The new galley (Patreon)

I made some big progress towards finishing the galley this week. Seeing the galley take shape made me realize how close I am to completing the entire saloon. I can't wait for Ava and I to move aboard! 

Ava and I have started going over our options if COVID still has much of the world on lockdown next summer. Our plan has always been to spend the first winter in Scotland (out of Schengen). If we can't do that and the rest of Europe is in lockdown again, our best option might be to spend some time in Sweden. Ava will not be allowed to stay in Denmark due to the ridiculous immigration laws here. We'll continue to keep an eye on the situation. There's still 291 days to go.

On a more positive note, Ava is allowed to come to visit me in Denmark now. There's a "sweetheart arrangement" so that it's no longer just spouses that are allowed in. Unfortunately, she would be required to isolate for 14 days. That makes for kind of an awkward visit, but it's an option. It's currently not possible for me to visit Ava in the US. 

I've started more seriously thinking about what to do with the forward cabin.    A lot comes down to whether or not we can fit a washer and dryer in the old forward head. We can, but we might be forced to keep the separation between the old head and the cabin where it is right now. There are a lot of options floating around right now. I'll see if I can show you some crude drawings this week :) 

I better cut this little update short. I've got a Skype meeting with the awesome Perkins guy. It'll be a while, but I can't wait to finish the generator! That project kicked my butt—the whole 102 vs. 402 and then the belt-driven alternator problem. I guess that's what happens when you try new stuff ;) 

I hope you've all had a fantastic weekend. Thank you so much for your support! :) Stay safe :)