Well, the yard/pre-estate sale went well. More than half of what I put out sold; most of what I really wanted to get to good homes did so; am keeping a few things for now/the next yard sale; and, most everything that didn’t sell is headed to the closest major charity that takes donations starting in just a bit.
I didn’t make Vespers Saturday or Church yesterday as I managed to overdo it a bit. I pulled some muscles in my right arm Wednesday (I think) during preparations, and then went into things as if I were still a teenager. Seems setting up and tearing down six tables, plus hauling stuff out to put on them and then hauling stuff away at the end of the day, would have been better for two people to do. The good news is that I can still open up a six-foot (or eight-foot) table, get the legs down, then do the jerk-and-flip to get it on its legs in roughly the right spot, and repeat in reverse at need. The bad news is that doing it repeatedly is not something the body appreciated, nor did it appreciate all the lifting and toting. Seems my days of ‘eh, it’s easier just to carry it than to use a hand truck or dolly’ are mostly behind me.
The other good news is that the shoulders held up well and I’ve got more confidence on doing some work at the gym than I’ve had. Once the arm is healed, really thinking I need to add in some serious arm and shoulder work.
Still dragging, but suspect part of that is allergies. Not sure what it was, but something set off the sinuses during all this and it has made breathing fun. It can make me feel a little short of breath, but pulse is good and blood oxygen is in the high 90s, so sinuses seem to be the culprit. Yet and still, may get it checked out if it doesn’t clear up fast. Glenn Reynolds makes a good point in this substack post about not putting things off to age, etc. Thinking about adding a good iron supplement as my iron and red blood count have been low the last couple of times. Can’t hurt, might help.
I’ve put a little bit away for the pilgrimage, paid cash for a few things such as food, and am not flush but not too tight right now. Even better, made headway on clearing out the storage unit (still a long ways to go) and am in a better position to clean and re-organize here as a part of that. Really do want to get rid of everything but my books, kitchen gear, and a few sentimental items.
Remind me and I will do an update on the pilgrimage soon. Not a lot happening on some levels, but a lot on some others. Hopefully more posting this week, will see how things go. Also, making some changes to the Amazon gift list for things for the car, making sure those are marked. Onwards.
Getting hit by lightning is not fun! If you would like to help me in my recovery efforts, and to start a truly new life, feel free to hit the fundraiser at A New Life on GiveSendGo, use the options in the Tip Jar in the upper right, or drop me a line to discuss other methods. If you want to know some of what it is going for, read here. There is also the Amazon Wish List in the Bard’s Jar. It is thanks to your gifts and prayers that I am still going. Thank you.