V8 FEVER HITZ THE YOT!!!

 G'day All,
                 The Puter is still running! Just!
So with the V8's hitting the track  in a few short hours I'd get an update in B4 the computer finally crashes like a Holden around Townsville! Wishful thunking!
With the V8 weekend upon us I've set up the still and begun to refill my stocks of Fellixer which are currently running on vapours.
I chose a simple job for Friday just replace the damaged front of the inside couch. (damaged during last years run back from Cairns)
 Nice easy job, just remove the damaged ply and replace with a new piece of nemaboard.
Soundz simple! doesn't it!
5 hours later the entire front cabin is empty, the yot is being supported by accrow props, while large quantities of fibreglass and epoxy adhesives are allowed to cure!
The belly of the Yot had sagged around 8mm in the center and after much detective work we found the culprit was the weight of the batteries in the forward cabin.
We had rectified this problem earlier on the starboard side of the Yot but now it was the Port side's turn to go out in sympathy.
So between painting 2 timber boats on the slip Kenny and Myself strengthened the Yot with braces and Epoxy glue.
It was Friday so around lunch thyme I produced 2 large tray's of Cottage pie for the "workers" while King Richard was kidnapped by the local hardware Guy's for an impromptu trip to the V8 corporate boxes.
My list of tasks is once again becoming unmanageable but I'm determined to stay on top of the repairs and upgrades with a trip to the reef planned for the near future.
The V8's have now come and gone with a fantastic weekend of motor racing, V8's, Formula 1 and Nascar! any revheads' dream. My kind of weekend.
The work and upgrades are underweigh despite the racing during the weekend, with the new extension to the fishing bench now complete and ready for a final coat of paint.
My blackboard has 19 jobs requiring my attention but already 7 of them have begun and will shortly be crossed off. Probably to be replaced by a few more but that is the way of the Yot.
The yard work has begun to increase with 3 yachts arriving for complete re-sprays during the next 2 weex. Which is gr8 for the yard but limits the amount of free thyme I'll have.
The new autopilot is all but installed with just the rudder sensor still 2B fitted. Which hopefully will be completed tomorrow.
Then it'll be thyme for a sea trial. and a possible quick trip to salamander reef during the night.
We are all keen to spend another nite on Salamander as our last trip was such a gr8 suxcess.
I feel a feed of fresh fish 'n' chips in my near future. If Garth Tander can score a Spanish Mack out behind the island then I'm sure we can get something equally special.
Speaking of Special, Miss mermaid has been in touch with emails flying across the void of the world. She's in good health and concentrating on her career back in England.
Also
It is with much sadness that I must pass on the news that our gr8 friend and fellow yachty Noah will not be returning to Australia anythyme soon and has finally put his Yacht up for sale.
We've emptied his boat and cleared the mould and mildew from Noah's worldly possessions.
We did find his beloved Canadian Flag which will now be added to Galleycats' Flag repertoire.
We all had a remember Noah conversation at lunch with many laughs.
I'll miss you buddy!
CaptainFelix