I'm once again having photo download issues but that hasn't stopped the work getting done.I've been on Groote for a week and a bit now and the yot has changed so much already.
The fishing platform iz now fitted and operational with night thyme fishing and squiding once again practical.
Chris had a spare LED light bar for the front of a 4 wheel drive roo bar. So we have heapz of light.
I've realized we didn't save any of the tackleboxes from the last yot. I've got a few lures and soft plastics but no hooks or swivels. Hasn't stopped the fishing lines from keeping us supplied with fresh filletz.
I have a couple of house guests for a few dayz while they are without somewhere 2 sleep. Christina and Tara have set up camp on the front lawn.
I've fitted the electric winches to lift the dinghy for transporting. We spent last weekend up at the top of the island fitting the fishing platform, the dinghy was towed for that journey.The boom bag iz now complete and fitted, with the stepz on the mast coming to a grinding halt with the new pop riveter not working. Once the stepz are fitted I'll be able 2 fit the lazy jack lines to the top of the new boom bag only then will the mainsail become fully funkional.
I'm having battery charging problems with both the solar panels and the generator having performance issues. I've ordered a new impellor to try and improve the cooling water flow of the generator.
Jake haz made a triumphant return 2 the Yot with his new perch being on top of the stereo.
I've taken lotz of fotoz of the upgrades but 4 some reason the camera won't talk to the computer for downloading. Thyme for plan B, I'll get Chris or Andrew to download the camera on2 a memory stick or drive.
Task Complete! Andrew has downloaded the camera so I can finally reveal the new phishing platform and it didn't take long to christen the new deck with some quality fish landed during this weekends trip up to Marble Point at the top of the island.Heapz of Nannygai and a nice gold band snapper made up the bulk of the fillets and a nice Spanish Mack filled the icebox.
Thyme 2 head back to camp and relax under the air con!
Our daythyme temps hover around the 28-30 degree mark so the aircon is almost luxurious.
There seemz a never ending list of jobz needing attention!
I forget too easily that it took 4 years to modify the last yot 2 suit my purpose and lifestyle.
The water pump on the generator iz the culprit thatz been causing the overheating issue, so with a new impellor and water seals the pump will be fully rebuilt B4 itz refitted.
I've managed a trip up the mast and fitted the Lazy Jack lines, this means the big sail is finally funktional.It seems that the jobz requiring attention are never ending!
I must focus on living life rather than constantly trying 2 improve my life and habitat.
With awesum fishing and great weather I should be at least content but alas itz not 2B.
Thankfully I am aware of my current mood swing and take stepz towards impovement.
Mum has found a new lease on life with the doctors winning the battle against her cancers.
This alone should be cause 4 celebration (wkoa) and thanx.
Thyme for a bit more living and less working I think.
