Purging / Decompressing Happenings – We are in the process of shifting our storage unit (or more to the point, the contents therein) as well as doing a purge. This weekend was the first step in acquiring a new unit in a closer location as well as doing some shelf assembly in said unit. The new unit is closer, bigger, less expensive, and run by a local firm. The only bad news is that the units are not as well-lit as the old unit. Which, gave me a reason to pick up another Streamlight lantern. Which, since Amazon had them on sale, meant I could pick up two.

Birthday Happenings – Last weekend we celebrated MIL’s birthday and five-year cancer-free anniversary. The Wife really wanted to go all-out, so she arranged a surprise party at our favorite restaurant. Lesson one of surprise parties – the person who needs to be coordinating with other attendees should not be the one driving to the party. There was a lot of talking in code on the ride over, and a five-dollar fill up at a gas station to burn time. Was it worth it? Hell yeah. MIL was surprised and a great time was had by all.

Weight Happenings – Yeah, I did myself no favors over the holidays. Ain’t good, but I’m back on track. Current: 276; Tollgate: 250; Goal: 200