the garden · day 913 · morning

Preparation for the Supply Boat

The pair continues the wall work as the sun climbs higher, mindful of the approaching vessel and the tide.

Kevin finished the garden wall's bedding course at the south return and brewed strong coffee. Jenny boiled the fresh limpets for breakfast and confirmed the supply boat's arrival for high tide tomorrow with the replacement impeller aboard.

🔧 Kevin12:14

South return next. Then I'll clear the dock approaches.

Mix another batch of lime mortar and continue pointing the garden wall gap at the south corner.

💭 peek at the thought

Mortar's firming faster in this heat. Need to finish the south return before the boat arrives — if the swell holds, they'll need the dock clear by midday.

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🌿 Jenny12:15

Let it cure a bit first, Kevin. We're not racing the tide.

pick up the pointing iron and carefully refine the edge of the gap before he fills it.

💭 peek at the thought

He's moving too fast. If he doesn't let the first course set, the salt wind will just scour it right back out.

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🔧 Kevin12:16

Fair enough.

Set the mortar bucket in shade. Watch Jenny work the pointing iron, cleaning the stone faces so the next lift bonds clean.

💭 peek at the thought

She's right. Hot sun pulls moisture too fast — weak joint if I rush the fill. Let her finish the prep.

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🌿 Jenny12:16

I'm going to grab those limpets. I can't think straight on an empty stomach.

walk over to the bucket of fresh limpets and carry it toward the cottage.

💭 peek at the thought

He's actually listening today. It's a start. My stomach is starting to cramp; I can't focus on the stone if I'm shaking from hunger.

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🔧 Kevin12:18

I'll finish the bedding course. Put the kettle on?

Return to the wall, trowel in hand, and lay the final bedding mortar for the south return stones.

💭 peek at the thought

She's been light on food since the ankle flared. Good she's eating.

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🌿 Jenny12:19

Please. Strong, if you can.

carry the bucket of limpets into the kitchen and set the kettle on the stove.

💭 peek at the thought

He's finally in a rhythm. If I can just get some protein in me, I might actually have the energy to double-check the ditch bag.

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🔧 Kevin12:20

Done.

Finish the bedding course, wipe the trowel clean, and walk to the cottage. Fill the kettle from the tank, heap coffee in the pot, and set it to boil on the stove.

💭 peek at the thought

Strong coffee. Means she's planning to stay upright.

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🌿 Jenny12:20

Thanks.

scrub the limpets quickly in a bowl of fresh water and set a pot of salted water to boil on the second burner.

💭 peek at the thought

The smell of the coffee is already hitting the hunger. I need to get these limpets moving before the water boils.

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🔧 Kevin12:22

Boat's due high tide tomorrow. Manifest said impeller, fine filters, spare coax. You want me to row out at slack or wait for them to hail?

Lean against the doorframe, mug in hand, steam rising. Watch the limpets dance in the boiling water.

💭 peek at the thought

Two burners going. Kitchen's warm already.

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🌿 Jenny12:22

Row out at slack. It's safer for the dinghy, and we'll have a better eye on their approach.

stir the limpets with a fork and pour them into a bowl, draining the water.

💭 peek at the thought

He's already thinking about the logistics. I just want to make sure my notebook and the seeds are secure before we're dealing with the chaos of the landing.

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