Day 11, Thursday, September 22 (Layover)
0635-55F/47F. Solar 11%. It is hump day, half way through this trip. To celebrate I will bake coffee cake this morning.
0920-Coffee cake was great as always. Bible study this morning was in Proverbs and 2 Chronicles. In 2nd Chronicles it describes the tearing away or split of the Kingdom of Israel because of Solomon's apostasy, described in more detail in 1 Kings 11:1-13 and 31-33. Such a sad ending for a king who started off in such a right relationship with God. He was given so much wisdom yet he failed because he walked away from God.
The verse for the day is from Psalm 20:7 "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will remember and trust in the name of the Lord our God."
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| Finally Some Blue Sky! (Click To Enlarge) |
0925-After Bible study I went up to align the solar panels for best sun angle. It misted again and is mostly cloudy and cool. 67F/50F. Solar down to 8%! I also tightened the port guy and starboard bow line. I will continue my reading and prayer time and hold off on a move at this point since it is quite windy (NW).
Starting my new book by Hugh Ross, "Designed to the Core." Hugh does a great job of demonstrating scientifically the harmony of the Bible and science. For related info see https://reasons.org/.
1010-Finished my morning reading and prayer time. Time to make breakfast. 68F/50F. Solar 13%. Up 5% despite clouds.
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| Little Activity On The Lake (Click To Enlarge) |
1040-Finished breakfast now debating a move or to wash dishes? I will need to adjust the panels soon.
I adjusted the panels to face east. Then washed dishes and sent a message to family that I would stay put for today.
1200-I cut and split firewood for this evening.
1400-Laid the panels down for better angle and went in to take a break and have a glass of white wine and respond to satellite messages. I'm soliciting advice on trapping "Skinny" the mouse who so far is not taking my bait. So far he simply ignores what I put in the traps. I tried peanut butter, steak, and my own candied pecans made from maple syrup, honey, brown sugar, and salt. If that doesn't attract I will have to touch it up with some peanut butter.
I will read for a while.
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| Still Windy! (Click To Enlarge) |
1630-I made dinner of pork roast, potatoes, salad, warm rolls, and red wine. Took out my frozen foods to put in the fridge to thaw for tomorrow.
Solar is now up to 40% up from a low of 8% this morning. 68F/50F. Heat has been on all day. Partly sunny this eve.
1845-I went ashore and made a fire but it was less than desirable. Wood did not burn well, wind was blowing hard, and the temp when I came back to the boat was only 48F. Not sure what the wind chill is but I could not sit much and had to just stand close to the fire to stay warm. I will have a Bailey's and hit the sack.
1930-Ran a 30 minute time lapse of the sunset and the wind blew the tripod over so I don't know if I got anything! Very frustrating. At least it appears the camera is okay, I think? My newest! I won't know until I use it again. Now it's bed time.
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