Notices to Mariners Week 13 - yes, sorry it's early

[tillergirl]

I am on a plane to Nigeria tomorrow morning so here is next week's details. The UKHO permanent notices are taken from the daily lists and so is correct and fully up to date. Temporary notices are as published at this moment.

Permanent

1. Revised UKHO block published showing the turning circle and special marks off Wallesea island, River Crouch. This has been previously notified in a Crouch HM NtoM.
2. Revision of 4 buoy names off the Oostdyck in Belgian waters. No other changes to the buoys.

Temporary

1. As inserted in last week's post, Trinity House have issued a NtM indicating that the revised light characteristics on the Long Sand Inner and Outer SWB is Iso 2s and not 2.5s as previously stated. This has resulted in a second update for the second edition of Crossing the Thames Estuary which is on my downloads page (http://www.crossingthethamesestuary.com/page6.html). Those who have signed up for Update notifications should have received a copy by email. If you signed up and have not got an email, let me know because I have 'cocked-up' somewhere!
2. Harwich have issued their annual notice regarding staying at Halfpenny Pier.
3. Harwich have issue two notices regarding the reimposition of the seasonal buoyage within their area.
4. Again as inserted in last week's post Peel Ports (Medway) have given warning that the Esplanade Pier at Rochester is closed owing to a sunken motor cruiser alongside.

That's it. Normal weekly posts will resume a week on Monday.

 

[Cantata]

I almost wish I was going to Nigeria, its flippin cold here on the Kentish Riviera today.
On the other hand I think I'll stay here...

 

[tillergirl]

Dick I am prepared to give way in your favour. 8am at Heathrow, shave that beard off and you can use my passport. Don't forget to pick up the armed guard at the airport once you get there and don't let them blag you over your yellow fever certificate. Oh, and although the hotel has an outdoor mossie breeding pen, sorry swimming pool, I'm not sure I would use it. See you 5am at Heathrow on Thursday morning on your return! All for a fistful of $.

 

[Robin]

I almost wish I was going to Nigeria, its flippin cold here on the Kentish Riviera today.
On the other hand I think I'll stay here...

Or come to sunny Florida it is currently 91F at 3.30pm which may be a new record for a daytime high. I'm waiting and wanting it to rain so as to test some work I just did re-sealing our opening portlights, but suspect unless the heat kicks up a thunderstorm I'm out of luck for a few more days yet.

 

[Cantata]

Well, you seem to have convinced yourself that you shouldn't be going!! I'd already decided against it, but thanks for the offer.
It is flippin cold here, though...

 

[tillergirl]

Of course I shouldn't. Unfortunately I signed a contract - which seemed a good idea at the time. There will only be two more visits later in the year - unless they agree that I am useless to them - which decision seems to be taking them an awfully long time to find. But it is sailing vouchers......