Odd sort of day really. I was up and down in the night - it was howling fit to bust, noisy and even on dry land a bit uncomfortable what with the rigging vibrating and the boat shaking in the gusts. Nearly got up just before six, dozed off again until about half past eight, nearly got up again bit dozed off and had to be woken up by Jane (and that doesn't happen very often let me tell you!) at gone eleven.
Set to fitting the log impeller and wiring it back to the instrument panel whilst Jane date and conditioned checked the gallery stores. That done, we headed up to the pub about one-I-clock as Jane fancied a proper Sunday roast. Not a hope, the place was packed out. So we nipped down to Asda in South Woodham Ferrers to purchase some big bottles of mineral water before heading round to Natterjacks (the Marina bar).
The place was quiet but the service was very show. The beer and wine was ok, the food much less so. Not worth over eighteen quid that's for sure.
Lunch over, we had a wander down to look at the fingerette berths. More expensive than the swinging mooring they may be but walk on access has its appeal. Mind you, they look a tricky proposition to get in and out of and are tucked right around the back of everything else. Guess there's a reason why they're so much cheaper than the other berths!
Even though the facilities at the marina appealed, Jane wasn't convinced it would be worth the extra cost. Nor am I so we'll put that idea to one side and see how it goes this year on the swinging moorings.
Back at the boat, Jane had a doze whilst I set up the standing rigging. I'm not totally happy with it but I think its better set up than last year. We'll have to see how well she sails. We also measured up for a trailer and then had a sort out below decks.
Macaroni cheese and bread for dinner after which Jane had an early night whilst I whiled away the evening sorting out the channel allocations on the new VHF to match UK usage. Heard both sides of a conversation between a vessel and the Kingsferry bridge loud and clear so I don't think there's much wrong with the reception
After that out was time to jump into my lovely cosy new beeping slag and write up the days endeavours. Tomorrow should see us back in the water and ready to go sailing I hope
Oh yes, the weather ... there's virtually no wind now so write and its pleasantly warm. No heating required and a good nights sleep is on the agenda
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