Patience and Frustration

Hi All

Here I am updating the blog whilst the weather is overcast and so grim for August. James and I are still waiting for a window of opportunity which to date has alluded us. There was one day when the conditions were perfect but sadly my employer would not let me have the time off and so I had to keep the streets of Swanage safe and all that......
We have spoken to most who have kindly sponsored us but to those that are still keeping tracks on our progress we are still aiming to set off as soon as is practically possible. We thank you for your patience and will keep you updated soon.

Regards

Moose and Baz

Waiting

Hi folks

Just a quick update to let you all know that James and I are still on for the trip but the weather has been against us to date. There is a possibility that this coming Monday may offer a green light so will keep our fingers crossed!

Laters

Baz and James

Bagnol Caravan Park

The vans on plot.

Agent Fudge and one of the many wood sculptures on the site

I must thank Johnny and Danny who very kindly let us stay at Bagnol Caravan Park for free as part of their kind sponsorship. The site was clean, tidy and the showers were great. The site is ideally situated only a mile or two away from our proposed set off point. The site also has some amazing wood carvings as you can see one in the picture. The wood carver/artist used a chainsaw!

Thanks again guys and we will contact you soon regarding a second attempt to cross the pond.

A great place to stay so check out their website www.caravan-park-anglesey.co.uk

The Internet Cafe

Whilst staying in Anglesey I needed somewhere to get onto the Internet and check the daily weather reports. Gary and I were told to visit The Internet Cafe in Holyhead run by Mark and his wife Sandra. Not only did they do a cracking fried breakfast but Mark worked for Holyhead Port Control and he gave us plenty of advice. If you are ever travelling in this part of the world I would recommend a visit to check your email over a latte or two! Take a look at their site http://www.holyheadnetcafe.co.uk/

Thanks Mark

Barry, James and Gary

Stuck in Dublin

Well to update you all the wind is not in our favour! As a result of this we are still waiting and the best day would be Thursday but I am due back at work then! we are keeping our fingers crossed that Tuesday maybe a possibility but I am not holding my breath. The Guinness in Dublin is excellent so not felt I am wasting my time but extremely frustrated that we have not set off yet. I did a tour of the Guinness factory which was well worth the 14 euros and I had one free pint and then after that some kind lady gave me her free pint voucher..happy days!






The support team who travelled to Dublin. Allan, Agent Fudge, Actionman and Big T. Agent Fudge using his mine sweeping skills to try and drink Allan's pint.

Challenges

Pledge money for challenges across the Irish Sea.

1. Clap hands like a seal - £20 Jen

2. Wear a wig - (Afro,Blonde Curls or Red) - £20 Jules

3. Rock paper sissors (loser puts red lip stick on lips) - £20 Ross

4. Sing Row Row Row your boat - £20 Mel

All these challenges will be done half way across the Irish Sea and video evidence to prove it. Please dig deep in your pockets and pledge money for one of these and if you think of any other reasonable challenges in a kayak please let us know.

Agent Fudge MI6 involved in another close shave!

Gary aka Actionman and Agent Fudge part of the support team. Agent Fudge was given to Actionman by Angela Evans 'Angie' before she sadly passed away last year of Cancer. Angie was fun loving, outgoing and the life and soul of the party! Angie's dying wish was that Agent Fudge be assigned international operations with Actionman. All photo intel to be shared with all of her friends. Agent Fudge becomes an ambassador of Angie's entourage and has already spun the globe. Agent fudge has requested a 'special op' to accompany Agent Splashdown on his epic voyage across the Irish Sea. A requisition for specialist equipment has been channeled through Q department for authorisation. Actionman has sanctioned his co-operation.
In an effort to disguise his ID from certain southern Irish operators Actionman accompanied him to a local hair stylist. SHAN from Image alteration dept (A5) was tasked with preparing Fudge for this mission. SHAN very kindly donated her normal fee in favour of our charity. Many thanks! Full sit rep to follow........message ends