Only five weeks now until we leave Arran, time is flying by, but I think we have now done as much as we can without the boat. The mini-bus has to go to the mainland next week as it has a faulty fuel pump (again) so we are without any transport for a few days, just as long as it is fixed before the journeys we have to make to Bridport. We have been looking at the possibility of mooring Octopus at West Bay for a week; it's only two miles from Chris' Mum's house which would be very convenient.
Victoria is six next week; she is going to be my biggest worry on the boat. She is so determined to do as she likes and doesn't always do as she is told. I think I will keep her strapped to the mast!!
