Interesting, the Amazon confirmation email for the delivery of the replacement boots arrived precisely as a troupe of dragon dancers was entering the mall. And the bananas picked up at the same time came to $0.88. So, apparently I have Chinese good luck. Or perhaps good Chinese luck.
Which is good news, as I'm operating on impulse power (Star Trek, not psychological), as my innards seem powerfully askew in a very peculiar manner. Took an extra 4 hours of sleep after the workout, so I'm functional, but it's close. Rare -- haven't had an issue with illness in a very, very long time.