THE RACE IZ ON !!!

THY TASK B COMPLETE!

 G'day All,
                 I'm back where I belong,
 aboard\"The Cat"!
My tasks in Western Australia have been completed and I've jetted my weigh across the Island bak to my life aboard Galleycat!
B4 I left, many trials and issues were presented and overcome with the help of family and friends.(plus Victor)
What I did realise Was how much I miss having a Dog! Sonny (Dad's Mut) became a surrogate friend while I was back West and rekindled my desire to have that special companionship again!
I'm still involved in an internal battle of my own but I've decided if I make it through this period I will once again find a companion to share my travels.
When Cassie my last friend was put to sleep after 12 gr8 years I swore I would never leave myself open to the incredible pain of separation again.
 However Ken and Sonny have opened my eyes to the possibility of once again sharing my exsistence with a four legged friend.
So I'll keep my eyes open, and if the universe decides to send another dog my way I'll revisit the possibility.
The ring opposite was created while I was back in WA from a special stone (the name escapes me) cut by "Bluey" in the yard and given to Mum.
With a few extra shiny rox and a bit of gold it now graces the finger of one of the most amazing people a guy could ever hope to have as a parent.
My mate Ken is about to head out bush for anutha prospecting trip so who know's Mum might soon end up with a complete set of Knuckle dusters!
Be Afraid Kids Be Very Afraid!
My return to Townsville was greeted with much joy within the yard by nearly everyone as they now have their "chef" back. Fonzie especially!
Itz nice 2 know your wanted!
What haz become immediately apparent is just how much the Yot needs constant maintainence! With many of the vital and not so vital systems not taking the 2 month break as well as myself.
The TV on screen is just one example which works just fine as long as I don't want sound or to change channels as itz locked on external imputs only so is now a computer and video monitor (big lizard) only.
The new camera has been fitted to the mast which is one of many, many tasks on my list of importance.
I've begun to repair or upgrade nearly all items on my list of jobs from last seasonz cruising along with just a few unexpected extra's.
Water pumps, bilge pumps, anchor switches, lighting and plumbing systems have all crapped themselves while I waz away tiling.
Still with a few weex work I'll have a functioning "lifestyle vessel" again.
As I mentioned Ken is about a fortnight away from buggering off on his yearly quest for Gold and Gemstones so I'll step up and take over his tasks while he's away.
Then itz thyme for a couple of qwik trips out to The Reef in search of phish and relaxation (wkoa).
These will B final shakedownz B4 Galleycat getz her final paintjob.
May she be covered in much blood!
I've also begun to fit the new "otto" pilot which was my reward for tiling Mum and Dad's house, this is such an imperative part of cruising and to finally have a reliable "otto" will be a god send.
The TMQ unit was found in South Australia on Ebay and purchased for less than half of itz true value but is still a priceless addition to the Yot.
The title reference referz to the Formula 1 race boats here this week and the V8 supercars which have begun to arrive for next weekends Townsville 500!
I'm hoping this update goes through! as unfortunately big Ash as given me a virus to deal with which is slowly but surely shutting down all computer systems on the Yot.
I'm sending the Puter in for a D&C this week so hopefully no permanate damage has occurred so after doing a complete system back-up I'm going to leave you here and if you ever see the term "Delta Homes" on a download, run as far as you can because this 1derful program will slowly but surely hijack your computer!
So with baited hooks and baited breath I'll leave you and hope to continue this entry at the end of the week with a nicely scrubbed hard drive!
More 2 follow
Captain Felix (the infected)