Latest from the shed…

A big thanks to Aunty Cath and Swarbrick and Swarbrick for my beautiful new tiller!

The Rutland Wind generator, an important part of the power system.

Thanks to Barry Barker at Arrow Caravans for supplying the stove and Richard the installer I now have the ability to cook all latitudes, longitudes and upside-down. The only question left is how many for dinner…

A suspect looking crowd, from the left Phil, Mick and Dad

Buzzzz! Neil and Pat the electrical team, report that progress has been positive.

Mum received a hero’s welcome when she arrived with the new keel bolt made by P & W Marine Engineers and box full of goodies from BIAS Boating.

Jim, chief plumber working hard at work installing the shiny new Johnston bilge pumps

Ed was too busy working hard to give us a smile

Life as normal… crazy! Up in the morning off to the shed with Mums box packed full of yummy sandwiches, treats, fruit and bickys to keep all the crew going, only this week I was in for a shock. My portion of lunch consisted of freeze dried and long life meals for me to sample, sympathy please!

Actually after I got over being a drama queen the food wasn’t too bad, I gave roast chicken 8/10 and chicken and peas 7/10. Looks like entertainment for the voyage is also covered, picking out the peas will keep me more than busy.

Lately the shed seems a like highway or maybe a huge big muilt-lane intersection with so many people and so much equipment coming and going. Some of the latest equipment arrivals have been the Rutland wind generator, windows and port holes, a million bits and pieces from BIA’s boating, though hull fittings… just to name a few.

On Tuesday we all made an effort to smarten up for the visiting film team and Don McIntyre stopped in to see all the action, actually I believe the poor guy was handed a sanding board the moment he stepped though the door! Luckily, he was smart enough not to bring working clothes and it was great to catch up.

Wednesday saw Mike join the team for a week of work and Phil from Fleming Windvanes arrive to put together the targa frame with Dad, sorry did I say targa, make that roll cage!
Thursday, Bruce and I caught up the team at Ullman Sails Sunshine Coast to go over details of my sail wardrobe. All up and with the support of Bainbridge International I’ll have set of 11 brand new ‘built proof’ sails.

No rest for the wicked, hope you enjoy the pictures!

Jessica