The west patio that cooks at five

What this place has taught us

Across 2 rechecks the forecasts have been out by about 13 points on average. That is a lot, and it is why this is recorded rather than assumed.

Adjustments this property has earned

Forecasts for this spot have come out about 12 points optimistic across 2 rechecks, so estimates here are read down by that much.

Based on 2 rechecks. Recorded 9/1/2026.

This is an offset with a sentence attached, not a score. Two rechecks that disagree with each other teach nothing and are ignored on purpose.

For dinner outside at 5:00 PM in July · started 5/28/2026

mixed

The model forecast that this would clear the problem at this hour. When it was rechecked, the forecast held only in part.

The model’s numbers

On the 0–100 reporting scale, mapped from the physical readings: 41 before, 78 forecast, 64 from the recheck. The calibration learns from these.

Better, but the low sun goes under it after about six and the stone is still giving heat back at eight.

Before

The place as it is, from the seat, at the hour that matters.

Test

The sheet, the board or the moved chair in place. Stand where you stood for the before.

After

Same spot, same hour, once it has had time to tell.

For dinner outside at 7:00 PM in June · started 7/5/2026

mixed

The model forecast that this would clear the problem at this hour. When it was rechecked, the forecast held only in part.

The model’s numbers

On the 0–100 reporting scale, mapped from the physical readings: 52 before, 81 forecast, 70 from the recheck. The calibration learns from these.

Sitting there feels private now. It reads a little tighter than expected from the table end.

Before

The place as it is, from the seat, at the hour that matters.

Test

The sheet, the board or the moved chair in place. Stand where you stood for the before.

After

Same spot, same hour, once it has had time to tell.

For dinner outside at 6:00 PM in August · started 8/6/2026

in place

The model forecast that this would clear the problem at this hour. It has not been rechecked yet.

The model’s numbers

On the 0–100 reporting scale, mapped from the physical readings: 64 before, 83 forecast. The calibration learns from these.

Before

The place as it is, from the seat, at the hour that matters.

Test

The sheet, the board or the moved chair in place. Stand where you stood for the before.

After

Same spot, same hour, once it has had time to tell.

CheckIt has been long enough to tell. What is it actually like now?

It is beautiful until about half past four and then nobody can sit there.
9/1/2026 · noticed