Hi Folk,
As
we come to the end of day 15, we are now beginning to wish that the Marquesis
were just a little bit closer! We have now sailed 2280 miles, and have 745 left
before we can set the hook in Fatu Hiva! I know I speak for Mary, and our mates
on Scott Free, that we are now really on the count down, and wishing we were
there already! Lumpy seas, too little sleep, and 24 hour per day non stop
isometric excercise, takes it out of old toppies like us.. especially on boats
with a crew of only 2 !
Crews get moody ,fractious and just plain bloody
irritable , dropping things, spilling food and drinks etc etc. Before we set
off, Mary and I chatted about the third week being the most tiresome, so we are
doing our best to slow down when we move about... try not to do too much....
lie down and rest more... put books and Soduku away.... there are enough
challenges in just keeping things running smoothly, not to have to worry about
entertainment, and keeping the mind sharp!
Today
was another 25 hour day, having crossed over 120W a couple of days ago, putting
us 8 hours behind UTC, and 10 behind RSA. We will have one more time change
just before, or as we reach Fatu Hiva, as that is at 138degsW. We clocked up
another156 miles , and we are hoping, if all things go smoothly, to make
landfall in 6 days. When we left , we
said to ourselves that we should prepare for a 25 day crossing, so we will be
very happy to cut a few days off that estimate!
By the way,
Perkins put in a protest about his loss of title of "Lord Perkins",
claiming that it was not his fault that he gave us grief! He claimed it was the
fault of those who marinised him,and painted him blue, for putting all those
stupid little relays everywhere! He has a point! There are thousands of land
based versions of him powering Massey Ferguson tractors all over the world, who
manage perfectly well without them! In deference to his hard feelings, we have
upgraded him to "Sir Perkins" for a trial period of 3 months, and
have promised him that if he behaves himself, he can get his full title back!
He als sends a special thank you to Justin and Jeremy! Love and best regards to all,
Rod & Mary at 08.53S, 126.18W
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