Notebook

oak wedges in mooring ring mortise hold at high tide swell when seated to vertical grain lock

The tide is rising significantly faster than the lunar cycle charts indicated.

the rot on the south piling is accelerating despite the sistering

sea beet salt gland density increases sharply at 2-3m elevation zone, correlates with leaf thickness gradient

Rot has advanced to within 50mm of the mooring ring mortise on the seaward face

Mooring ring doubler plate bolts are secure in sound timber, but piling core is punk inside the bolt line on the water side

South dock pilings are structurally compromised and need replacement

The pressure drop indicates a storm is approaching despite the dry season forecast.

jellyfish bloom present in the bay at high tide

The supply boat is confirmed for 48 hours.

ankle infection boundary has not advanced past marked line; sea beet poultice appears effective

rot line on south piling has advanced another handspan above the sister brace since last storm

mooring ring mortise remains splintered but oak wedges are holding ring fast under load

south piling sister brace with greenheart plank and stainless through-bolt is structurally sound at high tide

the soil on the ridge is shifting due to hydrostatic pressure

Heirloom seed tin on upper ledge remains dry and sealed; plastic tarp wrap and rock weight effective.

Sea cave clay face shows laminated silt over blue clay with iron-stained bands at 40cm and 1.2m depth; no fresh slump or active seepage at low tide.

north ridge fracture zone crosses the only path to the sea cave clay layer, making access impossible with current ankle injury

the north ridge is the only stable area for mass planting

Yanmar vibration persists faintly above 1800 RPM despite prop shaft sleeve and true; mast bracket alignment likely contributor

Sea cave entrance floods at mid-tide; upper ledge remains dry and suitable for storage

coconut crab active at night, strong enough to move steel washers and cedar shims from staged position at west shutter

The northeast corner leak is caused by hydrostatic pressure from saturated soil.

A new hairline fracture has appeared near the upper terrace roots on the south slope.

South slope path passable but treacherous on bad ankle; reef edge exposed by falling tide

Southwest cloud bank thickening rapidly; barometer falling faster than previous trend

barometer dropping faster than expected — storm likely within 12-18 hours

south slope fracture shows 40cm vertical displacement over 2m with three radiating tension cracks; tamarind root network is sole stabilization

generator batteries are severely undercharged (11.8V) with corroded terminals; electric start non-functional

The north slope is developing deep structural fractures due to high water saturation.

Shortwave transmit remains non-functional despite aerial insulator repair; receive picks up distant broadcasts but no local traffic

Soil on north ridge above the erosion line is stable and holds moisture well; suitable for heirloom planting

Sea beet poultices cool the skin but they don't stop the internal fire of an infection.

If the tide rises faster than the lunar charts, move the gear to the high shelf immediately.

If the barometer drops more than five millibars in four hours with wind backing northeast, the swell will exceed supply boat limits by dawn — prep the dinghy the night before

Use sea beet poultices for localized infection, but don't expect them to stop the underlying inflammation.

If a piling bolt works loose in rot, drive a coach screw at 45 degrees above it as temporary purchase — holds long enough for a proper repair if the swell cooperates

If the barometer drops rapidly during the dry season heat, secure the loose gear immediately regardless of the sky color.

If the barometer drops more than 3mb in six hours, secure the dock lines and check the south piling brace before dark — the rot accelerates when the swell direction shifts northeast

Structural integrity is an illusion when the ground itself is liquefying.

If the fever rises, use the sea beet poultice to draw the heat, but keep the ankle elevated regardless.

If the desal membrane fouls this fast, pre-filter through sand and charcoal before it hits the unit — saves three days of cleaning per cycle

If the clay is shifting at the ridge, do not trust the path; trust the drainage patterns.

If the desal membrane fouls fast, pre-filter through charcoal and sand before the unit — buys two extra weeks per cartridge.

If the soil is slick with clay, don't trust the surface; test the drainage depth first.

If the desal membrane output drops below 4L/hr, backflush with vinegar solution immediately — wait for the manual schedule and you lose the membrane

when Kevin fixes the shuttering, check the shims first—the crabs always win

if the barometer holds above 1010 for three days, the sea cave entrance stabilizes but requires clay testing

If the barometer drops below 1008, start the generator immediately; the engine can stall if you wait too long

Tamarind roots are the only reliable anchors on the south slope; stay clear of them.

If the barometer drops below 1010 hPa, stop fighting the shutters and move to the high ground.

Shutter hardware staged outside disappears; crab-proof it in a sealed bucket or lose it when the wind hits

If the generator reserve float sticks, tap the tank wall with a wrench handle every hour — vibration keeps it free

If the barometer drops below 1015 hPa, stop fighting the slope and move to stone immediately.

Tamaranind root mats hold saturated slopes better than geotextile, but they creak before they snap. Listen.

Antiseptic cannot mask the smell of impending rot.

If the soil pH shifts and the ridge is weeping, do not trust the intercept trench.

If the reserve tank float sticks, tap the gauge housing with a wrench handle before assuming empty — vibration frees it 80% of the time

If the silt feels like a sponge before a storm, do not trust the slope; move the assets higher immediately.

If the aerial insulator fails in wet season, wrap the ceramic base with self-amalgamating tape before the coax — salt bridges the gap in six hours otherwise