The end is in sight. The end of the shopping aisle... today was dedicated to yet more provisioning. We have developed that 'shortage' menatality. Like when there's a warning that flour is going to be in short supply due to a naga naga beetle infestation, or sugar shortage because the cane fields in Trinidad were blown out by a hurricane.
First job was to refill our two 10lb propane gas bottles for cooking and, as we are in stock to the top mode, buying a 25lb tank to extend our range. Depending on how much bread we bake this lot should last 10 months. We used one of the many local taxis that wait at the maarina and after somem dashing around we hd our 45 lbs on board.
A quick turnaround and back into town for a last trip to a discount warehouse for everything the other warehouse didn't have plus anything that took our fancy. This was quicker and cheaper as David ducked out to the marine chandlers across the road. When I was ready to check out I called him on the two way radio and he did the heavy lifting. This afternoon we were four boats shopping. Between us we spent a significant amount so the store loaded all our purchases into their van and drove us back to the marina. Isn't that nice?
The very, very last supermarket was 10 minutes walk away and more upmarket, US oriented for the treats and specials we wanted but don't need like Branston pickle, mango chutney, herbs and spices, a Christmas pudding (yes, really), basalmic vinegar, cheeses with a use by date of July. Treats for high days and holidays which seems to be everyday for us.
We filled the dinghy to the brim with boxes and bags and had it all on board before darkness fell. Apart from the chilled items, putting it all away can wait until tomorrow.
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