Well, a bit of time down.

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I suspect as the world heated my ability to stay asleep was curtailed.  Even with the ac running that heat just creeps in.  Fine, at least I got between five and seven hours down.  Depends on how long it took me to sleep and the time of waking.  It was a light sleep, too.  Light, even with thermal curtains and wood slat shades.  That sneaks in.  At least with the ac and fan traffic isn't another issue.  The cave is hanging right in the upper 70's... 77.x.  Odd that it won't cool more at night though, or heat up that much more in the day?  There is one other trick I might try to play.  I'll let you know if it get to it soon, if it works.

At least I am feeling better, even with the heat.  I must have got enough cool and rest, and worked a bit.  Just getting to the store helps.  It settles the mind, offers a bit of hope that things can still get done, and changes the scenery for just a bit.  Whatever, I am feeling better.  Not all that much more active, just not feeling like a burned out husk.

While I was driving to town today, I realized that would be an optimal time to go hiking.  Being up and out at that time had been eluding me.  There I was, out just before dawn was about to crack.  But I had things to do, would have been pushing everything, and a few other problems.  The numbers just did not add up.  Still, it leaves hope.  I still want to get out.  It's just that things really do have to be right.  I'm walking a tightrope as is.  If I am going to add complexity, I need... to have the thing(s) well considered.  Heat is a major add already.  And the exhaustion from it doesn't vanish at sundown.  Especially with the heat staying near 80 inside, and often hotter outside.  Still, it was depressing to realize I was exactly in place and time, without the saddle or horse... so to speak.

I will work on the frame tonight, perhaps work on the shelf arms, and check my pack.  And, in the morning, if all is going well, I might just head out for a hike.  I'd like to get the kayak in the water by the weekend.  That's a goal, not even close to a promise.  The problem isn't work, it is fittings and microfacturing and microfitting pieces, parts, ideas, all into a stable structure on top of an unstable structure.  A goal.  Sooner would be better.  Honestly, if the thing pops together, I may attempt to take it along on a hike, to be used at the destination.  On top of the pack, it would be a heck of a inland portage, but...  If that doesn't seem to work, I could also take a hike and then paddle when I get back.  There is a lake at the start and end of one of the runs.

I can't wait to taste the kefir.  Two pint jars are running.  They say, roughly, in the temps here and now, about a 24 hour run for the first culturing.  By noon tomorrow the single sour, as I am calling them, will be done.  Another day and the other should be done.  Though I definitely plan to let it cool after finishes souring before drinking.  Yeah, some people drink it warm.  Some people also use their own urine to whiten their teeth.  I'll stick to whitening strips and cool kefir, thank you.  Later.