Day 38
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49:57.772n
15:50.157w Distance to home:
644 miles Distance run
today: 127 miles Course
090 Making the most of our
weather. It’s cold, it’s cloudy
but we have 20 knots of North-North-Easterly which will do for
us. Domestic We are doing the basics
and hanging on. It’s windy enough
to kick up a big sea and Sadie is leaping from crest to
crest. Sleeping was a bit hit
and miss last night, especially in the forward bunk so there is a degree of
catching up going on at present. There was also too much movement for cards
yesterday evening so Jez retains his narrow lead for now and Tim was denied the
opportunity to continue his winning streak. After some mixed fortune
over the last couple of weeks, we have decided to call on some spiritual help
and after a short ceremony in the cockpit, Tim poured a generous helping of
drink over the side for Neptune, not that we are superstitious or
anything… Sailing The wind got up to 25
knots overnight from the NE and we reefed progressively before ending up close
hauled with a triple reefed main and about 1/3 of the jib out. It’s all a bit fast and furious and we
are slamming regularly as we fall off a wave but after too many days of light
airs then this is sailing heaven. Natural
History Gray and cold with a bit
of drizzle and a rough sea. Aside
from the birds (we are seeing more gannets), then whatever is out there is well
hidden. Today’s
Responses Emma – Thanks. Not expecting more than 7 days but
working on principal of “hoping for the best and planning for the worst”. Text
on Saturday activities with kids takes the breath away Dave S – Not sure about
feral, at least we are all in the same state – might be interesting to see the
_expression_ of whoever visits us first on arrival. Don’t expect to have time allocated for
rehab. More likely to be issued
with task list whilst Em applies herself to a gallon of red wine. Ta for help via the beast
– will sort details when closer if required. Joe – GOOD
Lizzie – that could be an
Olympic sport soon. Frank – Thanks. All welcome and happy enough here. May call re mooring / tow as
required. Tell Woody that he needs
to get some instruction on technology from his kids. Dave P – Not an ex-banker
until 19th June ! Very
sure it was a whale, we were on top of it.
We think a Blue. At the risk
of being insensitive over Cariad, is your mooring free for a couple of weeks
? I know a boat that could do with
somewhere to sit before going onto it’s mudberth. Drink sounds good – need
to balance with time back with Emma / kids so may need to wait
Richard – Thanks for
updates and whale type! 250 is a good two days for us, glad its sunny and keep
the wind there! Gran (Jen) – Thanks Gran,
was hoping that wasn’t going to happen till I was back (balloons over London)
but I’m sure there will be some good photos as the day sounded ideal from what
you said. See you soon xxxx Mum (Jan) – Thanks for
letting me know about Student Finance, whoops, looks like I’m back in debt… Have
you had any issues using the TV or have you mastered it now? August sounds fun,
I’m back on the 2nd but don’t worry about me, will keep busy and Tom
will be back then. I was going to ask if you have seen Alex before, glad all is
well, who calls their dogs David & Duncan! LOL! Love it! Hope no issues with
your Bye for now
Sadie |