So Sam and Karen went to a romantic hotel adventure. Deitmar was working on his boat engine etc and I was going on the hop on bus tour of Darwin. Emma, Deitmar's significant other had nothing to do so she ask to join me. We had a lovely day together on the Big Bus. We topped it off by stopping in a country and western store and bought Australian hats to match. I will show a photo at the end. She looks much better in her hat than I do.
Helen and Mick are leaving the boat Owl to join Misto to go from New Caledonia to New Zeeland. Owl threw a big dock party for their departure. Everyone drank more than we should. Owl had a very nice party with beer, wine and food. The party went on from 17:30 until after 23:00 which is when I left. At that time the last boat had come in in the still of the night. A bunch of us met them at the pontoon. Several people got on the boat to help them thru the lock. They were a big help but had been drinking since 17:00, 5 hours earlier. They docked right beside Owl to join the party. By that time I was ready for bed. The real party people were still going strong.
It was a nice eventful day. Now everyone is here together. It is a great group of people that totally enjoy each other and work to help each other.
May fair winds fill your sails with sailor friends!
Bob
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