First boat trip 10/17/2008
 

I'll keep this short but we took 'Eruption' out for her maiden voyage last weekend (don't worry, the name has been removed from it now - we were more than slightly embarrassed by the name they previous owner had chosen) in Nelson Bay and round to Mapua. Thing went relatively well - mostly thanks to our Yanky mates Barndon and Emily who have 100% more boating experinence than we do. I got told off for Miami Vicing it over a load of waves at 40mph and nearly concussion Lisa and Buster, and we hit some small rocks on teh way into the harbour, but other than that it was good fun.
We are of up to Nelson Lakes this weekend to have another play in an environment where we dont have to worry about high tides, hitting dolphins (which we were about 2ft away from doing in the sea), sand banks or waves. It should be good fun - the Twins are taking there boat up as well (with the other 6 members of their family) so I can always rely on their supreme knowledge of all things practical should we get into any trouble. I'll let you know how we get on.

Anchors away

 


Comments

jemma

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:21:42

Lisa looks a bit worried on that photo. was it taken before or after the 'we hit some small rocks' incident? I would keep those lifejackets securely fastened if I was you. I will go with you on the lake, it sounds much safer...although seeing dolphins would be cool. Get some practice in so I don't get spinal injuries, and maybe some maps with rocks marked on and I might be persuaded.

 

Roy & Mum

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:21:23



Oh, is that the reason why
Lisa is looking a bit tense, poor lass,
we didn't realise that she's suffering
from concussion!! For Pete's sake,
cut out the heroics.
Lisa, we're having a Medal struck
for you, our gutsy daughter-in-law.

 

Jemma

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:56:33

Make it a gold one!

 

PJ

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:10:37

We all know she would prefer a chocolate one. In the words of Winston Churchill 'never has one, who has done so little for so many, ever been rewarded so royally' or something like that.

 

Roy & Mum

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:17:33



Have you decided on a new name for your boat yet?

 

PJ

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:27:35

I heard its bad luck to re-name boats so officially it's still called ERUPTION but really its the boat with no name. Buster loves having the big ERUPTION sticker on his wall at least...

 

Roy and Celia

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:48:10




Tony said it's supposed to be bad luck to change the name, probably a load of rubbish but not worth taking the risk!!

How about using the same letter but re-arrange them?! Well, it kept me occupied for ten minutes, but not impressed with the results, these are the best I've come up with.

"Topierun" "Prieunto" ?? na!
"Eruption" it is!

 

PJ

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:41:07

I think we'll still call it ERUPTION but leave off the sticker - best of both worlds then and no bad luck. I dont think, even if it was brand new, we would give it a name - I dont really feel the need to give inanimate objects a personality. Unless it breaks down of course, then I have a number of apt names to call it!!!

 

JK

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:06:39

why don't you call it THE BOAT?

 



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