not what I meant to be doing, but...

I found (made) 6.5 feet of shelf space by putting away or disposing of some nicknacks, and I freed up 4' more by beginning the purge of my library. Some subjects that I'm just never going to spend the time on are getting axed in toto, and I'm trying to be ruthless about pulling books that either (a) I have read once and will likely never read again or (b) have not read yet, but should read because after I do so they will probably belong in section (a). Also got the Middle East/Central Asia, foreign affairs/intelligence/COIN/terrorism, general military history, Vietnam, and Revolutionary War sections reorganized.

I still have a lot of sections to purge, and several more to rearrange, but it's a start. (At the cost of a lot of dust, which has me sneezing continuously.) And Nicholas is VERY excited that the bookshelves in the living room now have their tops clear for cats to wander around on. He's taken to batting at me from them as I go past down the hall.

I also took care of one of my more immediate chores that was time-sensitive. I'm going to clean the rest of the windows, maybe vacuum some more, pack some boxes of books I'm sending away, and then head out to game this afternoon/evening with some friends (maybe have a bike ride first).

But first I think I deserve some elevenses. :-)

modest feeling of accomplishment

Yes, I should have done it some time ago, but at last my toilet seat has been replaced and no longer requires high-quality duct tape accents. :-)

Had a frustrating afternoon trying to get out of the house to meet friends, but eventually did it, only to spend three (3) hours in traffic getting to my normally 1.5 hour-away destination. Every once in a while I think, "Maybe I could manage to stay here for the long term," but thankfully it's usually followed by the experience of spending half a day in traffic to right my perspective again. Roll on, departure.

That said, I had a nice evening wargaming with friends and, more importantly, having a good natter with my friend Frank. My hobbies, I have to say, have brought me into contact with some terrifically nice people who have become good friends (and, admittedly, a few wankers, but you meet those everywhere). Another game of Lasalle under my belt, and a few more possible converts.

One more day of freedom, have to quickly do several things tomorrow, but I would like to get at least one bike ride in while most people who clog the trails on weekends are at work. Then Saturday with no special plans, Sunday sinking ships with The Admiralty Attorney, and off to my new job on Monday.