| Datum: | 14-03-2013 Boat, Sewing machine and Ropes | | | | Today is the day 5 years ago that Fred and I met and also the 21st birthday of my youngest son, Vincent. So a special day.
A busy schedule today.
First of all to the boat for a check-up. Again winter has struck ( a little), so it can’t hurt. Because we want the jib (ROLFOK…) repaired or replaced, we need the measurements of the stays and some detailed photos of the jib. I also make some shots of the mast, the boom and all lines and blocks. And thus our mapping out of the boat gets better and better so we know eventually what to repair or replace. We even may construct ( or have construct) a swimming plateau at the backside of the boat, in the future. The plans are still vague, but let’s take some picture anyway.
Next stop is Amsterdam, to the shop where we bought our Bernina sewing machine (www.woutersnaaimachines.nl). We are very contented with the machine; he is really sound. At this moment our first project is the bimini and this project progresses continually. Alas, the bobbin box jammed yesterday and I couldn’t fix it, so we had to go back to the shop.
A repairing specialist was present as we entered and though you normally you have to leave the sewing machine behind for repair (and thus be without it for 2 or 3 weeks) , he fixed it on the spot.
Just because we live too far away and especially drove to Amsterdam.
It turned out to be tiny problem and the repair was done in a jiffy. That’s how it works if you know what you are doing. And if you are careful…
Learned something, once more, always handy for the future. The staff at the shop knows of our plan for The Trip and they are very enthusiastic. Very nice people and that is a good way to keep your costumers!
We also had an appointment with Ed van der Kooi, www.touwhandel.nl , a specialist in lines and ropes. He welcomes us and we enter the shop. It contains so many different ropes and lines! What a choice! At the HISWA we told him of our plans. We need good lines that ‘go a long way’, literally.
Ed thinks along with us, which always is nice and he has an 18 year experience, so he knows what he is talking about. After the necessary explanation and advice, we choose double braided lines with a Dyneema core as most suitable.
Different lines for sheets and halyards. Ed also has two sturdy cylinders for us, to roll up the lines. They will come in handy later on. We agree on the price with a firm handshake.
Because I want put more research into splitting lines and dressing them, he gave us, apart from some good advice, some extra rope to practice with. A wonderful gesture, thx, Ed!
Meanwhile, it was about 5 o’clock and time to head for home. Tonight Fred and I are going to celebrate our 5 year jubilee with dinner at the Greek restaurant!
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