This is the result of the hard work - new light grey anti slip decks. She's starting to look really smart now !

Mr Joseph carrying out important preparation work for the renewal of the non-slip deck paint - on weekend at the beginnign of April 13. (Note the gloves and respirator Mum) His hard work made applying the new non slip much easier and was a very valuable contribution.
Later that day, f+cs from the nearest chip shop in town and a useful meeting with the cruising section of the sailing club.

Here's the none slip deck paint before replacement. A delicate shade of duck egg where it was still attached...

After we decided that there was no hope of refurbing the existing clock and barometer, we searched world wide for some good looking instruments that were reliable and reasonably priced. These came from www.redcellardoors.com in Canada and were good value even after paying import duty. I was a bit worried the baro might not survive air mail, but its okay and the clock has not lost a second in months
Why can't we make things like these here....

The cockpit grille after having been skillfully repaired by Tony of Tony Hill Technology Limited. he has scarfed in new wood to replace the front end of the rails on both sides which had worn away.

 Now we've got shore power, things are beginning to look up ! Many thanks to our friends at Rowlands (http://rowlandsmarine.co.uk/) for their help with the parts for the shore power cable and lots of other stuff. Long winter nights were beginning to look a bit brighter.