Little Miracles

At our darkest hour, several miracles occurred. We received two gifts from relatives. Our slip rent is paid for the month and we have propane to cook our food. Thank you. I don't think you will ever know how amazing and wonderful your gifts were to us.
Mike was talking to Tom about our DC problem. Tom asked what size fuses we were using? We said that there was 2 amp fuses. Turns out, we should have been using 20 amp fuses. We still haven't figured out what is wrong with the two overhead lights but the other lights and fan are working now. We still need to rewire the entire boat but that can wait for a little while.
The engine still doesn't work. We've added a new fuel pump, sea strainer, hoses, and fuel filters. It might be delamination of the old fuel tank. It is the original fiberglass tank from 1968 and is integral to the boat. We may try a portable diesel tank and see if that makes a difference.
Mike put in the missing cotter pins so that our mast won't fall off.
The garage AC unit is now in our main entry way. Yes - cool air is flowing through our boat. The bad news is it totally blocks the entry. The cats don't like it a bit. They haven't figured out how to get over to the outside. Pequat is sulking.
Last week Mike worked hard labor sanding and waxing mega yachts and sports fishers. I cleaned interiors and mildew off of canvas coverings. We will do any work as long as it is legal. It doesn't pay well but will keep us in cat food, kitty litter, and coffee.
Adventures aren't always easy and I suppose the best memories come from making it through hard times. If we didn't do this as a team, we wouldn't be able to do this at all.
Did we make the right decision? I still say yes. I finally saw an otter swimming yesterday morning. I was walking to the bath house at 6:30 a.m. and there was a smallish one swimming from dock to dock. Next time I'll bring my camera.