Damp, Dank and Dismal

It has not been the most inspiring of weekends weather wise, but none the less several jobs have been completed and a couple of small trips out completed.

Saturday was a dull, damp and rainy day for pretty much the whole 24 hours. So with this in mind we tackled some much needed spring cleaning. First up was the midships bedroom. The whole room was stripped out and washed down. A slight mildew problem beneath the mattress was discovered and swiftly treated with Milton to remove the immediate signs of the mildew spores. A more permanent solution will have to be found to allow extra air circulation beneath the mattress at a later date. Still with the room freshly cleaned and fresh clean bedding fitted the room has a sweeter aroma and welcomes you for a good night’s sleep.

Next up was dejunking the saloon area. Over the last couple of years we have accumulated a fair amount of items we very rarely use aboard, so the majority of these have either been sent home or stashed away in a more suitable area. With the junk cleared away and the area thoroughly cleaned Naughty-Cal’s interior is looking much fresher and less cluttered. A good start to the new boating season.

Sunday was another dull day but at least it had stopped raining. We were joined for breakfast by our cruising buddies and after a good old full English breakfast with oodles of coffee and orange juice we set about fixing the new flag staffs onto the radar arch for the Sealine Forum burgee and the Lincoln flag. Whilst up there the OH removed some clutter from the arch that we don’t need, namely the TV aerial mounting bracket and the radar reflector mounting bracket, neither of which are currently in use, so even the exterior of Naughty-Cal was decluttered this weekend. After this declutter it was time to pour the diesel additive into the tank for the diesel cleaning session. I suppose only time will tell whether this does the fuel any good.

After this it was time to start planning out summer jaunt to the Norfolk Broads. The plan is still evolving so watch this space but current plans involve a trip a further down the coast to the sleepy seaside village of Southwold. After this visit we will then enter the Norfolk Broads via Lowestoft and Mutford Lock departing again about 7 days later via Great Yarmouth Harbour. I dare say the plans will evolve yet further between now and the beginning of July. Anyway chatting over the plans gave us a good excuse for taking a visit to the Pyewipe, as if we need an excuse!!