Monthly Archives: January 2009

We gotta get out of this place

Posted on 26 January 2009 by frank

“This is the last place we will ever leave.”  From the Animals. Anyway, I am leaving Honiara.  Yesterday I went to buy a new VHF radio, got it installed, including the active antenna splitter.  And it is working well, including … Continue reading →

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From bad to worse

Posted on 22 January 2009 by frank

Just when I was physically starting to feel better, and had been able to cash the damages check into cash, I came back to the boat last night at 20:30 and the whole interior was a complete mess.  My first … Continue reading →

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The check is in the mail

Posted on 19 January 2009 by frank

Well, almost, that is (the check being in the mail).  I should receive a check for a lump sum for the damages this afternoon.  It has taken 6 weeks to get there, because of miscommunications, the holidays and some factor … Continue reading →

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No news not always good news

Posted on 9 January 2009 by frank

Sorry, not much to say here from Honiara.  Rainy season has started creating a terribly uncomfortable swell in the anchorage.  But I have to stay here trying to organize the repairs, which is still at a snails pace. Have been … Continue reading →

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