One Man's Small Triumphs

Yesterday was a pretty good day on several fronts.

I managed to make enough room to fit all of Marilyn's new kitchen into the garage without throwing away any power tools. The appliances and cabinets will be delivered (and must be stored here somewhere) before the installers show up, and the only place out of the rain is the garage. It's only a single car, attached garage, and contains 40 years worth of accumulated shop equipment. If you need to pull an engine, work some wood, repair nearly anything, or build your dream project, I can help.

I beat down the insurance company (again) on the last of the prescriptions I will need for my trip. I've gone into this before. The pharmacy said no, and after a little persuasion, the insurance company said, "OK No problem." Then I 'splained it to the pharmacy, and they did what they should have done in the first place. It only took two trips to CVS. Lately, that's a major victory.

Marilyn winnowed the cabinet hardware selection down to where she was willing to ask if I could live with her choice. I can live with anything she chooses. I trust her good taste, and it's her project. I would not attempt to tell DaVinci how to paint, and I certainly won't get in the way of Marilyn's dream kitchen. She deserves it. I'm only regretful of not being able to give her more room in which to put it.

And I finally put the "Vampire Project" at work into its grave. I was up until 0-dark-thirty again, but the undead database purge has a stake driven through its heart. It will be good to see sunlight again, and see if I still have a desk at the office. I'm still a little short on sleep, and probably won't make it entirely through the day, but I've got this one behind me.

By the way, only 10 days remain until the trip.

Stay well.