Author Archives: Jenny
change revisited
This post revisits one that I wrote on our original Sailblogs site back in September 2010. As we draw closer to our current departure, there are many of the same issues that are staring us in the face for a second time. So here we go again! When one chooses to depart from the norm … Continue reading
window replacement . . . end in sight
The starboard side curved window is finally complete. In addition to finishing the curved window installation, we also completed the starboard forward lazarette hatch. The port forward lazarette hatch and one aft hatch are the … Continue reading
bottom progress
The farrow blasting still has a few more days to go. The bottom paint has been removed from three quarters of the port hull. Once the port hull is completed, work on the starboard hull will begin. Progress became slightly delayed when the farrow blaster broke down. However, it has been repaired, and blasting should … Continue reading
questions answered
Do we get seasick? Will we have a satellite phone? Those questions are now answered on our FAQ page. return to home page
parachute anchor plates
Wil has his next project cut out for himself. Come to think of it, I have a big project cut out for myself as well! Our specially designed parachute anchor chain plates are almost ready for installation. Before installing these heavy duty plates, we need to … Continue reading
for now
For now . . . we are just tired. return to home page
modest monty
She won’t take it all off! The Full Monty is refusing to strip for us. I always knew she was modest! The farrow blasting began this morning. Before they got too far, a reddish brown color primer was discovered under the bottom paint. It appears to be an epoxy/primer barrier coat, and it’s not coming … Continue reading
one bent window installed
We finally have our new bent windows in hand, and this past weekend, we installed one of them. About two months ago, Wil removed the original curved windows from the foredeck (bending windows post). Up until this point, Wil has been able to use each old window … Continue reading
no water . . water . . no water
Water pump. Water heater. Water faucet. Water leaks. This weekend became mostly dedicated to many of our water system issues. Friday evening the water tanks appeared to be empty. It was late, we were all tired, and ready to go to bed. Therefore, we were only going to do a quick fill of one tank, … Continue reading
dazed & confused
Some days I can’t figure out which direction to go first. This morning I am walking in circles. Looking at the pile of items that still need to be listed For Sale. Looking at the piles that need sorting. Looking at my calendar and the time we have left. Looking at my chores for today. … Continue reading
