Tarka

A warm welcome to the little bundle of fluff, that is Tarka, a Parson Russell Terrier.

Kathleen and May

Last of the wooden hulled schooners sailing out of Appledore

Six Month X-rays

Looking good, so far.

Net Knots

The Recovery Begins

After 14 weeks and 4 days the cast was finally removed on Monday 16 February.

Today, I went for a walk along the old railway line beneath Kipling Tors, Westward Ho!

Progress was not rapid, and quite painful, but I did manage half a mile. Leg is now very swollen, and I need to rest.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/2162826

Morris: A Life With Bells On

Kathleen and May in the news

Tempête sur la pointe de Bretagne

The Cruel Sea.

Anyone want to clean those windows?

Kathleen and May Winter Refit

Today the Kathleen and May had her masts removed as part of the 2009 Winter Refit.

Sacha Hall, his brother Richard and the rest of the team have done sterling work on the spars so far, and it was now time to remove the masts for a good rub down and add a protective coat of Coelans.

It was all hands on deck and the team were assisted by a minibus of students from North Devon College.

The local press and a ITN Westcountry TV crew were there too.

It was good to get out, even if I couldn't give any practical assistance.

One Legged Tarzan

This sketch has always made me laugh - even more so now.

Bideford College Rebuild Video

Ankle

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Misery - not quite the "trip" that I was hoping for

Remember that James Caan/Kathy Bates film?

Well I've just broken my ankle. I was walking up three steps and missed my footing. It was a bit more than just a trip, my left foot was pointing at right angles to my right one. Rich Hall was brill and called 999 straight away, and I'm now in NDH awaiting surgery tomorrow.

I've not put any weight on it, which is a relief, as both major bones in my lower leg are broken in several places.

Bring on the morphine! Photos to follow in due course. In the words of Unlucky Alf - "Ooooh Bugger!"

In the meantime, bring on the morphine...

Update:

Accident was ca 1030 on Thursday. Straight to NDH for X-Rays and CT Scan.
Operation 0930 Friday. Didn't come round till about 1500. Spent much of the rest of the day drifting in and out of consciousness.
Not a great night Fri - Sat... Gradually imcreased painkillers, but probably did it too late. On saline drip due to dehydration.
Sat morning, dull ache which increased till lunchtime, when I needed another 40 winks, missing lunch, which I really couldn't face. Finally managed a wee around 0800, 23 hours after my last one. Roll on visiting time as I'm all scrubbed up!
Sunday - consultant suggests that they should keep me in until Tuesday, when the swelling has subsided enough to replace the cast. Next cast change will then be in a fortnight.
Monday: Consultant suggests cast change today. No weight bearing for 6 weeks. This is now delayed until 1030 Tue, after which I should be allowed home.
Tuesday: Cast changed @ 10:30, and home by 13:30.

Bideford 500

A video to celebrate 500 years since the failed attempt Danish invasion of the area.

I've been Press-Ganged!

See http://kathleenandmay.blogspot.com/ for details....

....and, having crossed the river, we are now back on the mudberth (16/10/08). For a multitude of reasons the trip didn't take place.

Fancy that ...

Yesterday, whilst training with Cadets at NDYC, Jake lost his cap.

Today, he capsized, in a different type of boat. On re-righting the boat, his cap was scooped up too.

What are the chances of that happening?

Photos of Spitfire and Shadow TT, NDYC, 12 - 13 July 2008

Photos of this event appear at the following links:

12th July
13th July

Again, if anyone needs print resolution images, please email me (replacing the " AT " with "@" and " DOT " with ".") with the required image DSC number.

Photos of Sprint 15 Nationals, NDYC, 27 - 29 June 2008

Photos of this event appear at the following links:

27th June
28th June
29th June

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Yacht delivery from Falmouth to Instow

A delivery trip on Sea Sense with Pat & Brian, from Falmouth, via Penzance and Padstow to Instow.

Photos here, and daily GPS tracks here, here and here.

Sailing with PJ & SG

Gusting 38 mph @ Chivenor. To Club and return, was more than enough. Hairy - top speed 18.6 mph.