Having had the weekend off, it was back to training yesterday.  Me this time,  I was given the task of setting up the machine, and getting it primed then connecting up to Lou.  Then after the session to strip down and clean up.  I had to administer an injection, to the machine not directly to Lou, and deal with a fault.  I must admit the fault was caused by me not undoing a clamp.

Then today the anti was upped again.  The machine was brought  to the boat, then they let  us set it up and do a session on our own.  It was both daunting and cramped with three of them scrutinising.  Lou wasn't too good after, maybe a bit too much stress for one day. 

With the first week of training over, we were given the weekend off from dialysis. Saturday we decided to go for a sail. It wasn't a great day, a bit misty damp and cold, but good to get away from the marina.  we went to Cowes and had lunch in the Anchor pub, then headed back in the afternoon.  We were a bit late leaving Cowes so it was dark by the time we were back.  had a close encounter with another yacht just outside the marina.  Fortunately no contact,  I don't think he had seen us and I was left with a choice of hitting a pontoon, or the other boat.  Full reverse power, and we just missed the corner of the pontoon, whilst the front end just missed the back of the other boat. Phew it was close. Even in the darkness I could see the shock on the skippers face.

Today we went to Gunwharf Quays by car,  took a trip up the Spinnaker tower, and had lunch at a tapas bar on the quay.  We had the meal outside, amazingly warm for November.  Looking forward to Xmas Barby on the beach ! !