March
2012
So we seem to have been somewhat
bypassed by the
summer this year. I can't believe that we're only a few weeks away
from DST ending (back to the 'old' time on Sunday 01 April 2012 when our
clocks go back...). Those who did venture away to the BOI or over to
the Coromandel 'tried' to enjoy themselves but it was reportedly in fairly
short busts - in between the wind and rain, etc. 2013 has got to be
better surely??
Meanwhile a venture out onto the water to
spread some sail for a change a few Sundays back brought some moments of
sheer pleasure. The breeze was good and the rain stayed away long
enough to shake the cobwebs out of the rigging and prove the new Electro
Scan (previously know as Lectra San) dunny
works a treat. Who would have thought we'd have an
electric poo pot that's as efficient and quiet as this eh?! Mind you I
haven't taken
She Who Knows Everything (SWKE)
out to get the final seal of approval but all in good time as old Murphy
would say.
I have shown off the finished
article to a few 'interested' parties though and everyone is pretty
impressed; not only with the sterling wiring job that Herman
did of Marine Solutions (the old Seaquip)
but the plumbing put together by yours truly and me mate Pete Boddie off Nureme.
Nice job all round - even if I say so meself!!
So now the sea trail of the dunny is complete
and yes I am feeling "flushed with success (!)"
its time to worry about other things as SWKE and I have a daughter getting
married in April so the boat is once again last on the list of things to
do.... bugger! In addition, this will be my last ramble on all things
boating related at Gulf Harbour due to personal family reasons taking
priority. I have very much enjoyed the 5 years "keeping things
current" so remember if it's a boat, it's a job for life and whatever
problems arise they can all be fixed with a drop of golden rum, dry ginger
and a splash of ice and lime
Cheers!
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