We were given a mystery box from Panerai on departure with instructions not to open until now. They had provided some supplies for a celebration - various Italian goodies - spaghettini, passata, olive oil, prosecco and bottle of vino rosso. The celebrations were short lived, however. James ran the engine to make water and the coupling to the high pressure outlet sheared off, leaving the thread jammed inside the pump head. We are now on water rations. We reckon we're twelve days out and have at least 260 litres in the tanks, so we've got about 3 litres per person per day. It does mean no more fresh showers or laundry though. All taps are out of bounds. We've also still got a few litres of fruit juice aboard and about 25 litres of milk, and then there's finally the two days' water rations in the emergency grab bag if we get truly desperate.
Today was also decoration day. We put the empty Panerai box to good use and made a nativity scene from it. We also made our own paper chains for the saloon and hung a large cardboard star from the skylights. Finally, the children coloured in holly leaves and stuck them to the mast. It looks quite festive now.
wow - love the children with the nativity - looks so professional - well done all.The children must be so disappointed at not being able to wash!
ReplyDeleteBit of a disaster tho - at least the water making got u half way.
10c here today - gusty winds. love mum xx
So good to see the children and the nativity scene. Jock says sorry about the water maker! Lots of love and Happy Christmas from us all Diana xxx
ReplyDeleteSuper photo, love those kids! 7 red-head Smew at Needingworth today. Lots of love Dad xxxxxx
ReplyDeletewe've read all the Jack Aubrey series so we suggest you rig a rain sail... we can spare you some from here given the weather :{ loving the blog, xxx to all Liz and Alan
ReplyDeleteLovely photo with nativity Sorry about cause for water restrictions. Angus had a "sleep over" to attend the lower Burns Rd street party. Very successful. Much love to all Hxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteShame about the water maker :-( At least you're over the halfway mark so every gust of wind is a step closer to showers. Good luck Andy Hewitt
ReplyDeletewatching you avidly, glad to be living the highs and lows from a distance! Christmas Do went well Dave, missed you though. We had loads of rain you could use. Happy travels and merry Christmas to you all XXX
ReplyDeleteI was dying to know what was in your good box. Such a thoughtful gesture. Parties going well " down this weekend 3rd tonight. Not drinking much water either !!! 3 litres a day is Ok. Just make sure you use your hand sanitiazer at the right times but the last thing you all need now would be a bout of D&V . Which is rife here by the way . Dear Norovirus is making a spectacular entrance this Winter, Despite all our water.
ReplyDeleteEveryone one is asking about you & looking at the blogg even if they are not commenting. Take care . Love Julie xx
Look on the bright side; at least you don't have the problem of using up all your tea-bags now. Think of how much faster the boat is going to go as you use up water and lighten the load! You don't mention gin though. Very good sanitizer apparently. What did you think I meant? Angus presented you in his news at school this week. Maps, photos, drawings et al. All thinking of you and wishing fair winds.
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