Arbroath ? Nah

I got up at 8, popped into town to the Co Op for food ten got back to prepare to continue my voyage.  At 1100 there was thick fog. I stood on he breakwater wall, gazing out to sea, fully aware that Jim and others were looking at me, wondering if Id brave it. Everyone united in the opinion that, it's down to me. No one else. Getting caught in fog is one thing but setting out in it, single handed, makes an interesting discussion. 

Of course,  Tony and his 20ft boat had gone. Left at 4am. 

Obviously I am a little disappointed that my travels have slowed down due to the weather. I am also aware that, without a daily dose of sailing I could easily lose my nerve, put Aaxandra Louise on the market where she is, and get a bus home. Such are the slim margins of 'sheer bottle' that I am working with, on this mission. I am a fair bit homesick and the gloomy ( really 'gloomy') wether is depressing, to say the least.  Having said that, everything else is so relaxing. I never feel bored and having so much time to myself is a special thing for me. 

I spent the afternoon fixing my radar. It needed re wiring and I didnt bother earlier because, stupidly, I never consided that Id get so much fog. Here's a riveting photo. 

Just popped this photo in to show what Stonaven looks like without fog. 

And this is a link to yesterday's debacle. It's only just downloaded. Caution - I think clip includes a swear word. 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a5lwnc7g8pwt8d2/Video%2023-08-2013%2011%2049%2026.mov

Sitting on my boat all  day, in the rain, has gone to my head. I have been all afternoon fixing that radar and listening o the football on Talk Sport. Popped up 'The Ladder of Doom' at 7pm, in the rain. Amazed at the way the boat rocks about but didn't notice anything from-when  inside, apart from feeling sick all day. Walked (in rain) to town.  Stumbled across this piece of catering history and dined there after visiting a 'traditional' pub. 

Had a couple of pints of this. Dunno where I am or what my name is. Just going to try and walk back and nehotiate the ladder. Not my finest woe, tonight, but I have my mind on trying to get the show on the road, again.