The last several days have been very unproductive. It has done nothing but rain on and off for the whole time we have been here. I have been waiting for a hard stand area to become available which as of yesterday has happened. We were going to haul out yesterday morning but it was blowing a gale and the yard manager and I agreed it woudl be wise to postpone to today. It is still quite windy outside, and raining, but not as bad as yesterday. I have tried to make some enquiries about hauling out in Valparaiso but have had no response. I am told it is more expensive there but it seems a false economy to haul out somewhere cheap if it is going to do nothing but rain non-stop.

We shall see.

Bob Cat:

The last several days have been extremely productive; the heater has been on, the food has been quite acceptable (always room for improvement), the abode has been still and consequently I have had almost undisturbed sleep the whole time. May it long continue … zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.