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A big day. The roof is on. It was reasonably easy going until about 10.30 when the wind started. Putting the paper down in the wind was tough going. There is still a bit of work to do on the roof, I need to put in all the nails, secure the top cap properly, and work out how I’m going to cover the ends.



I did plenty of clambering up ladders today. I had one fall which was a bit of fun, I was most of the way up the ladder and felt my balance go, so I knew I had to prepare for a crash landing. No pain.

The McCartneys stopped by today. It was good to hear Justin’s thoughts on my progress, I’ve gone a while unguided, with no real clue. The idea of putting more windows in was floated, and boy it was a good one. It’s dark in there already, and it doesn’t even have any walls yet.

I ate so much today. I did work long and my belly isn’t feeling obviously fatter so maybe I used it all as fuel. The inventory:

2 pieces of peanut butter toast
2 apples
2 honey sandwiches
1 packet of 2 minute noodles
1 can cream style corn
½ a sushi roll
1 fruju
1 medium sized baked potato with chilli beans and sour cream
1 bowl of pasta
1 scoop of chips
2 bread rolls garlic buttered
17 small wrapped chocolates
1 bowl of salad

I just weighed in at 77.5, so maybe that is up a bit. That is a lot of food.

Miscellanery building detritus as viewed from the roof of the shack


The new neighbours asked me to keep it down a bit. I abused them heartily.