I am approaching the time when I need to get serious about packing. Right now we are cleaning and preparing the boat for packing. Karen just finished a set of custom sheets that fit the vee berth perfectly. The blanket material is coming soon to make custom blankets. I still have to buy replacement fire extinguishers and a flair signalling pack to replace the expired ones. Then there is the not so small task of hoisting the 110 lb outboard up about 6 feet and into the motor well. I'm holding off on that to run it in the tank a few more times so it will be ready to run when I try to start it the first time. My solution for the hoist is to take my extension ladder and use a come-along to pull it up from the top rung. With a piece of plywood for sliding protection...well I'll let you know how that one goes.
I bought about 40 Hormel select dinners as a ready to eat meal source when I don't have time to cook. I will publish the entire packing list when it is complete. It's still a month and one-half. Luckily I was able to get a week off about two weeks before so I can have Belle completely packed well before D-day. More on the logistics as it transpires.
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