Hairy scary
Marinara
Ed Dolman
Fri 20 Nov 2009 00:02
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Well folks, we are now equipped with a smart new
plastic gas cylinder acquired by slightly dubious means following a 50 km
drive at breakneck speeds in our hired van around some of the lesser known parts
of Gran Canaria. Pete arrived last night and we all spent most of
today on deck jobs, testing the emergency tiller, checking fixings and
taping all the split rings (very exciting!). Pete decided that he needed a
haircut in readiness for the trip so, instead of a 12 euro visit to the
hairdresser he opted for the purchase of a 20 euro set of hair clippers. All was
going well until 10 seconds into his self-administered trim, when he dropped the
crucial part of the clippers (the number three gauge bit) into the marina!
Disaster! However, true to form, Pete jury rigged a substitute from a
broken comb and some gaffer tape and all was well .....not! The clippers refused
to clip and a rather forlorn Pete had to admit defeat with a curious 80's style
hairdo. This evening we sampled the delights of a number of local tapas
bars. Tony was surprised at Pete and Dave's in depth knowledge of the
locality after only an afternoon spent walking around earlier this
month! Tomorrow the liquids for the voyage are due to arrive and we
need to get our fresh food on board. Otherwise there is not much left to do
unless Dave decides to carry out some last minute
modifications. Our much-missed skipper is also due to arrive tomorrow
evening and we look forward to welcoming him back on board.
19/11/09.
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