Wednesday 30 August 2017

DOWN THE PORT.



Festival of the sea down at the port of St Cast
involves music, eating, and best of all a display
by Newfoundland dogs of sea rescue.


An hour long display with slightly errant
dogs who seemed to want to do
their own thing.
Great fun.


Wednesday 16 August 2017

AN ANNIVERSARY



16th August 1977.
Elvis Presley Dies.
And I join the Royal Navy at
HMS Raleigh, Torpoint.


24 years served.
The following ships and establishments.
HMS Pembrooke, Heron, Newcastle,
Osprey (3 times) Kellington, Southampton,
BRNC Dartmouth, Ark Royal,
Invincible, Liverpool, Nelson,
& Warrior.


Visited 54 countries around the world.
Seen the sights.
Met some brilliant life long friends
I raise a glass to you all.


Thursday 10 August 2017

MOULES FRITTES PARTY



Every 1st Saturday in August is the big
moules party down at the lake.


Starting around 8pm, bar opens,
and around 400 turn up for a bucket
of moules each..Unless you are
a fussy eater and you'll get a pork chop.


The dancing starts with europop music
from around 11pm till 3am


Even the kids are out till nearly dawn.