A quickie to let you know what we are up to and our intentions. John has been nose down in engine room basically. There have been a few things needed attention not the least of which was the bracket holding the exhaust system. My son-in-law welded and reinforced the broken bracket which will be bolted on tomorrow. It need longer bolts as welds make it thicker. I have been to mother's group, swimming lessons, parks and shopping centres chasing a two year old mostly. Fun!

Remaining jobs include putting a radar reflector up the mast, attending to an LED light on mast which when on, interferes with VHF transmission and reception. Putting new jib sheets (lines) on, tightening the backstay to tension the forestay, and then before we leave notifying various agencies, insurances etc. Lots to remember to do. We still haven't heard from Hong Kong as to whether or not we have official MARDEP permission to skipper our own yacht in HK waters. The RHKYC will probably provide a mooring at Kellet Island in the middle of HK. Smelly, noisy and busy place but very convenient.( now no longer an island but still called island)

Sleepy time now. John has had it from working in the heat and humidity. Good night all. Ginni