Sloop’s getting rigged

I left the Catalina 22 overnight at Sail & Ski Yacht Club, the former Yacht Harbor Marina, on Lake Travis, for the rerigging of the standing (wire) supports for the mast, and new halyards for the topping lift and the lazy jacks. Getting there was a chore. I swear the 11-year-old Suzuki 4 outboard is controlled by an Aztec god. It’s never satisifed until I’ve given blood, in the form of blisters and bruises. First it wouldn’t start at all, then it wouldn’t stay running. Finally got it going and set out on what proved to be a 2-hour trip. I had almost got there when the outboard quit again and wouldn’t start. Called the rigger on the cell and told him I would sail on but it would take longer as there was only light air. Hot as blazes. Poked along, trying the outboard now and then, until the it finally would stay running, then motored on in. He met me in a John boat, offering a tow. Wasn’t necessary. I can’t wait until the return trip home tomorrow afternoon. Not.