DIAMOND HARBOUR, A GREAT DAY OUT

A blustery night in Te Ana Marina last night, with doubled up dock lines Truce was snug and secure, I slept well.  This morning was less windy fresh and sunny. I had a late start and messed around on the boat before heading off to do the laundry.  Suddenly it hit me, I had forgotten... Continue Reading →

CHRISTCHURCH GONDOLA AND LONG WALK

Once again, the guys from Starks turned up early morning.  They do some work in the morning and then go away for the day and let the glue or filler or whatever set overnight.  Yesterday was the glass cloth and today is the layer of filler to be sanded down, probably on Monday. Yesterday was... Continue Reading →

HOT AND COLD IN LYTTELTON

Yesterday, being Monday, I had a bit of back and forth with the insurance company.  The repair to Truce is only a small job, I was quite happy to do a temporary repair myself and get if fixed properly when we return to Auckland.  The Insurance company didn’t like that idea and insisted on a... Continue Reading →

CATCHING UP WITH FRIENDS AND SOCIALISING

I awoke with a sore head yesterday morning, maybe caused by too many beers at Eruption Brewery  the night before.  A cup of tea followed by a cup of coffee and I was fine again. Ngozi and friends we had met in Melbourne came down to visit.  They brought beer and lots of good things... Continue Reading →

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