Jun. 5, 2006 - I Loathe You Every Day

Trev was less than enthusiastic about putting an engine in Beroe than I'd anticipated. Yes he could do it but it wasn't a simple job because of her counter stern. It wasn't a matter of just get an engine and stick it in, things would have to be specially designed. It would cost a lot. And 'the purists' would hate me. And he might do all that and I might still keep being seasick anyway and so not like sailing.....and he thought I'd said I'd buy a boat that he could enjoy and not have to do much work on...

A quick trip to the bank to sort finances and Trev was able to get going. As I followed his progress I realised how complicated the project was. He knew exactly what was needed but had to spend many hours on the internet and talking to lots of people. This supplier and that supplier, this special part and that special part. Some days I came home from work and things were progressing well, other days had been completely frustrating. One evening after an especially stressy day he told me, 'I loathe you every day when I get to the boat and have to work on this project' but he loves me really and he's doing a great job!!