Applied science
This morning, we turned our home into a tiny laboratory, to perform some applied science experiments. The new “juice box”, received yesterday, needed to be tested for its intended purposes. For example, could we use it to evaporate excess water from scalp hair? Yes. How about, extract essential oils from crushed seeds, to prepare an essential beverage (brewing coffee)? Again, yes. And finally, would we be able to prepare simple menu items, such as grilled cheese sandwiches? On all tests, success. Two thumbs up. Now we just need the green light for some camping/glamping. I will delay any other tests, such as recharging the “juice box” using solar panels until we actually acquire some.
Out of the mists, this afternoon, we sighted “our” new ferry. No photos, due to the reduced visibility, but she looks clean, streamlined, fast (although the radio signal bore witness to a respect for the limits in force through this area). I’m sure we will see the ship, often, but there can only be one first time. As a note, regular service begins next month, so this still counts as sea trials.
So exciting! I now have to wait to see what restrictions are in place for canine passengers. And the tariffs, of course.
In a final travel story, we have started the seasonal deportation of long-tailed rodents from beneath the birdseed dispensers. If you don’t fly in, you are not welcome. Perhaps I can put up a sign. I did notice some of the extended family, around like detectives beneath the feeders. Trying to solve the mystery of the disappearing thieves.
