Long-ish  day , my turn at the physical rehab center .I was measured and fitted with braces for both knees by a pleasant young therapist . I wore them home and learned they are less than comfortable for driving , and the lower attachments chafe a little walking around . The pressure , more than a wrap bandage but tolerable , helped some with the aching . I have some equestrian wrap bandages , self adhesive , in neon colors . Maybe if I need to run a few furlongs , I should just package my knees up like gifts , and not install the hinges . The girl said I probably have some arthritis , now I'll have to see about visiting another specialist . On our way back , we had a late lunch at Golden Corral , where being a veteran knocked 10% off the total bill . We visited Rural King to pick up pork gravy mix and some spices , and check out the clearance items . My wife grabbed the last 3 wooden hockey games for 70% off , for the 3 youngest grandsons . A quick trip south to see Nurse Ratched's twin brother , who flew in last week for their brother's wedding , from his duty station in Hawaii . The scrawny boy has grown into a fine , strapping young soldier , and has a lovely 3 year old daughter . Then another stop , at my sister's on the farm , to drop off a couple photo slide show discs of pictures I salvaged from her 13 year old computer . Yes , she has much newer machines that she uses now . I got to see her younger daughter and her 2 kids , so the return trip was spent in pleasant visiting . Now , it's 1 AM , and I have to make sure older son is up at 4:30 for work . Good night , one and all , and may God bless .