My first blog - should have been compiled yesterday but things rarely go according to plan. Anyway today the weather is beautiful, with a following wind and blue skies, warm by day and night. Yesterday was dull with, occassionally, torrential rain.
Ron is reading and Dave, as usual, when he sees the sun has just pegged out another load of dhobi, Bob is on the computor and Ann cursing in the galley. I'm just lounging around.
No other yachts in sight but a large bulk carrier has just politely altered heading and is now passing our stern. I hope the Captain noticed our friendly waves.
We haven't fished as yet as there has been no need as we have eaten Ann's three prepared meals on the first three evenings and today it will be Dave's speciality - roast leg of lamb and roast potatoes.
Everyone is fit and happy except for a couple of bad backs - Dave's and mine which is the worst. The four hours on and six off watch system gives us plenty of time for sleep, although the last hour of the night watch seems never ending.
Eta Panama is now late 31st Jan.
The crew send best regards and wishes to Roger and hope that his recovery going well. Also love to all our friends and families.
On a personal note, thanks to Ann and Mike for their emails and to all who have sent text messages.
Keith (Dad)
PS Ann may be sending tomorrow's blog but we are worried about what she will say with regard to the 'lunatic' men.