John's Blog
Sat 22nd and Sun 23rd March. Its on, we’re expecting about a dozen boats so far but there is space for at least twice that. We’ll be on the water from late morning on the Saturday until mid afternoon on Sunday, the venue is Lake Rotoiti Holiday Park,...John's Blog
We’re having weather forecast that sounds really serious, Tropical Cyclone Lusi is heading our way after battering Vanuatu, it brings sustained hurricane force winds plus extremely heavy rain. Its been a dry summer here in New Zealand and we could do with...John's Blog
So what does a guy who lives on board a boat do when its bucketing down with rain? Well, read, write, cook, do the tax accounts (arrrgh!) or, he can make new dock lines. I’ve five on this boat. Bow, forward brace, forward spring, aft spring and aft...John's Blog
Another quick report on progress out in the workshop. It’s a lousy day today, blowing hard and raining with it. We need it though, its been a very dry summer and this will kick off the grass and crop growth for the farmers and our vegetable gardens. While it’s nasty...John's Blog
Nice case, plenty of room in it without being cumbersome. Lots of space for tools, blades and various sandpapers etc. Secure clasps, good sized handles and a space for the service manual and parts list, just what you’d expect from a good quality...John's Blog
23 02 14. I was going to unhook the dock lines and head for Waiheke on this afternoons tide. The morning started well, and I drove over to Silverdale to see what the “Wade River Festival” was all about. While the people were all enthusiastic and the music...
