My Fantasy Life Runneth Over

I have a serious case of squirrel brain. 

I am still taking care of my father who's cognitive abilities continue to decline.  His health is generally very good, it is his memory that is a two minute wonder.  We spend a lot of time at the doctor, actually lots of different doctor's, on a weekly or in some cases a couple of times of week basis.  Where eight months ago he would get up, shower, shave, get dressed and come down stairs; these days he doesn't shower or shave without being prompted.  This does not endear me to him and he gets irritated - but he does go back to the shower.  But doesn't shave, so I save that reminder for later in the day.  He has good days and bad days.  It is sort of like going into winter, the days just continue to get colder and the weather worse even though you have an occasional good day. 

But all of this has prompted a serious case of squirrel brain and a rich fantasy life.  And I don't mean porn  unless some hot guy wants to clean my house in a speedo.  My fantasies run more like the following:

I'm going to get an airstream:
     No wait they are really expensive and my youngest wants to borrow it for burning man. 
     People drive like maniacs.
     I hate driving freeways.
     I hate KOA parks (ok, I have never been in one, but I'm sure I wouldn't like it)

Wait....I'll buy a narrowboat and moor it on a canal in England. 
     I've actually done this and it is fun
     I love the water
     If you don't like your neighbors, you just motor on a mile and moor there
     I love tow paths
     I could really do this
     How often would I really cross the pond, dragging the dog with me?

 

I want to learn wood working on a lathe
     I could go to Cheyenne Wyoming and take private lessons.
     I don't want to stay in motels, might be bedbugs
     I'll get a little travel trailer, this time a little Casita, half the price
     I hate freeways, campgrounds and KOA parks

I really need to remodel my little Condo
     Hardwood or Laminate
     I am really going to have to stage this, because I have no place to move all the stuff to while it is being remodeled
     Definitely want this kitchen look
    
Maybe I can just become a gypsy senior and move all over the world
     Might be difficult with the dog
     Might be difficult with the horse
     I'm officially going to be a grandmother - do I want to be half way around the world?
     But love the idea of roaming around

The one thing I do notice is that all my fantasies involve escapism.  I'm sure that is no accident.