For a brief few days we managed to get a Christmas family get together - at the same place and time.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS IN LOMBOK
NEW YEARS RESOLUTION FULFILLED
My new years resolution last year was to “Drink more different types of Beer.” I am happy to report I have largely been successful in this endeavour. It has not been an easy task. The breweries have conspired against me by producing an increasing number of craft beers at an alarming rate. Keeping up with... Continue Reading →
COMPANY AGAIN
I had a wonderful sleep last night and had a late start and leisurely breakfast. The day is sunny and warm and all’s well in my little world. Well, almost, as I have an engine that needs some maintenance. Truce has come through our battering yesterday without any damage apart from a few sail slugs... Continue Reading →
WINTER SOLSTICE NEW ZEALAND
21st June and the shortest day of the year. Its wet and cold in Auckland and work on Truce has declined to a snail’s pace. My casual job at Burnsco, travel for Marine Consultancy work and the short daylight hours all conspire to keep me off the boat for days at a time. From now on... Continue Reading →
MORE RAIN AND PLANNING
It rained all night with some wind and a nice fresh cold breezy day today. I am trying to get a reasonably priced ERPIB and expected I could get one from West Marine in the USA. Unfortunately, although the price is great they are only programmed for American boats. I then spoke at length with West... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 