Winter life in Portland, Oregon.... offers much more "weather" than we are accustomed to in Las Vegas, Nevada. In spite of the freezing wind, persistent soggy rain, the white fluffy stuff (called snow), frozen docks and spiggots.... a good time was had by all. John, who is typically not interested in making tourista stops during a road trip, made an exception on our drive back from Moses Lake Washington. The stop was the Maryhill Winery. He was very patient while I admired the Winery, gift shop, and chatted with the staff.
Our heater had went out just before Christmas, so we dealt with it by using with our small space heaters (x3). We pretty much stayed bundled up, ate hot food, baked a lot and slept under multiple pounds of blankets.
After enjoying the Christmas holiday with family in Washington, we put the word out that we needed to find someone qualified in serving a hydronic heating system, ours is a Hurricane. We got a name and phone number from another resident (also named Mike) at the marina. Jim Palmer gave us a call right back. He has a shop right here on Hayden Island (Columbia River) and arrived with his tools one hour later! He had the problem diagnosed AND the parts on hand. After replacing the brushes and circulating pump the system had no problem heating the living spaces efficiently. We were very happy with Jimmy's affordable service and will be using him to service the engine room systems, even helping train John for future maintenance.
During the Cruise RO water maker installation, the heater was repaired, 48 LED bulbs were replaced, cat5 wifi booster installation, teak and head maintenance, etc.... there was still time to celebration New Years with family and friends. Regardless of the ice and snow, we awaited the weather window for reinstalling the winches on the fly bridge, go on a training cruise (for me) and of course pumping out, again. We would be closing up the boat for several weeks while returning to our home in Las Vegas.
Our heater had went out just before Christmas, so we dealt with it by using with our small space heaters (x3). We pretty much stayed bundled up, ate hot food, baked a lot and slept under multiple pounds of blankets.
During the Cruise RO water maker installation, the heater was repaired, 48 LED bulbs were replaced, cat5 wifi booster installation, teak and head maintenance, etc.... there was still time to celebration New Years with family and friends. Regardless of the ice and snow, we awaited the weather window for reinstalling the winches on the fly bridge, go on a training cruise (for me) and of course pumping out, again. We would be closing up the boat for several weeks while returning to our home in Las Vegas.
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| Mount Hood in the distance |
4 comments:
Congratulations! What an interesting blog. Have a great 2016!
Cousin Taffy
That sounds pretty much like the weather here in Colorado. Especially today! Snow day for the kids at least 2 ft of fresh snow chicken soup and cheesy garlic bed.
But I'll tell ya, I'd love to be on the boat for that action. You know me I'm a sailor that is landlocked.
Super fun that your getting ready to make your passage.. Can't wait to see the photos and hear the stories. Much LOVE to you guys!
Sheri aka Lou Lou
When do you leave on your trip? Jack Frost
It sounds so exciting the thought of traveling for 8 months in new territory. Thanks you for keeping us posted on your progress.
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