Jul. 15, 2007 - Pirates spotted!

What a great weekend we've had...

The weather curtailed plans slightly, in that we couldn't take the kids round the island (too windy) and its was a bit cold on Sunday for the water fight and plank walking.... but otherwise, a fabulous weekend...

We started Saturday by gathering on the good ship Morgana, drinking  a sensible amount of beer, and then going ashore for the treasure hunt, and BBQ...

The fire was lit, looked great, including two park benches, a garden fence, and a whole tree!!!!

And general piratical consumption ruled... or actually, the kids ruled... with EVERY kid dressed as a pirate, it was a treat to see them enjoying themselves... with lots of 'pieces of eight' and 'jim me lads' going on... but this pair of the youngest pirates stole the evening, when the retrieved Jims 'Jolly Roger on a pole', and made a two man attempt to stand it.... lots of ahhhhs.. they were ultimately unsuccessful, but it sure was a grand sight....

And to finish off what had been a fabulous afternoon, the sun decided to treat us to the most spectacular sunset

Everyone stood and looked on in awe.

All that left was for the Rum and Bourbon to be drunk, and much booze fuelled discussion on the important aspect of sailing.... such as what the 'eck is this flag

What a truly excellent weekend.... same time next year folk?

Miles logged 11nm

Miles this season 604nm

Miles since this blog started 2,398nm