Day 18--no internet

We lost internet yesterday.  I could connect to the router but the router wasn't connected to the internet.  They didn't fix it until late this afternoon.

Yesterday was a cleanup day. Tracy cleaned up the cockpit as well as other places that needed help.  The cockpit was full of lots of odds and ends.  Now it's all cleaned up and looks great.  I worked on some other projects.  It just kept getting hotter yesterday.  Finally topped out at 95!!! I thought we should take a day and visit the beach.  It just might be cooler so off we went about 12 noon.  Stopped at a few stores on the way --even had lunch at McDonalds.  It was air conditioned!!  Some times you must sacrifice for the greater good--cool air!  Afterwards we went the beach. Walked down on the North side of the jetty.  Hot-hot-hot and then suddenly cool.  It was like we went thru a thermocline.  It suddenly dropped about 15+ degrees and was lovely.  Walked down the beach and just watched the ocean crash into the beach. Only about 10-15 people there.  Finally walked back to the car and came home.   Finally started cooling off later in the day.  Went to see the sun go down while feasting on ice cream.  Not a bad way to finish the day.

Today was cooler but nice and sunny.  Only in the 70's today.  Met several other sailers on the marina today.  Each discussing their boats.  Some date back to 1969!!  I find it quite surprising how few of the newer boats are here.  Maybe 2 made within the past 10 years.  Most date back to the 80 or earlier. Not sure where all the new boats are going but it's not here.

Worked on  straightening the nav station. Tried to install new lifting hardware but it didn't fit. I'll have to try again on Monday to find new hardware.  Just about every body is closed on Sundays. They close at 3 on Saturday!  Checked on some electrical circuitry this afternoon.  Want to install a tank monitor system in the front head.  Need electrical power to do so. Luckily, I found a circuit right by the tank.  Will make it very easy to install.

Measured some lines we found in the boat--coiled and put away.   Cooked up a bunch of chicken for dinner and lots of leftovers for another day.  

Tonight--research more equipment for Zephyr.