Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure

[Giles]

Pilgim remains, if we buy a new boat at some point then we will have more flexibility.  But frankly atm, I have enough to worry about…....

[Madame Buttonfly]

@vaquero357:

…I kinda like 'Pilgrim' to be honest. ::) Looks Great!

Me, too 

I think our latest decision is to live with everything as is (including name) until we've actually learnt how to drive her, had a few adventures and assessed what (if anything) we'd like to change.  Repairs and possible upgrades (for example, new upholstery would be lovely) can be discussed and agreed towards the end of the year, by which time we should know if we want to keep Pilgrim for the longer term, or save money towards a bigger boat  ???

We're both silly excited, thanks again for all your good wishes 

[Nik]

John Wayne might have liked the name Pilgrim

[Giles]

Today is the largest storm to hit England since 1987.  I popped down to the Marina to discuss a berth for Pilgrim. JESUS, there was so much damage being done to boats.  The wind is currently gusting 50knots in the harbour…..

Boats are not supposed to lean like this when berthed....

Shit photo, but Portsmouth is getting slammed

[Nik]

Yes it is. The university is closed because of the danger of wind. Apparently parts of roofs of university buildings have already started blowing off. Fingers crossed for safety!

[ROman]

WOW

[Kasi]

Most of the U.K is amber Red given to wales area

[Giles]

Berth sorted and insurance paid for, so at 07:00 next Wednesday we bring Pilgrim home 

[vaquero357]

…you're absolutely welcome @Madame Buttonfly!

…the weather certainly looks foreboding, you'll be learning to find the calm side of land as often as you can. :o

[Madame Buttonfly]

@vaquero357:

…the weather certainly looks foreboding, you'll be learning to find the calm side of land as often as you can. :o

I just hope the non-slip coasters I ordered arrive soon - don't want my first gin and tonic on board getting spilt! 

[Matt]

I’m happy to see you’re thinking like a true sailor now.  Priorities are important.

[mclaincausey]

No sippy cups?

So happy for y’all—truly heartwarming to see.

[vaquero357]

…@Madame Buttonfly Gimbal cup holders my dear! I'd bet the Pilgrim is already equipped with this maritime invention.

[louisbosco]

@Madame:

@vaquero357:

…the weather certainly looks foreboding, you'll be learning to find the calm side of land as often as you can. :o

I just hope the non-slip coasters I ordered arrive soon - don't want my first gin and tonic on board getting spilt! 

with enough alcohol, you can't even tell the difference

[Giles]

It's going to be a rock 'n roll Sunday…..

[Weft 4 Dead]

Will you be reenacting this scene?

[Giles]

I suspect note 

[Matt]

Oh my god I hate learning things.

[Giles]

Pilgrims home for the next month…...

[Graeme]

@Giles:

A condition of our insurance is that we have someone on board, when underway, who has a minimum of RYA Day Skipper.

I'm actually an RYA Day Skipper, but:

• I've not sailed for over a decade.

• I'm used to boats with sails.

• And I'm in Australia, so it's a bit inconvenient for me to pop over to Gosport when @Giles fancies a quick jaunt.

The rules of the road when sailing are easy: If it's hard for it to get out of your way, you give way. Or if it's substantially larger. Or if it's a French trawler.

Navigation is pretty straightforward. It's just a bunch of basic vector mathematics to take into account that the sea is moving beneath you. Never got into astronavigation, but that involves spherical geometry, so might be a bit trickier.

And I remember those flashcards.