May 27


NO move today


I might be even more grumpy today than yesterday what a wasted day.  

So we spent all day yesterday rushing to get here and this morning they did lift the boat.  Then they spent time looking in the boat at the stern thruster then they said “too hard to get too and with the boat age might have to replace some piping and exhaust stuff it is a 3 week job so just leave.  Learn how to prop wash instead of fixing the problem.  Then they charge me $700 just to add insult to the news.  


While these mechanics were pretending to work on the boat, Dianne and I did our grocery shopping.  Found a small problem on the air breather on the transmission that may account for the problem, hung added new fenders on the bow to be sure if bump I bump a fender, checked the oil levels and repairs water strainer. 


After that Dianne wanted to fix entry into Canada.  So we spend 3 hours investigating how to enter properly.  After calling 3 different numbers finally reached some officer.  He told her we had to pre-register  2 days before our arrival ,in addition to the ArriveCan app we had to fill out and submit on line.  So Dianne gets all the information out and called in to pre-register and the new officer says no we do not do that just submit ArriveCan app and call when you get in.  So I guess when we arrive they will arrest us for not following someone’s instruction.  


I guess I am Whining other boats here with more problems.  The Stay Cat has an vibrations that most likely means a new prop.  “Hydro Therapy” is waiting on new engine part and swim deck issues.  Another boat has been here for 4 months waiting for part as well.  So being told to leave and that watching I had the Prop Washing down “Pretty Well”


6 more Cute little boat.  I believe that moves us to a count of 21.   


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