Preparing for the Next Chapter

Tiger Point Marina, N30 41.50 W081 27.25

(6/5/05) This morning I reassembled the bowsprit and anchor rollers. That project is complete. We’re now at a point where Tarwathie is in better shape than she was on the survey day. At the start, there was the scratch in the side. Then the anchor roller. We were on a downward trend. That has been overcome now. Tomorrow I get the boatyard bill and maybe it will be me who’s overcome.

It was very helpful to have Libby as a second hand helping out. One thing. We are both acclimated to northern climates. Working out in the heat and humidity is hard. I found that my glasses would get covered with sweat. Even with my glasses off the sweat stung in my eyes so I was reduced to squinting out one eye at a time. I need a sweatband.

We had a luxury lunch at B.A. Pig BBQ restaurant. Then Libby did laundry. Last night we bought provisions for 2-3 weeks. Libby said we will have to learn to shop and eat smarter to keep within budget.

Our plan is to launch Monday, after the water pump is fixed. Then we’ll either head out to sea tonight or in the morning, depending on timing and weather.