Sydney 25th March 2009

Lyndall's birthday today. I took an early walk along our favourite beach
and watched as grey clouds lifted and the sun came out from behind.
"OK", she was saying, "it's time to get on with your life". And my
clouds are lifting. Friends have been generous in their invitations and
I have cruised to Lord Howe island on a 10 day power boating adventure,
crewed in a weekend race and several evening races as well. Readjustment
takes time but I am moving ahead with the downsizing needed to move out
of this house and back aboard. It's a case of "everything must go" -
except those vital items that will fit into my car for the trip north to
Townsville and hopefully find a space on illywhacker. We've done it
before and those who have gone through the process will recognise the
painful decision chain that separates living aboard from a house on
land. Challenging, sure... but what a great lifestyle.