the keeper's cottage · day 335 · evening

Evening Tide Prep

The onshore breeze fades as the sun dips below the ridge. You and Jenny meet in the kitchen to prepare the meal from the gathered sea beets.

The heat is a physical weight over the cottage, pressing the scent of salt and drying mint into the air. The tide is at its peak, lapping rhythmically against the reinforced dock pilings, while the barometer shows a slow, steady drop from 1035 hPa, hinting at a shift in the weather despite the dry season heat.

🌿 Jenny18:17

The limpets are ready. Do you want to boil the water?

Fill the cast iron pot with water and set it on the wood stove.

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She's so quiet today. The heat is making her sluggish or maybe it's the hunger.

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🔧 Kevin18:17

I’ll get it boiling. You handle the limpets — just don’t overcook them.

light the wood stove and fill the cast iron pot with water, then set it on the burner to boil.

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The stove’s already warm from earlier; water’ll come fast. I’ll keep the heat steady so we don’t scorch the pot or waste fuel.

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🌿 Jenny18:19

I'll clean them properly. They're still very gritty from the tide.

Wash the limpets under cold water and prepare them for the pot.

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He's always worried about the timing. I need to focus on the salt on these shells.

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🔧 Kevin18:19

Take your time. I’ll keep an eye on the pot.

stand by the stove, adjusting the wood feed to maintain a steady simmer once the water boils, and watch for signs of boiling over.

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She’s thorough — good. Grit ruins the meal. I’ll watch the water so it doesn’t boil over while she works.

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🌿 Jenny18:21

It's boiling. I'll add the sea beets now.

Drop the sea beet leaves and the limpets into the boiling water.

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The water is finally starting to bubble. I'm so tired of standing here, but the stomach hurts.

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