Le Phar Bleu today

We had some unusually heavy overnight rain and spotty showers off and on throughout the day today. First project was to haul the forward berth mattress up to the Vastra' Banken (I'll post pictures tomorrow) and finish fitting some new sheets that Lesley made over the summer while we were in Florida. Sheet project is ongoing (6:30pm Wednesday evening) but nearing completion.

We did some final prep on the boat today hoping to depart tomorrow morning. Topped off the dinghy fuel, water tank, stowed some loose items, serviced the diesel engine changing the oil and all filters and also replaced the engine oil low pressure warning switch. We've had some intermittent problems with the alarm and decided, after seeing an older 4JH Yanmar that was completely ruined here several days ago, that it was time to replace the switch. Long story short - I did not have a socket that would fit the old switch and the terminal lug on top was frozen. Cut the wire from the lug, managed to get the old sensor out, and then using a borrowed 24mm socket got the new sensor back in - what a chore, but will feel better knowing that the low oil pressure alarm is reliably functional again.

The new bimini and connector panel worked flawlessly last night keeping the cockpit dry and nice - so happy that this is no longer an issue. Thanks to The Canvas Shop again............

Every Wednesday the Marina restaurant puts on a "Friendship Table" feast and we are headed up there shortly. Family style seating (30 folks at one long table) with everyone sharing food as it is delivered to the table. Lots of variety and local flavors - this will be our fourth time to enjoy dinner in this manner. Plus, we are both starving!

Will try to take some photos tonight and tomorrow and go back and add some visual information to some of our most recent posts. Reuben always says where are the pictures!