Monday, May 31, 2010

01 JUNE, 2010- PREPARATIONS

I'm starting preparations in earnest for departure to Vanuatu. As much as I like Fiji, it is time to move on.

My refrigerator is STILL not fixed, but I can wait no longer. Today I will change my jib and obtain a refill of my propane tanks and probably take on fuel.

The weather has been fine and getting very warm, a welcome relief from New Zealand.

This morning I awoke with tears in my eyes: I had another vivid dream about my son. A friend was showing me his favorite picture of his brother who had died. It made me think of my favorite picture of my son who also had died.

Whether we know it or not, we all have favorite memories of our loved ones. I wonder what their favorite memory of me is?

At the end of the day, if we have done more good than bad, then it has been a good day.

Have a good day!

2 comments:

Hockeye said...

Hi Mel
I've been following your blog since we met at Octopus Resort 17-25 April.
Glad to see (forgive the pun) that your eye ops were successful even though the Kiwi's had 2 goes at it!
Yes NZ can be a cold place but so too it is in Melbourne, our hometown. The only people who would be enjoying the cold weather are the skiers!
So it's set-sail for Vanuatu for you! Haven't been there but guess it's another paradise in the Pacific. I hope that the contractor at Vuda Marina got your fridge working because there's nothing worse than a warm beer!!
BTW, you were going to post some more pics of Octopus and Liku Liku Bay. Perhaps you've been interrupted by the NZ visit and preparations for your next voyage?
Take care
I trust your sailing is smooth and that you enjoy some more island hospitality.
Regards
Bruce (& Robyn) Golder

Hockeye said...

Hi Mal
I called you Mel in my last blog. Sorry 'bout that. Maybe I had my hometown, Melbourne on my mind!!
Regards
Bruce Golder.