I hooked up the refrigerator compressor today, started the engine, and flipped the power switch with fingers crossed. No good. The grinding noise continues. Meaning, I guess, that the damage is internal. Very disappointing as at this point I really have no idea what this means. As in, can it … Read More
Down On All Fours
Today I got the bilge cleaned out once and for all. There was a section of the bilge that I couldn’t get at while the compressor was on, and even with it out, it was a reach. It was the area underneath the transmission, which required me to climb under … Read More
Doctor Time
Lowe’s little cough hasn’t gone away still, so today we went in for a pediatrician visit with a new doctor. Excuse me, Doctora. She was recommended by some friends and seeing as we never really liked our original pediatrician we decided today was as good a time as any. On … Read More
Never Own Another Boat…
Here’s a hot tip for the would be cruiser: Learn to weld stainless steel and you’ll never be wanting for money or work in your travels. In all of our years aboard we have hired welders seven times that I can think of off hand. Mechanics, twice. Refrigeration guys, twice. … Read More
Work Crawl
This morning while Ali put down Lowe for his morning nap I took Ouest downtown with a refrigerator compressor slung over my shoulder. I knew things were looking up when we walked up to the bus stop at the same instant the bus pulled up. I always get a thrill … Read More
Lowe Six Months, Ouest Twenty-Six Months
Happy Birthday guys. Lowe, the six month mark is a big one. For the next six months or so there should be nothing but dramatic changes coming your way. This month you learned to sit on your butt. Wow huh? You’ve started to work on your crawl too, but so … Read More
They Are Off, We Head Home
We said goodbye to family today. Probably the last time we’ll see them for a few months until we mosey up north for a summer visit. It sort of hits me on days like this that Mexico really is our home now. While everybody else is off to the airport … Read More