I Could Just Scream!!!!

SHIP'S LOG:

It is somehow appropriate that Captain Binghamton of the TV SHow "MCHALE'S NAVY" comes to mind , especially since his signature line is "I could just Scream," as he gets frustrated in his plans just when he thinks he has everything under control. That is certainly me this week.

Actually the projects on the boat are going very well. The LPG Locker is set and needs only paint. The Hydrovane Wind Steering System was dry fitted and awaits only a couple of pads to be cut and fitted for it to be assembled and ready to go. All the thru-hulls have been polished and, while still awaiting the two missing thru-hulls, they are on their way and can be popped in when they get here. The Watermaker needs only installation and the wiring needs finishing. Aside from that, only the numerous and never-ending projects on the boat list remain to be done, items that can be done "underway."

MASTER'S PERSONAL LOG:

So it is understandable that I would feel a little like Capt. Binghamton when on Wednesday the timing belt went in the engine in my car and took out at least three valves. Evening if that is all the damage done, it will be $1,500 and odds are that it will be more than that. That's $1,500 that I really can't spare at this time but which I will have to spend. However, one had to do what one has to do and eventually I became at peace with that. Then again, there was Thursday and i evidently ripped the scar tissue on the hammy. Suddenly that horse bit me again and for two day's now I have really be unable to go up and down a ladder. I could just scream!--this time in pain. Thank goodness the weather has been crappy but it is still another frustration upon another frustration.