OK, THIS is Friday. And thank heavens for that.

Very busy day at work here, mostly working in the lab. One of those days where everything that can go wrong, does – broken glassware, spilled heating oil, that sort of thing. No major crises, but lots of tedious little things.

Looks like a nice weekend lined up – nothing planned for Saturday. I like that. I think it’s important to have a “cat day” every so often, even if I am canine 🙂 Read the paper, finally watch the Babylon 5 movie we recorded last weekend, maybe tinker with my computer a bit more (and finally reinstall Windows 98). Probably make some more bread, too; Dan tells me that the multigrain bread that I improvised earlier this week is perfect for sandwiches.

Sunday will have a bit more going on. Some friends have proposed going hiking at Jordan Lake, so that should be pleasant. I enjoy hiking with a group, though it’s an entirely different experience from when I hike solo, which is my preferred method. I like being able to hear the sound of the forest around me, the wind blowing through the trees, the small animals scurrying in the brush (and seeing an occasional deer). With a group it’s more of a social experience, talking and tromping through the woods. If the company’s good, it’s not so bad, but it’s a reminder that I need to get my butt out to one of the many trails in the area.

Enough of the future – gotta deal with the present. Off to check on things in the lab, then grab some lunch.