaks from time to time.  It's fun, when I can work.  It really is.  Now to get used to being on my feet.  Oh, and I may practice kneeling, for getting back to church.  Kneeling really is difficult, until you get somewhat used to it again.  What is odd is, when you get used to it?  You... really aren't used to it.  You just develop a humbling tolerance to pain.  Or, that is how I have come to understand it.  I am soft, in some areas.

Well... on to medicine, and a few other things.  Oh... bedding out first, then medicine and more straightening up there.  I'll take the vacuum up, too, and hit the area as well.  Yes, yes indeed.  Later.

Oddly very nice day.

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I decided to go water the rabbits.  Their food was looking low, and I have been skipping feed days, if giving them extra.  So I decided to feed them today.  But... in smaller amounts.  I may begin doing chores daily, again, if possible.  More as it heats up, and water is more of a need than just a want.  Not that water is completely a want, but in cooler weather, it isn't required as much.

So, fed and watered, the critters seem happy.  Or... as... happy as middle-aged creatures, of any sort, can be.  They are between three and closer to four?  A few older than that.  They can live to ten to twelve years, so they aren't exactly ancient, even for their kind.  Just... plump, middle-aged, and grumpy... sometimes.  Three of the bucks and one of the does are happy peoples... rabbits... whatever.  The others are nervous wrecks, for no good reason.  Some of them used to be more pleasant, but that has changed.  Age makes some people... rabbits... grumpy, I guess.

It is 77 out there, but a cool 77.  And it is staying 71, front and back.  Very very pleasant.  If anything, on the chill side of affairs.  I'll not complain.

The grill showed up today, the flattop grill.  Actually, there is a regular grill under it.  I'll need to figure out how to set it up.  No legs.  I have something that might work, as long as it doesn't get too hot on the bottom?  I just don't know.  I always have another option.  Just... not sure.  I actually have three choices.  One wooden, one plastic, one metal but... I'm not sure it would hold up to high temps either.  The wooden one is the safest.

I have two propane tanks.  Not sure how full either is.  I will just use them until they are empty, I guess.  As soon as one is empty, I will go fill it.  And, probably, purchase another full one.  As well, do the same when I refill the other tank.  Four tanks will be some time of cooking, especially with charcoal for another form of cooking.

I can't wait to get it set up.  Have to season it first.  But, that's doable.  Actually?  I'll season it with bacon.  I can pack some of that up in the fridge, for usage this week, and put some in the freezer.  As well, I will grab the extra lard, let it cool, then put that in the freezer.  I learned that trick from the fellow who was doing the cooking for the breakfast.  Yeah, that will work.  Then just pull out the lard an hour or two, or day in the fridge, before cooking.

The last load of the month, for food, is arriving.  No reason to keep money in the bank if they are going to strangle it with no interest plus inflation.  You do realize, to figure out how much you are losing on the value of any dollar you hold, you subtract those.  Though... understand, what is called inflation is excluding, pretty much, most of what is rising.  And, they include things that have nothing to do with nothing.  The real inflation is more along the thirty percentile, or more for some things.  Gas and food are murder.

I was able to get a few more foods and reasonable rates.  Not great for bulk, but my local stores are out of things, and don't sell in bulk at all.  And, some of these things, aren't always available even by parts.  I won't rely on what isn't reliable.  A bit more next month and the month after, then mostly just keeping stocks up, replacement after usage.

Still, work upstairs is primary.  Then a shower and dishes set to go.  THEN, perhaps, a start in on the grill.  And, while out there, I may look over the jack, again.  Not sure, but there may be another hydraulic fluid access.  If there are two, perhaps one is better for filling, or both are needed?  I'll... tinker with that, while the grill gets going.  Hmm, no bacon though.  At the price of gas, I won't make a trip to town just for that.  I... have other fats.  Coconut oil, maybe some ghee, certainly some butter.  And, I have eggs and maybe a few other things to grill.  Perhaps even some hash browns.  Oh, but I do have corned beef hash as well.  

And, yes, I bought a grill tool kit.  I have one, for grills, but that doesn't have the scrapers that flattops prefer.  Short, long, slotted, flippers, with cutting blades.  I can't wait, as well, to do smash burgers, or onion smash burgers, or garlic, jalapeno or hotter pepper smash burgers!  The nice thing about a smash burger?  One or two, and it isn't all that much, will quite do.  Thicker burgers are good, but... so many calories.  These are satisfying, and a little less, too.

It's summertime.  I might as well enjoy.  And, get some housecleaning while the getting is good.  Hmm... a fatted coffee, to get going.  Then, on to work.  Later.

I'm not the only one.

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Been thinking.

Needed that sleep.

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Awake at 7:30, but couldn't push out of bed until 08:15.  It is 72 to 73 up there, depending on which thermometer one were to check.  65 to 68 downstairs, 60 outside.  A rather pleasant outdoors, but not near cold.  I'm not sure what it got to last night, though I doubt if it was less than the low 50s.  Still, that is quite pleasant.

Whatever is going on with the shoulders, continues.  It is improving.  But even doing dishes, and washing the tables, chores, and else, hurt yesterday.  I could do them, and did.  But the joints complained the whole time.  I have done my best to ignore the pain.  Hips are better, already.  Those went bad last, and got better first, for whatever reason.  It just hurts to raise my arm and the arm-torso socket.  Can't, without stopping and going back down a bit.  There is a catch in there, that will stop it with both pain and a snag of some sort.  Can't figure it out.  Getting better.  Yeah, I do stretches, every time I go to do something and run into that.  And, sometimes, just because.  That hasn't helped?  Though, who knows, it might be worse without having done that?

While out giving the rabbits carrots, I noticed one of the bucks was low on water.  Not enough to redo then, but I'll check their waterers today.  Not food.  They are chunky rabbits.  I am sure I overfed them.  Not sure, though, being caged, that there is a way to not overfeed them.  I'd need to make a small pen for them, where they could run and play.  But they would be predated.  Even being out there, hawks would be a risk.  And there are other things.

I did look around, yesterday, for rabbits.  Since these aren't breeding correctly, or now even at all, I have to replace them.  It would be this fall, as I don't want to oversummer them, feeding them without getting anything.  And, I have to figure out these rabbits.  What to do with them.  I don't want to just cull them, but I can't eat them.  As breeding stock, even if they weren't successful at it, I have grown attached to them.  But, I could see if someone else might wish to consume.  Not quite pets, but a bit too familiar.

I am hoping to get on to work, as well, today.  Back to cleaning.  Upstairs.  The table.  As well as filling medicine into dispensers.  Bedding out on the line, sheets washed.  Perhaps some vacuuming, definitely some picking up, and setting up for an extra work area up there.  I thought about crafting a sewing station down here, but I have ac up there, in case it gets hot.  Not down here.

Beside working on the upstairs, if that gets a bit dull, or I get tired, I'll begin working on boxes down here, in the living room and spare bedroom.  As well, I may put the mattress and boxspring, in there, into the bags I got for them.  Slowly putting the house into packed and ready mode.  And, sorting what to keep and what should go, bit by bit.  If I get another full load to go, I may rend another dumpster.  Those are quite nice.  Just make sure you have a large quantity to go, and be ready to move out another similar quantity quickly.  Two or three weeks, a load a week, and... you can really get through a lot of materials.

And, a shower before too long.  I won't wash my hair.  From now on, that will get hit every other or third day.  But if I can focus, and shower the body, every or every other day, I'd.... be quite happy with that.  The warming weather is helping.  Especially since it hasn't started burning the whole world up, or quite yet.  I'll do what I can.  Later.

A good day.

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Nearing 22:00.  When did I wake?  A quarter to seven, I think, or thereabouts?

And, I got to things.  Waterers, chores, a shower, breakfast... perhaps a few other things, before getting in to help.  Not a bad day.  I... those things pretty much finished my day.  I did take a carrot to each of the rabbits.  There was that.  And, I stayed awake.

Should have gone to bed earlier.  But it seemed a bit warm.  Cooling off nicely now.  I should have gone into the other room, it was 73 out there all day.  Just... couldn't.  Sort of stuck.  Until I did a bit ago.  Which helped me cool down.  Which will help me crawl on into bed.  I sure enjoy cooling off.  I am sure, for it, I will enjoy sleeping.

Well, goodnight, I suppose.  Sleep well, dream well, and maybe get on to some work tomorrow.  I have... hopes... plans.  Will see.  I'll say a prayer for you.  Even if I don't like you.  Even if you don't like me.  Got to admit, it makes me grin to do so.  Not... being a jerk about it.  Just... there have been times when I wouldn't even have thought to do it.  Now I wouldn't think of not doing it.  Even if I really don't like you, I actually hope you make it to heaven.  Even if I end up there.  *grins*  Hopefully, though, one of us will have been fixed.  Cheers.

Some think I am funny.

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Suspicious.  Cool.  I don't trust guys, myself.  As a general rule.  For... this and that reason.  Including that reason.  And, no, you can't just say so... or nay.  Too many are deeply undercover.  Or confused.  Etc.  No, you have to watch them, in with the herd, see what garners their attention.

Now, on the good side?  If I see a women, who I have some attraction to, and maybe a suspicion she might be available?  She knows, immediately.  And... some women do know.  Now, I haven't acted on any.  Because I am never sure.  I would have be be dead certain.  I have been with far too many wives.  Not again.  Though there are... other reasons I would avoid a woman as well.  I think I have been clear, what it would take.  And, the chances of me finding that are beyond slim.  Still, some women know.

Well, and a kempt woman, who dresses well and has a charm to her, available or not, may well cause a reaction.  So, yes, it... does sneak out, from time to time.  Sluts aren't attractive.  A good woman is.  If, too, it has to stay polite, and right, but she will... know.  It's how they test us.  And, yes, the ladies know what I like.  And that I like it quite well.

For me, it is funny.  Though I don't think that is the only problem.  Some think this, or that, from what I have written or said.  But, they... just don't exactly get it.  Not even there.  However, it is what it is.  And, either it will be sorted, or it won't.  I may certainly be a devil, but I have been called to a better way.  But, I... am what I am, even if I have changed sides.  Gotta wonder why God would ask such a one to do so, but... that's not my problem.  If, too, I doubt if I am the only one.

It is still just at 80 out there, 75 in the front room, and more like 71 to 73 in the rest of the house.  Nice, really.  I took my shoes and socks off, first thing, when I got home.  I was so very hot... or getting there.  Then, recently, I thought it had grown dark.  But, looking out, not so much.  Strange that it hasn't gotten hotter.

I am heating the beef roast.  They called it chuck.  It... isn't chuck.  Probably arm or something.  Not chuck at all.  Though they are starting to call a lot of roasts chuck which were never called chuck before.  Who knows what all these fake chucks really are.  

It was the least expensive beef available, and looked okay.  But... really, it's way leaner than it looked.  At $3.99, I had to take a chance.  The cheapest burger was $5.50 or so!  Glad I didn't get but two roasts.  This is pretty bleh.  I couldn't afford burger this time.  I am mostly doing chicken and pork.  Chicken, if it went up, is back down.  Still a bit more expensive, but along the lines of where it has been for several years, really.  They won't offer the whole thigh, just either the thigh or drumstick, and they charge for that, is the only bad thing.  They can keep the break meat.  I am seeing about home raised chickens.  Not sure they will have enough to sell, or that I could afford them.  But... gotta try.  At the right price, I would love to get five to ten a couple times a year.

The rabbits aren't going to do.  But I am still looking around for other breeder rabbits, to replace these.  But, this time, only four does and two bucks.  And, be right on them.  I don't want them, quite yet.  But this fall, if I can find some.  Bigger, is what I would prefer.  But smaller would do.  Just not pet varieties.  Though, who knows, I may make one of a kits a pet.  Or try.  If it worked, I might breed some just as pets.  Potty and indoor trained might sell better.  Though I wouldn't go far with that, doubt, currently, there are many takers for pets.  People are busy dumping, even beloved pets.  The food has doubled, and all else, depending on the day.  Still, I wouldn't mind having another gomer running amok.  :)  I like the critters.  And, actually, they like me.  Mostly.

Later.

Made it.

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A breakfast, put on by the knights.  Nothing fancy.  But, a solid breakfast, and done correctly.  I can't be certain, but I would guess there were fifty to seventy people who showed up.  It has been a long time since we have done this, so everyone and everything was a bit out of trim.  Not that it was bad, only... things were out of place, the tables really needed washed, and people had to practice this and that.

Still, all good.  That has to happen when the world shuts down for a bit.  I got to tables, without being told.  They... looked like they needed it.  There were plenty of people to serve, so for a while I had little to do.  Then, as it started rapping up, I was speaking with our griddle man.  He said we lost the guy who used to do the dishes.

So... I... got to the dishes.  I was doing them by hand, when someone showed me how to use the dishwasher.  I got to it.  Oh, and I spoke with the fellow who was doing pancakes.  I told him, next time, if he wanted, he could teach me how to do the batter and the cooking.  He liked that idea, because he won't always be able to be there.  My thinking exactly.  As well, with my flattop cooker arriving soon, I will practice with that.

Now, I can't do every rodeo, every time.  But, maybe, more.  And, if they are putting it together, and someone needed just isn't going to be there, I could certainly help, even on short notice.  If... I can make it.  We should begin teaching other guys how to do these things.  They aren't that difficult, but, it will take some practice and learning.

I was pleased to have made it.  A few minutes late.  But things hadn't started yet.  I had just the right amount of time to wash all of the tables... and put salt and pepper shakers out.  Next time, I will be there early enough to sweep the floors.  They really need mopped.  Not sure I can be in early enough for that, though?  But, yea, the floors.  They haven't been using things for a while, it... just... gets that way.

Now, though, to get in for confession.  And back to mass.  It's been difficult.  I have been trying, pushing.  I made it, today, for this one thing.  And I did help, proactively.  No one will tell anyone what to do, to a degree.  But, as mentioned, too, everybody is out of practice.  It has been several years since we have been doing these things.  It'll come around.  And, there were a few who made sure certain things were done.

It was pleasant, too.  I am tired, bushed, from very little.  But... it is good to work toward exhaustion, rather than just fall into it.  It is 80 out there, now.  At 12:45 or so.  It's going to get warm.  I'm going to have a fatted coffee, then some iced water.  Thirsty as a devil.  

If I didn't mention it, I did get chores finished.  I'll try to refill the last of the waterers soon.  I should have three changes, maybe four.  And, since I am only changing every other day, that gives me over a week before needing to refill... if I couldn't do it as spiffily as preferred.  Maybe even five changes?  

Later.

A start.

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Got most of the waterers refilled.  Ran out of fresh water.  So, took a shower, then hit chores.  Refilling a few buckets with fresh outdoor tap water.  After I finished, I set the rest of the waterers up for a fill.  I have things to do, so that will be that, for the time being.  Perhaps later this afternoon I will finish those off.

Now I need to get dressed.  Time moves pretty quickly.  But, so far, today, I am staying on top of things.  The weather is right, medicine is pretty much on track, and I have had breakfast.  Chia and else seed.  I am not grinding the chia, anymore.  I do with flax, but not chia.  I don't always have flax.  Actually, with three seeds to choose from, while I usually have chia, I don't have it every time.

I'm not certain there is anything special about chia or the others.  But... they do have some nutrients, are reasonable with regards to diabetes, and are filling.  That really is difficult to beat.  Buy anything off the store shelves and you will realize the problem.  And, really, it tastes fine, with butter or keto sweeteners or such.  Can go savory, or sweet, but plain is a bit much.

Oh, I did get a response.  It seems my pal is working, extra duty, again.  It's how he does things.  He has three, maybe four, jobs now?  One is full time plus, the others are about halftime.  The last week I heard, he had pulled 68 hours.  And that was before one of his jobs started.  Then again, I don't think that job has quite started even yet?  Maybe not.  So, three jobs.  Then again, that job that hasn't started?  Is... always started, now.  Just more often very part time.  Yes, there are some young ones who really can, and do, work.  He isn't even 21... wait... just turned?  Or turning?  I... always get the months confused.  Then again, I'm still never sure what day my mother's birthday is.  Dates... I... just...  Then again, I don't know, for certain, which day I was born.  But that isn't on me.

I best get moving.  Later.

A very good sleep.

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With the fans going, it is staying right at around 73 up there.  Down here, it was 68 everywhere, this morning.  It is 43 outside, an half hour to hour after dawn.  Quite pleasant, all around, really.

Blood sugar seems to be catching up.  It is like, sometimes, the highs are a day or two behind the poor eating choices.  Blood sugar is 220 fasting.  Oh well, I'll get that on the mend.

I need to get a shower in, quickly.  And a shave, or at least trim.  Breakfast too.  And, hopefully, waterers filled and ready, if not out.  I'll push through, as I am able.  Things to do.  Always impressed, at times, how fast time really moves... when a deadline approaches.  And, yet, at other times, how slow time can crawl.  It depends on how ready I am for the deadline.  Bleh.

I've got to get to some things.  While I am getting breakfast ready, I'll fill the waterers.  Later.

Nothing else.

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I did finish the roast, and had some.  Just a sliver.  Not even because I was terribly hungry.  Now, actually, I am stuffed!  But, I wanted some of the beef, while it was fresh and warm.  The rest will be leftovers, and I have learned to tolerate that.  But, it will never be a true love.  The roast was just so-so.  But, it was fresh.

Falling.  I did get medicine, including insulin.  And, I got what I missed yesterday... of the pill sort.  Of course having gotten all of todays meds.  Nothing fancy, but... done.  Caught up.

Not a bad group of projects today.  Not all successful.  But some successes.  A reasonable day.  But now it's on to bed.  Sassy has been sleeping on my socks.  Something about my feet.  Not sure if it's all females, though a number of my women had... something strange to do with my feet.  And all my cats did.  If all my cats were female, so I can't be sure if that would be similar for a tom.  Though... oddly... I think not.

So tired.  I said I would be out, tomorrow.  And, so, I will try.  I need to sleep, if I am going to have any hope of doing so.  So, on to bed.  21:07, and sleep should be excellent.  Goodnight.

Tiring.

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No, I... couldn't do much else.  I am sort of doing a bit better.  So, dinner has been started.  I checked blood sugar.  At 128 it really is doing very good.  Very strange.  I'll take it.

Pork chops, thin cut.  I thought there were six, but there are only three in the pack.  Fine.  But, as well, I am beginning a beef roast on the grill, both meats.  The roast will get a bit of bark creation, then will go into aluminum foil.  I'll stay awake just long enough to see that done, on a lower heat out there.

It has only gotten to 78 outside.  Up to 76 in this front room.  Both are rather cool.  Especially because the sun was out all day, full shine, not a cloud in the sky that I saw... unless I am blind.  Which... is possible.  But I don't think so.  I decided to open the front door.  Oddly?  That cools the place in spite of it really shouldn't being able to do so.  Whatevs.

The grill is just not getting up to speed today.  Not sure why.  Oh well, I guess it will be a slow cook.  Not a terrible thing.  Better than charred, at least in my book.  The meats have been flipped.  I'll have salad with the chops.  That really is a nice little mix.

No response from who I contacted.  Texted again.  Nada.  Not sure what is up.  Though, could be on the water, or having fun... or working.  I'm hoping for one of the first two, expecting the latter.  He can't say no to work, or well.  It pays, but... pay is just pay.  Though I'd much have an overworker than a slouch.  That, and my weight, are the things which bother me most about myself.  Bad heart my ass.  Bleh.  It is what it is.

I still need to get waterers filled, and chores.  A shower too, if I could.  But, really, if I can do those, I'll be in great shape... along with finishing the roast.  If I can't, I can't.  I'll have to do it tomorrow.  But I really want it done tonight.  

The bikers are done, by the sounds of things.  They were by until an hour or two ago?  Give or take.  Fewer, more in groups, then none.  I hope they had a safe ride.  No, I'm not the happiest about bikers.  But... in the last two or three years?  Bikers have begun being reasonable on the roads.  Don't block traffic, don't ride during rush hour... going 20 on a 65, don't be out in traffic, don't... etc.  Be fair.  And, they have been.  I will give them that.  And, for my part, I have tried to be much kinder... regardless of their actions or inactions, right or wrong.  Just not worth killing someone.  Not that that was ever an issue, plan, or thought.  Just... anger and impatience can lead to accidents. 

Well... on to... something.  Or nothing.  Later.