I’m back on my old long book kick. Just started the Count of Monte Cristo

To throw another recommendation into the mix: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. Currently my favorite book and could certainly take a year to read

I tried the audio book on a road trip. Heard all of the great things about it so I downloaded it. Took me over and hour to figure out it’s fiction and not nonfiction. I listened to about 2 hours and it wasn’t bad but I didn’t get pulled in like everyone else seems to have been. It’s one of those books I feel like I should finish but just don’t have the interest to.

Yep foil tape works but id say mastic is the right way. A tub will be more than you need, they also sell it in caulk tubes which should be cheaper. Just use any extra on your other junctions too. Hit the ones nearest to your unit which is where your static pressure will be freatest.

I’ve had on my bucket list to do a short book/long cigar afternoon at some point and I’ve been saving this book for that afternoon.

I’m on the otherside of the coin. I was remote like many during covid then recently took a job where I have a 40min commute 2 days a week. I wasn’t happy about that to start and thought I wanted full time remote. I’m 4 months in now and I love it. To me it feels like the best of both worlds. My drive isn’t a hard 40 min and I get through podcasts and calls to friends/family. I just bring my laptop and dock at home or office which is easy. It has been great seeing and meeting people. I try to structure my days so I get meetings in person and focus work done on WFH days. Not for everyone but some, like me, might be surprised that they like a blend more than they think.

On your note about carrying a few notebooks: I was in this same boat. I carried a paper planner, a notebook for notes and lists, and another one with graph paper for projects (wiring diagrams, building floor plans, etc). I’ve been using a Midori travelers notebook for the last year. It’s essentially just a nice piece of leather that holds inserts (think field notes type notebooks). I have 3 inserts in mine that cover those areas and when they fill up I can replace each one individually. I’m loving it and the leather looks really classy.