The Day The Sun Rose Twice

Marci: water wheels and automatic weapons
I was working on my handguns to try and move the thumb switch from the left side of my left hand gun to the right so I could use it and I think I figured out how to take out the part that restrains the firing pin after the empty shell is ejected. I have to read the manual again but I'm pretty sure I can get guns to fire in automatic. They'd be more likely to jam but I don't think I'd have the same problems with my aim, at least in my off hand.

Ashurn did not return last night. He went out to scavenge for food like usual but didn't come home. He'll be disappointed when he gets back. Abel brought in a pair of pigs and we ate in town like kings. Ashurn's food keeps us alive, but Abel's food keeps that survival worth while.

I've suggested a plan to build some water wheels powered by the stream down the hill about ½ mile from where we built up the farm in town. I also think we can build a sort of springhouse for basic refrigeration. The men in town didn't like the fact that these things would have to be so far from the thing in town they were now protecting with their guns, but the importance of refrigeration and water power can not be overestimated.

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