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April 2010
Tuesday 13th April 2010
As our time in Cardiff is coming to an end, I thought it fitting to start off this post with a huge thank you to all those at Cardiff Marine Group for their hospitality, help and continued support throughout our stay. My thanks also go to Force 4 chandlery, for sourcing what can only be described as the most eclectic shopping list ever!
Our first corporate lunch went smoothly, and the only factor letting us down was the weather. It was decided that the new awning was not to make an appearance, and instead we opted for the much more popular option. As the guests entered the main saloon, they were in for a real treat… A roaring fire and ice cold champagne being poured delicately to accompany the canapés yet to be indulged upon.
Andrew was aboard with Jan for Easter Sunday lunch, and what a lunch it was. Roast Lamb, Brisket of Beef, accompanied by vegetables and roasties to die for. As Andrew and I discussed the finer points of fire-starting and temperature regulation via types of fuel for the burner, Amanda was tirelessly working hard to create what surely went down as a very memorable day. All jokes of the microwave working overtime were silenced as both Amanda and I joined Andrew and his guests for lunch. The afternoon was finished off with coffee and the ships egg; after eight of course! Unfortunately the weather was again somewhat inclement so the planned late afternoon soiree into the bay was cancelled and instead everyone retired slightly earlier ending the day on a high.
As ever, Halcyon is still a head turner, from the guys working on the bridge next to us, eyeing up freshly made chocolate cream cake and coffee, to the other berth holders popping over to say hi, asking for advice and being stunned by the work of epic proportion that has gone into such a classic yacht to turn her into the vessel she is today.
As testing as this month has been for Amanda and I, we have both thoroughly enjoyed the long days we have put in, and the pink and blue jobs [ask us next time you see us!] have been especially rewarding with a sense of achievement throughout. Now the sun is out and more varnishing is underway, we are looking forward to our next mini passage, and more of Neville’s tales on the trip to Milford haven on the 16th.
Hopefully I’ll be posting more regular updates from now on!
Simon