We decided to have a trial run out to sea today - while the weather forecast was still fair.
I have had a week to check things out and get ready - so was Blazer all set - NO !!
I have done a few jobs on the computer which involved taking it out from behind the instrument panel.
When it goes back in - some of the USB plugs go back in different slots.
Most things are OK with this but not the navigation software - it has to learn what is in which slot.
I forgot to do that.
When I tried to do it - the GPS didn't give a good position.
Meanwhile Jackie was patiently waiting - all togged up in a life jacket - ready to cast off.
To cut a long story short - we didn't go after all !!
It took hours of messing about including a trip to Lannion to buy a long USB extension lead so that the USB dongle could be outside the cabin.
Now its good - in fact a big improvement !! - a great contact with 11 satellites and a strong position for the NAV software. ( it knows where we are now).
While we were in Lannion - we shopped at the big Geant supermarket and bought some lovely food.
We finally found a small fresh chicken at a reasonable price for Sunday lunch !
Back in Sheffield - the letting agents have pulled out all the stops and the new tenants have paid up and moved in !! - A BIG DAY FOR ME.
Back on Blazer - Jackie cooked mussels and Frites in a white wine sauce for dinner.
Ingredients- 1/3rd of a bottle of dry white wine - apparently a rule in France says the chef has to drink the rest of the bottle !
Onions, Garlic, Cream and a teaspoon of mild curry powder - very nice.
I cleaned the mussels - sat out in the sunshine - helping Jackie finish the wine.
Out came our special moulle / frites plates + lots of fresh bread - WONDERFUL.
After dinner we got dressed in our best outfits and off to Le Benjis !!
We arrived about 8 pm - almost empty ! - no band on tonight but there will be one next Friday.
We also met my friend that owns the high class Deli / wine shop in the village - he was delivering a barrow load of wine.
Just we decided to go back to Blazer at about 10.30 - the locals poured in - the dance floor filled up - we joined them and danced the night away !!
Its mainly English rock music from our era - just the job.
My new hip performed like magic - I haven't danced like that in years - Great.
The downside was - too many drinks !! - A good size hangover in the morning.
Will we ever learn - NO.
A great day all round.
Mike and Jackie.
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