Yes, clearly I'm "jetlagged" or senile because I proof read the post twice before posting and yet, I have made 4 or 5 edits since posting. lol

I had to take a second look. I assure you, I am about as far from being a grammar nazi as one can get. I hadn't thought about it being taken that way, lol.

I meant in a previous post you had mentioned you don't like help when you are doing the cooking as you love it so much it doesn't feel like work to you. So when I saw you had people helping you (and erroneously thought this was right after you got back) I was making a joke you must really be tired to allow others to help you, lol.

That is still awesome on the firearms. For defense and hunting, shotguns/rifles are much better than handguns (imo). I will definitely check out some of the butcher shops around here. I have never gotten a Costco card. I have went there a few years back to help my mom (she has a membership) and it seemed mostly the same gmo/full of corn syrup items found in the stores, only in bulk. While not a purist (can't afford it yet) I try to minimize that as much as I can, convinced it is the cause of the rise in diabetes and obesity, among many other health issues.

Hope you have settled back in ok. I know once we disrupt our routines (especially as long as you did) it can seem a little off trying to get back into them. I am sure having your morning coffee with your wife is helping relax you back into it as you begin sharing your journey here with her more in depth.