Not a good night. I kept waking up - nature called. Again. Again. And again. No, I don't know why.
As a result, I got up quite late, past seven! With a headache, I might add.
Internet wasn't co-operative, so I couldn't start writing ... it's now almost nine! First time I could create a new post! In the meantime, I've vacuum packed the sweet melon, started the bread dough and made pie dough. By the time the bread dough is done, the pie dough has been chilling for an hour. Then, while the bread rises again, I can chop the apples and hopefully have everything baked before the power goes off at twelve.
Having to work on such a tight schedule on weekends ... it's like bringing my work home: production scheduling every activity around load shedding!
I hear a neighbour is mowing his lawn ... ideally, I should be mowing mine ... I have an hour. I also have a headache ... sigh ...
Well, I tried mowing out back, but the grass has grown too much, I'm not really managing with the blunt blades. So, I've taken out my new mower and assembled it. I'd just finished, when the bread machine cried for attention. Shaped the loaf and rolls, then peeled, cored and cut the apples - saving the seeds. Half past ten now, and I'm heating the oven to start baking.
Twenty past eleven. Bread is baked. Bread rolls are baked. Apple pie is in the oven. Back lawn is mowed.
It would be ideal - scheduling wise - if I could mow the front during load shedding. But noon is really the worst possible time for hard labour in the frying sun! That's asking for sun stroke!
Ten to twelve. Kitchen is almost clean - just waiting for the apple pie tray.
Something is in the roof above the third bedroom ... I'm now looking around for my cats! Janey is here, Mewthos on the veranda ... now I better turn off the PC, in time for load shitting.
Aaaand ... load shedding was apparently suspended at 08:00 this morning! In my rush to meet my schedule, I didn't take time to check my messages. Load shedding will continue at five this evening - we'll hopefully find out which Stage before then!
Makes no difference for my night, though. Stage 2 we go off 02:00 - 04:30 tomorrow morning, Stage 3 we also go off 20:00 - 22:30 tonight. Only Stage 1 wouldn't affect my night.
Right, I've checked and found all my cats - none of them in the roof.
Well, I'm hungry now ... apple pie sounds good now, doesn't it? Maybe with some ice cream?
Yeah, that was nice. Then I took a nap. Hour and a half later, sort of awake ... it's really hot today. Again.
Oh FFS! Load shedding coming back with a vengeance!
Monday Stage 4 - 00:00 - 16:00 = 02:00 - 04:30 & 10:00 - 12:30
Stage 5 - 16:00 - 00:00 = 18:00 - 20:30
Tuesday: Stage 4 - 00:00 - 05:00 = 02:00 - 04:30
Stage 3 - 05:00 - 16:00 = 10:00 - 12:30
Stage 5 - 16:00 - 00:00 = 18:00 - 22:30 (4 hours)
Wednesday: Stage 4 - 00:00 - 05:00 = 02:00 - 04:30
Stage 2 - 05:00 - 16:00 = none
Stage 5 - 16:00 - 00:00 = 18:00 - 20:30
This really sucks! Especially the six to eight / ten every single evening! That means I can't mow the lawn bit by bit, because I can't shower late - I'm going to have to leave the geyser on throughout the day, so I can shower when I get home. Or take cold showers? Or what? I'm so sick and tired of this shite! I don't have the energy to keep dealing with this ...
Well, I've just washed my ice cube trays and filled them with coffee. That'll make nice ice coffee. I'm so tired ... drained ... It's already four ... I've cleaned the litter boxes, packed my lunch ... it's taken me two hours to find the energy to carry the lawn mower from the back to the veranda. Now I'm going to take another nap ...
I was just about falling asleep, when someone called at the gate. The prospective tenant. Came to introduce himself and have a look at the room. He seems nice, I think this can work. I just want to discuss the rent with my neighbour. I can't charge nothing, and I definitely don't want to charge a lot - just having the added security and help in the garden will be 'payment' enough, for me! He's keen to move in next weekend.
Neighbour just came around, we discussed what rent to charge. None. He'll work for his rent - I'm fine with that.
Half seven now ... time to sit on the veranda for a bit, then quickly shower before the lights go out ....
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