Exciting times

Packing for the boat this morning. Knowing what to take is difficult given the very changeable Spring weather and temperatures at present and the hope of warmth and sunshine in the very near future, the lack of clothes storage space on the boat being the deciding factor. Exciting times indeed.

Another rough night, but this time caused by my need to visit the loo on a frequent basis, having overdosed on natural Senna yesterday. By the morning I had lost several kilo's in weight and several hours of sleep, but physically felt much better overall.

I can't wait to set sail, although when we do depends on the MCC work duration. In the meantime we will be esconced in or around Stenson Marina, joy oh joy. Even the short 5 hour jaunt between Barton and Stensen will be somewhat relaxing, even though it is a well-used (by us) stretch of water with little to recommend it.

We arrived for lunch at Barton and loaded the boat with clothes etc when Lynne announced we would cruise to Stensen, somewhat to my surprise as that was the last place on earth I would choose to stay for two nights. Common sense prevailed and we stayed at Barton,hopefully making the journey tomorrow.

I checked the engine oil, greased the drive-shaft and all is ready for the off.