Exciting trip tinged with sadness

Philiz

Philiz

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We've been at the boat for the last 9 days, had a great time. Started off with an impromptu forum gathering and beach BBQ and a fishing trip on Littleship, got to drive her briefly.

Midweek saw us at Mermaids cove with my big Sis and B.I.L. for the. Spent a few hours on the beach with the dogs and had a great day out.

Fri morning we set off for Molfre and had a steady run there at 7 knotsish. Dropped anchor with the intention of waiting for Littleship and Providence who were to arrive in the evening, but there was an uncomfortable swell and we decided to move a bit further on. We ended up at Porth Wen, flat calm and only one other boat there. After some discussion we decided the next day we would carry on and circumnavigate Anglesey for the first time.Took the dogs on the beach, had a great evening meal and a good nights sleep.

When we got up Sat morning it was obvious Ted, our older dog was not well. He'd had a stroke and lost the use of his left side. I took Jimmy, our other dog to the beach for his morning consitutional, first time on my own but he was an absolute star. After discussion we decided to carry on with our plan, he was settled and comfortable, there was no more we could do for him.

Arrived back at PD around 1.30 pm, phoned the emergency vet number and took him down for, what we knew would be, his last trip in the car. The vet was very kind but we had a tearful evening and night.

Grateful thanks to all at PD for their help and support.

Pictures of the trip will follow once things have settled down a bit.
 
Playing on the beach at Porth Wen - he has died full of happy memories. May I go in a similar fashion (but not just yet - before anyone comments!)

Sorry we were going the other way guys, would have enjoyed joining you, but we were on a strict timetable due to son's commitments. But well done with the circumnav. The beauty of that trip is that when you do it next time, you can pick several different stopping places.
 
I remember the story ref Jaffa clamping his beak through the cage on either Ted or Bill's nostril.
Sorry can't remember which.
But it's a great anecdote I use along with 'Wet Terry's (you know who and what I mean) parrot escapades!
Not that I do anecdotes or ramble on much.
But Yeh, 'Mirrormile' will seem a bit different for a while.

The Photos of last week will keep a 'mirror ' of the miles you enjoyed with Ted.
So share with US when You can
That would be nice.
 
Philiz said:
We've been at the boat for the last 9 days, had a great time. Started off with an impromptu forum gathering and beach BBQ and a fishing trip on Littleship, got to drive her briefly.

Midweek saw us at Mermaids cove with my big Sis and B.I.L. for the. Spent a few hours on the beach with the dogs and had a great day out.

Fri morning we set off for Molfre and had a steady run there at 7 knotsish. Dropped anchor with the intention of waiting for Littleship and Providence who were to arrive in the evening, but there was an uncomfortable swell and we decided to move a bit further on. We ended up at Porth Wen, flat calm and only one other boat there. After some discussion we decided the next day we would carry on and circumnavigate Anglesey for the first time.Took the dogs on the beach, had a great evening meal and a good nights sleep.

When we got up Sat morning it was obvious Ted, our older dog was not well. He'd had a stroke and lost the use of his left side. I took Jimmy, our other dog to the beach for his morning consitutional, first time on my own but he was an absolute star. After discussion we decided to carry on with our plan, he was settled and comfortable, there was no more we could do for him.

Arrived back at PD around 1.30 pm, phoned the emergency vet number and took him down for, what we knew would be, his last trip in the car. The vet was very kind but we had a tearful evening and night.

Grateful thanks to all at PD for their help and support.

Pictures of the trip will follow once things have settled down a bit.
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Oh very, very sorry to hear about Ted, sounds like he actually had a good ending, it is very upsetting but just try to remember the good times.
 
So sorry to hear of the loss of Ted I have only met him once on the Frostbite w/e but I know what good friends they are, our Lotty a 13yo foxhound x lab is getting on in years and has a some weakness in her back legs Arthritis I think is the main problem and as all foxhounds fatty lumps so an expected event will not be too far away but she go's to the farm where we keep the pony's and swims in the river Bollin most days and will still have a go at a fox sent or a rabbit but they are far too fast for her now.
So remember the good times he must of had lots of fun with you and the boat.
Cheers David.
 
Sad to think, Ted was playing with Henry only a few days ago. Glad he did not suffer long.

So Anglesey has finally been circumsized. Bet you feal like captain Cook. Did you find the wobbley bits?
 
I had a quick chat with Phill.
We were doing some pontoon bashing as they came in to PD.
I congratulated Him on His achievement.
Don't forget Folks
Phill and Liz are really relatively new to Boating.
A trip around Anglesey for some can be right worry and some take years to pluck up the Courage.
In fact I know a very experienced Forumite who went round not long ago
Didn,t really plan it proper like and got caught in some rough stuff and use a load of fuel!!!
I,m not mentioning any names!
Anyway
Phill did say they encountered some wobbly bits.
And some fog and ferries looming about!
So, we wait for the piccies
Phill
The Title of the Post
How about.

'Ted's Las Trip'
That would be a good send off innit.
Do it with no sound
Less Jaffa spoils the Plot!

Yoh Phill.
Tell hlb how much fuel you used.
Oh and Little Ship.
That'l stir em!
 
Kawasaki said:
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Yoh Phill.
Tell hlb how much fuel you used.
(snip)
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When we spotted 'em by East Mouse they was going real steady, just like a raggie. "At destroyer speed," they said, "to conserve fuel." Sounded good to me, no wash, no wasted fuel, time to see the sights, get your bearings, brew a cuppa & even have a snooze. Now that's proper boating in my view.

I've bin in the area about 25 years but only done the RTI (Anglesey) about 5 times. And there are still several bays I haven't visited yet, that's the advantage of dodgy tides & weather coupled with poor shelter. Some places just need perfect conditions for a visit.
 
Searush said:
When we spotted 'em by East Mouse they was going real steady, just like a raggie. "At destroyer speed," they said, "to conserve fuel." Sounded good to me, no wash, no wasted fuel, time to see the sights, get your bearings, brew a cuppa & even have a snooze. Now that's proper boating in my view.

I've bin in the area about 25 years but only done the RTI (Anglesey) about 5 times. And there are still several bays I haven't visited yet, that's the advantage of dodgy tides & weather coupled with poor shelter. Some places just need perfect conditions for a visit.
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Yeh but it must take you about a fortnight to get around
Specially with the windage of your new 'conservatory'!
As Phill said to me earlier yesterday.
'Ok we've done it but you wouldn't want to do it, unless for a reason'.
Like yer say.
There are so many bays an beaches that are not really known or talked about in Pilot books etc
'Freshwater bay' is one that springs to mind!
 
Yeh but it must take you about a fortnight to get around
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Cheeky sod, Richard! We took 3 days because we were picking out places we hadn't visited before. If we had chosen to take the Swellies on Friday evening (we arrived on time) it would have been 2 days. Non-stop 24 hours is perfectly possible, but what's the rush anyway?

With decent weather a month wouldn't be enough to see it all. It's all about priorities, innit. Incidentally, just been browsing my collection of pilot books & spotted this in Ralph Morris
"The waters of Carmel Head are probably the most dangerous around the entire island"
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It surprised me a little at first knowing how dodgy the Swellies are - but then I realised that the tides are almost as bad up there, there are just as many dangerous rocks (probably more) plus it is visciously exposed in almost all directions so wind over tide creates havoc. Take note Sport's boaters, you need good conditions (or a Rib, seatbelts & dry suits) to tackle these bits!
 
hlb said:
Sad to think, Ted was playing with Henry only a few days ago. Glad he did not suffer long.
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Thanks Haydn, no he didn't suffer at all, he was very settled on the trip back, but he couldn't understand why he couldn't get up bless him.

hlb said:
So Anglesey has finally been circumsized. Bet you feal like captain Cook. Did you find the wobbley bits?
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Yep, been and done it. Found a few wobbly bits but managed to miss most of em. Combination of chartwork, plotter, good conditions and luck I reckon.
 
Kawasaki said:
The Title of the Post
How about.

'Ted's Las Trip'
That would be a good send off innit
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Good idea! I'll try and post em tonight, it might take a while!


Kawasaki said:
Yoh Phill.
Tell hlb how much fuel you used.
Oh and Little Ship.
That'l stir em!
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Okay, so far as I can determine I reckon about 100 litres. It would've been less if I'd carried on at 7 knots, but needed to get back earlier than planned for Ted so did the last 25 miles or so at 14 knots.
 
Major Catastrophe said:
I was hoping you would explain my blowing bubbles comment. People must think I am very insensitive.
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Sorry mate, Chris was commenting on the fact he discovered Liz on Sunday morning filling the outer harbour with bubbles from a huge bubble blowing kit she'd bought. Anybody's guess why really, but she enjoyed it!

Anyway, thanks Major for your help, concern and support at the weekend. You're a lot of things, but Insensitive?? Definitely not! ;)
 
Philiz said:
Yes they were, apologies in advance to anyone who finds mysterious round marks on their boat :)
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You mean unexpected clean bits as opposed to the usual Seagul offerings I presume?

I enjoy bubbles too, but usually require a grandkid or two to justify it - funny, I don't normally require an excuse to do daft things. I must be slipping.
 
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