Mackay 23rd Day before departure south

Checked everything possible during the 10 days we have been pinned to the marina in Mackay. Oh yes you have, oh no you haven’t. It’s like a bloody Punch and Judy show. Then checked the oil for the four hundredth time. Water in it again. Another schadenfreude moment, for those attuned to the concept. Sell the boat I say and enough. We fly home and leave it all to someone else to sort out. Enough is enough. That was this morning, at 10am, it is now 7.22pm and we have spent the day running back and forward to the mechanic to find out what is going on. Finally talked the mechanic into coming take a look and at least help us to solve the problem. He arrived and drew a diagram of how the engine worked and what happened. He then explained what to do and how to do it. Bought all the gear and we followed instructions.
We sail on the morning tide. Nervously
Give me a home where the buffalos roam……….
We stay friendly with the water police, coast guard and all other boating persons. Even if they play loud music.
Over and sodding out