Friends and fellow cruisers of Mysticbond generously agreed to check on Close Knit when they went to launch their boat for this years cruising season. Mysticbond has been wintering in the boat yard next to our boat yard. They reported to us yesterday that all appears well with the boat. No mould or weird smells despite the dehimidifier being tripped off a few times. We were both relieved to hear this news. Aside from topping up the charcoal trays nothing else appeared wrong.

I drive my tiny mind crazy trying to figure out when or how we might get to the boat yard. Al and I had kind of agreed to not do anything with the boat for a while but I fear the longer she sits alone, that she will deteriorate and be worthless. Someone could be living their dream on this cute little boat. I'm not sure Al will ever regain all the abilities needed to be a competent and safe captain. I truly enjoyed our time on the boat but I was never the kind of woman who took charge and docked the boat or rose an anchor. I cooked, provisioned and cleaned. I am not embarssed to say I still don't understand the electric on the boat, I still think AC means "air conditioning". I suppose if we were only ever going forward I could do that. But pulling up for gas would even freak my freak. I may consult with a friend here about the logistics of importing the boat to Canada. If it were here in Collins Bay perhaps family and friends could help us enjoy her. What to do, What to do.