Thanks Lorri! Glad that made you smile!
And Genesis, those are great plans, sure that's worth a smile, here's one for NYC!
And Genesis, those are great plans, sure that's worth a smile, here's one for NYC
seeing a new/old username return.
Sumedha.
Justified & Ancient.
Owner & Administrator
One of God's Toys posts!!!!
God's Toy added a special image to my signature. TOO COOL!
Simply click on the link.
Growth Through Adversity
Had I mentioned lately how much I love spending time here reading and sharing with all you wonderful Human Beings, and how much this makes my heart smile?
Well, I do and it does.
Thank you all so very much for being YOU.
Growth Through Adversity
No need to click the link now!!
Ran into a little prob but it's sorted now.
Sumedha.
Justified & Ancient.
WOW!
I'm smiling now with tears of joy on my face...
Growth Through Adversity
And thank you for being you PsycheOriginally Posted by Psyche
Had I mentioned lately how much I love spending time here reading and sharing with all you wonderful Human Beings, and how much this makes my heart smile?
Well, I do and it does.
Thank you all so very much for being YOU.
A 'shared smile' of the heart.
Growth Through Adversity
Putting this story down onto 'paper': a day out of my life... by me!
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On the 21st of May 09 at approximately 12:30 pm following a routine supplies drop off to the Kish Lighthouse, we were making our way back to the depot. Suddenly across the radio came a voice asking if any vessels near Dalkey Island please reply. It was the Dublin Coast Guard looking for help in locating a small vessel that had dialed 999 with reported difficulties.
Peadar immediately answered the call and we get advised that a small white vessel has lost its radio communications, is taking on water and has lost the use of an engine. We immediately changed course to head to its last known position; just off Dalkey Island to help in the serch.
Kevin got out the binoculars and started to scan the area. Using the radio, Peadar received updates from the Dublin Coast Guard. We move around to the front of the island to see if the boat had drifted into the rocks around the Mugglins but see nothing.
Still moving south, we passed the island but didn't see anything. Suddenly, an inshore rescue rim passed us by at speed. They are much faster than us so they are able to check some nearby boats quicker to see if they were in trouble. Kevin spotted in the distance, approximately 3 kilometers away, a small vessel matching the description of the troubled boat. We head straight for them and as we approach, Kevin could see through the binoculars that they are who we are looking for. I had my camera with me so I started to take photos as we moved closer to the boat to document the changing events. At this stage, we are almost off the coast of Bray Head, proving quite a distance from their original reported position.
Peadar radioed Dublin Port Radio with the positive ID and current position. We arrive there and discover that the inshore coastguard didn't have a radio so we relayed information back to Dublin Port Radio as needed. The stern of the small vessel was very low in the sea. It was clear they had taken on a large volume of water. We also confirmed that there was only 1 lifejacket on board with 3 crew. Both engines appeared to be dead and their radios didn't work.
One of the crew was taken to shore with a possible arm injury, leaving the 2 remaining crew to continue to bail out water. While under tow by the inshore coast guard, they were taken back to Bray Harbour.
We stayed close by in case there was any further issues and if any other information needed to be relayed through the radio. They managed to make it safely to shore and we headed back to the depot in Dun Laoghaire to tell the tale of our part in rescuing some mariners in need.
A happy ending overall.
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Well done to all involved
Smiling for two reasons ...
1. Because I think that is the longest post I have ever seen/read of GT's.
2. and because I love hearing about stories with good outcomes from encounters with the Sea.
In Loving Memory.
Lion Spirit Walker / September 17, 1963 - Dec 30, 2014.
... All with Purpose ...
I get to spend time with mom.
What you allow, is what will continue
Aahh...as a Mum...that made me smile
Seeing the video for 'Who's that Girl' by Madona, it's been years.
Sumedha.
Justified & Ancient.
That tomorrow is Friday and I am going out to look at dogs.
What you allow, is what will continue
I talked to my housing lender this morning to find out how much money I am approved for my 100% home loan! Yes, it is on now! I am smiling......it's time to purchase a house! Now, I just have to pick one!!! Woooooo!
Having spent a lovely weekend here in really hot and sunny Galway with God's Toy, Little Bird and thier gorgeous daughter!!!
(Thanks for coming to see us guys!!)
HUGS
Reading that Roger Federer came up from two sets down and finally won the game!!! Only three matches left! Iv'e been waiting for a Roland Garros for years but this time I don't know why I'm so sentimental toward Federer!
a letter from a long lost aunty ..
" BE PRESENT "
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