22 may 26: strategies are finally paying off

Its hard being single and trying to get away from the house. My sons dog, my daughters cats and chickens had needed daily attention. So, I put some things in order for me to escape for a few days. 

Chooks:
A cube of water on a slow drip: this needed a soft hand to get going at the right rate. A bonus is the gentle sound of water dribbling. 
A 10 litre bucket of grain with a toggle for chooks to release pellets: it took a few hours, but its like having a 24hr self serve. The chooks are happier with no drama, jistca lot of soft clucking sounds. 
Electric Auto Feeder: this too needed fine running to release the right amounts. It works a treat. My son will be around to give the cats tinned food and some socializing. 

The dog will come with me on my bike, boat or car.  

All this makes me really happy. Knowing the pets have reliable access and seeing them more at ease, is rewarding and relieving. 

BOAT WORK: 
Due to chronic wet weather I have ILONA's spars, oars & tiller scattered about downstairs. Each day they get a coat of varnish. 

On the boat, the rear hatch has been fitted and sanded smooth. Next, all the deck boards and exposed timber finish will get sanded and coats of varnish. 

The hull will,be sanded and primed before of gets a coat of antifouling. That'll be job done & perhaps a prospective Melbourne buyer will still be interested.     

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