Its 3.30 on Saturday afternoon and we are still stranded in Castletownbere - it's a very nice place and the people have been very friendly and helpful - but to be honest we would rather be making progress up the west coast.
My inlaws - Nana and Grandad G - arrived from Milltown (via the scenic route) last evening and brought us out for a slap up meal - we had a great couple of hours in their company even though Derek is still the worse for having to finish the bottle of red! Thanks folks much appreciated.
My family came to visit last night - it was really great to see them even though it's only been a week - many thanks to Liam for the driving! As per the forecast todays weather was as bad as expected, strong south easterly wind F6 to F8 which we could not get out in. Tonys family arrived early this morning and we all headed out to Dursey Sound to scout ahead the next leg of the trip. The wind direction would make the passing through the Sound relatively easy at slack water but the problem is trying to navigate the coast up to that point. We are anxiously waiting to see if the forecast is going to allow us to get out in the morning - any good weather would be most welcome at this point. Dereks family are due down this evening - so we will all have caught up with everyone before the day is out - it is great to see everyone and get the news from home.
The plan for this evening is to sort out the gear make sure everything is dry and ready for when we hit the water again. Once again a big thank you for all of the comments - George - no wildlife photos as of yet we have seen two seals and a few puffins - rumour has it there are lots of dolphins and some whales in the area so heres hoping...
Brendan - Derek says there was no need to pay for the vote he was always going to be good for it anyway - the generous donation for the Make A Wish foundation is very much appreciated - hope all of the lads in the two sites are keeping an eye on the blog and that we can post news on good progress next week.
Update from tomorrow should be back to Aaron as we will be on the water with any luck if not cabin fever is going to set in big time!!
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great to have seen ye lads. Hope the weather will change in yere favour.
best of luck guys - yer playing a blinder..........except for the weather !!! derek if you run out of songs tom said to just remember tom doocey's song about pat walsh. granpa dont let your age stop you on this trip - your not that old really
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