Drove to Toms River to the county clerk's office and got the process going for a "surrogate form." I was taken aback to be told they keep our original will and will send me a certified copy instead, but had to surrender to sell the car to J.
Walked around TR for a bit after. It was a beautiful day and there was lots of activity going on--construction, teenagers from a nearby school walking around, office workers bustling from one building to another--and I enjoyed it. Someday, I keep telling myself, I'm going to make a special trip there just to sight see.
I had loaded up the car with Pat's clothes, some books, and a box of DVDs to drop off at the thrift store in Manahawkin. To my dismay, they've suspended donations because they have too much stock. Went to the one in Tuckerton and was told the same. Transferred them back to the guest room.
Sandi and Franklin came over at 2:00 and we rehearsed our scene a few times. I think Sandi has improved a lot. I'll take the wheelchair to acting class tonight.
This morning, if all goes well, I'll be back in the hiking mode. Will go 6-7 miles with the Outdoor Club along the canal in Titusville. It's been a long time since I was free to walk and I'm looking forward to it.

Just got back from dropping off son and DIL in Toms River--(sob). They took us to Calloway's for dinner last night and I really pulled out all the stops. Had lobster tails (two of them), mashed potatoes, and a Coors Light--even indulged in a roll. Of course, there's no point in eating lobster if it isn't drenched in melted butter and I made sure to have every piece dripping. Geesh, it was great.
When we got home, I gave Pat his nightly bowl of ice cream (butter pecan), talked to Ellen on the web cam, then went to bed. Brought along three Hershey Kisses, so topped off my eating frenzy with a fittingly decadent finale.
But okay, NOW I'm back. Will resume my vegetable-and-exercise routine to return to the 71-pounds-off level. I had told Susan I wouldn't walk today because of going to Toms River, but I got back in time and have decided to stop for her. It's true I got up at 3:30, so have had only five hours sleep, but I'll make it up later. I don't want to give myself a pass on walking because it too easily becomes a habit.