Monthly Archives: April 2011

Tweaking the nipple

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Colin Lowe

Thursday April 28, 2011 Tweaking a nipple makes all the difference when it comes to morning toast. We were unable to try the ‘new’ gas oven before we purchased it over the internet. It replaced an old gas stove/oven that … Continue reading →

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Noodles and Depth Sounders

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Colin Lowe

Using Noodles to solve Electrical Problems. One of our most used bits of equipment on board is the depth sounder, so repairing it was a priority when it refused to light up as we approached shallow water. As they say, … Continue reading →

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Rakino Island.

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Colin Lowe

   

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Chain and hook

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Colin Lowe

17  April 2011 Odd yachtie seen off Narrowneck Beach. Tonight, after a great day fishing and feasting off Narrowneck with friends aboard,  the wind is forecast to blow to 35 knots, and a gazillion knots in the morning when we … Continue reading →

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Engine of the Crew

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Colin Lowe

April 12, 2011 A Trade Me Oven The Admiral and I have finally made the break from urgent commitments and sailed out of Westhaven where Wild Bird had been berthed for six weeks.  We now had an opportunity to explore … Continue reading →

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Lightning strikes again.

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Colin Lowe

Lightning strikes a second time. 20 March We were out with Bro-in -Law and his partner for the second day of an event-filled weekend, primarily to enjoy fishing in the Gulf. The first day’s drama was the result of cognitive … Continue reading →

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