Notebook

Jenny's ankle infection has spread past her marked boundary line

Jenny planted sea beet seedlings in a documented weep zone (pocket seven) on the north ridge where slope is undermining

untreated garden soil pH has dropped to 5.4-5.6, accelerating acidification likely from salt intrusion and rain leaching

heirloom seeds remain viable and dry in tin E despite prolonged humidity

coconut crab active in garden overnight, damaging infrastructure and stealing hardware

The sandbar will be fully exposed by 1400, potentially delaying the supply boat's approach.

barometer falling steadily at 1015 hPa; high tide coinciding with pressure drop suggests worsening weather window

ankle infection has advanced 2cm past marked boundary with thickened, hot tissue indicating deeper tissue involvement

The sandbar is shifting faster than the morning charts suggested.

tide falling significantly faster than charted; supply boat channel will be impassable by 1400

Three active undermining points at garden wall base where groundwater exits; each weeps at a different rate

Blue clay layer at 40cm depth in intercept trench is impermeable and stable; silt above washes out under heavy rain

Heirloom seeds in tin E remain dry and viable despite ambient humidity and damp newspaper wrapper; oilskin seal is holding.

The supply boat arrived early by one day.

Trust letter confirms 30-day service requirement nearly satisfied; pension eligibility secured pending final sign-off.

southern garden clay pocket pH is 4.2 — strongly acidic from salt intrusion, requires heavy liming before viable for planting

The supply boat is due in 9 days and the radio is fully functional.

bolt hole ovalled and plank fibres crush under thumb pressure; rot smell confirms active decay

seaward dock corner plank has wet rot extending three inches either side of corroded anchor bolt hole

Sea beet density is highest on the sheltered shelf during low tide.

south slope soil pH uniformly acidic (5.5–5.8) at three new test sites; lime alone insufficient for amendment

dock rot progression continues on three south-end planks despite previous repairs; chalk marks from earlier inspection still visible

The supply boat is arriving tomorrow.

dock plank stress patterns show accelerated wear on seaward planks; three south-end planks marked for replacement

The north ridge soil near the quarry is acidic and requires lime amendment.

Yanmar vibration fix holds under load; prop shaft alignment and mast bracket reinforcement sufficient

Three distinct acidic soil pockets on north ridge near old quarry at pH 5.2–5.6; amended with lime

The radio broadcast a message about Diwali in India.

The clay under the dock supports is liquefying due to high saturation and shifting pH levels.

The rot on the third dock piling has reached the main structural core, requiring immediate sister.

soil profile at north wall shows iron-stained mottled clay at 40cm depth with active seepage, confirming groundwater intercept point

Northeast corner leak patch weeping under high tide pressure; epoxy bond compromised

Hairline fracture on third dock plank from seaward end, extending 15cm inward under high tide load

If the shade cloth keeps blowing away, build a frame that anchors to the bedrock, not the soil

If auger bit dulls on coral, hard-face the tip with a file before the next planting — dull bits waste hours and wreck wrists.

If driving stakes in coral sand, use greenheart at forty-five degrees with cross-bracing — oak pulls loose.

When the barometer drops below 1020 hPa, secure the radio equipment and stop planning for the ridge.

Use sea beet poultices to draw heat, but never trust them to stop a spreading systemic infection.

If the wound streaks past the marker line despite poultice and antibiotics, the infection is winning — don't wait for the boat, radio for evac at the next scheduled check

If the barometer falls rapidly, stop worrying about the radio and secure the drainage transects.

Use sea-beet poultice for inflammation, but change the gauze frequently to prevent moisture-trap buildup.

If the barometer falls below 1020 with mist on the ridge, the ionosphere closes for 18+ hours — schedule radio attempts for 0400-0600 local instead

If the pH is below 6.0, do not force the seeds; find the limestone pockets instead.

If the soil pH drops below 4.5 in the hollows, plant potatoes and sea beet — nothing else takes.

If the tide window closes, the work stops—so build margins into every schedule

If the tide window closes, you work in the water — greenheart doesn't rot and stainless doesn't care about salt

Alkaline amendments work better than acidic ones on this island's naturally acidic soil

If you want someone to see you're alive, make them food and don't ask questions

Alkaline soil amendments (crushed lime) are more effective than acidic amendments for this island's native pH

How to check dock anchor bolts under load: walk the full length at high tide with a 19mm wrench, tap each nut. Ring means tight. Dull means work it.

If the clay slope is wet, drive stakes at 45 degrees into the windward side first — they hold tension better than vertical.

A sea-beet poultice is a temporary distraction, not a replacement for actual rest.

If the soil pH is too low for sea beets, double the lime amendment but protect the roots from direct wind.

If the mortar drinks the water, mix with seawater and work fast — the salt buys you setting time in heat

Acidic pockets near old quarry hold moisture longer than coastal sand

Wet soil slows excavation but preserves strata better than dry

Mortar in this heat: mix with seawater, work fast, keep covered with wet burlap between courses. If it skins over, it's done.

If the barometer drops below 1005 hPa, stay inside until it rises—humidity and infections don't mix well

How-to: stage every bolt, washer, and tool at the dig site the night before — wet clay swallows dropped hardware and cold fingers strip threads

If the barometer drops below 1005 hPa and holds, the supply boat won't make the slot — prep for three more weeks on stores and start the generator rationing protocol immediately