Threatening skies, a dust storm colliding with a strong SW front, heavy rain, 56 knot wind, wild dinghy rides, mud bath on board, huge clean up, brighter days… what a crazy week we have had. And yes, we are still in Williamstown!
As we experience these extreme conditions we can’t help but wonder what lies ahead. They seem to emphasise the uncertainty, abnormality and sadness we are in, both in Australia and personally.
So many things are up in the air. We did not want to sit here and wait but we are: waiting for boat gear to arrive, waiting for problems to get resolved, waiting for medical tests, waiting for worsening news about my Dad, waiting with not a lot to do to take our mind off things. I have always hated waiting, but this takes the cake… We like to be active, we like to look ahead with joy and make plans, but in the circumstances we can’t and it is hard.
Despite the weather madness, gear frustrations and heavy heart, we had some nice interludes: friends and family spent time on board which brought a welcome change of mood!
And we saw a few funny sights out in the bay which caught our attention and that of Bengie and made us smile.
Sv-Anui 
I’m sorry you guys are stuck in port like this, better days are coming I’m sure. Anui sure is a beauty as is your kitty! 😎😻
Ah well, better it is now and we attend to everything! Thanks John.
Being stuck in Melbourne means you can make accidental surprise 5.30am visits to friends for a wake up coffee! looking forward to the repeat tomorrow.
Ahah! Somebody was very confused. Believe it or not I went back to bed when we got back to the boat for a little snooze!
I saw Anui on the hard at the boat works early 2018 when i bought my cat , she looked very powerful and magical at the same time . I retired at christmas to join the ocean wanderers , since then windlass gave up the ghost , auto pilot the same , motors are now in my garage waiting parts , maybe the waiting increases the anticipation . Hopefully you will get everything sorted soon . Might see you on the water . Enjoy
Hi David! We had lots of fun last year and lots of work as well… it is just the way with boats but you probably feel it more when you live on them full time! We hope to come back north soon. What’s the name of your boat?
Endorphin , a schionning wilderness 1165
Very nice! Hope to eventually catch up on the water!
Sending this to dissipate the frustration. Trish
Good move Trish… off to read it!
I’m sorry that things are not going the way that you’d like them to be. Bengie is beautiful! The sleeping seal shot made me smile. Take care, Chris. 🙂
Hi HJ – that’s life! We loved the seal and Bengie’s reaction! Glad you liked both shots.
HI Guys We can relate to your waiting game. Short dark dreich Scottish days, and being mostly indoors renovating a bathroom at the moment. At least we have a planned week in the Highlands, hunting for birdlife and otters (with a camera). Enjoyed your ‘wildlife’ pics Chris, a bemused Bengie and serene seal!?!
Hope your cup of joy and optimism is filled to the brim soon!
Hi Elgar & Claire – your week in the highlands sounds great. Can’t wait to see a bit more wildlife too when we head off… a couple more weeks to go – let’s hope!
Here’s hoping it all gets sorted soon
Yeah to that!