Day 22 - Still somewhere in the Atlantic
Nenne
Thu 23 Nov 2017 15:52
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17:57.850N 033:27.255W
I am writing this blog on behalf of Rickard, who
insisted I do this for him.
My name is Rickard and I have realized one of my dreams.
Purchasing this boat was something I have always dreamed of and is now a
reality. Not only have I got a superb boat with all the extras, but I have
managed to recruit the best Captain, his first mate and deckhand. Donald and
Audrey took some convincing to join me in this new adventure, but I couldn't be
more pleased that they have. Richard is a hard working and respectful young man
who tackles all his jobs with enthusiasm, great to have on board.
I have met some real characters on this boat, one who I
can only say gives me the hairy eyebrow every now and then, guess who. Another
who I have to get out of his way when he moves and sometimes have to interrupt
his slumber to talk to. Another who plays the guitar and talks incessantly. All
great fun, the banter between them never stops and is extremely
entertaining.
My Captain Donald is one of the biggest protagonists who
never stops chirping, gives Audrey a hard time and runs the boat like a well
oiled machine. Audrey produces great food for us on a regular basis, it never
seems to amaze me what she puts on the table.
I offered my assistance in the watch program over this
leg which seems to be making a difference. I do find that this has also tired me
out. We had a storm last night which resulted in the boat heading into 16kt wind
and large waves for about 2 hours, I only heard about the storm this morning, I
slept through the entire storm.
Rickard didn't really ask me to do this for him, but I
can't keep talking about the flying fish.
Still moving slowly through the Atlantic, no wind so
running the engine. One day at a time, we are making steady
progress.
Love and missing you
Duncan |