7/25/19
(Above: The fully galvalumed Wall #5.)
Building Summary: Today I started off by checking the light/leaf-box setup in Jacobhouse* for a serpentine resident. Perceiving no snake, I began locating a couple lengthy pieces of galvalume to use in the ensuing effort of completely covering the remainder of Wall #5 with metal. It took a bit of time to find the proper pieces**, and even longer to ‘manicure’ those pieces with the aviation snips so they could fit flush against the container home’s dented/rippled walls. After I riveted the new pieces of metal in place, I finished the morning off with an extensive cleaning/tidying of Jacobhouse.
Commentary: This morning, I still found myself to be recovering from the trip to Colorado. I write this, because I felt more than a bit sluggish. Every motion seemed to elicit a great effort, the air was thick enough to feel as if I was breathing soup***, and the sky was a drowsiness-inducing overcast grey. It was not the most pleasant of experiences, but I kept on working all the same. The efforts resulted in my completing Wall #5’s paneling. Then, because I did not feel particularly ready for more metal work, I cleaned up / cleaned out much of the container home. This latter task consisted of carrying away all trash boxes (makeshift trashcans), removing excess materials / tools, reorganizing the storage boxes, and sweeping the floor.
By the end of the morning, I had accomplished a number of tasks that needed doing in spite of the initial lethargy, and even better, I now have a clearly defined plan of action for tomorrow (with no nibbling included!****).
Final Note: Tomorrow I will likely begin adding aluminum trim to the shelf areas of the closet-wall and the bathroom’s wall-closet. I could also head down to Sparr with Padre and Wag at some point to procure a diamond blade for the circular saw. With such a blade, I’ll be able to cut galvalume with much less effort, and according to Padre, I may actually be able to cut multiple sheets at the same time. That will speed up the process greatly when it comes to adding trim along the floor.
*Yesterday evening, Padre and I set up a box filled with paper-mulberry leaves and a shop light (for warmth) to attempt enticing the snake out from hiding.
**Needed to rummage through the scrap pile. Did not find any pieces quite long enough, but I did manage to find / combine a couple lengths in such a way that they appeared to be all one piece.
***Never a problem out in the arid environment of Colorado.
**** The nibbler was quite novel the first few times I used it. After paneling the whole Jacobhouse, though, that instrument has lost its uniquity and instead became known for the little sliver-moon shards left in its wake. Speaking of which, I believe I had one of those slivers jabbing my central right toe whilst I was atop Pike’s Peak in Colorado!