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We are very nearly there. We have been ticking off the jobs on the job sheet and we are close to completing all the major ones. Phil has been hard at it all week fixing leaks and doing more wiring. The wiring never seems to end. We just have the passerelle to fit tomorrow so I am sending Phil up the mast today.

I ran out of useful jobs that I could do on the boat, having finished the drainage in the lower field. Please look at the pictures of this as I am rather proud of the results. So to keep myself busy I have been polishing boats down the boat yard. It is hard work and you do feel like the Karate Kid "Wax on! Wax off!" But it is good for the bat wings.

We have been confirmed as average at the Vlicho Yacht Club quiz. For achieving the average score you win a bottle of wine. We were helped to this result by Simon & Maria, fellow Nisos owners and considering the amount of wine drunk I was rather pleased with the position.

We have also been for a lovely last night meal with Laurie & Kate in Lefkas. Kate has really made me think about how much we will miss this place when we leave.

We are working towards a Tuesday or Wednesday leave day, but this is flexible depending on us finishing the list.
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  1. Anonymous3 April 2011 at 09:53

    nice work sara.When all the work is done you can relax and enjoy.
    love chris

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  2. Anonymous4 April 2011 at 10:21

    Really neat job!

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