the gardendone
Waiting for soil buffer solution.
dinghy repairdone
Mooring line needs replacement.
dinghy riggingdone
Waiting for boltrope; oarlock ready for fitting; mast spar planed.
engine workdone
float needle rework needed; mount weld cracked again
spruce mastdone
Split at mast step; awaiting epoxy and hardwood doubler.
engine float needledone
needle seats cleanly; engine ready for sea trial
dinghy oarlock bracketdone
bracket solid with backing plate; dinghy rowable
heirloom garden plantingdone
tomatoes and herbs in lime beds with windbreak
wind generatordone
Wiring complete and heat-sealed.
seed packet salvagedone
scarlet runner beans sorted
spruce spardone
epoxy at mast step split still tacky; split not closed; oarlock fitted and tested; rudder action smooth with minor pintle play
fuel float floatdone
fuel leaks past seat; needle fit is sloppy
Separate heirloom seedsdone
tomato and pepper packets damp but viable; need planting today
engine test under loaddone
runs clean under load
heirloom seed separationdone
Tomato and pepper salvageable
dinghy mast stepdone
tenon is bolted and epoxy cured
dinghy bilge pumpdone
Intake cleared; pump operational.
raise garden wall two coursesdone
Mortar is drying slowly due to humidity.
generator repairdone
Diaphragm holding under load
seaward garden walldone
two shifted stones wedged and mortared at north end; wall holding at low tide
dinghy sail reef pointsdone
cloth is damp, work slowed
dock plank replacementdone
structurally sound
radio mast coax replacementdone
masthead connection secured, continuity verified, coax fully replaced
medevac formsdone
signed and ready for supply boat
dinghy engine mount boltsdone
engine bolted to mount and test-run on muffs at dock
stitch starboard leech on saildone
Paused due to rising wind
stitch starboard leechechdone
stalled due to rising wind.
secure for frontdone
Dinghy secured, porch gear stowed, generator tarped, seed tin covered.
radio aerial repairdone
insulator bridged at masthead; aerial functional but vulnerable; old coax backup failed continuity test
starboard garboard epoxy patchdone
needs stress fracture repair; epoxy failed to cure
shortwave radio check on Tom's frequencydone
aerial insulator cracked further; functional but vulnerable
Yanmar engine repairdone
Carburetor ready for assembly.
step spruce mast and bend on saildone
mast stepped and secured at lighthouse; sail bent on, reef points tensioned and checked
radio supply boat for ETAdone
aerial still functional but insulator cracked further; will try 2182 at noon, 4125 at 1300
bend on saildone
reef points need tensioning
open waterlogged cratedone
crate opened; tinned provisions and new rope recovered
dinghy engine prepdone
Engine ready for use; grab bag packed.
Seed sortingdone
Kitchen table is covered in trays and drying paper.
supply boat contactdone
ETA confirmed for day 66
Yanmar prop shaft truedone
Needs machine bronze sleeve re-fit
dinghy mooring reinforcementdone
double warp rigged to aft cleat; load shared off compromised ring
engine prop shaft sleevedone
humidity slowing work; surface damage sustained; needs hot test run to confirm
Yanmar sleevedone
ready for final assembly
Yanmarmar sleevedone
Waiting for proper bronze sleeve and lathe work.
seacock inspectiondone
Checking for pitting and leaks; the metal is sound but the gasket housing shows slight thinning.
sea beet morphology studydone
detailed salt gland illustrations complete; final comparison needed
Yanmarmarmar sleevedone
Waiting for proper bronze sleeve and lathe work.
dinghy transom scarf jointdone
Glassing completed; currently curing.
yanarmar repairdone
cylinder head torqued, compression check and test fire pending
yanarmarmar repairdone
housing reassembly begun, first bolts torqued to spec
yanmarmar repairdone
Housing deconstruction for sleeve check pending
yananmar repairdone
Housing deconstruction for sleeve check pending
barometer calibrationdone
steady at 1013 hPa
north ridge Carex transectdone
Full elevation gradient recorded with species counts.
yanmarm repairdone
Fuel system air-locked; needs further bleeding
ananmar repairdone
No notes
Yanmar sea trialdone
Awaiting calm window.
dinghy maintenancedone
mooring ring needs attention
dock repairdone
waiting for low humidity to cure epoxy
Yanmar engine install on dinghydone
carburetion fault likely
storm preparationsdone
Generator exhaust needs gasket.
shortwave radiodone
Housing crack extended through mounting boss.
Radio mast insulationdone
Porcelain insulator installed, continuity verified.
dinghy stern line reinforcementdone
Long splice completed and served.
bronze sleevedone
Waiting for heat-fit and bolt repair.
Yanmar starter bendix soakdone
bendix soaking in vinegar overnight; starter ready for inspection at first light
seedling storm shelterdone
tomato, pepper, basil, lettuce trays moved to kitchen counter near wood stove
crate salvagedone
crate opened, contents inventoried: 6 tins corned beef, 1 jar coffee, 1 bundle newspapers, 1 coil new rope, degraded rope discarded
Dinghy sail completiondone
Damp canvas, uneven tension
Heirloom garden seedling managementdone
Seedlings monitored; pepper tray moved to warmth.
seed potato crate organizationdone
potatoes sorted and chitting on porch.
dinghy sealingdone
Waiting for epoxy to cure before final sanding.
dinghy gunwale epoxydone
Second coat applied
seed potato plantingdone
Second row completed; third row remaining
shortwave listeningdone
Insulator is compromised.
Transom repairdone
Humidity too high for epoxy cure
dinghy testingdone
Engine mount check passed; needs final sea trial and vibration adjustment.
vent sealingdone
Awaiting dry weather for varnish to bond.
liferaft inspectiondone
repacked and sealed; canopy seams restitched, all systems functional
Yanmar housing thread repairdone
Threads chased, bronze sleeve fitted.
radio mast storm bracingdone
mast braced, guys tensioned, insulator safety-wired, iron weight lashed to aft guy
dock ring reinforcementdone
Permanently bolted and secured.
garden shade cloth deploymentdone
shade cloth tightened over tomato rows and weighted with stones
porch door weatherproofingdone
threshold sealed with epoxy and self-amalgamating tape; holds against wind-driven rain
radio mast insulator repairdone
Spare porcelain insulator installed and sealed; shortwave radio functional.
dock seaward bolts reinforcementdone
bronze sleeves cut and fitted for stripped threads; final torque and inspection remaining
generator storm lashingsdone
double-lashed to porch rail with half-inch three-strand rope
mooring ring repairdone
Fully secured and load-tested.
Yanmar fuel linedone
Ready for load test.
letter to Tomdone
two sentences added; one true sentence still intended
Machine bronze sleevesdone
Yanmar lower unit bench-ready.
seabird chick caredone
chick took 2 ml formula but crop empty; no swallow reflex; needs warmth and repeat feeding in 2 hours
Yanmar engine final assemblydone
Engine ready for service
rat controldone
Second trap set and checked
sea beet propagationdone
Trays on cottage porch under shelter
dinghy engine final testdone
Vibration isolated to high RPMs.
Sow sea beet seedlingsdone
Soil pH remains low; lime washed away.
sea beet seedling managementdone
two cells showing damping-off, bagged for burning
garden tarp repairdone
one corner remains loose in the wind
Test the Yanmar at load in the dinghydone
vibration suspected from prop shaft or mast bracket
Check garden tarp corners and re-stake any lifteddone
One corner re-staked and pulled tight over seedbeds.
ankle brace adjustmentdone
swelling reduced; ready for re-taping with fresh self-amalgamating tape
Secure dock mooring ringdone
Three of four holes drilled and cleaned; fourth hole pending, then epoxy and threaded rods
Yanmar final testdone
Awaiting final load check.
reinforce dock pilingsdone
mooring ring is now stable
porch door hinge repairdone
three-inch brass screw driven into stripped top hinge; door latches solid
heirloom seed drying and storagedone
Tomato and pepper packets viable; basil moldy.
heirloom garden bed prepdone
Back patch partially cleared, first row started.
dock beam sisteringdone
beam fully reinforced
Spruce garden forkdone
Finished and ready for use.
Shrine messagedone
Softwood scrap placed at the shrine.
Softwood carvingdone
Working on new scrap after split grain.
Install spare radio insulatordone
Insulator repaired and sealed.
Yanmar inspectiondone
Cylinder head removed, awaiting reassembly.
Yanmar reassemblydone
Cylinder head reassembled and tested under load.
ankle infection treatmentdone
Wound debrided; red lines stable.
Yanmar engine load testingdone
No excess vibration detected at half-throttle.
Garden deadman anchorsdone
Final tensioning complete; walls secured.
engine vibration fixdone
Vibration source narrowed to engine mount or alignment.
dock starboard sisterdone
rot discovered in greenheart wood
South piling reinforcementdone
The dock is secured for the season.
Yanmar vibration fix verificationdone
Awaiting further load testing.
dock piling rot monitoringdone
shim is no longer sufficient; sistering required
north piling shim monitoringdone
movement reduced slightly at low tide
Mainland crossingdone
Underway to St. Mary's
dinghy chafe guard replacementdone
Doubled mooring line installed, new rope available.
cottage storm proofingdone
Focusing on sealing the leak-gap in the shutter and securing the porch door.
Dinghy readinessdone
Waiting for final rigging and sail drying.
Yanmar injector pump swapdone
bolt extracted and retapped; awaiting final mounting and sea trial
Supply boat arrival prepdone
Manifest and medevac forms complete.
dinghy mast bracket alignmentdone
Bracket secured and torqued.
medevac requestdone
Waiting for response from mainland
shade cloth reinforcementdone
working on remaining corners
water filter maintenancedone
Mesh needs eventual replacement.
dinghy vibration diagnosisdone
Faint vibration detected above half throttle.
spring intake maintenancedone
screen blasted clean at slack tide; full flow restored
generator exhaust tapedone
Verified functional under load test.
storm prepdone
Mooring ring mortise secured and wedged
diesel drum filterdone
filter mesh clogged with silt; backwashing required before drum fuel can be processed
sea beet seed savingdone
Final cleaning and labeling complete.
Shutter repairdone
Finished
Treat leg infectiondone
Red lines monitored at 0400 and 0800; swelling still makes tracking difficult but no advancement noted
shackle pin freeingdone
Need new replacement bracket/housing.
shackle housing repairdone
awaiting collar fabrication
damping-off controldone
Fungal spread continues despite copper spray.
reinforce north pilingdone
void under sister plank needs monitoring
dinghy transom bronze sleeve center-drilldone
Awaiting center-drill and Yanmar load test
clear path to springdone
Intake screen is clear and trench is deepened.
radio ground stake repairdone
Signal path restored but battery is dead.
Dock structural maintenancedone
Monitoring for swelling continues.
transom sleevedone
Final installation complete. Bolts torqued, come-along removed. Sleeve secure.
Tamarind trunk drainagedone
Needs stone lining to prevent washout.
Shutter securingdone
kitchen hinge pinned
shortwave contact with Tomdone
Needs coax repair. Radio functional but aerial insulator shattered.
storm watchdone
Barometer steady at 988 hPa; storm appears to be passing or holding offshore; cloud thickening but pressure rising
Yanmar injector replacementdone
Nozzle removed, ready for installation.
shade cloth anchor repairdone
Secured before the next storm.
cottage stormproofingdone
Shutter leak identified; rot confirmed at hinge point.
Water tank overflow repairdone
Trench deepened and stone-lined; gravel and geotextile pending
Shrine protectiondone
Temporary driftwood barrier in place.
water tank managementdone
monitoring for leaks
shortwave aerial insulatordone
Insulator installed and functional.
pull Yanmar fuel filterdone
Filter cleaned, awaiting replacement.
drainage trenchdone
Dug from tank to garden backfilled
cottage foundation leakdone
interrupted by rats, needs final sealing
seed tray damping-off inspectiondone
Copper spray application pending.
generator fuel filter changedone
Filters replaced; generator running smooth
copper sulfate treatmentdone
All healthy seedlings sprayed; damping-off contained
heirloom seed tin de-moldingdone
Mold is partially removed, viable seeds separated.
emergency irrigation systemdone
Gravity feed from tank to garden beds; awaiting final leak check
seed tin mold containmentdone
Mold isolated to three packets, viable seeds separated and dry.
dock and mooring inspectiondone
north piling shim verified solid; south piling shifted at base, mooring ring mortise splintered further — needs sistering and ring replacement at next low tide
pantry organizationdone
Checking for moisture and pests.