Two steps forward...

Currently surrounded by an inverter, batt monitor, alternator, 3 disconnected batteries, and half a pot of Idahoan mashed potatoes, we have been tying up loose ends in the last week before we head off to San Diego. Waiting for updated passports to come back in the mail, vaccinations/drugs, saying goodbyes, putting junk in storage, testing equipment, and adding final touches to the boat has taken up most of our time. Makai just got her puppy vaccination pack #1, but will have to wait till Mexico to get #2 and rabies shots. 'Broken Compass' name was sealed on the back of the boat yesterday, and we started the tedious process of tying cones to our braided line for our 'save me' Jordan Series Drogue.

Today Chad went up the mast to attach a new wind vane onto the VHF antenna. Hanging 60 ft in the air, he demanded I send a camera up on the halyard since it was a "beautiful sunset view." Having climbing experience, we know the value of checking all harness buckles and knots. We forewent the same scrutiny with the knot holding the bucket to Chad's harness, which took the long fall from the mast top to the dock and into the drink.

Lost items: our last digital camera, VHF antenna, and our brand new wind vane.

Tomorrow's projects: buy new camera, VHF antenna, wind vane, and send myself up the mast to reattempt installation.

Compliments of the iPhone, here's a picture of Makai hard at work on the battery bank