The work begins anew

Back to Deltaville and poor Latitudes, sitting alone and dejected, aground at the boat yard, waiting her new launch date back into the waters of the Chesapeake.

Fortunately, we found her to be dry and mold free.  We were worried after the long, hot summer.
There was (so far) only 1 unexpected repair - the galley faucet was leaking.  Luke found a repair kit to order, much cheaper than replacing the faucet.  The repair kit has already come in, so he can fix it when we return.
We did basic cleaning, inventory of clothes and food stuffs, plus the usual chores.  Water to be added to the battery bank.

Figuring out exactly what IS in that front berth...

Luke did accomplish a long desired goal.  He added a rope clutch on each side of the boat, near the cockpit area.  Twelve new little holes in the boat....shutter...  But, these clutches will allow us to run and control extra ropes for things such as a boom preventor (prevents the sail and boom from slamming across the boat).



Little Smoke stayed home (we're saving the shock for later).  Neighbor Yvonne took loving care of her in our absence.  But she (Smokey, not Yvonne) was glad when we got home.

No, Smokey did NOT get to stay here long.  We're working on "no counters".  She prefers a sunny spot on the dining room rug anyway.

Our plan, weather permitting, is to close up the house and head back to Deltaville on Friday, after Thanksgiving.  Oh, little Smoke will be so pleased.  She HATES the car.  But, with some luck we'll make it in time to have Latitudes put back in the water same day.  Life is a lot easier that way.  A few days of provisioning and equipment checks, and we'll be on our way south!