The loggers were at it early this morning—starting at 5 o’clock sharp. I finally got up around 5:45, knowing I had a big day ahead. It had been a cold night, with lows in the 40s, so it was hard to pull myself out of bed. But there was too much to do to linger.
My mouse friend made yet another appearance. He seems to have settled in as a permanent resident.
I’ve been procrastinating on starting the second half of the cabin’s roof, but with my time here winding down, the pressure is on to get it finished before I leave. To delay just a bit longer, I worked first on the interior bathroom wall and made good progress there. But eventually, I couldn’t put it off any longer.
I tackled the roof—stripping off the old shingles down to the underlayment, laying in furring strips, and then getting two metal panels installed by the end of the day. It was tough, challenging work, but I was very pleased with the results.
As a reward, I went to the Old School Family Restaurant for dinner. I really should know by now that dinner isn’t their strong suit, but it was at least a hot meal—better than anything I would have managed back at camp.
Later, I stepped outside after sunset hoping to catch a glimpse of the northern lights, which were rumored to be visible tonight in Maine. No luck there. What I did see, though, was just as inspiring: a crystal-clear sky filled with stars, the Milky Way stretching overhead, and not a trace of light pollution to dim it. Absolutely awe-inspiring.
It was a long, tiring day, but a productive one. Tomorrow, the roof work continues.