Well today was a busy day and yesterday was a sad day. Yesterday 13 October was the first anniversary of the death of Chris’ sister Lynne. We had dinner at a nice restaurant last night and toasted her memory. Chris also spoke to each of Lynne’s family members. It was a tough day, from an emotional perspective. As far as sailing is concerned we had a nice night at the Newry Islands, a bit rolly for a while but it settled down about midnight. We got going early about 0700 to head for Mackay. NW wind with NE swell, spells LUMPY. It was not too comfortable but an easy sail really. We got to Mackay in good time about midday and settled in to our marina berth. Gosh Mackay marina is super rolly in a Northerly breeze thank god it settled down after a few hours. We had to help a bloke move his 57 footer to a safer berth at about 5 pm. It was “interesting”. This morning we had a new experience. Phlat Chat was craned out on a travel lift and put on the hard stand. Where we worked like navvies today. The boat was antifouled, sail leg oils replaced, engines serviced and some polishing done, and one million other boat jobs. We have not had time for breakfast or lunch yet and it is now 6pm. Time for a shower, a beer (or two) and some dinner.