Pirates' Day

Learn to speak like a pirate!

Garrr me'arties! T'was Pirates' Day down at me nephew's sailing club yesterday, in aid of Sailability.

Much fun had by all.

Bandanna - Check.

Stripy Tights - Check

Motley Crew - Check

Three teams had to build their rafts then race out to collect the flag.

Aided by one of the boats facing a technical issue...

... and under the expert helmswomanship of Captain Lizzie, my nephew's boat sailed on to take the flag.

Unfortunately, they were ambushed by the other two crews on the way back and dragged into the water by a particularly vicious all-girl crew who almost succeeded in drowning them and taking the flag!

Eventually, Captain Lizzie managed to wrestle it back and returned it to Wendy to win.

Huzah!

I then ran to the loo to do a quick change into Normality Girl before heading over to Thornby to ring for another wedding.

It's a strange little church with no back door for the ringers, so you have to shuffle in towards the end, before they walk down the aisle. It's also an open belfry, so people can watch. 

Some nice quirks, including a large organ and an unusual font.

 

The best feature of all though, is the pub at the end of the road.

It was a gorgeous, sunny day and we sat outside enjoying it with a well-deserved pint. 

By the powers! More pirate booty!

Then it was back home for a shower and change before heading off to my mate Col's leaving do. He's off to teach in Kuwait! Excellent night, including Galaxy fondue and plenty of interesting conversation. He will be sorely missed. Hoping to do food before he finally leaves.

Sparkly Doctor Who Cupcakes!