Well, we have arrived at the end of another week and things continue to move forward. The framing is now nearing the end with only 10 or 11 pairs left to fit and next week, we will continue to cut and fit the floors and perhaps even make a start on the lower planking. Fitting the floors in the mis section is a bit of a nightmare since the some of the keel bolts pass through them and not only that but they are not vertical either so no way to pre drill the floors and fit them onto the keel bolts. They've got to come out now! Easier said than done too. The nuts at the bottom are recessed into the lead which is normal but I can't get at them, which is not. There is a lead sole about 3 inches thick screwed to the bottom of the keel which covers them, so I went and bought a chain saw this evening. That should fix it! I'll let you know how it goes.
As for the rest, I have been cleaning and restoring the various bits of bronze equipment, dreaming up weird and wonderful ways to overcome a myriad of problems and finally, preparing my van for its' return to France. The customs are not very easy here so I have gutted it and my workshop is now on the concrete floor. They also built me a lovely lock box to store all the bits and pieces.

Jono