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Awakened after one of those tossing, turning, dream-filled intervals of actual sleep to discover that the sun was up, my watch had stopped, and my throat felt like I'd been gargling shattered bits of glass.
So yeah, not a bright start to the day.
As I write this it is only 1639 (4:39 PM for you civvies) and I am nodding off at the keyboard.
So, bottom line up front ...
The fiction store won't be open today. I can barely focus long enough to type this.
The Missus Herself returns from her trip to the homeland Monday evening. Without her I am, apparently, a complete mess.
Four more days.
I can do this.
I think.
Sigh ...
¹ Technically, I'm exhausted. So yeah, "technical" difficulties. My machine is more than ready to accept my input. Problem is, I got nothing.
Always the thoughtful husband! Getting the crud out of the way before your blushing bride returns from her trip!
ReplyDeleteRest up, get well.
Working on it.
DeleteGet better buddy, I know how disruptive it is when my spouse is away.
ReplyDeleteIt's like losing one's anchor in a storm, you drift all over hoping you don't run up on the rocks.
DeleteYah, that whole uninterrupted sleep night routine gets more elusive as the years go by, rest up Sarge....only a few more days until your Better Half returns to base....:)
ReplyDeleteI shall endeavor to persevere. As Chief Dan George would put it.
DeleteNo worries, Mate! We’ll be here when you feel better!
ReplyDeleteI’m glad The Missus will be coming home soon (as I’m positive you are also)
juvat
I honestly can't wait.
DeleteWow Sarge! You had been soldiering on so well (at least in print) that I had forgotten The Missus is still out of the country.
ReplyDeleteIf it makes you feel any better, The Ravishing Mrs. TB has also been out of the country for the last month and will also return this Monday. I was left a list of frozen meals so I did not have to free range, but I will be very glad when she gets back.
There's a reason why she's called my better half.
Delete"Drink plenty of fluids! Mainly water. Eat enough. REST!" From a geezer, that is, somehow, still alive. That's all I got.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the story telling, when it happens.
I am emptying the reservoirs as fast as I can. Then refilling the sewers ...
DeleteNo problem. We'll still be in line for the free ice cream when you open up again.
ReplyDeleteHope the beautiful landscaping is still looking good, even though fall has surely arrived in Little Rhody by now. We don't want the boss to think you shirked your grounds keeping chores.
JB
Ah yes, the lawn. I do believe I'll be looking for a new crew come spring.
DeleteDon't look at me! I'm very comfortable reaching in to my back pocket and paying someone! Mowed virtually every lawn on Webb AFB for quite a few years. Don't feel a need to resume.
Deletejuvat
My experiment with doing it myself, after so many years of paying someone else to do it, might be coming to an end. While I have the time to do it, my age is starting to be a factor. While I don't consider myself old, I do consider myself "hard used."
DeleteWith your frequent short fuze travel pattern, it sure it nice to NOT have to worry about yard stuff. Also a good security measure as home looks like you are home (with lights on timers) whether you are there or somewhere else. With a Ring doorbell even someone at the door cannot be sure if you are just busy upstairs creating great fiction, or many states away.
DeletePlus it frees up valuable time and energy to do stuff you rather be doing.
At least that's how it works for me.
JB
Sound wisdom, JB. I'll look into those measures.
DeleteHope that throat was just dry and not a symptom. The fiction store may be closed again when she returns as you will be busy focusing on her!
ReplyDeleteIt was a symptom.
DeleteUgh, hopefully you'll be better by the time she returns.
DeleteNot yet ...
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