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A bit brighter today (the cloudbase had lifted a little), but still cold. Spent the morning updating paperwork and accounts. The ordered parts arrived just after lunch, so collected and fitted - hopefully another job off the list
Another dull morning, but the wind had dropped even further. Initially measured-up and ordered cables for the final leg of the TV saga, then took a trip round to Four Shires Farm Shop for veg and bakery, and Sparkenhoe Farm at Upton for cheese.
Quiet afternoon reading.
Heating failed during the morning heat-up - suspect lost suction on low tank level. After breakfast, drove back into Hinckley for the remainder of the stuff I didn't get yesterday. Once back and the items stowed, I drove round to the office for a jerry-can of fuel (in case it was so far down I couldn't make it the the fuelling berth. Poured that in, and the heating restarted - suspicions confirmed. After lunch, took "Paws" over to the service berth and topped up the fuel. Damp and cold, but with reduced wind. Resorted to a pair of gloves!
Long lie, then general pottering (clearing up final bits). Went shopping before lunch for supplies. On return, had a late lunch, then topped up the water. Had a chat with Alan & Dianne aboard "New Dawn" next door. The wind and propelled drizzle hadn't let up enough to take "Paws" over for fuel so had a quiet remainder to the afternoon whilst heating up.
Got away from the house at 07:00, heading south for "Paws". A good journey down, although it started out misty, with occasional sunny spells. Quite windy over Shap. Arrived aboard just before 15:00, finding a number of changes of moorers over our side of the marina, particularly a new boat on the neighbouring berths both sides. Opened up and got services running again, No faults found. Unpacked the car and put stuff away. Finally cleared up and ready sit down quietly about 17:00. Dinner and a quiet evening with the tele.
"Paws" laid up for the winter.
The medical appointment (mentioned last month) was cancelled last minute by the company so, after a wasted 2 weeks, I'll be returning south within a few days.
Pat was volunteering (3rd-6th) at the local music festival (for both adults and school children) - she 'works' every year as an adjudicator's clerk).
Our routine catch-up with on Friday Fhi was cancelled due to an extended power and internet cut in her area.
