To this day I am yet to get the email that ends in the line - "PS - You're fired". I am very grateful. As are we grateful for the emails we receive twice daily. The lonely planet guide has nothing on you bunch. Specifically the advise around surviving Rio in red speedos. Nobody however has managed to enlighten me as to where one finds rich good-looking men. Preferably unmarried.
In terms of progress to Rio: 260nm and counting. Right now there is a stunner of a north-easterly blowing. 10 odd knots and Bertha up doing us proud. Never has one been so happy about the potential threat of dislocating one's elbow as one fills the bucket of water at the back of the boat. The swell has also picked up which has allowed for some super- surfing. Ciao Bella is in her element, and the tussle for who get to steer has begun.
The thirty degree heel is still here, and looks to remain. It was this same heel that had Mum catapulted across the cabin five days ago. She now bears a 3cm thick ring around her right ear. Not cool. However, after a many a myprodol she was back in action in no time and hasn't look back. Mum has been key in the success of this crew and having her someone with as high a level of talent and experience aboard is something one cannot put a price on. I do not think you could find five prouder children. Besides, not many kids have been able to experience the thrills of surfing down a wave at 29knots with their Mum alongside.
The appetite for zoo biscuits has indeed waned. This has been replaced by cravings for fresh green salads, fruit and yoghurt, and of course the good old steak and chips. With ice-cold beer to go with it. The topics of conversations have also evolved, and now include:
- Life without the 30 degree heel;
- The joy of moving from sleeping on a 5cm thick foam mattress;
- How good that first fresh-water shower will be;
- The sheer pleasure of a big cup of five roses on that big white couch;
- How amazing 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep is going to be; and
- How one says happy valentines day in Portuguese.
We will be having a little get together to share photos and stories. We know how you have all been dying for an excuse for a road-trip to the Ville - here is your chance. If anything, it will give you a chance to bust out that hard-practiced Afrikaans that Meneer Bester has had you all polishing up on. Reyn, even you and our newly found RSG followers are invited.
Details to follow.
As our ground-crew pointed out on this mornings call - the probability of bums in bunks tonight is slim. Excitement is already building, with every 10nm mark passed being noted. And no sooner are we 10nm down, that the challenge to burn the next 10 comes about. Life couldn't be better!
Bring on the next 260... burn baby burn!
In terms of progress to Rio: 260nm and counting. Right now there is a stunner of a north-easterly blowing. 10 odd knots and Bertha up doing us proud. Never has one been so happy about the potential threat of dislocating one's elbow as one fills the bucket of water at the back of the boat. The swell has also picked up which has allowed for some super- surfing. Ciao Bella is in her element, and the tussle for who get to steer has begun.
The thirty degree heel is still here, and looks to remain. It was this same heel that had Mum catapulted across the cabin five days ago. She now bears a 3cm thick ring around her right ear. Not cool. However, after a many a myprodol she was back in action in no time and hasn't look back. Mum has been key in the success of this crew and having her someone with as high a level of talent and experience aboard is something one cannot put a price on. I do not think you could find five prouder children. Besides, not many kids have been able to experience the thrills of surfing down a wave at 29knots with their Mum alongside.
The appetite for zoo biscuits has indeed waned. This has been replaced by cravings for fresh green salads, fruit and yoghurt, and of course the good old steak and chips. With ice-cold beer to go with it. The topics of conversations have also evolved, and now include:
- Life without the 30 degree heel;
- The joy of moving from sleeping on a 5cm thick foam mattress;
- How good that first fresh-water shower will be;
- The sheer pleasure of a big cup of five roses on that big white couch;
- How amazing 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep is going to be; and
- How one says happy valentines day in Portuguese.
We will be having a little get together to share photos and stories. We know how you have all been dying for an excuse for a road-trip to the Ville - here is your chance. If anything, it will give you a chance to bust out that hard-practiced Afrikaans that Meneer Bester has had you all polishing up on. Reyn, even you and our newly found RSG followers are invited.
Details to follow.
As our ground-crew pointed out on this mornings call - the probability of bums in bunks tonight is slim. Excitement is already building, with every 10nm mark passed being noted. And no sooner are we 10nm down, that the challenge to burn the next 10 comes about. Life couldn't be better!
Bring on the next 260... burn baby burn!
Surely you don’t think any of the fan club are being even remotely productive anymore? The only reason for your nice breeze is because we are all holding our collective breath! Go go go go go GO!!!! I'm sure many are looking fwd to meeting Reyn. We hope his humour is as sharp in person. ST
ReplyDeleteI REALLY JUST HOPED THAT THE JOKES WILL HELP. A GOOD LAUGH IS GREAT FOR THE OL SPIRIT AND BOD.
ReplyDeleteWHERE EVER THE "VILLE" IS I WILL BE THERE IT WILL BE AN HONOUR TO MEET SUCH A FANTASTIC FAMILY LIKE THE ....ROBINSONS
This is a life story to be read from time to time, to remember that it's worth to remember that dreams can come true, if they are born in the mind of a group of people who love each other and that each and every one of them are willing to do anything to get there. I congratulate you once more.
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