We've reestablished ourselves in the house and have restocked the fridge. Most of the same things that we have on the boat during the winter season in the Caribbean (great to have a full freezer on the boat) plus fresh veggies that we can't get in the Islands. Properly celebrated Cinco de Mayo with fresh pico de gallo, taco's, refries, and homemade margaritas! COSTCO stock probably went up this week thanks in part to our initial purchases!
Have started working on the new water maker, ordering fittings and incidentals needed to complete the retrofit. Will post some photos of the project as I get further along. Have the new pressure vessel and fabricated the new mounts for it today. New DC panel and water flow monitoring panel in the works.
Fabricating a new heavier duty mixing elbow for the genset - parts on order for that as well. Once everything in hand will head to the local welding shop to have everything put together again.
Was unable to get the Conbraco valve kits from West Marine but found a local source and they are on order.
Have also been ordering other items that we need for the home or the boat so we have been busy on the internet.
We had some minor issues again this year with credit cards while we were in the Caribbean but these turned out to be pretty minor this time as we have properly covered the bases. Several cards of several types turned out to be a big help. Cards for use outside the US should be "No Foreign Transaction Fee" and debit card and alternative cards are also suitable.
Replaced out 28 year old Sony TV in the living room with a new LED/LCD Vizio TV. Nice change and the HD channels that we get sure look good.
Lesley has put together a large order for new spices from our favorite spice store "Penzey's" so will have fresh spices while here and have a new batch to take to the Caribbean with us in November.
Finally, some good news with the death of UBL - Nice to have some closure on this after suffering through two attacks that he inspired! Thanks folks.................
