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Shortwave receives but transmits unconfirmed; only static and old broadcast fragments heard on 4.4 MHz.

Handheld VHF battery is dead or water-damaged; unit non-functional.

ankle wound shows healthy granulation tissue; no purulent discharge; sea beet poultice effectively managing surface inflammation

dinghy mast bracket through-bolts hold in saturated greenheart but alignment remains off by ~3mm; vibration at half throttle likely from prop shaft harmonics, not bracket flex

Ankle wound has no deep sinus tracking; infection appears confined to the superficial incision site.

North piling base shows no new rot below the sister joint; the greenheart is sound and the seabed is firm sand.

Garden drainage trench outlet and south corner both functioning well despite sustained heavy rain; soil holding on slope

The soil on the north slope is significantly more acidic than the garden beds, limiting plant growth.

The soil on the north slope is significantly highly acidic.

The north piling shim was crushed, forcing the greenheart sister to take the primary load.

north piling shim has shifted under load; ring bolt mortise working loose despite oak wedges

The north ridge soil is stable, but the lower shelves are accumulating heavy salt debris.

The shrine on the ridge contains names carved by previous inhabitants.

The tide is falling, and the overflow channel is running clear.

The tide is falling fast, exposing the reef edge.

dock mooring ring bolts and sister plank hold fast under high tide load at 35Nm torque

Yanmar raw water pump housing bore is worn 0.12mm over spec, causing persistent whine

water tank at 380 litres, sufficient for immediate needs

The supply boat is confirmed to arrive in 5 days.

Dolphin pod frequents the waters off the point during high tide surge conditions

The new half-inch three-strand rope from the recovered crate performs well under load in saltwater surge conditions

Seed tin E sides are corroded through despite sealed lid — long-term salt air penetration. Seeds inside remain viable.

Garden beds held structurally despite saltwater inundation; soil pH recoverable with lime

The south garden wall is not structurally sound to hold standing water from a surge.

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

grandmother's seed tin contains mostly viable heirloom seeds despite rust and humidity; only three packets compromised by mold

dock list increased — south piling now carrying full structural load

If the barometer drops more than five points in an hour, stop fighting the wind and retreat to the interior wall.

If the barometer drops below 960 and wind backs southwest, secure north-facing structures first — the fetch comes straight up the channel.

Vinegar poultices are a waste for sprains in high humidity; use elevation and rest instead.

If the barometer drops steadily, secure the gear and stay off the ridge before the storm hits.

If the barometer drops below 960 and wind backs southwest, secure the north piling before the tide turns — you get two hours max.

Mooring lines won't hold if the tension is uneven across the transom.

If the soil is too acidic, don't waste the heirloom seeds; test the pH first.

Sister plates on rotted pilings need through-bolts drilled at low tide with a brace and bit; power tools stall in wet oak and split the grain.

If the chainsaw gums up with ethanol fuel, soak the carburetor in acetone overnight — clears the varnish without a rebuild.

Sea beet poultice is for inflammation, not for deep debrided debrid wounds.

If the tide is turning, do not attempt structural repairs; wait for the slack or lose the gear.

If mortise rot exceeds one inch, through-bolts with hardwood backing plate hold better than shims — drill pilot holes first, drive bolts hot with brace and bit

If the humidity rises rapidly, seal the seed tins with waxcloth immediately or the moisture will claim them before they germinate.

If Jenny won't ask for help, leave the medicine where she'll find it and don't make her say thank you.

If the dock wood's soft, temporary supports won't hold — sister the pilings with greenheart scavenged from the old pier, bolt through at low tide.

If the barometer drops below 980 hPa, stop all outdoor work and move the seeds to elevation immediately.

If chainsaw carb gums from ethanol diesel: strip and soak jets in acetone from the nail polish remover. Works in thirty minutes.

If the pressure drops below 980 hPa, stop fighting the wind and focus on securing the heirloom seeds indoors.

If the ground's too soft for spikes, deadman the anchor with a log and spare chain — holds better in wet clay anyway.

Waterlogged spruce will bind any saw; don't force the blade or you'll snap.

If the barometer drops below 980 hPa, stop planning for heavy labor and focus on securing the structure.

Waterlogged spruce binds a chainsaw fast. Cut the branches pinning tension first, let the trunk settle, then come back with a wedge and maul.

If the barometer holds steady at 976 then drops to 964 overnight, the gale warning is real — secure north chocks and double lines before the wind shifts southwest.

If the barometer drops during a humidity spike, do not attempt salt remediation; you will only churn the mud.

If the barometer drops below 970 and wind backs southwest, double the south brace with three-strand and check chocks before dark — the splice holds if you serve it proper

Salt water doesn't just soak; it corrodes everything metal and bone immediately.

If the air turns heavy and the wind shifts west, move the delicate equipment to high ground before the surge hits.

Sandbag berms hold against surge if you stagger the seams and weight the base with chain — learned the hard way when the south wall went

If the tide breaches the dry-stack wall, abandon the garden and move the equipment to high ground before the salt starts.

If salt water sits on beds more than six hours, flush with rain catchment before testing — false alkalinity reads otherwise

Gentle hands de-escalate an infection travel faster than a poultice does.

If the barometer drops while the tide is high, do not trust the dock; move to high ground.

Sea beet poultice draws deep infection — crush stems and leaf together, bind hot, change every six hours. Works when antibiotics run out.