Next wave

After doing some sealing I went to town for laundry and groceries.

After nestling the groceries in, I (reluctantly) put on some grubbies and set to work. It felt nice not to covered in stuff, but it didn’t take long before it felt normal again.

I removed the old propane stove connection and tucked the tail out of the way. I put a small extension on the water heater cleanout, insulated it some and set about burying it.

Ditto on the flu transition from the stove. It’s still not completely sealed (I DO miss the simplicity of the old J-tube system) but the heat is going to the water heater and bench.

I’m cooking some butternut squash on the stove. The glass is going to take some getting used to, but it’s working a treat!

I would’ve added beer had there been any in the house, my hand. I’ve been craving it, especially as it has been customary to the post work transition. I miss the taste, the buzz, the distraction. It’s kinda boring not drinking, the payoff is feeling light and lively. Working on the transition, resisting urges, not caving…

Last night after work, as I was home before five PM I had oodles of time to unwind, feed the fire, cleanup and prepare for the next wave of work. I was keenly aware that I wasn’t drinking. It was my Friday and I would’ve stayed up later, slept later, probably had a slower morning etc.

All this gorgeous fall weather and I’m inside futzing! I won’t be sorry come winter whether I’m here full time or not!