The rare morning post here at LTG. I figured I better provide my readers their daily dose of boring drivel now as my plans for today may well preclude blogging later.

After the morning dog walk, I hoofed it over to the ex’s place to give her some money for the trip to Manila. It was a little strange and uncomfortable when her mother tearily told me in broken English how sad she was that the relationship ended with her daughter. I just told her things happen and let it go at that. She wanted a picture with me before I left so I posed beside her. Ah well.

Today we are doing a special hike that will end up at Hunter’s Jo Inn in Calapadayan. The owner is a Hasher and we’ve done On-Homes there in the past. He’s hosting us for some beers and a barbeque on the beach. The Saturday group is led by Günter and those hikes are just out of my league these days. Instead, Jim and I are going to do our own trail and then join the group at Hunter’s. That’s the plan at least.

I’ve also got steaks marinating now in anticipation of a dinner date this evening with Jessa. Baked potato, a vegetable (probably cauliflower), and cornbread to round out the meal. With brownies and ice cream for dessert. That’s the plan anyway. But plans can change. Just now Jessa messaged that my planned arrival home this afternoon is “late”. I told her I thought she was spending the night and she responded she is worried about the Sunday lockdown. I thought we had discussed all this last night and decided the only issue was getting transportation back home. Jessa said then that her friend Kat could provide a ride on her scooter. So, as I write this Jessa is checking with Kat. Perhaps I’ll be dining alone tonight.

And maybe just staying single is my best option anyway. I find myself giving that idea more and more serious consideration. Am I man enough to live alone? I wouldn’t bet on it, but you never know.

Ah, and then Facebook shared a memory from ten years ago with me this morning.

Onward!