Somewhat productive

Woke up this morning and was surprised to see how late it was. It was already 10:30. Needless to say I got less done than I hoped for today. However, feel better than yesterday.

Went to the library, emailed some resumes out. Came home and made some necessary phone calls. Tried and failed to get the van fixed.

Mentioned requesting applications for electrician apprentice programs. There are two such programs here in town. As of today, I hadn't heard back from either one. It's funny, I had a negative feeling about one of them when just viewing their websites. Still asked for information and application. Today called both to follow up on the emails. The one I had a bad feeling about went to voice mail. No return call after leaving a message. With the other I got a man who was polite and very helpful. Had gotten no reply due to email problems. Think my decision may already be made.

Covering the garden is definitely working. Grass and leaves are composting down into dark soil. It's working better where the black plastic is placed than with the tarps. Tarps seem to be too porous and don't block enough light. Still working, just more slowly. Pulled all of it aside this evening, turned much of the top soil, treated with a strong ammonia/vinegar solution and watered heavily. Then replaced the covers.

Neighbor gave me a fridge from the apartments he works at. They discarded old ones as they remodeled. It's been outside for a few days. Couldn't get it past the van. Moved the van and brought in the fridge.

Got dishes done during commercial breaks. Have to sweep and mop in the morning.