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Light

Posted on November 12, 2008 by steve

We have been told that our shipment has been released but have yet to be told when it will be delivered. Perhaps tomorrow. This morning I listened into the cruisers net for the first time and announced ourselves as newcomers. … Continue reading →

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No hair left soon

Posted on November 11, 2008 by steve

We still don’t have our shipment. The receivers on the island now insist on an original bill of lading which we don’t have. We have been sent a pdf which we have forwarded and printed/handed over but this does not … Continue reading →

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Sunday Slow down

Posted on November 10, 2008 by steve

The last 24 hours saw us slow down considerably – something we’ve needed to do for some time. Helen had re caulked the surround to the sinks so we wished to avoid using the kitchen area. We went ashore and … Continue reading →

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Eau – how delicious

Posted on November 8, 2008 by steve

Shortly after 3pm today our watermaker produced it’s first fresh water. The leaks have been fixed and almost everything connected up. In all honestly it’s pretty tasteless as it is very close to distilled water. However, the thought that it … Continue reading →

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Leaks: old and new

Posted on November 8, 2008 by steve

Yesterday I found the source of the leak discovered a few days ago. After a night of heavy rain the evidence below the aft bunk was more pronounced. Furthermore, the places where the evidence of slight water flow were evident … Continue reading →

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