Posted by Monty
All plans these days are written in the sand at low tide. However, we have a tentative plan to consider a few days out on the hook (anchor) as sort of a shakedown cruise and trial run to see how we cope. To that end, we are making progress and I am tying up a lot of loose ends. Just a couple more things to do and we may be able to leave on Sunday.
The sump pump in the shower has not worked from day one. Part of the reason was a totally trashed pump that I replaced when we were living at the boatyard having the roller furling replaced. The other half of the project was completed today when the circuit breaker (that had been removed) arrived from an Ebay seller (it is no longer being manufactured, sort of like my boat. And me.) and was installed in the control panel.
This is a mixed panel containing both live AC and DC circuits. The DC is not a danger if I screw up except possibly a fire. The AC is 110 volts so probably not lethal. I did tell Carol to quit talking to me.
That project completed, we went into town to get supplies and went to see the local fish guy. He has a shack downtown and sells fresh fish out of coolers. Bought some salmon for the grill.
See previous post. I am still becoming one with the grill.
After a dinner that couldn't be beat, Carol decided to crank the oven up for the first time and make some brownies.
After a dinner that couldn't be beat, Carol decided to crank the oven up for the first time and make some brownies.
We lit the pilot and set the temperature on the dial. Carol mixed and baked according to label directions. But when it came out, it was not done. Not even close.
Clambake was skeptical.
But another five minutes on the timer...
And success! I even ate TWO!
Tomorrow will be a day for last minute projects, one slightly major, most minor, and provisioning for the few days we will be out. Not sure where we are going, just wherever a beam reach takes us. Posts may become spotty as we are in and out of coverage.