Update
Christine's Atlantic Circuit
Peter Lansdale
Fri 25 May 2018 18:49
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Well we have had to accept the change from 50
shades of blue (including azure) seas to 50 shades of grey - but that should
mean we will recognise The Solent at least.
Today's highlight thus far has been the sighting of
a small pod of what we think were Pilot Whales...our dolphin pals have deserted
us for now.
The brilliantly uplifting thought is that we are a
mere 845 nautical miles from our destination....it would be great to pitch up in
Plymouth Sutton Harbour Marina on or about 31 May as Nigel is confidently
predicting, but the wind has dropped yet again. We are running a book
between us to guess the ETA but bets are being hedged on a daily basis.
Distinct lack of prize info too maybe the reason (the suggestion that
the winner buys the first round doesn't seem be an incentive - it having
been a 'dry' boat since we left that is not surprising - think of the cost of
the tab!)
Dispatches will be posted as we have a clearer idea
of our grand arrival, just so the Marching Band has time to tune up and the
Fireworks Display primed ready for action. Failing that, decent hot
showers at the Marina would be appreciated, and aforementioned Watering Hole of
course.
We are ambling along nicely just now....having.had
a few really good bursts on the banjo*** in terms of speed and a few frankly
antisocial passages...you'd be amazed just how far one cup of coffee can be
hurled...and the timing of spoon to mouth must be very finely judged. I am
astonished we are not awarding prizes for the best 'dinner medals' at this
stage.
*** an underused nautical term to my way of
thinking.
Apologies for drivel, Ian, our more 'poetic' scribe
has declined, for the moment, to blog. His muse must be otherwise
engaged. Anyway, he is peeling onions. Oh the glamour and excitement
of this yachting malarkey.
Bye the noo....Lx
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