Embarrassment of kindness

[concentrik]

When I left the boat in Spain last Autumn I met a very friendly local. He was keen to advise on an engine problem and offer hospitality aboard his adjacent boat. He made quite a few observations about other aspects of my boat which he felt needed attention. After I returned to the UK he mailed me with a progress report on the things he had done and hoped to do with my agreement. I was at pains to point out I did not want to become indebted to him but he insisted that he was retired, had loads of time on his hands, loved working on boats (ex-maintenance engineer) and his wife was happy for him to be out of the house!

Now I'm back aboard I can see that he has done many, many things - the vast majority of which are welcome 'tweeks'. He won't take any money. How can I demonstrate my gratitude other than with profuse thanks?

 

[sailorman]

take him n his wife out for a fine night out

 

[Bav34]

Give him another list of jobs

 

[Searush]

Take him something very English next time you go out there, no idea what, but you could try asking his wife.

 

[jonic]

Send him over to my boat and point out that as she is in Southampton his wife should be ecstatic.

 

[tjanna]

You lucky man! I would definitely take him and his wife out for a slap up meal, what about taking them both for a sail?

Gareth

 

[Tony Cross]

He clearly loves boats, especially yours, so I'd offer to take him and his wife out for a long sail. He'll probably spot a few other jobs he'd like to do then as well!