3/20/19:
Building Summary: Today I glued red CPVC valves to all available stub-ups in Jacobhouse. This was followed by filling in the portion of waterline ditch that runs below the container and then by neatening up the entire interior. After this, Padre, Wag, and I all went down to Sparr Farm & Building Supply where we obtained a dual light switch and deep-recessed (plastic) electrical box.
Commentary: The 12-hour point* has been passed by quite a sizeable margin at this point, but I must relate a couple highlights before finishing up for the day. The first occurred about mid-morning when I was gluing valves, or rather, when I finished with the process. I knew at that point that I was 24-hours away from testing water in the in-house lines. That’s something I’ve been looking forward since I started gluing weeks ago.
The second highlight occurred directly after completing the valve-gluing and consisted of filling in the ditch below Jacobhouse. I attempted using a shovel at first, but due to the limited space, it turned out to be far easier pushing the dirt back in with my hands. This meant climbing entirely under the container on my belly. It was a tad eerie, knowing that there were tons of weight overhead, but this disquiet passed quickly. By the end of pushing dirt in the hole, I found that it would be quite easy to lay all the way down and have myself a nap**. I didn’t do this, of course, but the thought was there.
Final Note: Tomorrow I begin the wiring process. I’ve never wired anything in my life (except the occasional and admittedly primitive electric fence or two), so I’m certain a lot of learning is about to take place. I will be starting with a simple light-switch – the one that that will extend from beside the front door to the exterior light.
Additional Note: The Fedex’s Small Business Grant Contest is still in progress. Master Blend (and I) appreciates any and all votes. Here is the link.
*I sometimes wonder what other folks’ end-day point is. I’m sure there are some who would think a 12-hour straight mental/physical marathon would be a bit excessive, while there are others who would think the opposite – that 12 hours leaves 3-4 hours of ‘free time’ and that 3-4 hours of free time is superfluous. I’ve thought both.
**Between the quietude, cool earth, and lack of ants / prickly vegetation, it really was comfortable down there.