Stainless mesh left over from another project, stitched with stainless seizing wire. Only down side when overhauling system is the…
Not quite enough definition to see the black bands defining the “missing” elements but even so.
A star of gastronomic transformation of UK! “When I first arrived you could only get olive oil at the chemist…
Was not too bad to get off, bit of grazed knuckles and profanity. The pickup tube for fuel has a…
Maxillofacial and oral dept. Well, I have to say very impressed so far. First dental appointment with my new dentist…
Well, insulation is in, just a few more awkward screws. Leak (few drips) continues in quarter berth, more sika on…
Memories of Christmas past
Car dropped off at Honda specialist and new, lhd headlights on order. I hope this change over will be complete…
An infamous British newspaper headline from the 1930’s. Perhaps apposite at this unnerving stage of brexit and an amusing mirror…
I cannot help but think the big issues are really not being aired. Energy always was and will be one…
These words struck me as the assenine negotiating continues between EU and UK.
On the face of it the UK has a highly ethical approach to health care. I think in our (UK)…
The idea is that the foil reflects radiant heat. I started trying to push the material up under the strakes…
The safety wires that run fire and aft used to be slack. No more. Either they have stretched over time…
Well, weather over weekend was forecast as dry and bright 7-4 degrees. Made a command decision, forget everything else and…
Difficult to complete with the temperature at the moment. West Epoxy says 15c is lowest for cure. A visit to…
Ship has ribs, overlayed with longitudinally placed lathes. These are screwed to the ribs. I’ll post pics over coming days…
I have always loved this dish and been surprised to find it is only served in the winter. Well, I…
After too long a visit to Peter Mshimbula this morning after which I am delighted. He and Natalie did a…
What a drawn out struggle it’s been. My initial idea of both expansion tank and pump on on board did…
The teak deck leaks. A 7mm layer of teak screwed down onto white silicone from 1983; then a grp sandwich…
A brit in the lead! But it is a marathon not a sprint. https://www.alexthomsonracing.com/
The idea is to make all the components accessible (including those that it was just about impossible to reach with…
As I go about maintenance and repair tasks for Bara Vi I am reminded of The Hitch Hikers guide to…
I think I’ll use cable ties if practicable.
Funny how much focus this bit gets. The system on Bara Vi is going to a new owner so recycled.…
All good, shopping done, heating on, beer, TV. Bath later….
A few adventures today. Tucked in behind a commercial Gouda, just the huge barge and I. We’ll that was sort…
Forecast showing B6 SW and 1.5M waves on the nose, no better Saturday. Hmmm, decision made for inside passage via…
It’s been a fabulous time here in Amsterdam, just time to fiddle with engine and enjoy this delightful boat. Engine…
Heading courtesy of Neil Young! I think this post might better be headed “long engine diagnosis” but somewhere in between…