@LiberalLibrarian
Well now.
Don't that just butter your biscuit.

Today my El Salvadoran labor showed up looking for work. I put him on reinforcing the chimney in the basement - had to chase cement, mesh, rebar & build forms this morning. Only got half a day in on repairing my cabinets but should be able to final them tomorrow and land the countertop. Also cleaned out my trailer and truck to reorganize all my crap from the last project I threw in the trlr B4 off to PR last time. I have way much to do in too short of time to do it but I will make it happen. 😅

@LnzyHou
Sleep well and dream of those electric pastel sheep. 😴

@allin
Thanks, so far it's just been down-time chasing parts and such. Thought the other night we stopped for drinks and dinner. Then another long day. Today is less productive, but so many little things to take care of. It will happen.

@EileenKCarpenter
True that. I just don't think there's going to be much excavation. It's installing a new track.

But there's always hope I'll come across an extinct North American Dragon @Beanc

@EileenKCarpenter @Ironworker229

I've been clean since the first post I made, about the first of the month, and I just went and tested today. Should be fine.🤞

According to prelim information, there is really no reason for me to be there. No archaeology known or expected. Minimum environmental issues. So I'm going to occupy a vehicle 6 days inspecting a mile or so R.O.W. with almost no duties but filling out a no impact noted report, and time sheet.

This is going to be a struggle to maintain sanity. Depends if I can work/study other things in my truck for much of the day, or if I'm expected to "lean on a shovel" all day.

Well things are firming up. I've done more background and security and drug checks for this job than all jobs I've ever had combined.

Location is in eastern Iowa, near Debuque. Duration is 3 months to a year or more, depending which of a couple locations I choose.

Schedule is 5-6 days, sometimes 7? No rotational time off -- just there for the duration. Gonna have to chat with them about that when I have more leverage.

Well it's been a bit since I posted. Been a bit busy. The kitchen rebuild is coming along. Waiting on flooring - Wednesday? ...or Friday? Upper cabs hung last night, base cabs set but not final yet. Have to trim windows and doors today and tomorrow. Always don't have something I need. I have a week to finish. The last pic is what it was. Oh, and the whole house is covered in demo-dust. I have guests checking in on the 7th, but I'm out of town on the 3rd. Yikes!

@divisionbyzero
And that's a problem how?
I take it as a sign to go check the refrigerator.

@poemblaze
Will V'Ger still be able to phone home in the 23rd century? And will anyone be listening?

@Valkyrie_D
What are you doing with them? Pollinators? Just for fun? Creating an army of bee friends to help defend you in the apocalypse? 😆

@Valkyrie_D
Mason Bees
I had to go look them up. Fascinating bees. I had no idea.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mason_bee

@Valkyrie_D
What in the world are they? On my phone at least they look like ticks, big fat blood-filled ticks.

@JV3MJD
How do you get that many people all smiling and photogenic at the same time? What a crowd!

@yogapaddlerun
Mmmmm, Herdez is a long time favorite. I love the small cans. Good for a couple meals, or a bowl of chips, and done!

@cwithav
Good job!
I find myself with more nothing days in the last couple years. It's good. Give yourself permission.

@vo1de
Thank you for that.
Liberty world 'round!
Slava Ukraini!

Well good morning all! While yesterday was kind of a punt, today starting out with a Lucky Lizard in the house.🦎 We had foot and a half of snow a couple days ago. I don't know where this one's been, but I put 'em in a pot near the window in hopes they thrive!