Beastly Fang: 10/12/18

Friday, October 12, 2018

Brief Crew Chief Report

Got a good report from Laurie, our driver and chief mechanic, this afternoon, sounds like Fang is hanging in there. The roads sound as advertised, everything from smooth pavement to car consuming potholes. (I recommended she not hit those)

Laurie reports a few loose bits found here and there that needed a bit of snugging up, but all systems are a go. Steering and brakes are staying solid and no cooling issues despite heat in the high 90’s. (37° C) The high heat does make Fang weep a little oil here and there but he has only used 1 quart so far, very acceptable rate for these conditions.

Navigator Pam has a good handle on fuel burn, it does not look like any of the days ahead will present a range problem with the longest days still leaving 30% in the tank.

Our team has it under control!
Your Crew Chief, Charlie

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Laurie, your driver and chief mechanic!

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Day 10: Another day, another monkey 🐒🐒

Somewhat startled to find that monkeys do their redecorating at night. Even my blissful martini assisted sleep could not compete with crashing patio furniture.

We have a rest day! While Laurie performed ablutions on Fang I took to the skies, flying over Victoria Falls in a powered hang glider. Rainbows, falls, mist, deep gorges, pools of hippos, elephants, Cape Buffalo and a general rush kick started my day better than coffee.

Then a pedicure followed by a buffet breakfast spread the length of a soccer field. I would love to see yesterday’s bush schoolchildren turned loose on that feast.

A most relaxing day, topped off by a luxury train ride with five course dinner, numerous beverages and a chance to blow a real steam whistle.

Fang is fueled, washed and loaded for the run tomorrow toward the Botswana border, a unique ferry ride, and certain pandemonium.
Your Nav
PS we did good in first two regularities `

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