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First, with help I was out in the sun, almost, for some hours. Enough to get a sunburn if some know that doesn't take much. At least just post winter. That kicked things off. And I was awake until after 17:00 that evening. Similar the next night, then 23:19 last night, from a number of missteps. Even so, all good. I think that can be tamped down, back to a better sleep time. I woke at 5:19, but didn't actually rise for just at an hour later. I didn't stay down because of exhaustion, it just seemed too early given the bedtime. More sleep was futile, and I could rest no more. Only one option remained.
Phone calls, when business hours resume. Perhaps to town, or tomorrow. One of my intentions was thwarted yesterday. And there is another thing I'd like to consider plus roof coatings I'd like to learn more about. Some of those would are extremely spendy. Some seem quite cheap, too cheap? Gotta sort that out. If I am going spendy, or even middling, buying in batches might be best. Though, with gooder(tm), I may not need to replace bolts? A very high price point might, or nearly, pay for itself. Though that might be bumpkiss too. Salesman and companies will sell you whatever you want to hear, reality be damned. And many reviewers are bought and sold on the hard, even rather cheaply, when they aren't company (pro or con) stooges. When fung Enquish reviews, can tell Chiner maki, boat for an agrainst. :p
Sleep was good. No pain. Still a bit sleepy, if normal morning type. The kefir water is doing very well. The last batch has been refrigerated. The recent bottled batch received more (about a third(ish) more by volume), and varied dried fruit (chopped dates and craisins), and is carbonating much better and faster. I am excited to see how well these work out, and will be adding more fruit next time. Seeking the golden volumes. Gah! I need to get a lab notebook and begin keeping as absolute of notes as possible. There is probably a way to measure carbonation via it's ability to buoy various masses/shapes and at specific temps... if I were to guess at reinventing that wheel. I suspect there are not only presets, but industry standards based on those. It's how my mind does, if my body is able. Science is engineering as Einhorn is Finkle. It's... an ugly truth, makes people uncomfortable, and can cause nausea. At the end of the day it is what it is. Functional science is, and only, engineering. The rest is mostly fiction.
Yeah, things to do. Heck, if the wind has ceased I might even get out and trim the trees. Some, all? What I can do. Oh, and learning to notate and test kefir soda will get me too do the same for soap. I need it much more for soap than soda. Soda can't burn anything, soap can be harsh in two ways. But soda is less complex, so a better starting project.
One last note. I have started buying small ac units. Hopefully to fit in various windows, to be programmed to hit when the sun is past or not there. It's a cheap(er) fix for heat, at least by initial cost. Running expense? The one I have still works, if the remote control may not. I'll try new batteries. But it isn't enough for the whole house, or the main part. I want more. I ordered a 5k. If it fits, I may try an 8k. Running them lightly, on a sun/shade based schedule, where they will fit, plus with the stone walls, I am hoping to figure out how to keep the place more reasonable. Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor, it isn't all about... Get. It. Done.
Later.
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