The tones were subdued, the cadences worried. I felt like a patient, swathed in bandages and lying in bed, while my team of doctors stood at the far end of … Continue reading Day 52: Wednesday 11th April

Our lucky day. Ian had assembled a new team, which, due to staff shortages, today included Clare H, who had kindly agreed to be a ‘clamp that talked back’. Ian … Continue reading Day 53: Friday 13th April

A scam Skiff Tale Volume 53 was released this morning. FAKE NEWS!!! The plywood was FINE this morning. NO MORTAR DRILLS. The Tiree skiff team are THE BEST (No Leakers … Continue reading Day 54: Saturday 14th April

It was just like old times: DA popped in, Alasdair came off the boat, Jules and John P were there to join the regular panellists, Ian and myself. They must … Continue reading Day 55: Monday 16th April

Doors shut and only one vehicle outside the Noust made me wonder if this was a rare day off for the core ‘skiffers’. But no, as I drew closer I … Continue reading Day 56: Tuesday 17th April (Jules)

I did not need the dentist. In fact, it was like old times. Me and Epoxy had grown apart. No contact. Gone our own ways. New projects. And yet, when … Continue reading Day 58: Wednesday 25 April

You can always tell when a skiff project is going well. The team turn up early for work, eager to make a good impression. Today was no exception. The usual … Continue reading Day 59: Friday 27 April

Alasdair, Ian and Kris drew a template for the central portion of the sixth plank. The extra sheet of plywood should arrive tomorrow evening. Ian then reduced the aft outer … Continue reading Day 60: Saturday 28 April

It was Alasdair’s turn to saunter in well after the factory gates had opened. But Ian and I were pleased to see him, nonetheless. He brings a calm and positive … Continue reading Day 61: Wednesday 2 May