Steady progress

Serafina
Rob & Sarah Bell
Thu 8 Oct 2009 18:07
Tuesday and Wednesday 6th & 7th October

Tuesday was the day that 3 lots of people were coming to start work or take
measurements etc. and in true international style, no-one appeared until
after lunch and he had only called by to say that he would be coming the
next day instead! One apologised over the phone and said they hoped to be
with at the end of the week and one simply did not show.

Nevertheless we got loads done and we are well ahead of schedule which
helps.

In the evening we went to a Cruising Association dinner in the marina
restaurant. We have been members for a few years now and recently have found
that they can be extremely helpful. They also have a Med section which has
its own email net and so if you have questions or difficulties, others can
offer advice and help. The meal itself was extraordinarily good value and we
ate and drank very well until quite late.

Wednesday turned into one of those very hot and still days that you dread in
August never mind October! We pressed on with things but were dripping with
sweat most of the time. Then of course around 5.00pm all the workmen
appeared simultaneously which was entertaining. They included the sailmakers
who have taken all our sails to launder, repair and store for the winter and
now that they have gone we can really crack on clearing all the loose
rigging and mousing halyards etc. all of which makes Serafina look quite
bare but very tidy.