Bouba, this is beautiful where are you (is this) in the SofF please.? I ask as We are potentially exploring SofF options, I know around Cannes/Saint-Raphaël historically but was considering going more westerly but heard that the mistrals are more prominen.
This is the port at the island of Porquerolle. A real jewel, a beautiful small town , lush forests and stunning beaches. It’s true that the further west you go the closer to the source of the Mistral you get. But the rade de Hyères is protected by the peninsula of Giens and, most of the time is calm.Bouba, this is beautiful where are you (is this) in the SofF please.? I ask as We are potentially exploring SofF options, I know around Cannes/Saint-Raphaël historically but was considering going more westerly but heard that the mistrals are more prominen.
AndieMac is correct, Bouba.
Though she's not so new (to us) anymore, since we just completed our 4th season on her, but here she is, anyway.
BTW, the video was actually made during a Sep rather than Oct anchorage.
In fact it's a bit busier... Albeit still desert by SoF standards!
Oh, and talking of modernity vs. tradition, aside from my new frozen snot home, there's a couple of other peculiar vessels in the video.
The larger one in the very first shot of the video, with a green hull, was built in 1893 (yep, not a typo).
For the other, I'm not sure about the exact year, but she's a Baglietto (no less) of the early 50s.
Both timber construction, obviously.
The dog was on fine form today. He’s nine, I think, and beginning to slow down. In fact, he slept in this morning and didn’t wake anyone up, so the morning walk didn’t start till ten.bit confused, what does 75 floors mean mr Bouba?
approx 75x18steps?
and how old is poor real Bouba? is he happy with all this walking about?
poor Bouba (the real one I mean...) OK, my google fit thingie doesn't do floors (I think at least, will have to check again!)The dog was on fine form today. He’s nine, I think, and beginning to slow down. In fact, he slept in this morning and didn’t wake anyone up, so the morning walk didn’t start till ten.
On an iPhone there is a Health app, it monitors how many steps you walk plus the distance and converts all the up and downs into ‘floors’ for a convenient reference. 75 floors is a good bit of exercise ?
you mean the previous ones left early, or did she just poison them with salads?My wife is a very keen walker and she has worn out many a dog. I am the first husband she has completely worn out?
She has been trying to improve my diet for many a year?but I am a difficult patient. In fact I am her first husband, so I’m the one she makes all the mistakes on. Her next one is going to have a good life?you mean the previous ones left early, or did she just poison them with salads?
It took 20 months but we finally got to the boat that we share with PeteM last week. Boating in the Med is everything that we hoped. The Fairline Targa 34 is great fun and Pete (as we already know) is a legend.
The question now is whether we keep the UK boat…
You haven't seen the Courtesy Flag!View attachment 124946
Few loose threads on the ensign there…..I’d be raising that at the next AGM and asking for a discount on fees ??
My better half was all for taking it home and sorting it but I talked her out of it!View attachment 124946
Few loose threads on the ensign there…..I’d be raising that at the next AGM and asking for a discount on fees ??