JesseMartin.Net
02 Feb 1999
THIS week I got caught by another unexpected low but it was only a weak one, luckily.
Still, enough to be uncomfortable though.
The waves were crashing and forcing their way under the companionway slide, mixing with the spilt cooking oil to produce a personal skating rink.
There is also a leak above the navigation table which slowly oozes water on to my electronics.
Today has been sunny for a change and I have been able to dry everything and try to seal the leaks.
If it keeps up, though, the electronics could be at risk.
I made an exciting discovery the other day.
After my first shower a couple of weeks ago, I realised that I had forgotten to bring a comb or anything to keep my hair under control.
I had been forced to use an opened-out paper clip to tediously get rid of the knots until this week.
I found by simply taping a couple of forks together side by side I had a comb plus a handle.
I have been receiving a few questions in the e-mails that people have been sending.
Lloyd Franklin, of East Oakleigh, a chef, was interested in how I cook without using fossil fuels and what stores I have with me.
I have an alcohol or methylated spirits stove with a grill that I using mainly to heat things.
My weekly food bags, with everything set out in them, contain things such as pasta meals, freeze-dried gourmet food, cup-a-soups and packets that I can add to hot water to prepare a meal.
I also have the luxury of UHT milk with cereal in the mornings - YUM.