Vicarious Pleasures..

[Neddie_Seagoon]

.. for thos who are landlocked, out of the water, or spent yesterday Xmas shopping etc.

It was a glorious day......

The obligatory wake shot, leaving Castletown.

We made our way to Calf Sound, where the visitor centre, beloved eatery of one Major of this parish, was bathed in sunlight.

Akshully, the Calf was looking quite attractive too.

There were seals lying about everywhere...

Now that was what I call a party.

Some seals ventured into the water..

and took the opportunity for a gawp at the boat..

Here's lookin' at U, Neddie..

They even came in pairs..

but, just like some forumites, some old farts were just too tired to get out there and do it...

We weren't the only ones out. While I was shooting seals this chap was huntin' fish.

So we meandered back to Port St Mary, Mrs. Seagoon at the helm, and drifted a while whilst eating our picnic

Mrs. Seagoon didn't finish hers.

And then returned to Castletown, feeling very smug that we haven't taken the boat out of the water.

 

[holderone]

Wow I wanna live there! Having such beautiful crusing grounds on your door step must be a wonderful thing. Thanks for sharing!

 

[DavidJ]

What beautifully crisp pics, can't believe you took them from a boat....but of course you did. Lovely area to live.

 

[Saguday]

Great shots, thanks, looks like a fabulous day

 

[SnaxMuppet]

Great pics Ned. Thanks

Regards to Mrs Ned /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Neddie_Seagoon]

Hi Paul, Mrs. Seagoon sends her best. You posting has reminded me that there was a photo I accidentally omitted.....

You will remember passing through the race at Calf Sound - while the weather was calm the currents were very strong on Saturday.

All the best, Steve

 

[Major Catastrophe]

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We made our way to Calf Sound, where the visitor centre, beloved eatery of one Major of this parish, was bathed in sunlight.


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Well, all the food they serve is home made......I recommend the mutton soup.

 

[Mrs Seagoon]

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I recommend the mutton soup.

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I think you've just convinced me to give the place a try /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif.

I'm surprised you didn't comment on Neddie's very impressive wake shot in the first piccie. Just jealous?

 

[nonitoo]

Delightful pictures.

Down here in the SE we have had a week of gales and heavy rain. Don't feel too bad at the boat being out for maintenance.

Goes back in in the middle of December.

Tom

 

[SnaxMuppet]

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You will remember passing through the race at Calf Sound - while the weather was calm the currents were very strong on Saturday.

[/ QUOTE ]I certainly do remember Calf Sound... roughest bit of water I encountered on my entire Round Britain trip!!! It was very rough on the entry to the sound on the east side and there was no calm water inshore to speak of either /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Major Catastrophe]

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I recommend the mutton soup.

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I think you've just convinced me to give the place a try /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif.

I'm surprised you didn't comment on Neddie's very impressive wake shot in the first piccie. Just jealous?

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I would have done if there had been any wake!

And yes. I am jealous. In fact very jealous.

Just realised you can see the castle where they birched the scrotes. (Proves to Drew I was paying attention on his tour.)

 

[Mrs Seagoon]

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I would have done if there had been any wake!

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It's an ironic wake /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif ! Surprised you can't see that......

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And yes. I am jealous. In fact very jealous.

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Aw, I'm sorry. I didn't intend it that way, I feel all mean now /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif.

One day......

 

[Major Catastrophe]

One day....

 

[deborahann]

great pics, we are only land locked until the day after boxing day, then we are off, doubt we can compete with the great pics tho