Left a very grey, wet and windy England having travelled from Brockenhurst to Gatwick Airport via Chichester and Horsham by rail, which in a strange way we quite enjoyed. Had a good flight arriving more or less on time to 29 degrees and sunshine and blue skies - what a contrast!
Sequel looked a little forlorn waiting for our return but all seemed to be in order until the Captain spotted that the bimini had been taken down in such a way that a crucial fitting on each side had been completely snapped off. Marco, lovely young Italian engineer, rushed off to see what he could do and we waited patiently (after a while not so patiently) to be put back in the water. As somone has said to us the Sardinians are lovely people but are in no hurry to do anything. By 6.30 p.m. Sequel was finally back in the water but by this time completely dehydrated, starving and quite tired (thats us,not the boat) after our 5.15 a.m. start to the day. We were revived by a walk into the town for food and wine - and some water, of course.
On Wednesday we moved back to Marina di Olbia, after waiting until late morning for bimini fittings to arrive, where we had stayed in June and for the engine service by Mark, the dutchman, on Thursday. Mark had said this would take him about 2 hours - Ha! How many times have I been told 'it will only take 10 minutes' to be waiting hours later - it took both him and the Captain 5 hours and then some when the Captaiin recalled he wanted to do another crucial bit of servicing. But no problem I sat in the sunshine all day reading and trying to sort out my internet - which probably took 5 hours as well.
Now Friday morning and absolutely clear blue sky and NO blowy stuff (said I wouldnt mention the W word) so we are off down the east coast to La Caletta - about 4 hours away.
So I am now under starters orders - the engines are on and I have to go and run round the deck taking off the lines. But no, hang on - error signal on starboard engine - so lets see how long this takes to sort out.
Glad to hear that you arrived safely back to Sardinia only to find problems with Sequel - what on earth is a bimini I looked it up and it says it is resort islands in the North Western part of the Bahamas. Only 29 degrees well it is warm here but cloudy with rain showers am quite envious. You certainly have lots of patience, but no doubt cursing under your breath. At least you got underway without any W only to find more problems. Now you must be well on your way and enjoying the peace of the water etc.
ReplyDeleteHave fun.
Love Kathryn & Vince x
Hi Guys just a short one to see if this will get to you, The last one wouldn't work.Enough blowy stuff here to last a life time so make the most of the sun. Andy on a course in Cheshire but hoping to leave in time to get to Chelsea tomorrow night!
ReplyDeleteLots love Sue xx