Update From Triumph

Where does the time go? It is after dinner on Thursday. Tonight I'm going to the local Marriott Court Yard for an hour of WiFi. This will catch me up on my virus updates, Keps for my satellite programs, photos off to the web page, and down load all the pent-up e-mail from a couple of user groups that I monitor.

We have Triumph in good shape and with dependable weather will leave Fiumicino on Sat morning with the 8:am bridge opening. Tapestry will leave along with us. Friday will be a busy day. Last minute supplies, renew the butane canister, more wine, and outboard fuel. Oh yes, out outboard came back yesterday in good shape and ready for the season. I gave it a test run this morning.

There are always loose ends, but the majors are under control. I have checked and rechecked systems. As I write, I think of more that could be done, such as water pump impellers, fuel level measuring transmitters, and speed instruments. Some will be tested under fire. Our first run will be to Anzio about 32 nm from here.

With luck, I will get a photo on the blog this time. Ciao, Dick