Operation: Leave the Inn

I don't know what it is about trying to extricate myself from the inn, but it is like launching an expedition:

Round up purse, keys, correct jacket (rain or no rain); try to leave.

Remember that the library books have to go back; back inside.

Open car door and think "I should bring some water"; back inside.

Head for car again and remember cell phone; back inside.

Out the door; remember that I haven't forwarded the inn phone to my cell; back inside.

Realize that I don't have my list; back inside.

Forgot key for mail box, to check and see if packages need to be picked up at the hardware store (our Home Hardware includes a Canada Post, a florist and, go figure, hardware).

It has started or stopped raining; back inside to grab alternate jacket and sunglasses (we do have sunshine and rain at the same time).

Decide to go the restroom again, since it has now been 15 minutes since I first tried to leave).

Change my mind about the going to the store and go the beach instead (since by now it will be dark before I get back from the village).