Greetings to you all from the Tropics (on the basis we offically sailed into the Tropic of Cancer on Wednesday at around Lunchtime). We are making good progress and were now firmly headed West with good winds, although the sea state is currently making for a very rolly passage which is a little uncomfortable, but we are coping!
So in general all is going well onboard DoL, however due to the fairly unpleasant sea state the electric kettle took a tumble and has required a number of hours of emergency repair, however after stoic work and some new improvised parts by Mark and John, I am pleased to report the kettle is now repaired and the regular tea and coffee service has been resumed!
You will all no doubt be pleased to hear that things are also going well on the catering front, however despite sterling efforts on all fronts the mountain of apples and oranges does not seem to be declining... Based on current progress, I think diets will be in order for everyone when we get back to the UK!
Some of us have now adopted a very casual approach to watch patterns, Katy turned up yesterday morning in her pyjamas and John has not worn his blazer since we left Gran Canaria - standards are definitely slipping...
Also, wanted to thank all at Oxted Offshore for the daily cards - they have been great and much appreciated by us all.
Anyway, were are all now off to put the Christmas decorations as its he 1st Dec tomorrow!
Love & Best Wishes to you all at home.
Tony, Katy, Mark & John.
Katy-PJs