Jeff's Log ~ September 12th, 2007

9/12/07

Today things began showing just little teeny signs that maybe I can get something accomplished. Andrea and I had a chat this morning, and lo-and-behold, the dock attendants came to pick up the fuel jugs. The air conditioning service tech actually came at about 1:03 this afternoon. I had been working on the refrigeration since finishing coffee at about 7:30. I finally figured out how to get gas in the system so that I could leak check it. I found the leak where a stainless hose clamp was rubbing on a copper line.

Thank goodness that the line was a short one because I do not have the size tubing which is required. The a/c guy is going to repair the line for me and bring it back tomorrow. I also was successful in obtaining two new Schroeder valves for the silly charging ports in the even sillier unnecessary valve assy. The local dive shop had a tool for replacing them. One thing I never thought about bringing was a Schroeder valve tool. Guess that’ll teach me!

The GPS coordinates of the boat right now are: 27 24.42N 33 40.5E Google earth should be able to zoom right in on us. If you look close, I’ll be on deck waving at all of you!

My other projects are coming along well, although it seems like everything takes 4 times longer than it should. Tonight after six, I can pick up the laundry, so tomorrow; I’ll send a picture of me in a pressed t-shirt just for my friend No-mow Mike.

It sounds like Scott and company are having fun on their trip up the Nile. I certainly don’t eat as good when I do the cooking. Tonight for dinner I made spaghetti and meat sauce, the meat being chopped and sautéed frankfurters. Around here there are no onions, so I have to struggle along and use shallots instead. Just wish there was some wine left. That's one thing I can't buy around here, is alcohol. You can get it at the restaurants, with meals, but you can't go to the store and get wine, beer, or any other booze. I'll be all dried out soon, and then I'll be a real cheap date when I see you.

The wind has finally slowed down considerably. This morning for the first time, the deck didn’t look like a sandbox. There was just a light dusting of sand.

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