Hola everyone,

OK we got back from the over-night "test the engine and sails" run with only one problem that was not even really a problem.As some may know we just had the riser on the engine re-made.Well, there was a part on the riser that had a plastic tube on it.So, as we were "testing the engine" it kinda started to boil and bubble.After turning around and tying on to the back of Ayeweld(a crew-members boat)The guy from Ayeweld,Dean, is a welder.He brought his things over and one hose-clampe and one half of a beer can later,It was welded!! other then that....we were on our way...again!!! that night was spent in Lobos were we were meeting the boats that had just completed the "rock to the dock race" We were the first to get to Lobos,other then the committee boat.So of course my mom had to get everyone to moon them.Me being the driver, I got within five feet from the stern of the boat,while they dropped AND wiggles ,my mom points out. As of the trip going to San Everisto: The other night my mom had a panic attack because we didn't enough money for fuel and food and the other neccesitties to get us up there.She talked to Maureen,Another crew member,And in two hours Maureen raised enough money for 105 gallons of fuel and most of the food money!! So mom went from excited to "we are NOT doing this" to even more excited.Yesterday Sam,nick and I got 160 gallons of water and dumped it in.Mom did laundry,We took showers...all the stuff that you need to do before a trip.We will have eight or maybe nine crew members: Sam,Matt,Me,Mom,Nick(from ayeweld) Sdyney(from ayeweld)Larry(or we like to call him Martha because he adds"just a touch of paprika" on devil eggs) Maureen, and perhaps Dean from Ayeweld. Our set time is 11:00 o'clock today...Thanks for reading!!! Isabelle