April 11


Boring day as I expected yesterday they said diesel repair mechanic would be here by 1 and not to worry. At 9 we checked the status of the repair a couple of Marina’s were closed and did not send anyone.  Then they found who said he was on his way over at 1 pm and now it is 3 pm and no word on status.  Lee the Owner of the marina came down and apologized for  it taking so long I know it is not his fault but it is still maddening that we have not seen anyone.  Again this is mostly what I have come to expect for people especially for trade people but not what I would hope for.


Spend some time this morning replacing bits for the tool kit I was short a #1 square bit so bought 2 and they were cheap I added a spare #2 as well.  The Air conditioner is suppose to work well but no real way to know for sure so I also bought a spare fitting to allow me to pump cooling water directly from my waste water pump.  I hope I do not need it but you never can tell.  


The Harbor here is busy lots of noice and big ships moving around and being unloaded.

Two US Tow boats next to us and dock hands always around.


After shopping for tools I decided to clean the windows and then I decided take off the old decals.  Needed a razor scrapper so another walk and purchase and low and behold the decals came off easy so now less view obstructions.  Next I used the razor scrapper to clean up some paint drips.  Returned emails and looked around the ship store and sat on my butt and worried about the problems. 


Well at 8 pm they gave up and called to tell me the mechanic was not coming Dianne had already gone to bed and I went to bed.  I sure hope the world gets a mechanic for tomorrow.


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