Oh well

As I write this we our on our way back to the boatyard. After two weeks of problems starting the dinghy engine we no longer have problems starting it. The pull cord broke so now we can't start it at all. Even without the dog we don't want to be stuck on the boat without the ability to get to shore, so back we go. We will probably take the motor to have the cord repaired, but until we can reliably start the thing we are not going anywhere else. Hopefully at some point we can find another (2nd hand) engine. In the meantime I will get laundry done, defrost the fridge and go for bike rides. It IS a beautiful morning and I am glad not to be in the snow!