Tom's weather gap〕

Tom, Radio's working again. Jenny fixed the antenna lead with copper wire and a prayer. Weather's coming in clean for three days — southwest force three, visibility good. You'd like the mornings here. Cold enough to see your breath, engine room stays warm once the stove's going. We've got the generator running on filtered sump oil and hope. Jenny's got tomatoes flowering in the polytunnel. The hens laid eighteen eggs yesterday. I've got the Lister started on the first pull three mornings running, which either means I'm good or it's about to seize. No ships close enough to raise on VHF. Just the shipping forecast and static. Thought you should know I'm still breathing. If you hear this — any frequency, any time — key the mic twice. I'll be listening. Kevin Day 177. Sorrel Island. 56°12'N, 06°45'W.