Just spoke with the crew of Croix des Gardes. They have just passed 49.02N 14.57W which led to much celebration as they are now officially within the shipping forecast! James plans to arrive at Mayflower marina in Plymouth and will get them to arrange the customs clearance. If anyone is around that area, theyd appreciate visitors.
Cornelius is still feeling less than optimum but is coping, whilst Lidia seems to be OK but James is concerned that she barely seems to eat anything.
The children have been making dens in their cabin - the foc'sle - despite the fact that it must be pitching wildly. Elizabeth says I'd like the sailing right now as it's smooth and they're going really fast. Matthew had little to say, as usual, but thanked me for buying him a movie he'd asked for and wanting more details about the newly restyled loft complete with TV and DVD player. Neither of them were frightened in the storm but said it was a bit wild and tiring.
James is off to make supper now. They've had pizza a couple of times but Elizabeth says it's been mainly curry and she's fed up of curry now. Next update tomorrow and comments passed on to crew verbally. Sweepstake stands so long as everyone pays in!
Cornelius is still feeling less than optimum but is coping, whilst Lidia seems to be OK but James is concerned that she barely seems to eat anything.
The children have been making dens in their cabin - the foc'sle - despite the fact that it must be pitching wildly. Elizabeth says I'd like the sailing right now as it's smooth and they're going really fast. Matthew had little to say, as usual, but thanked me for buying him a movie he'd asked for and wanting more details about the newly restyled loft complete with TV and DVD player. Neither of them were frightened in the storm but said it was a bit wild and tiring.
James is off to make supper now. They've had pizza a couple of times but Elizabeth says it's been mainly curry and she's fed up of curry now. Next update tomorrow and comments passed on to crew verbally. Sweepstake stands so long as everyone pays in!
Yeahhh!!!! Enjoy the last couple of days before re-discovering your land legs!
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Slow down, you're going too fast! You got to make - cash for Pete in the lottery!
ReplyDeletePlymouth - memories! Where I was at college for the land based bits of my merchant naval career! Rowing & sailing coxswain's tickets gained, only two girls in that port!! Also my first boat, a polystyrene hulled sailing dinghy, 11ft and took two people - first capsize was just off the Hoe after surfing down a wave and going a over t! When bound back to UK/northern Europe it was always "Lands End for orders" or LEFO as they telex put it!
Hope all goes well and your arrival is not delayed - there be good pubs in that there port!
Pete
Wonderful update and eagerly await news of arrival. AIS still has you leaving the entrance of Halifax! The wild weather you experienced has moved to NSW with gales, rain and snow! Lunched at Mayflower Marina with David last year - sorry I cant join you! Love H
ReplyDeleteHappy to lose out to others if it means landing is early. My quid may come via granny, or stuck on a postcard in the time honoured Kelman tradition of cocking a snoop at officialdom.
ReplyDeleteThreaten Lidia with the Chilli Cabbage - that'll get her eating
I'll pay James when he is next in the office. My strategy is working.
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