The truth about heat

I posted more pics on the other site- FYI

So, While there is likely no scientific evidence regarding this phenomena, I can prove that what I am about to tell you is true should there be doubters among you.

Being out in the heat on a regular basis sucks.  Rather than building a tolerance, I find that my tolerance is decreasing.  When I could put in 5 or 6 hours before I collapsed, I got a lot done. The other day Peyton, Marla and I went out to the ranch to deliver something and then went out to work on the container for a bit. We lasted exactly 2 hours and all felt like we were going to puke.

The project is getting close to becoming something that is at least identifiable as a structure.  It is close to being "dried in" but the last push toward that is a pisser.

As much as I hate to admit defeat, I think I will put the windows in and trim the metal and let the thing sit for a month or so. There are two reasons for that.... One, I don't want to die of heat stroke and Two, I have other, more compelling engagements between now and Labor day.

That is not to say that I won't pick at this thing when I am able, but there will be no more full court presses toward completion until it cools off at least into the low 90's.  I CAN'T TAKE IT ANY MORE>>>

I fully intend to work on the interior but not until the DAMN electric company comes out and installs my pole. I am now on week 3 of trying to get them out there but they are so far unavailable. Things work in mysterious ways with rural electric companies.  They have some secret set of prioritizing their work and apparently I am not meeting the mark for quick action. The guy is very nice and has been cooperative in the past but for now he is making excuses that I can't overcome.

The sheetrock is there and ready to go but I WANT some a/c in the thing. I NEED some a/c in the thing. The SIPs have made it quite tolerable but tolerable is no longer good enough for me.

Judging from the views per day statistics on Typepad, there are more than a few people watching my progress on this building.  For all of you--  I am keeping track of the actual amount of time spent on the project (and the $$ too) and will tally it as we near completion. I sosososo believed that it would be finished by now and in the big scheme of things, it could have been finished in 3-4 weeks had I chosen a more temperate time of the year to commence with all this foolishness. Never fear- I NEVER EVER quit and it will be completed but I need a freaking break. I need a break where I can keep some polish on my nails and keep my hands from feeling like alligator skin. In the words of Goldie Hawn as Judy Benjamin in the 1980 film Private Benjamin- I made a mistake... fine I'm sorry! I'll never do it again! I wanna wear my sandals...I want to shop.. I wanna go out to lunch. I wanna be NORMAL again! (Also I have a damn trial coming up and need to work to get these guys to settle so that I can have more free time)

So, keep checking the weather forecast for Texas and you'll know what's up.  The magic number (as bizarre as this sounds to some of you) is 94 degrees.  94 degrees would be like  Christmas in Aspen in comparison to this wretched hell.

Adios for now but check back soon.

Comments

[paul]

having survived katrina and now ensconced in montana...on a ranch... i read your blog with great interest keep up the good work paul h.

[Phil]

I am building a house in Mexico and writing a book about it.

You are a great write and may think about writing your own book. There are not many about container conversion, and I must say your site is really interesting to me.

I am planning myself to make some container building in New Zealand, where, yes, it is much cooler than where you are now.

Quick question : would have a frigorific container freed you from all the insulation process ? Or maybe the premium for a frigorific container is not worth it ?

Keep it up !

Phil