Getting Ready for the crossing

Hi,
It looks like the weather may give us a fantastic break this coming week.
There are 4 -5 days of SE winds predicted, and a swell down to 1.5m which is "Mill Pond" calm,
Lets see if windguru gets it right!
Right now the weather is not great and Alex and James have been very patient (although grumbling a bit)
Surfing has been an option, but not a daily occurrence. Pity!
I have done stax of stuff which has made a huge difference. Only issue is the mess I create with each item.

the list includes the following:
- replaced "leaking like a sieve"mechanical prop shaft seal with stuffing box
- removed and fixed slipping gearbox
- fitted black water tank
- finished water maker 
- bilge alarm, gas locker vents, outboard motor mounts, wind vane steering, spinnaker pole deck brackets,
  shelves, LED lights, solar panels etc etc.......

Basically just sitting on my hands.

All stuff that should have been done loooooong ago. I know!