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At Ardoran
Port Ramsay, Lismore
Once back aboard, we had to wait a further day for reasonable sailing conditions. From Loch Feochan we sailed with a following wind up Kerrera Sound, through Oban Bay and north to Lismore, where we anchored at Port Ramsay. We had difficulty getting the anchor to set properly, but succeeded at the fourth attempt. Later in the afternoon we were joined by Tekoa (a fellow Westerly) with skipper Jane, crew Iain and French guests Michel and Helene. A welcoming drink on Arctica was followed later by an after dinner ceilidh on Tekoa with some pipe and moothie music, french songs and Iain’s recitation of Tam o’Shanter. Today we motored south to the Sound of Mull into the teeth of a strong wind, but made better progress in the sound to Loch Aline, where we took up a vacant mooring. Since arrival the wind has been gusting violently to Gale Force 8 with accompanying squally showers. Too much weather, and only a month to Midsummer Day!
I think you have made a mistake in filing these posts under Summer Cruise 2011 – maybe Rainy Season Cruise 2011 would be more appropriate. Keep smiling!
Things can only get better!
Was out at Mugdock Park yesterday. Branches of trees strewn everywhere; plant pots overturned. We have bought a gazebo – the portable, canvas type – so our brickie can get on with some work in the sit-ootery. Was over at Anne’s and dug up some of her plants for transplanting. Otherwise all well. B.
I was so very sorry to hear from Iain about your awful Monday, and Maggie’s mishap. Our evening on Tekoa (that you describe so well) is a very happy remembrance.
As I told Jane and Iain repeatedly, if there is a word I shall never forget, it’s the word “dreich”!
Best from
Helene and Michel