Time to clean the bilge. I started to clean the bilge while Denny went to town for more paper towels and degreaser. When he returned he took over as my back was killing me. That's hard work! Denny worked for a couple hours and used up a whole roll of paper towels. It finally didn't have any grease or sludge. He bought a new bilge pump (it's quiet) that will be installed for the small rain water that comes in threw the mast. Then our current bilge pump, which is much louder, will be higher up and will come on if we really have a problem.
After ten years of planning a trip around the world, we have given up our life on land to head to bluer pastures with the hopes of staying young as long as possible. Our mission is to have fun while moving about the earth. [...]When we finally return to dry land for good, we hope to have seen most of the worlds shore line and experienced things that can only be experienced at 5 knots Of course if we find a place we like and stay there for an extended time, that's ok too.
We have two boys and two grandson's and several friends and family of all ages. Our hope is that those we know will decide to spend some time with us. Life is enjoyed most when you share it with those your closest to.