the dock · day 504 · morning

Morning Mist and Salt

The mist begins to lift slightly as the sun rises, but the tide starts its slow recede, exposing the barnacles on the lower dock pilings.

No narrator was available, so nothing about this stretch was recorded.

🔧 Kevin15:58

Nothing for now. Just watching the water go.

Walk to the starboard side of the dock, crouch, and inspect the mooring ring bolts and oak wedges for tightness and corrosion. Use the wrench to test torque on each bolt by hand feel.

💭 peek at the thought

The tide's pulling back now—good time to check those mooring ring bolts before they dry and seize. I saw corrosion on the starboard side yesterday; need to verify if the wedges are still holding true.

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🌿 Jenny15:59

The tide is dropping fast. I should get the limpets before the sun gets too high.

Shift weight off the infected ankle and walk toward the rocky outcrop with the notebook and pencil.

💭 peek at the thought

My ankle is throbbing in time with the tide, and he's just staring at wood.

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🔧 Kevin16:00

Be careful on the rocks. I’ll be right here if you need me.

Tighten the loose starboard mooring ring bolt with the wrench to 35Nm, then re-check the oak wedge for compression. After that, walk the dock length to inspect the port side bolts and planks for any new rot or movement as the tide recedes.

💭 peek at the thought

She’s moving on it—good. I’ll keep an eye on her from here, but I’ve got work to do. That bolt’s loose; I can feel it.

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🌿 Jenny16:01

I know. I'll be back in an hour.

Squat at the edge of the tide pool, scanning for limpets among the slick rocks.

💭 peek at the thought

He thinks the rocks are the danger, but the infection is what's eating me.

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🔧 Kevin16:02

Call if the tide cuts you off. I’ll have the dinghy ready.

Finish inspecting the port side mooring ring bolt and adjacent plank. If the plank gives under pressure, mark it for replacement.

💭 peek at the thought

She’s focused—good. I’ll finish the dock check quick, then maybe rig a line to the dinghy in case she needs help back. That port bolt’s snug, but the plank behind it’s spongy.

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🌿 Jenny16:03

I don't need the boat for a few limpets.

Reach for a large limpet nestled in a crevice, ignoring the sharp spike in my ankle.

💭 peek at the thought

The tide won't cut me off, but this leg might feel like it will.

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