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

Sponsorship from Ocean Safety

I had the pleasure of meeting Claire from Ocean Safety and it was like Christmas. Ocean safety has supplied us with their latest product of personal safety flares specifically designed for Kayakers. A cracking piece of kit if I may say so. They also provided us with other flares, smoke and personal buoyancy aid lights! I cannot thank them enough and looking at the photo above they certainly know their business. I hope we don't need to use the flares but I am confident we will be seen if we need to be. Thanks for your support and for looking after us!

Safety Flares, smoke and personal lighting

Helping hand from Cotswold Belfast

Due to inclement wind (nothing I have eaten!) our trip is on hold with copious amounts of time spent checking weather charts, looking for a decent break. This has its own pitfalls and I found myself drifting towards my feminine side and retail therapy kicked in. Having seen the Garmin 60CSx in action with Baz who is pleased with his purchase, I have fallen into the trap of boys and toys and made my way to Cotswold Outdoor Belfast where I was lucky to meet Lyle who was very helpful and informative about the product. On consultation with his boss and my bank manager I am now the proud owner of a Garmin. I hope this bad weather holds so I can learn how to use it!

Sponsorship on the kayak.

Thanks to Chris from Garmin and Russ from Wareham Boat Hire. Stickers placed on my kayak ready to go!