WE are waiting for parts...the wait game. We spoke to St Francis, the builder of our boat, and Duncan, the owner/builder of Indy told us not to worry about the saildrive, There is another plate there with a stronger diaphragm to portect us from water 'intrusion'. He told us to take our eyes off of the saildrive and look to our next destination. Great news....except we have the parts ordered so have to wait for them.
Steve, our friend on Uliad, has walked me through posting photos. I would be doing it now but all the plugs are taken so I can;t download them from the hard drive. Never fear....we will be posting more photos!!!!! yeah.
I have also discovered Facebook....I am fully addicted!!!!! My friend Emily told me I should change it to Pirate English....hilarious. Although my time with it is limited.
will write more soon.

Gram, thanks for the call out..point taken and will be observed. Glad to hear you are well. Will call you sometime this week. Sloppy hugs and kisses to Griffie.