wheel were at odds with each other
causing us to almost demolish a jetty
on a trial run round the marina where
we were working. Peering down to
see what was wrong with the rudder,
his best glasses went overboard enrag-
ing him even more. Having already
invested much time, effort and mon-
ey I carried on optimistically, never
dreaming that we would have such an
eventful and unpleasant voyage. He
alternately made attempts at roman-
tic advances but would then admon-
ish me for not working hard enough.
My spirits sank further when he asked
me to sign a disclaimer absolving him
of all responsibility for the safety of
me and my motorbike.
The day eventually came to load it
onto the boat. Riding down the beach,
then stopping at the edge of the long
plank, I eyed up the other end. First
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