L'Eau Commotion Westabout

6:00pm Wednesday 28th February 2018 ( UTC-3 ) It had always been my intention to keep this blog going every day but as my mother was often heard to repeat a family saying " The road to Hell is paved with good intentions " I have just added another cobblestone to that slippery slope, so no excuses. It was great to have Jason, who bought my previous yacht Katherine Ann bring out Bob McLeod in Speedwell to guide me the last few miles into my current berth. Bob and Janet McLeod took me under their wing when I arrived here two years ago in a rather sorry state and again excelled in their hospitality with a hot bath a home cooked meal and a warm dry bed. Not only that they have been great in chauffeuring me around for the myriad of little and also big things that are needed. I am now back on board alongside the FIC Jetty with two huge spherical fenders which I am sure will give a safe and comfortable berth whatever the direction of the wind, but as it is on the Eastern side of the Jetty it is sheltered from the winds which mos tly have a Westerly component. As well as that I am now connected to shore power and Jason has rummaged around and found me a jug and presented me with a huge box of Chinese noodles so now I am warm well fed and happy. There are lots and lots of things that are required or may enhance the trip home but as they are still being categorised and sorted I will leave the details to a later date. I am really looking forward to my stay here and to renew acquaintances from two years ago and indeed some from a visit in somewhat similar circumstances 42 years ago.