September 29, 2016

Hot, hot, hot!!!! Record-breaking temperatures in the area exceeded 100 degrees! Even in the marina temperatures came close to triple digits. I tried to arrange to do paperwork tasks during the hottest periods because the heat and humidity made physical work miserable. So, the week was pretty evenly divided between boat projects and paperwork. I spent a lot of time on the phone, online and running around to get official business handled. I received my Temporary Import Permit or TIP, which is essential, and printed out what is supposed to be a receipt for pre-paying for the visas for myself and two crew members. I also applied for and paid for a Mexican fishing license. Conversations with my insurance carrier resulted in my needing to get a standing rigging survey done before they will insure me in Mexico. I'm in the process of arranging that now. There's more to do, but I'm less stressed about being able to get it done.

On the project side, the bright work refinishing is nearing completion with work on the transom cap rail half way there, and I did the 250 hour engine service which required way too much boat yoga. The new sail cover is done and looks fine after some adjustments were made. Next week the boat gets hauled out for bottom paint and some other work.

Did I mention I'm exhausted?

 

April 24, 2014

A rough week, but a lot is being accomplished.  The floor grate is back in the forward head, Hector fitted the canvas for the new sail cover and brought the finished isenglass cover for the doghouse skylight.  Jose and his helper have been grinding away and the boat is beginning to look better just because the gel coat is more the same shade from having been sanded..  The noise, dust and constant shifting of "stuff," however, have made it impossible to stay on board, let alone do anything.  As a consequence all my normal activities have been completely disrupted, with some aggravating consequences.  In the last two days I've managed to lock my keys in the truck and misplaced my wallet.  Thankfully, I was able to recover both the keys and wallet (after deactivating my credit cards).  Filling the time has been interesting.  Cleaned out the junk from the truck, washed the Mini and even took a little trip up to Santa Barbara. And I'm doing a lot of paddling with the outrigger club.
There were not as many wildflowers as usual this spring due to the prolonged drought, but there are a few lovely patches....