We have string running between all 3 bars which also helps to keep the fly sheet away for the canvas. The hardest part of the job was getting the pockets stuck in the correct position, after that it was fairly simple.

We have yet to test this out in extreme weather, but it certainly helps. Once it it tested we will go about making the changes a little more permanent.


Repairs II

The second repairs we have been making is a bit more straight forward. The PVC that covers our rooftent has recently been found to be fairly threadbare.

In fact we can see where plenty of repairs have already been made. We first noticed it when we set up the tent and it would be wet. We did not understand why, when we put the tent down dry, it was often damp when we put it up. Eventually we twigged on that it was leaking, and careful examination later revealed the true extent to our problem.

There may well be a better solution, but for the short term we have spent a few hours plugging the holes with various puncture repair kits. This is definitely helping, but I think before we leave we will want to have a better solution in hand.

Running

Ollie has now decided a safer way to teach himself Russian is too learn it whilst he does his training runs. He is now up to 12 miles, and so has plenty of time to listen to the 40 hours of lessons that he has downloaded. The alphabet is now cracked and he is moving forward learning how to deny he speaks English. This is definitely going to help.

Website

For those of you wondering, not much has been changed recently on the main website. Hopefully over Christmas I will have time to add some more colour and gloss, but until then it is just a few small changes. Also please note we are having a few difficulties with eBlogger at the moment, so if you notice any strange blogs, with perhaps pictures missing, this is something we are trying to figure out.

Thanks all for listening - only 3 hours til the Ashes start!