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April 2006
Journal
Here's a list of April happenings. Photos at bottom.
04.01.06
Internet Connection
- time: 90m
- tried Sierra Wireless card from Unicel on home laptop. First install seemed okay but Internet Explorer wouldn't connect (and I need a different browser on that machine anyway!) Called unicel, they had me un/reinstall and no connection happend. Methi
04.02.06
300.35 Solar light setup/charging
- time: 30m
- different than others....hmmmm
300.12 Internet Connection
- time: 60m
- tried sierra wireless card on work laptop in Xterra down on lower Main Drive. Installed fine, connected really slow, only two bars. Try from yurt.
- from yurt, no better.
300.28 Shower arrangements onsite
- time: 2hrs
- changed showerhead, sacrificed one bag in experiment. seems we have a solution to pressure problem
- made a reflector to help with heating
300.31 Outside area safe for Cass/open windows
- time: 30m
- cleaned mold & mildew on doorframe
303.04 (erosion control) Review pipeline problems and plan
- time: 30m
- we reviewed the pipeline, Cass willl review near boiler and spec out potential drainpath
- 4/3/06
300.28 Shower arrangements onsite
- duct tape hole on bag from yesterday and test if will hold water
- time: negligible
303.04 Erosion control: Review pipeline problems and plan
- hiked around boiler/util shed to see if another way to handle water runoff diversion. there is. requires chainsaw to cut up/remove a stack of down trees. sketched out idea.
- time: 15m
- 4/4/06
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- started digging and diverting.
- time: 3.25hrs
- note: should have waited until had mudboots! i also need my own work pants (not chris' jeans with twine)! had rained all night so ground was soft. Went out to work during a break in rain. Started snowing.
300.28 Shower arrangements onsite
- tied up shower pipe and head
- time: 15m
- 4/5/06
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- time: 3.5hrs
- notes: really wet ground. got very sick towards end, maybe too close w/o mask?
- 4/6/06
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- time: 1hrs
- notes: diverted large runoff stream up top, started ditch for runoff from woodshed region into Woody Way's ditch, need to show chris ideas for handling runoff up by util shed/boiler/woodshed before digging anything there, worked again on a prob area fr
04.07.06
300.35 Solar light setup/charging
- replaced existing with another.
- time: 15m
262.10 Screen door installed
- cleaned & watershielded door
- time: 1 hr
303.04 Erosion control: Review pipeline problems and plan
- walked w/chris
- 0.75hr
- notes: reviewed around well area, try my idea for going behind ut shed, finish trenches by boiler and to the woody way ditch, let the one problem area alone for now until seeded, and the bottom areas are all fine for now, may need gravel fillin later.
- also...prob w/severe sickness wed+thurs was prob due to walking near septic area w/o putting mask back on. Showed chris but didn't go there today.
300.28 Shower arrangements onsite
- chris switched the adapter for using solar shower head
- time: negligible
300.12 Internet connection for Cass
- chris returned aircard
- time: 15m(?)
04.08.06
213.08 Plumbing in Platform
- time: 09:30 am - 12:00 am
- cold water is in, need to finish platform
- pex is easy, working around existing construction made it harder
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- made diversion by boiler and above util shed, also by well.
- time: 4.25hrs
04.09.06
262.06 Plumbing, interior and hookup
- completed toilet installation
- time: 30 m
300.29 Water filtration hookup
- hooked up filter, it is leaking though so had to disconnect
- time: 1:15
- tried again, still leaks
- time: 30 m
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- fortified by well area, dug drainage ditch by util shed, grading and backfilling of old "stream"
- time: 2.75hrs
- 4/10/06
300.28 Shower arrangements onsite
- filled duct taped bag. Put both bags out on porch in am. Reflectix may be in wrong position? Will try that tomorrow.
- later(did not get warm sittingout on porch from 10a-5p, but duct tape bag seems to hold)
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- dug cross-pipeline diversion ditch mid-hill, then dug uphill from there to crown, and then connection to main stream
- time: 3.5hrs
- need storage for mask, it got really dirty-not good! Also, should def have a pack together for snacks (maybe mask in there?).
- 4/11/06
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- did grading above yesterdays trench, all way up to the main stream, steep area where there had been signif washout gulleys. Not anymore!
- time: 6.25hrs
- need to pack more food so can stay out longer w/o back to yurt and a shot. Wish had an easy shower, lots of dirt!
- 4/12/06
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- worked above the main stream, filling and grading a large washout gulley
- time: 5.25hrs
- 4/13/06
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- ditch between woodshed and woody way's ditch done
- started filling large washout below woodshed/boiler, levelled and graded the top part. Whew.
- time: 6hrs
- need chris to get sunscreen soon! Ouch.
04.14.06
Inventory update: footing supplies
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- review work in progress
- filled + grading more of washout below boiler, build up/ level area below woodshed, started filling washout further down
- time: 4.5hrs
04.15.06
- Coffee Run
- due to problem with woodstove Chris went to Putney Co-Op to secure requires amount of organic coffee
- time: 1.5 hrs
- Clean Woodstove Pipe
- grrrrrrrrrrrrRRRRRnnnnnggggghhhhhhhhrrrrrr
- time: 1.5 hrs
- ended up happening again at night, put foil in outdoor pipe
300.31 Outside area safe for Cass/open windows
- cleaned and sealed door & doorframe
- time: 2.5 hrs
300.32 Cold food storage modification
- came up w/workable solution (hopefully)
- time: 1hr
276.03 Plant seed along pipe/trenching lines
- used hay from what was insulating pipes
- raked, seeded and hayed area above main stream
- time: 2hrs
04.16.06
213.10 Platforms: insulation and plywoood undeerside
- attached plywood ends on non-plumbing half
- time: 2 hrs
239.07 Hydro: feasibility and system quote
- reviewed new site.
- reviewed info
- time: 2.5 hr
- 4/17/06
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- filled and graded the large washout area above large rock, and down to area where seeded on w/e
- time: 3.25hrs
- notes: had wanted to seed today (to give side muscle cont'd time to recover) but was way too windy. Cold too!
300.36 Set up outdoor woodstove use
- looked at area Chris had in mind
- stood w/o mask on for few mins so we can test this w/e
- time: 10mins
- 4/18/06
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- filled and graded rest of large washout above yesterdays work up to main ditch
- worked more on area below woodshed
- started on last ditching segment downhill
- time: 4.75hrs
- notes: very windy again
- 4/19/06
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- filled and graded between woodshed + boiler
- dug drainage ditches around woodshed and boiler, connected to ditches done already
- filled washout and graded, up to util shed area, including a couple makeshift stone steps
- time: 5.5hrs
- notes: very windy again
- 4/20/06
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- finished levelling out area in front if util shed
- worked on filling washout above util shed and grading
- time: 2.25hrs
- notes: overnight the -ing black flies began. so, my efforts were seriously, majorly, mega- thwarted. Got only a fraction of what planned for accomplished prior to breaking down and returning to yurt. Chris to get bug supplies tomorrow.
- 4/21/06
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- walk area, review work status and discuss remaining
- time: 0.75
275.04 Materials transport/inventory
- hay for seeding
- bought in am. later, drove up and put in woodshed
- time: 1.5hrs
- notes: switched out w/vermoose at turnaround. Have to figure out handling exhaust & cass, for day of cement hauling and also during footings work
300.29 Water filtration hookup
- start water test
- time: negligible
04.22.06
300.36 Set up outdoor woodstove use
- Cass had an idea about using a tarp instead of building a shack. We decided to try it out. Cost of tarp: $5.00. Chris roped it up and then he and Cass broke down the woodstove & relocated it outside. Then C&C finalized tarp. Chris hooked up stov
300.32 Cold food storage modification
- tried out bins chris bought
- time: 15mins
04.23.06
- Misc
- 'Twas raining and near freezing
- A large porcupine has taken to hanging out around Park Ave.
213.01 Footings
- time: 2 hrs
- laid out six, was raining and I need to reprint blueprint with more dimensions added
300.34 TV/dvd placement/storage
- time 90 min
- tv is wall (well, loft) mounted
300.32 Cold food storage modification
- time: 1/2 hr
- 4/24/06
- Misc
- cold! (in yurt and out) very brrrr! Not even up to 40F outside yet. Was below 50F in yurt this am. What a weekend to have moved the woodstove out! Lots of layers and hot teas. Well, at least its done, and its not like we could spend time doing it next
300.32 Cold food storage modification
- solar shower bag was transformed for its new YIPPEE duties!
- modified a solar shower bag for filling and also carrying once melted
- time: 25mins
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- with lots o rain recently, reviewed work to date
- some places where waiting for chris' help were problematic now:
- at the tree stump and roots- was major blockage, no water flowing past that point. dug over further and hacked out under some. was able to get water flowing there.
- One util shed pipe was spilling water into area i did last week. Propped it upright, but really this won't be fixed til chris does the corex t's.
- Dug some more in ditch behind util shed where lots of downed trees. This really needs chainsaw to cut out of way before can finish.
- Also: expanded ditch at bottom of area between woodshed and boiler, and dug new ditch to accomodate water seeping out from under boiler
- time: 2hrs
- note: Whole Lotta Mud! Was focused on work and didn't notice how very very muddy my jacket and jeans got. Yikes!
And...one positive of the cold is no flies today. Yeah!
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- review/assess yesterdays work
- area where i dug yesterday to open up downhill channel seems to have really helped and that new ditch in front of boiler may not be needed
- time: 0.25hrs
276.03 Plant seed along pipe/trenching lines
- seeded and hay on area between the crosswise ditch and the main stream
- time: 4.5hrs
- notes: so very nice to no longer be allergic to hay/grass! Could not have handled this task otherwise.
- blk flies - only a couple here and there, much colder and enough wind to keep them away
- need to ask chris tonight re: another bag of seed
- 4/26/06
276.03 Plant seed along pipe/trenching lines
- finished yesterdays area and continued uphill, w/as much seed as was left
- time: 1.75hrs
- notes: black flies back again and bad (despite cool weather) tried lotion at first, had to resort to bughat which is not pleasant and ugh
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- levelling end of woody way
- time: 1.25hrs
- 4/27/06
303.05 Erosion control: Trench, rake, rock fill along pipeline
- made rough steps for getting up to woodshed
- more work on woody way and accompanying drainage ditch reworking
- time: 2.5hrs
- note: black flies were plentiful and swarming, not doing good at all possibly bughat or lotion bothering me?
- 4/28/06
303.01 Erosion control: Review
- c+c walk areas of work and rain etc
- time: 0.75hrs
276.03 Plant seed along pipe/trenching lines
- chris got more seed out of shed
- continued uphill from where left off
- time: 2.75hrs
04.29.06
- 305 Bug Control
- Sprayed mosquito barrier around MLA
- time: 2 hrs
- Misc
- Cass setup for safety during heavy exhaust work (cement delivery and footings rental equip)
- c+c test on tent etc, hike to find location and setup for tomorrow and next few weeks
- time: 3hrs
04.30.06
303.03 Divert, install pipe, & backfilll
- Chris attached tees and pipe to end of MLA pipe runs that were leaking and creating gullies
- time: 30 min
- Materials Transport
- Moved 12,800 lbs of cement up to mla
- time: 4.5 hrs
- 305 Bug Control
- Mosquito dunks to MLA
- time: 15m
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