Oriental Happenings... and more

So, we have effected repairs, all our parts are in, and we're about ready to go. Right now, I have an opportunity to make a little side money doing some online UG work. We're debating whether or not to sit here and take the job (about 2 weeks) while fixing other things that didn't get done in the refit. So far, there's a pretty good argument for staying a little longer. Anyway, we'll keep everyone updated on developments in that area. Here's what we've been doing for the last few weeks...

Aside from the repairs needed, we've continued with the refit projects (always in progress), the largest being relocating the watermaker and going through the fresh water system. The watermaker formerly resided in the very back recesses of our quarterberth locker, where it's almost impossible to service, and takes up half the locker. Now that it's been relocated, ALL of my tools and maintenance stuffs fit in that locker, and a cover will hide the whole mess and regain the storage space outside the locker. Little white flecks appeared in our water supply, and we're trying to determine and fix the cause, which was part of this move. In other news (VERY exciting news, according to Darcy), I finished installing a second foot pump in the galley that draws raw water (whatever water is outside the boat) through a filter, and straight into the galley. Much easier and cleaner than throwing a bucket over the side every time we do dishes or steam something in the pressure cooker.

Occasionally, we'll take a break from our work to do a little tourist stuff. One day, we went to the beach in Morehead...
And later that day meandered to the Maritime Museum in Beaufort, where I learned Darcy has an interest in Blackbeard...
And in our wanderings around Beaufort, we came across a sign worthy of reproduction aboard SC...

And other than that, it's been pretty much working on the boat, walking around town, and visiting with new friends. And the occasional day sail around the Neuse, an excellent training ground, now that our windlass is again functional. Oh, and passing my Technician's Class radio license!

We'd like to extend a thank you to our new friends Steve and Lynn aboard Celebration, Jim and Beth and Cameron aboard the soon-to-be Wild Haggis for their companionship and advice. Also thanks to Charlie and Sigrid for letting us do laundry and shower at their house, and to Dick and Jackie for inviting us to what I'm sure will be a wonderful Easter dinner tomorrow! Thanks all!