2/21/19:
Building Summary: Today I obtained, measured, and cut the 2x4s that were to become new ‘floor-boards’ in Jacobhouse. I was also able to begin fastening them down with self-tapping screws (got 4 out of 6 of the bedroom boards into place).
Commentary: I had a shorter morning at Jacobhouse today, but it was for an excellent reason (that’ll come in paragraph two). Despite my time not lasting as long, though, I still managed to procure, cut, and fasten in two-thirds of the bedroom’s container boards. And once again, I must say that it is always a highlight when it comes time for putting in self-tapping screws. I think it’s something about how there is a tiny hint of resistance as the ‘screw-bit’, having chewed its way through the wood, meets with the metal beneath, and then as that resistance is relieved when it drills straight on through. Or perhaps it’s in the way that the screws magically transform wobbling or imperfect boards into sturdy, immobile planks.
As to the second highlight (and the aforementioned reason for this morning’s brevity), it is the fact that my family and I went out to eat for lunch. We dined at Mesa de Notte in Ocala, and as always, the restaurant melded delicious food and quiet atmosphere into an excellent experience.
I won’t go into detail on every bit of food, but there were a couple portions that really stood out. The first was the quiche; it’s crust was not too hard, but neither was it soggy. It was perfect, and the filling therein (sweet peppers, mushrooms, and sausage) satiated all parts of the tongue. The second item was my entree: the jambalaya. In it, there were peppers, onions, shrimp, Italian sausage (one of the best parts), grilled chicken, and penne noodles. As mentioned, the sausage was great, but it was the marinara sauce – both spicy and ever so slightly sweet – that really made the dish stand out to me.
Final note: Tomorrow, I will continue with floor-board shenanigans. I’ll also be looking up a well-spike soon to drive into front lawn of Jacobhouse. I always have wanted a nice, little hand-operated water pump…
Bonus literal high-light (to Left): As can be seen, Madre provided me with an operational and portable light for Jacobhouse. It has helped tremendously for work in the postern side of the container.