tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post4145243519167052357..comments2024-03-22T23:27:47.349+00:00Comments on EAGLETON NOTES: A Life on the Rolling SeaGraham Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-55090987780910444702015-01-17T00:18:52.339+00:002015-01-17T00:18:52.339+00:00MV Suilvan went out of service 20 years ago so it ...MV Suilvan went out of service 20 years ago so it was a while ago Sansserif. I'll be in touch.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-88717178989519281822015-01-16T19:19:39.073+00:002015-01-16T19:19:39.073+00:00It's been way too long since I lasted visited ...It's been way too long since I lasted visited Lewis - I know this because it was the old MV Suilvan that carried me there... It was an awful journey that I spent either in the toilet or outside in the bitter wind - because as soon as I tried to sit somewhere even semi-warm I started to feel sick again...<br />As for that pal of yours! I think your's was the reaction of a sane person... :-)<br />I should have a business visit to the island soon-ish - I was happy about flying until I saw the recent landing... so I might just be taking my car on the ferry. Yxsansserifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16445280597626572292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-72233634375919511722015-01-16T09:03:36.252+00:002015-01-16T09:03:36.252+00:00PTGaWS in that an adventure is defined as an excit...PTGaWS in that an adventure is defined as an exciting or unusual experience I suppose that at one time I might have considered what I do an adventure. To me, though, I simply live in two places. I do travel quite a lot but very little of it involves excitement. Or perhaps that's just my age!Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-91331183160791262202015-01-16T08:51:07.602+00:002015-01-16T08:51:07.602+00:00It's odd, YP, how sometimes we use words that ...It's odd, YP, how sometimes we use words that to us are everyday words but, when one thinks about it, are unlikely to be used by many. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-78815542628320954432015-01-16T08:42:04.222+00:002015-01-16T08:42:04.222+00:00Perhaps, Virginia, I just know good captains! Than...Perhaps, Virginia, I just know good captains! Thanks.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-32824275502904213372015-01-16T08:40:54.723+00:002015-01-16T08:40:54.723+00:00How very true Adrian. How very true Adrian. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-3613829222662901032015-01-16T08:40:18.070+00:002015-01-16T08:40:18.070+00:00Monica I wouldn't call that adventure. To many...Monica I wouldn't call that adventure. To many the places I live are the centre of the universe. To me travelling to the centre of London is an adventure brought with dangers of the unknown. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-82278979229560762592015-01-16T07:57:17.315+00:002015-01-16T07:57:17.315+00:00Glasgow isn't that bad.Glasgow isn't that bad.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-11776100494918834662015-01-16T07:56:29.912+00:002015-01-16T07:56:29.912+00:00YP, you also have abeam,astern but not abow. Fine ...YP, you also have abeam,astern but not abow. Fine on the port/starboard quarter is also very nice.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-89718583999074169012015-01-15T15:50:41.096+00:002015-01-15T15:50:41.096+00:00I agree with those who say you must have a thirst ...I agree with those who say you must have a thirst for adventure to live where you do and travel to the places you do. Have a nice visit. Peace Thymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361079101751470855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-36335742751932272902015-01-15T13:19:35.268+00:002015-01-15T13:19:35.268+00:00You have introduced me to a useful new word Graham...You have introduced me to a useful new word Graham - "abaft". I had never heard that word before, Now I will be slipping it regularly into landlubber conversations. Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-49615205667357922002015-01-15T10:47:57.116+00:002015-01-15T10:47:57.116+00:00You'd make a great sea captain for you seem to...You'd make a great sea captain for you seem to have a knack for choosing wonderful windows of opportunity for sea crossings in bad weather.<br />Glad you arrived safely in Glasgow....have fun.VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-47326439977142376132015-01-15T09:52:29.212+00:002015-01-15T09:52:29.212+00:00At least the ferry can't blow off the runway. ...At least the ferry can't blow off the runway. Glad to hear you made it.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-55818400781844855312015-01-15T09:07:15.324+00:002015-01-15T09:07:15.324+00:00I'm glad to know you arrived safely! And in s...I'm glad to know you arrived safely! And in spite of all your talk of a quiet life I suspect you must have quite a thirst for adventure or you wouldn't have chosen such remote corners of the world to live!! ;)DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-17043165897531418312015-01-15T08:30:42.958+00:002015-01-15T08:30:42.958+00:00Meike the people I really feel for in the sort of ...Meike the people I really feel for in the sort of weather we've been having are the men (and women if there are any) who do things like climb the electricity and telephone polls in hurricanes and blizzards to reconnect us all.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-91283029346842735122015-01-15T08:28:05.576+00:002015-01-15T08:28:05.576+00:00Hmmm Pauline. I'm all for the quiet life. I ca...Hmmm Pauline. I'm all for the quiet life. I can do without this sort of 'adventure' ta.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-23744605861055094772015-01-15T08:27:04.925+00:002015-01-15T08:27:04.925+00:00Thanks DeeDee. Thanks DeeDee. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-74748150080518743612015-01-15T08:26:28.408+00:002015-01-15T08:26:28.408+00:00Kay the weather was rather more than a bit scary a...Kay the weather was rather more than a <i>bit</i> scary at times!Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-38363474209477353242015-01-15T08:24:36.429+00:002015-01-15T08:24:36.429+00:00Thanks John.Thanks John.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-84488157546572921302015-01-15T08:24:17.726+00:002015-01-15T08:24:17.726+00:00Red it's certainly 'interesting' and, ...Red it's certainly 'interesting' and, at this time of year, one has to pick one's moments.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-22289116032951771872015-01-15T06:31:12.391+00:002015-01-15T06:31:12.391+00:00Anger that comes with relief... don't we all k...Anger that comes with relief... don't we all know this! Glad to hear the journey went so well, considering the circumstances. And here's me, feeling "exposed to the elements" during my 10 minute walk from the station back home last night, battling against high wind and rain, and feeling totally exhausted after that! I really would have a hard time surviving winter where you live, Graham. I probably would hardly ever leave the house.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-20203568940351981722015-01-15T06:16:41.840+00:002015-01-15T06:16:41.840+00:00You certainly are leading an adventurous life, Gra...You certainly are leading an adventurous life, Graham. By comparison, life here must seem so dull. Hope you return home without drama. Take care.<br />Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-32118127843756695552015-01-15T01:34:58.737+00:002015-01-15T01:34:58.737+00:00Glad you're safe in Glasgow and that you had s...Glad you're safe in Glasgow and that you had such a nice dinner. xoxo DeeDeeCanadian Chickadeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995693884248628958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-49634762424169813162015-01-15T01:04:17.637+00:002015-01-15T01:04:17.637+00:00I should say that your luck is holding up very wel...I should say that your luck is holding up very well, sounds like you timed everything just right! The photos from the BBC looked a bit scary regarding the weather.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-56842814162592330612015-01-15T01:02:12.425+00:002015-01-15T01:02:12.425+00:00Great blog GB LOVED ITGreat blog GB LOVED ITJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.com