If the weather continues to be something I can work with, I’ll keep working. It was 76F when I went to bed. Really nice. And it never got crazy hot except while the sun was shining. If we get more mixed clouds and overcast, with a breeze, it will be perfect for working on the chimney.

Speaking of which, I made good progress, tearing it down to the roof flashing. I will switch to working on a scaffold today which is shakier than working from the roof. I will continue to use my fall protection. I also got the mower running again, changed the oil, but didn’t have a filter. I dumped the dirty oil and reinstalled the filter, and will replace it when the correct filter comes in. I also ordered the gasket I need to replace on the old carb, so I’ll have a spare after that comes in. Three trailers of brick debris got hauled to my “piles of stuff” area. Then I even got to float on the water for a while at dusk.

Dinner was canned peas and a pork chop from 2023. Still delicious.

Today I’ll continue on the chimney if it’s not raining. I burned a tiny bit through my t shirt yesterday, so I’ll be more careful today. If it’s raining, there is a long list I can work on inside. There’s always more to do.

W is doing a bunch of household maintenance for her folks. The kids are sleeping. Teens.

Always be working to improve your situation, and stack what you might need.

nick