still sickish (sort of like brackish, only not with the salt)

Rain is sufficient to go to the lab rather than the field. I shall drink tea all day, and we shall see what comes of it.

I'm sure everyone finds this terribly fascinating to read about. Enjoy the thunderstorms.

over a gallon of tea later...

...I am still coughing when I run out of liquid. It is very sad. (and yes, I did actually count-- the bottle I was refilling in the lab was 20 fluid ounces, and my mug at home is 15, so I have drunk 150 fl oz of liquid not counting the tea at dinner-- a gallon is 128) But I am not doing anything all weekend, so that should help.

( further boot update )

and the Lady says: why haven't you made me boots like that?
me: wouldn't you rather have a toy nautilus instead?
her: No.