. . . . And Then My Phone Blew UP ! ! ! ! !

SHIP'S LOG:

I have really taken quite a shine to how God is reminding me of who is in charge. The latest little reminder came on Father's Day when my cell phone rang and then the battery just fryed itself and blew up . . . sort of. I remember hearing that some of the batteries in lap tops and cell phones did such things but it is the first time I have ever had any personal experience with such a thing. It was exciting to say the least . . . .and strangely being "out of touch" was an uncomfortable feeling. It is amazing how quickly we can get used to these wonderful electronic leashes and how loathe we are to be without them. Now I have a new one. I wonder if this one has any tricks up its sleeve?????

Got a call from Shelia Roxburgh of Roxburgh Marine Repair. The work is DONE! ! ! ! and for a mere $1,361, I can have my boat back. The Good News is that it is actually less than the deductible which means that Zurich the Insurance company that used to insure the boat but dropped me actually paid more than it should have toward the repair ( I shed not a tear!). The Bad News is that I have to come up with the $1,361 (2.3 Marine Units)as they do not accept credit cards! (What's the current price for a pint of blood?)

Working on the boat last week, I found a thru-hull that seems frozen in place (Love those little reminders!). It was/is the thru-hull that brings water into the refrigeration system and the water maker system. It is more than stiff and I couldn't move it. I didn't want to force it for while it is made of bronze and rather sturdy, busting it is a 1 - 2 Marine Unit fix. So I am going to have the yard look at it. Missy, who runs the yard, speculates that it is locked up from lack of use and can be easily freed. From her lips to God's eye as the saying goes.

If all goes well, ABISHAG could splash on Monday and, after a day of outfitting, be home in New London on Tuesday! And then Summer can begin ! ! ! ! !

MASTER'S PERSONAL LOG:

Strangely, my first feeling when I got the call was "panic." I still don't have hull insurance and the last time I went sailing didn't turn out really all that well . . .at least for ABISHAG's keel. But now I am getting excited. I could be sailing within a week! HUZZAH! ! ! ! ! !