The Bell Chimes Oct 01

	The Two Barbeques 6th July 2001 at Andy and Judy Cakes. 29th August 2001 at Tony Moore’s.
Both barbecues proved to be very popular and no surprise by the efforts made by our hosts. Great company, blessed with good weather. We already have volunteers to host the B.B.Q.s for 2002 !!

11th August 2001 - The GP Picnic

With the wind rising to F6, two or three boats decided the picnic was not a leisure activity and abandoned the expedition. Baldrick and Soc. Sec. Put to sea with uncustomary confidence, driving the rescue launch which proved a very popular mode of transport. Barry and Sue with great foresight decided in favour of a RIB for extra rescue cover.

The Knills

Not quite Picnic weather

Initial concerns for the kids in two Mirrors proved groundless, it’s the parents who give you problems! On the final approach to Bramble beach the Knills decided capsize practice was required, and several would be ideal. The RIB and launch circled like vultures, sometimes offering advise but mostly just enjoying the Knills discomfort and taking pictures. When the mast stuck in the mud Barry quickly became bored and sorted things out.

Four GP’s made the trip, plus the Mirrors and Pete Harlow sailed over from Lilliput in his Phantom. As usual we were grateful to sample the offerings from the Valentine’s disposable B.B.Q. and the use of Greg’s tender for ferrying bodies and bits to the beach.
After the obligatory tug-o-war the highlight of the return was seeing Greg, grinning as he screamed past the Valentines and promptly capsize in front of them.