Frost

So, temp dropped to around 30 last night. Light frost. Most of the tomato plants took some damage. Guess I won't really know how much for a while. Think the mulch did some good because the smallest plants seem to have fared much better than the tall ones. Though that hopefully means the roots and lower portions of the taller ones are undamaged and will recover. Take some time but they should be okay.

If not, I have more seeds planted both inside and outside. Proper growing season for tomatoes doesn't actually start until May here. By then the seedlings should be well developed. Just a bummer to have them doing well and then suffer such a setback.

Just seems to be one of those weeks where not much is going as planned.

Called the agency back this morning about the contract. Today the recruiter is out of the office for a conference. Left a voicemail, maybe he'll check it.

No work on Mon or Tue. Way I split availability I may get work the rest of the week but won't get paid for it until next Fri. I get paid this Fri but only for one shift. Have to pay the child support and the rest has to last until my next shift.. Or next Fri.

Least I have the cell phone paid ahead.

Wound up getting back out of bed. Couldn't sleep. Both fatigue and sleeplessness caused by minor transient health issue. Watched STNG and went back to bed. Read for a while. Maybe I can get some work tonight and take a nap this afternoon.

Have some weeds coming up in the yard. Obviously these thrive on the same conditions as grass. I'll use some weed killer on them. It was too windy last couple of days. They're right next to the tomato section and I didn't want overspray.

Started lots more spinach and pumpkin seeds inside yesterday. Spinach can be attractive, so going to try planting some under the trees. See if it lasts longer that way. If not, it will flower and blend in with the other flowers there.

Need to make some phone calls and clean house.