Sorry 4 the delay in updates!
This time it was a computer glitch that waz responsilble rather than a "cyclone". It appears the laptop didn't handle the wet as well as the rest of us and the keyboard developed faults shortly after the last update.
So I've now sourced a replacement keyboard to be able to access the computer.
We have returned to Airlie, resupplied changed crew and headed out towards the Islands again.
Our return to Airlie was a really sweet trip with good speed out of the sails and a reasonable sea to make the Yot cruise along at just over 7 knots with the dinghy in the water.The next foto shows the waterfalls that became last weex washing machine (not a bad laundry).
Plus an unexpected bonus more large oysters!
The computer was not the only electronic victim of this week with my digital camera also taking a permanent holiday. If a keyboard and camera are the only breakages after a class 2 cyclone then I figure Galleycat has earned the rite to be put into full use.
Lesson: keep electric stuff dry!
Torsten has recovered from
" German sleeping sickness" Sort of!Galleycat is already building a following, with last nites farewell / welcome dinner having 8 people and continuing until 2am.
All the seafood was fresh caught by the various guests with three types of fish and lotz of squid.
We had portions of fish with lemon pepper grill plus the same fish with a chilli Cajun rub.
Fish and squid kebabs with lime and ginger marinade.
Thai fish cakes as well as sashimi and Charlotte our new visitor from France made a teriakyi dish as well.
It wasn't long B4 a guitar appeared and the back deck began to rock.
Butterscotch grilled fruits finished the evenings menu.We woke just a "little" later than normal!!!!
After refuel and supply we ended up leaving around 3 in the arvo for a bay on South Molle Island.
An unexpected visit from my demon during the week had me making a late nite call for help. This has lead me to the realisation (wkoa) that its the people I meet and not the places I'm in, that make all the difference.
Obviously it helps to be saying this while parked on a Tropical Island in the middle of paradise but no matter where I am, I'm beginning to allow new people into my life.
OK, enuf heavy crap!
We had a feed of fresh fish and chips last nite that wood bee hard 2 beat.
(sorry to those trying to learn good English)
Fresh spangled emperor fillets (Torsten caught 2) were crumbed with just a hint of lemon, black pepper and garlic then hand made chips on the side.
Big Ash is catching a heap of cray's and crabs at the moment while Mum and Dad's house is nearly painted.
A "HUGE" G'day to Miss Mermaid who seems 2B today's screensaver.
I've sent Amanda a text to let her know of her infamy.
I'm playing catch up with the Blog entries so I'll say farewell for this entry
Remember "Life is for living"
Captain Felix
Greetings, CF and you current crew.
ReplyDeleteLooks as if washing clothes has returned to the cave-man era of beating them on a rock - well, almost. What a pretty spot!!!! And the gastronomic treats look good enough to eat. I still have to mosey on down the road to do my washing - no beautiful waterfalls at No 21, and, until today, no hot water either, but gas lines were run this morning, so we should have hot water soon. One problem I've encountered with our shower - still no beautiful waterfalls- is that the rose is too high for me to adjust!!!!!! Once we're sorted waterwise, I'll just have to stand on a chair to set it so it suits us both. Like you, though we DO have water in our front yard- Mark, Dad and I (but mainly Mark!!!) put in the front retic. on Sunday!!!!! Your tripping around the islands sounds idyllic, and having someone else on board who can lend a hand in the galley will be useful. Tell those demons to **** off - you're much too busy for them to be hanging around.
Looks as if mid March-ish will be a good time to think about heading west again. Most of the cabinets should be ready about then, and there are a few bits that can be done even before they're ready - we'll be in touch when you're back in phone range -just a vague heads-up at the moment.
hope the sailing continues well, and that you have fair winds, lots of fish and plenty of good company along the way.
Take care
Mum xo