Earthquake

After some midnight calling back to the USA and consultation with the manual for the generator, we proceeded to flash the residual magnet. This worked but then the voltage was too high and we could not modify it. Indicators pointed to the Automatic Voltage Regulator, so we proceeded to take it out. Upon doing this we found the fuse to be blown on the board. Finding a fuse in Vanuatu is virtually impossible, as we have had to improvise many times already with "parts". But Simon made it in to the John Lum store before the siesta time and was able to find a fuse the correct physical size that we installed into the board. Once replacing the board the voltage returned to normal. We are grateful to the Lord for the patience and resolution to this problem. It would have been a major issue if it had happened after our team left Vanuatu.
While all this transpired, Mike and Steve worked on wiring the Murcott house for some lights so that the oldest child, Lucy might be able to cook while she can see, as she has cooked in the dark for many months.
Our frustrations are not over yet though, because after we hooked up the Saw Mizer to the circuit we discovered that the generator is not large enough to run it. We will attempt to remedy this situation tomorrow and if you think of it you might pray about that. Some of the group will be traveling north tomorrow to a place called Big Bay. It will be a 3 hour dirt road ride into the bush of Vanuatu and will be an experience. Look for some shots of this trip tomorrow night.
While contemplating the generator situation this afternoon two of us felt an earthquake that lasted 30-60 seconds. I was in the container and it began to rock and I could see the clothes lines in the Saw pavilion swaying. Some who were active doing other things at the time did not feel the tremor. Enjoy the pictures.
Oh, by the way, the backhoe tire really did need replacing, didn't it???