... Like a One String Fiddle, They can tell a tale or two.. So gather Round, Me Hearties ... for I've a Tale to Tell About Mexican Pete and Dead-Eye Dick And a Harlot named Eskimo Nell...... .............................. I've only tried the medium so far!!! I still have to try Dead Eye Dick and Mexican … Continue reading When Men Grow Old……
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Big Boy
Summer - theoretically - is Here at Last.. !! I was supposed to set sail Westward today but due to persistent rain I've decided to wait another day. This happens so often at the beginning of my holidays... The appeal of a Motorsailer increases each year. There have been various preparations over the last few … Continue reading Big Boy
Here We Go Again
Hurray! The prototype windscoop is finished ! However if I ever want to make and sell these I'll have to get the sewing time down from a gruelling 4 days! Unfortunately on testing it out there are several changes needed - - to the point of having to start all over again! I'll be getting … Continue reading Here We Go Again
Rainy day in Brighton
Tomorrow looks more hopeful ! Bit of a change from yesterday when I was tempted to have a go at reverse bungee jumping And met a friend for lunch at the yacht club ... well I think it was him 🤯
Sailing to Holland
In September 2017 Lynn and I sat in Eastbourne Marina ready to set sail. The boat was provisioned. Charts of Holland had been purchased or borrowed. The passage plans were completed... But after 4 days of torrential rain and gale-force winds that showed no sign of abating we decided to do the seamanlike thing and … Continue reading Sailing to Holland
This Sailing Life 