Hanging on the Best Parts 2

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Alrighty. I'm back, have cried and dried my eyes. At least for now. The actual goodbye is always the hardest for me, I cry way too easy. Doesn't matter if it's H or whoever. I did end up sending H a txt that I could take him to the airport, and after some time he replied back with that he didn't see my txt right away, but if I wanted to take him that was ok. So I did, he was finishing up loading his bags up, we joked about qty and weight limits. He said he still needed to feed hay and move some cows to be ready to go. Well, gee, what have you been doing for the last 3 1/2 hours? But, as he knew I would, I said I'll do it when I get back later, they'll all be okay until then. He counted on me saying that, I should have just sat down and said let me know when you're ready. Slap me.

By this time it was half before noon, and I asked if he ate anything yet or wanted something, so I swung thru a drive thru. I told him those airplane snacks wouldn't keep him strong and healthy for a week of hunting. He told me a few plans for hunting, where, travel, etc. I asked about cost, he said the out of state hunting permit, but basically that should be about it. His two adult boys had asked him if he'd be renting a car, and H said no. Good for him! don't those guys already have something to drive if they're going 3 hours from home hunting?

I also told him I wanted to try and clarify without making a big mess that I wasn't upset about the trip or that he's going or going hunting, but I was hurt about how he planned it all and wouldn't tell me or include me, and I wouldn't get to see any of the family. I also told him I never was a big fan of separate vacations. He didn't say much.

I hope I didn't overstep his limits, but I was driving and we took the little can saver instead of one of our trucks. Means we sit alot closer. He also kept his cappucino in his right hand and his left hand free. Unusual for him. I took that opportunity to hold my hand out, and ask him for his hand, I said I'd like to see if they still fit. He didn't resist, but he wouldn't just slide them together, and in less than a minute he offered me some of his cappucino to break the hand hold. As we approached the airport I asked if he wanted to be dumped at the curb or wanted me to help with his bags. He said the curb was fine. I parked and we were unloading, and a skycap guy came and offered a luggage cart. So in a jiffy he was off with the bags and H had to follow, but he did offer a one armed hug and thanks for the ride, I said come home safe and (yes, ZenMan, thanks for the advice) a peck on the cheek, he even sort of offered it. Got back in the car, cried and swore.

Started making some phone calls, I hope when H sees the next cell bill he will notice that and think that I wasn't in a state of depression for too long. Dumb trick? I don't know. But, about 30 minutes up the road, guess who calls me? Yup, it was H. Gave me an update about getting thru check in with a gun and all the details they did not tell him on the phone. I joked if I needed to turn around and come get him, he said almost. Then what was also interesting, he hardly never makes it thru metal checks, too many rivets on his Wranglers and snaps on his shirts. Today he walked right thru, no one checked his id, and the 8" metal plate in his leg didn't set off any alarms. Isn't that a little scary? So he was waiting at the gate to board, and called me. Nice. I ended the call with saying keep in touch when you can. And, a little later he sent me another txt mssge.

So, the week will go fast I think. The whole load of chores without help. I'd like to rent or borrow the movie Racing Stripes and watch it. Except for last winter when H was laid up we never watch movies anymore. Tonight he would have been gone to a meeting anyway and I know a lady is stopping by to ride horse, Tuesday I already know some other folks are stopping by, Wednesday night I have a meeting, and Thursday I hope to be getting ready to leave for the weekend and meet my sis in IA. In fact, I might not even make it back in time to pick H from the airport, especially since he never told me any times of when he comes back.

One other thing, I stuck a picture of me in his luggage, a note that said think of us in his socks, and spritzed his bags with my perfume. Hope it was a good thing, can't take it back now.