Claude is fixing his "muffler" himself with a combination of rope, goop, nuts and bolts. He tried to get a new part, but unfortunately it seems no one makes that part the correct size for his boat any more. As you can see from the photo above, he is proud of his workmanship. The part is installed now, the boat is running, but we are not moving. Tropical Storm Noel has threatened to spank us, and we are tucking in and staying in Oriental until the the big blow that is coming will pass. We are very happy at the town dock in our little 'pod' of boats. The nice folks sitting with us in the other picture are Carolyn and Bill from the Worthless Wench. We had a little happy hour on the dock, all you can eat shrimp dinner at a local restaurant and then a musical party with guitars, harmonica and accordion. It was such a lovely evening! Other notable events include a Francis-Edgell tennis match in which Edgell took Francis all the way to 7-5 only to have Francis win the set. This incredible feat was repeated the very next day. Someday I will win fair and square, just like the occasional game of pool. Anyway, this little town is so cute, so well maintained, so clean, so amenable to boaters, we are certainly falling in love with it and we are extremely glad to be able to wait out the storm here.
2 comments:
Following your (and Claude's) progress with interest.
Looks like the storm itself will pass by but high winds expected (Fri AM forecast)
Give my best to Claude
Long time friend and fellow boater
Stu Smith
Montreal
Quelle Ville!
Sounds like a wonderful time you had there. Some day I would also like to learn tennis (and to sail boats long distances!) Glad you have a knowledgable team mate. Happy wakes.
thomas
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