Sunday, November 2, 2008

Papers are in hand

We have received our permit to visit the Galapagos. Thursday we made a trip into the city to pick up any final parts and to provision. Friday we tried all day to get our final paper work from the port captain but needed to go back Saturday to complete the process. Tuesday morning @0600 we will need to have a final inspection from the port captain before we can finally leave the estuary.
Getting any boat ready to do a passage is nuts with all of the last minute projects, but as usual with us we have that plus 10 fold. Nancy is dealing with a grievence with her neighbor in Santa Barbara which now has been turned over to the city and needs to be dealt with before we depart or face some fines. We still have not finalized any work to be done and are still waiting to hear back from several people. Next, Nancy's dad is not in good health and last Thursday had an accident which set him back even more. Fourteen days ago Sia Nancy's cat got very sick and yesterday we had a vet come out to put her down but decided to keep trying to bring her back. Then if that isn't enough, last week Dana got bit by something and this morning her arm really hurt so we took her to the doctor and he gave her several shots and we need to see him tomorrow.
All in all we are keeping a positive attitude and are doing our best to get everything done.
The boat and her systems are ready to go.
Mike

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