Day 123, Wednesday October 23

Coastie, greeting committee

Today we are land bound and will get more prep work done on the boat and some daily chores.  First thing is to locate a Mercury dealer and get the screw that mounts the motor on the transom fixed.  Dawson finds a dealer north about 2 miles and heads out in the dinghy with his running gear on as he will have to run back to the boat which is about 5 miles away by land.  Meanwhile Julie begins the laundry marathon.

 

We also arrange to rent a car for tomorrow so we can get our EPIRB programmed, and buy some anchoring locks, as well as a new part way across town for the mercury and some other goodies.  



Us with Alexandra, Cole, and Laura

Dawson makes it back to the boat, and decides it is time to de-pickle the watermaker.  He meets with some success as it is pumping, and seems to be "making" water, but we can't locate the water intake.  Finally he decides to "call a friend", which is Glenn as he will remember the plumbing configuration.  Alas Glenn is home and we can pick his brain on a few boat items.  Once again, Thanks Glenn, she is a beautiful boat.



Boat moored at the end of the dock

The winds are supposed to gust tonight from the west so again we stay on the boat.  We are so well sheltered, so we don't get awakened at all.  Yeah!  Most nights there are a myriad of noise interruptions that effect our sleeping, almost like having young kids again!  Bring ear plugs if you are visiting.

Cheers

Julie and Dawson