April 23 Opening

Post date: Apr 27, 2021 5:35:2 AM

Andi, Anika, Oliver, and Teagan opened for 2021! Day room heater is disabled, but heated observatory quickly with furnace and by turning on all bedroom heaters with doors open (so warm air was brought into furnace intake). Cleaned many things, tested that everything was operating correctly, prepared for spring projects. Not as many insects got inside this winter--thanks to dome seals?

Issues: Dome still leaking--found out it's due to lip on bottom of upper door. Will need old paint stripped, sealant, new paint. Rain catchment wasn't repaired, will rebuild this year

Groceries: Have stuff for sandwiches, about six eggs, plenty of drinking water, new coffee. Need liquid hand soap, small hand sanitizers.

Water: Plenty of blue jugs up there, Overfilled water tank to flush the clear measuring tube, ended up at 27”. Left at 24”.