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Moving Forward with Boots of Slow

Well the physical move of things is finishing up now.  Today I unpacked my first boxes which included, most importantly, a good portion of my desktop machine.  I haven't found the speakers yet, but I have my gaming headset.  There are no peripherals.  The network is also in a temporary configuration.  But overall things are up and running.

A word of advise for anyone moving:  if you possibly can, divide your tools into "must-haves" and "optional" sets.  Things in the "must haves" should be a hammer, power drill, hammer chisel, nails, screws, studfinder, battery charger, vise grips, pliers, etc.  Keep the must-haves with you if at all possible.

I learned this the hard way.  I can't mount my TV until I find my studfinder.  I spent over an hour today using my van to charge up the battery on my car.  *shrugs*  Things are moving forward, just as if I were wearing the boots of slow.

In game, its the same way.  It sure would be nice to have that wand of true strike about now if only I hadn't left it in the pack on the horse.  Or wow... I left that necklace of fireballs on my camel, didn't I?  That explains the mushroom cloud that used to be my party.  I guess camels can't make reflex saves very well.

I am quickly becoming a connoisseur of plumbers in the area with my second leak to be fixed since we bought the house.  I guess it is good prep, since I am building up to replacing the water heater.  For that, I need that +2 bonus on my appraise check.

Unfortunately I am failing all of my strength checks these days.  My arms are sore, I've nearly thrown my knee out, and my back is pulled.  Tomorrow involves me, a heating pad, and a comfy chair in front of the computer.  Roll my heal check.

Well, off to rest and get my spells back.  Night folks.
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