Need I say more?
Here's looking at 2010.
:) :)
The spin on the spin
6 years ago
Thursday, 31 December 2009
Saturday, 26 December 2009
Vamos A La Playa.
So, as the river is in flood at the moment, and the sand bar separating the river from the lagoon is at a decent depth, I decided to take the little boat (Suzy Doo) all the way down to the beach. According to my Garmin, 15km away. Gorgeous summer's day, a bit of a south-easter blowing creating a bumpy ride on the lagoon, but a really nice ride. I think I'd like to try it again soon in Three Summers!!!
The GPS track of the trip (slipway is three blocks from home):
The red track is Suzy Doo's trip - the blue track is a trip earlier in the year in Three Summers. (I use the GPS as my Skipper's log.)
Oh, and those contour heights - they're in metres, just so you know they're mountains and not hills... ;)
I had to take my shoes off at the beach to pull the boat up on to the sand, and left them off for the return trip. Big mistake - my legs haven't seen sunlight for several years (you know, living in England) and now my shins and the tops of my feet are severely sunburnt!!! From one hour's exposure!!!!
Ouch.
Time to get some sunblock.
Still, a worthwhile trip.
:)
The GPS track of the trip (slipway is three blocks from home):
The red track is Suzy Doo's trip - the blue track is a trip earlier in the year in Three Summers. (I use the GPS as my Skipper's log.)
Oh, and those contour heights - they're in metres, just so you know they're mountains and not hills... ;)
I had to take my shoes off at the beach to pull the boat up on to the sand, and left them off for the return trip. Big mistake - my legs haven't seen sunlight for several years (you know, living in England) and now my shins and the tops of my feet are severely sunburnt!!! From one hour's exposure!!!!
Ouch.
Time to get some sunblock.
Still, a worthwhile trip.
:)
Sunday, 13 December 2009
The Boat.
Not, not the usual one(s)!
This is Platanna, named after a type of frog common to the area.
Not my boat, but I'm now her skipper, on a part time basis. Probably one of the most difficult boats to drive I've experienced, with a chugging diesel driving a water-jet: steering is finicky to say the least! Still, I drove her on Friday afternoon with her owner, then did my first 'solo' yesterday morning, as a commercial river cruiser (in the sense that I had paying passengers), and handling gets better very quickly with practice. Nice to know, but I think the steering cable might be a bit clogged up inside - my arms are sore today.
All in all, it gets me on the water, and I get paid for it!!!
Then, another wedding last night! Today is definitely a day off!
:)
This is Platanna, named after a type of frog common to the area.
Not my boat, but I'm now her skipper, on a part time basis. Probably one of the most difficult boats to drive I've experienced, with a chugging diesel driving a water-jet: steering is finicky to say the least! Still, I drove her on Friday afternoon with her owner, then did my first 'solo' yesterday morning, as a commercial river cruiser (in the sense that I had paying passengers), and handling gets better very quickly with practice. Nice to know, but I think the steering cable might be a bit clogged up inside - my arms are sore today.
All in all, it gets me on the water, and I get paid for it!!!
Then, another wedding last night! Today is definitely a day off!
:)
Tuesday, 01 December 2009
Girls on Film.
What a day!
Spent the morning sanding the hull of "Lazy Days" then went to a wedding this afternoon. As the official photographer!
:) :)
Spent the morning sanding the hull of "Lazy Days" then went to a wedding this afternoon. As the official photographer!
:) :)
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