OCEANRANGER: May 2007

HOUSE AND GARDEN.

Our children, Tim, Nick and Ali, will be keeping an eye on the place. No more wild parties please!

Jennie, my sister, and Gerald, my brother in law, will be looking after the house for us. They have already fixed the roof! Many thanks to them.

Bob, our gardener, will be looking after the garden for us. He will do a wonderful job.

WINDJAMMER MARINE, MILFORD HAVEN.

The place. Best boatyard we have yet encountered.

Night out with the boys from Windjammer Marine.

Our eternal thanks to Big Dave, Dave Longhair and Andrew from Windjammer Marine, Milford Haven. Without your hard work we would never have been ready. A shame Meurig and John couldn`t make it. A good curry was enjoyed. Thanks again.

FAREWELL NIGHT AT KING` S ARMS, LLANSAINT.

Our Chauffeur Mike. Thanks for the ride. It was tremendous.

Old `Sawbones` himself. Same size saw as Beattey used on the Victory.

Presentation of saw in honour of Cochin. Many thanks Cled.

The Squadron Leader flew in for the occasion.

Tony Bean was there. Great band Tony.

Oh damn. I thought he was going to say yes.

Tegwen would really like Johnny to join us but he is not certain.

The choir of King`s Arms (College) Chapel.

Some people hog the karaoke machine all night.

Poetry in motion!

Skipper`s ready for the Carribean and Spanish Main. Dread to think what he will be like on return.

The Makins were there. Thanks for the bosun`s whistle. It will be put to very good use.

Johnny Burns (Burns Pet Food Nutrition the best) recounts a rather hilarious happening from veterinary days. What colour poo has the dog passed today madam?

Mine host, John, with Debbie and Gordon. Thanks for a lovely evening in the best pub in the area. Note the real ale!

John Morris, mine host, reads his eulogy. Thanks John.

The music was great.

My impression of Comrade Lenin dancing.

Who says we can`t dance the hornpipe?

Linda adds her voice and wonders whether Cled should join us. You didn`t have to stay for that last pint Cled!

Gaynor wants to know if we will take Ellis with us.

The skipper and his mate meet Euwen their powder monkey. Thanks for all the Christmas trees Euwen.

We will now sing a sea shanty! Ellis and Cled sing a duet.

Ellis caught something strange in the Maldives.
Thanks for the fishing lesson. Let`s hope we catch some dorado.

Cliff and Lawrence discuss literature. Thanks for the poems Lawrence. We will perform all over the World. Rumour has it Michael Winner was at the pub too!

Thank you Becky for organising a fantastic evening. Have another drink!

Becky, Rob and Ellis under the bunting. Ellis has just returned from the Maldives on a fact finding mission for us.

Kepiten Lieutnent Harley greets us on board Das Boot. They vill haf beards on return from this mission.

What a way to arrive at the pub in a wonderful vintage Rolls Royce. We felt like royalty.

King`s Arms send off. Wednesday club.

Our chauffeur, Mike Evans of The Elms, Ferryside arrives. A wonderful surprise. Courtesy of Cled and his brother in law. A farewell evening at the King`s Arms, Llansaint, was organised by Rob and Becky Harley. We enjoyed a `Sea Shanty` evening. Car available for weddings. Recommended.