tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67287836974698528822024-03-20T03:05:17.898-07:00Towy Boat ClubClwb Cychod Y TywiTowy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-43184050321388463822008-10-03T10:54:00.000-07:002008-10-03T11:00:28.857-07:00Towy Boat Club OnlineThe Towy Boat Club is now on Wikipedia (just type in Towy Boat Club), Panoramio and Google Earth. <br /><br />When in google earth be sure that the panoramio layer has been ticked and you can view pictures of the boat club.Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-28264051694942717262008-09-13T08:12:00.000-07:002008-09-13T08:13:19.665-07:00The Reason you never saw us in the boat club over the summer!<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jozJT5Y6ByE&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jozJT5Y6ByE&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-9209732271804614502008-09-07T03:52:00.001-07:002008-09-07T03:52:53.768-07:00Rain Rain- Sun for open dayRain Rain, SUN for Open Day, Rain Rain then more Rain<br />Towy Boat Cub Open Day 30th August.<br /><br />The weather was FABULOUS (probably our Summer/Autumn.<br /><br />Took Jason (nephew) with us, we all had plenty of fun, went on some boat rides , Jason went on most of them he had a great day, and made some friends.<br /><br />A good turn out, from the public, there were stalls (selling many an item, from plants, books, marine items) and a stand from the Coastguard plus RNLI merchandise, teas and cakes, crafts and a BAR.<br /><br /><br />Monday attended a meeting in County Hall<br />Tuesday evening was a Community Council meeting<br /><br />Wednesday was a meeting/seminar for PRTA http://www.prta.co.uk/prta%20English/home.htm (Green Dragon Bus) and afterwards I managed to see Edge of Love- http://www.theedgeoflove.co.uk/ some scenes were filmed in Cardigan. (all this day was spent in Theatr Mwldan http://www.mwldan.co.uk/<br />Thursday spent some time on the NEW route for the Green Dragon Connect Bus<br /><br />Then Friday.. you know the drill “SCHOOL” http://www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk/ The website is getting organised, taking more time than I like, but HEY<br /><br />Towy Boat Club http://towybclub.blogspot.com/ “work Day” spent the morning sorting out the books and magazines, that have accumulated, on the bookshelf<br /><br />Next weekend a few days will be spent at the boat show in Southampton http://www.southamptonboatshow.com/ where I have been invited to a BOOK launch by Geoff Holt www.personaleverest.com his book mentions ME during his Sail around Wales, and also the support he found in TWO of his followers JULIET PRENTICE (from Devon) and Me (from Wales) He has sent a signed copy of<br />The book to me. It was very emotional to read his recollections.<br />THANK YOU GEOFF.<br /><br /># posted by ALAN Thomas - ROYGBIV @ 12:26 PM 0 comments<br />Wednesday, August 27, 2008<br /> <br />Time - Age Defying- TBC Open day - Cinema<br />Time has been flying by ??<br /><br />Went with Jason (nephew) and his mum, to Univercity Hospital in Cardiff, for, Jason, to have a scan. (to check on the progession of Neurofibromatosis)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurofibramatosis<br />South Wales Ataxia,, meeting on (Thursday 21-8-08) at Dylan Thomas restaurant, LLansamlet, Swansea.<br /><br />Llanboidy Carnival, on Saturday ( where I was one of the judges) on Saturday (23-8-08) photos on www.llanboidy.com<br /><br />Inbetween, updating Colesill website http://www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk/<br />attending meetings for http://www.prta.co.uk/prta%20English/home.htm (which is to place a mini bus in Llanboidy (6 month trial).<br />Towy boat Club Open Day 30-8-08<br />Sports & Social Club. Going to the gym ( where I was asked my age, because there has been some speculation, about how old I was, alot of people had decided that I was in my 20``s !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Been having alot of trouble with my address book, in outlook Express, sending emails, and dont get notified of there "return" for along while later ??<br /><br />Been invited to a book launch, at Southampton Boat Show, http://www.southamptonboatshow.com/default.aspx he book has been written by Geoff Holt www.personaleverest.com the "round Britian (Disabled) Sailor.<br /><br />also took Jason to see 2 films, at http://www.mwldan.co.uk/ cinema in Cardigan saw http://www.starwars.com/clonewars/site/index.html and http://www.journey3dmovie.com/Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-72805247655404535842008-09-06T03:52:00.000-07:002008-09-06T03:54:40.668-07:00Challenger Sailing - AugustAlan Thomas on the challenger<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kqyuOVF837Y&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kqyuOVF837Y&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-14701390382449290732008-08-15T00:24:00.000-07:002008-08-15T00:25:48.937-07:00Post by Alan ThomasLISTEN LISTEN LISTEN<br />This weather, is getting very monotonous. “The Great English Summer” Where`s that then ???A meeting of the PRTA <a href="http://www.prta.co.uk/prta%20English/home.htm">http://www.prta.co.uk/prta%20English/home.htm</a> on Monday evening (4-8-08)Towy Boat Club meeting, on the Wednesday where we Announced that the Towy Boat Club - Open Day – Saturday 30th August 2008.Coleshill <a href="http://www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk/">http://www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk/</a> on Friday, Tried to sort a few things in the IT suite.Then, in the evening went to Llanboidy Tug of War Open Evening.Between these fitting in a daily routine, going to the gym, designing and printing posters for various local events.Working out (precise) travel arrangements to the Ataxia UK Conference, held at SAS Radison Hotel , Stansted Airport, on October 11th. <a href="http://www.ataxia.org.uk/">http://www.ataxia.org.uk/</a>All this, as well as CHATTING to ALL my friends on the internet.Saturday, the weather was terrible.I went TBC (Towy Boat Club), where a sailing race was going to be held, but due to the weather, visibility was very poor, so the race was called OFF.Some boats (4) Braved the sea, and went out for a brief sail, under the watchful eye of the safety boat, and within a short distance, of the clubhouse.On my way home, I called in at TESCO (Carmarthen) the store was very busy, and the car park was FULL, another result, of the weather !!!.TBC, again Sunday. Photo <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanroygbiv/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanroygbiv/</a>Video clip <a href="http://www.youtube.com/my_videos">http://www.youtube.com/my_videos</a>“Wisp” (my Challenger Trimaran <a href="http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/sailchallengers/">http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/sailchallengers/</a> or <a href="http://www.personaleverest.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=28">http://www.personaleverest.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=28</a> ) was taken to the slipway, ready, for me to rig.I waited for the “race” sailors to start, and make sure I wouldn’t be in the way !!.I thought the route was clear, for me to sail in the same direction,(towards the mouth of the estuary)I was told NOT to go that way, but what did I do???Very sorry, for not listening, to Brian or Ffiona.A good, and WET sail, which washed me up on the MUD, just before Ferryside. Very embarrassing, as I knew that everyone in the clubhouse was watching !!!.I tried to turn the boat in to the wind, by using my paddle as a lever, in the mud – the wind and water were not “letting me go”.I tried using a driftwood branch, for extra leverage, but no joy.What seemed like an hour a gentleman, from the safety crew came to help, and got me afloat again, THANK YOU and THANK YOU to Ffiona who had to wade across, to me.GO BACK GO BACK !! was the instruction, which I listened to!!A wet sail, back towards the clubhouse. After the slipway was clear, I managed to “disembark” with help from Colin THANK YOU.After de rigging and changing, warm, tea and Beefburgers, in the clubhouse, were very welcome, by me and other sailors.Quite a few comments on my misfortune, were noted, and I am not going to forget, that in a hurry. So I will learn by my mistakes and do as I am told !!!!!Home to join in with the CHAT session, we have on Sunday`s, with other Ataxians. <a href="http://www.ataxia.org.uk/">http://www.ataxia.org.uk/</a><br /><a title="permanent link" href="http://alanroygbiv.blogspot.com/2008/08/listen-listen-listen.html">#</a> posted by ALAN Thomas - ROYGBIV @ 6:47 AM <a href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30296599&postID=2816972481984241937" href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30296599&postID=2816972481984241937;">0 comments</a> <a title="Edit Post" style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=30296599&postID=2816972481984241937"></a><br />Tuesday, August 05, 2008<a name="810724589947847514"> </a><br />WOO WOO STANSTED !!!!!!!!<br />Friday(1-8-08) went to Coleshill <a href="http://www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk/">http://www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk/</a> No computer lesson, as its half-term, plus I finished one module, with an EXAM (which I PASSED- WOO WOO). The IT suite, was “out of bounds” due to an auditor, working ????, so NO computery stuff, for me to do!!.When I got home, I rang to book my accommodation at the Radison Hotel in Stansted <a href="http://www.radissonsas.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=RadissonSAS/integration/hotelInfo&hotelCode=STNZQ">http://www.radissonsas.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=RadissonSAS/integration/hotelInfo&hotelCode=STNZQ</a> , for us to attend the Ataxia UK <a href="http://www.ataxia.org.uk/">http://www.ataxia.org.uk/</a> conference, on 10th- 12th October WOO WOO WOO WOOSaturday went to Theatre Mwldan <a href="http://www.mwldan.co.uk/">http://www.mwldan.co.uk/</a> (with Jason) we saw “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian <a href="http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/narnia/">http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/narnia/</a> Sunday managed to go out on my tricycle, between the showers,Monday again managed to go out on my tricycle, even though it was “warm-but the air was DAMP” ??, then went to a PTRA <a href="http://www.prta.co.uk/prta%20English/home.htm">http://www.prta.co.uk/prta%20English/home.htm</a> meeting<br /><a title="permanent link" href="http://alanroygbiv.blogspot.com/2008/08/woo-woo-stansted.html">#</a> posted by ALAN Thomas - ROYGBIV @ 3:25 AM <a href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30296599&postID=810724589947847514" href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30296599&postID=810724589947847514;">0 comments</a> <a title="Edit Post" style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=30296599&postID=810724589947847514"></a><br />Tuesday, July 29, 2008<a name="8849570978897305555"> </a><br />Part 2 ------- that time to look for THAT Candle !!!!<br />Friday 26-7-08 went to Coleshill <a href="http://www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk/">http://www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk/</a>(need to get more up to date) sat and passed my internet exam via bbc webwise.Saturday went to Towy Boat Club <a href="http://towybclub.blogspot.com/">http://towybclub.blogspot.com/</a>Went out in "WISP" (CHALLENGER, Trimaran) had a good sail, managed to get to the "Barrel post".(photos on Flickr <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanroygbiv/?saved=1">http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanroygbiv/?saved=1</a> and video clips on youtube <a href="http://www.youtube.com/my_videos">http://www.youtube.com/my_videos</a> On the way home picked up Jason (nephew) fetched Dawn, from work <a href="http://www.welshchocolatefarm.com/">http://www.welshchocolatefarm.com/</a> then went to Amroth with the KAYAK <a href="http://www.advancedelements.com/dragonfly.html">http://www.advancedelements.com/dragonfly.html</a> .Sunday went sailing again, this time managed to get past the second "Barrel post".Visit the speech therapist, on Monday, in Carmarthen.During the last few days,, been planning transport to the Ataxia UK <a href="http://www.ataxia.org.uk/">http://www.ataxia.org.uk/</a> Connference, in Stansted Airport <a href="http://www.radissonsas.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=RadissonSAS/integration/hotelInfo&hotelCode=STNZQ">http://www.radissonsas.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=RadissonSAS/integration/hotelInfo&hotelCode=STNZQ</a>Transport will be by train <a href="http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/">http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/</a>to London Paddington, then Bus to Liverpool Street, then Train to Stansted. Probaly going up for 2 days, as the conference starts at 10 am, so travel up the day before.ALL THIS and STILL find my sense of Humour is in tact.If I could find a candle, with more tan two ends, I could go on Dragons Den <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/dragonsden/">http://www.bbc.co.uk/dragonsden/</a><br /><a title="permanent link" href="http://alanroygbiv.blogspot.com/2008/07/part-2-that-time-to-look-for-that.html">#</a> posted by ALAN Thomas - ROYGBIV @ 8:26 AM <a href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30296599&postID=8849570978897305555" href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30296599&postID=8849570978897305555;">0 comments</a> <a title="Edit Post" style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=30296599&postID=8849570978897305555"></a><a name="6068052548983532668"> </a>Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-45493957504743273062008-07-29T20:25:00.000-07:002008-07-29T20:27:25.996-07:00Here we are- By Alan Thomas<strong>Here we are Part 1 of 2<br /></strong>I have been so busy, in the last few weeks, I have neglected my BLOG.To bring it up to date, I will write two entries. Part one, for the weeks longest ago, Part 2 for the last few days / week.Attended meetings in County Hall, Carmarthen and Llanboidy Social club also at Towy Boat Club.Design posters for Llanboidy Sports plus the judging of the carnival Queen, plus make up some for Towy Boat Club (not finished, yet).I have managed to wash the car (don’t know why? As it rains within a day!)Very “Wobbly” mow the lawn. Use the shredder in the garden, to get rid of some small branches, lying on the grass.Managed to have major computer trouble resulting in a re-install of the printer and the scanner.Bought a new bouncy aid (I have put on weight, due to sitting at the computer!!!) ready for use sailing and Kayaking, which came on Wednesday 23-7-08, so HAD to go to Amroth to try it out !!<br /><br /><strong>Part 2 ------- that time to look for THAT Candle !!!!</strong><br />Friday 26-7-08 went to Coleshill <a href="http://www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk/">http://www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk/</a>(need to get more up to date) sat and passed my internet exam via bbc webwise.Saturday went to Towy Boat Club <a href="http://towybclub.blogspot.com/">http://towybclub.blogspot.com/</a>Went out in "WISP" (CHALLENGER, Trimaran) had a good sail, managed to get to the "Barrel post".(photos on Flickr <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanroygbiv/?saved=1">http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanroygbiv/?saved=1</a> and video clips on youtube <a href="http://www.youtube.com/my_videos">http://www.youtube.com/my_videos</a> On the way home picked up Jason (nephew) fetched Dawn, from work <a href="http://www.welshchocolatefarm.com/">http://www.welshchocolatefarm.com/</a> then went to Amroth with the KAYAK <a href="http://www.advancedelements.com/dragonfly.html">http://www.advancedelements.com/dragonfly.html</a> .Sunday went sailing again, this time managed to get past the second "Barrel post".Visit the speech therapist, on Monday, in Carmarthen.During the last few days,, been planning transport to the Ataxia UK <a href="http://www.ataxia.org.uk/">http://www.ataxia.org.uk/</a> Connference, in Stansted Airport <a href="http://www.radissonsas.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=RadissonSAS/integration/hotelInfo&hotelCode=STNZQ">http://www.radissonsas.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=RadissonSAS/integration/hotelInfo&hotelCode=STNZQ</a>Transport will be by train <a href="http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/">http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/</a>to London Paddington, then Bus to Liverpool Street, then Train to Stansted. Probaly going up for 2 days, as the conference starts at 10 am, so travel up the day before.ALL THIS and STILL find my sense of Humour is in tact.If I could find a candle, with more tan two ends, I could go on Dragons Den <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/dragonsden/">http://www.bbc.co.uk/dragonsden/</a><br /><br /><br />Posted by Rhys Thomas from Perth, Australia!Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-8411152252877482612008-07-11T12:19:00.000-07:002008-07-11T12:25:36.036-07:00Three Rivers Race<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimo7g7uBY0AqIFgcjNvDH0NA88RWKuNTd67i2jw5ppyzHtBfI3UXOrZUBOEU3D8xM2NtstsupuXxmNWx9vvI8TGjOm1ZKHIKGOaIYxIWNUhGJ3LEXDsGRQd6dXMng5CiRjzb58fupTqw/s1600-h/IMGP0797.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221839098292359938" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 193px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" height="232" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimo7g7uBY0AqIFgcjNvDH0NA88RWKuNTd67i2jw5ppyzHtBfI3UXOrZUBOEU3D8xM2NtstsupuXxmNWx9vvI8TGjOm1ZKHIKGOaIYxIWNUhGJ3LEXDsGRQd6dXMng5CiRjzb58fupTqw/s320/IMGP0797.JPG" width="311" border="0" /></a><br /><div>River Towy Yacht Club, Ferryside, propose holding a 3 rivers race, starting from Ferryside 1300 hours on Sunday 13th July 2008. Members from TBC have been invited to take part.<br /><br />High water is 15.25 - 5.8 metres. I suggest that if you wish to take part, boats should be ready to leave our club slipway by 12.30 hours.<br /><br />Brian Milford</div>Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-76848411863728962222008-07-08T13:59:00.000-07:002008-07-08T14:01:45.331-07:00Waterborne Diseases<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8E42epGhptGqCxHVXoXiLsjycQvKJ0lH9ZnY5ChB1fqwSby1A4SPsAtDKmJK5KHkaJPSRbgGDAyVGT78fPm0tU36kSZZ0gJdC4I2oBlHRuUdBLDJW4B6hp0-UNXgzJR-2WBhEq-ZDw/s1600-h/wikipedia.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220751189038035714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 127px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" height="181" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8E42epGhptGqCxHVXoXiLsjycQvKJ0lH9ZnY5ChB1fqwSby1A4SPsAtDKmJK5KHkaJPSRbgGDAyVGT78fPm0tU36kSZZ0gJdC4I2oBlHRuUdBLDJW4B6hp0-UNXgzJR-2WBhEq-ZDw/s320/wikipedia.jpg" width="177" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Information on Waterborne Diseases, from wikipedia:</div><br /><div><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterborne_diseases">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterborne_diseases</a> </div>Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-47106136311783625642008-07-06T09:46:00.000-07:002008-07-06T09:50:51.784-07:00Gales-Rain-Meetings-Dragons-Decisions By Alan ThomasThis week, the weather has been very “Autumnal” so going out on my tricycle, has been a bit of a problem.<br />Attending meetings, every night<br />With my attendance at County Hall, Carmarthen, for <a href="http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/agendas/eng/HSCS20080702/index.asp">http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/agendas/eng/HSCS20080702/index.asp</a> ,on Wednesday.<br />Thursday,saw the launch, of the Veg. Oil powered MINIBUS, which was held at, Cafi-Beca, Efailwen.<br />This was with the PRTA www.greendragonbus.co.uk<br />It was announced (at the following AGM) that I would be a member of the committee. Remember, The GREEN DRAGON, toy, I took, to Gambia, that was for these<br />(photos of him can be seen on Flickr <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanroygbiv/2600828060/in/set-72157605753512147/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanroygbiv/2600828060/in/set-72157605753512147/</a> )<br />Towy Boat Club <a href="http://towybclub.blogspot.com/">http://towybclub.blogspot.com/</a> meeting (Tuesday) was well attended. A very interesting meeting.<br />The sewage, in the Towy Estruary, is a MAJOR concern.<br />Again, it is making the newspapers <a href="http://thisissouthwales.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=162945&command=displayContent&sourceNode=162939&contentPK=20991163&folderPk=88497&pNodeId=162961">http://thisissouthwales.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=162945&command=displayContent&sourceNode=162939&contentPK=20991163&folderPk=88497&pNodeId=162961</a><br />This on going problem, gives me a BIG decision, to make, “to sail or not to sail”, in the Towy, one I am not going to take lightly.Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-54434048699369832982008-07-03T01:04:00.000-07:002008-07-03T01:05:53.304-07:00Towy Boat Club Sewerage in the JournalPages 8&9 in this weeks Town Edition Journal (2nd July)Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-80728176907146578742008-07-01T06:17:00.001-07:002008-07-01T06:19:11.148-07:00Launching Supper- April 2008<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4KX7Lr32DMc&hl=en"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4KX7Lr32DMc&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Video from www.youtube.com/towybclub<br />Filmed and Edited by Rhys ThomasTowy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-65821601033922916342008-06-30T16:01:00.000-07:002008-06-30T16:04:09.321-07:00Dart 16 Sailing- 30th of June<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rEBUScPelEU&hl=en"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rEBUScPelEU&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-87120780888870668832008-06-29T03:25:00.000-07:002008-06-29T03:39:36.024-07:00Weather In the Press- By Alan Thomas<strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">The “weather”, in the UK, is very very disappointing, for the time of year?? (something to do with a weather system, around the Azores in the Atlantic ??).<br /></span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/06/28/gloomy-july-azores-to-blame-91466-21165445/">http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/06/28/gloomy-july-azores-to-blame-91466-21165445/</a><br />So its been a “NO-GO” for me to go out on my trike, just having to go to the gym and, for swimming, I go to Llety Cynin<br /><a href="http://www.lletycynin.co.uk/">http://www.lletycynin.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Went down to Towy Boat Club<br /><a href="http://towybclub.blogspot.com/"><strong>http://towybclub.blogspot.com/</strong></a><br />to see if there were any improveme<a href="http://www.baseefa.com/filelib/Symbol%20Rain.gif"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 107px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 81px" height="125" alt="" src="http://www.baseefa.com/filelib/Symbol%20Rain.gif" border="0" /></a>nts, on the “Sailing front” – NO CHANGE—<br />In the Carmarthen Journal this week, another “Towy River Festivity”, has been put off<br /><br /><a href="http://thisissouthwales.co.uk/displayNode.jspnodeId=162945&command=displayContent&sourceNode=162939&contentPK=20948797&folderPk=88497&pNodeId=162961">http://thisissouthwales.co.uk/displayNode.jspnodeId=162945&command=displayContent&sourceNode=162939&contentPK=20948797&folderPk=88497&pNodeId=162961</a><br />An item that has been published, RYA Sailability (newsletter FOGHORN) has my sailing exploits in (from last summer)<br /><a href="http://www.rya.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/638BF512-428B-43EB-86B0-2EB33E2C3A6A/0/Foghornsummer08.pdf">http://www.rya.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/638BF512-428B-43EB-86B0-2EB33E2C3A6A/0/Foghornsummer08.pdf</a><br />(page 8)<br />I thought that “watersports, in Gambia”, were NOT available, but this is what I saw, http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanroygbiv/2617409347/ , at the hotel !!!<br />So, I have had chance, to upload some travel reviews (and a photo album, to holidays Revealed http://www.holidays-revealed.com/forum<br />And more photos to flickr<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanroygbiv/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanroygbiv/</a><br />I wonder, if there are any comments, regarding my impression (with photos) of Sulayman Junkung Hospital, Bwiam, Gambia.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanroygbiv/2600815632/in/set-72157605753512147/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanroygbiv/2600815632/in/set-72157605753512147/</a><br />As I have said before, prior, to my trip, investi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXlBHlsdBt9GWJT402bOWpGjwewTvr013ol0zsqmGYwYY9jnUZu_nFNCT458lbN4y7HPeMxDM69Hp_5fe4sQbCc0MQdbMfPscmOK0vixeGiIMLsCkTUnm_eaC69n_blpFDrQWyKWLEkw/s1600-h/kk.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217249655887334498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" height="131" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXlBHlsdBt9GWJT402bOWpGjwewTvr013ol0zsqmGYwYY9jnUZu_nFNCT458lbN4y7HPeMxDM69Hp_5fe4sQbCc0MQdbMfPscmOK0vixeGiIMLsCkTUnm_eaC69n_blpFDrQWyKWLEkw/s320/kk.jpg" width="205" border="0" /></a>gations, from media sources, and the internet, GOOGLE EARTH, Power up Gambia, etc, where “painting” a picture of a HOSPITAL.<br />I have been assured, by PUG<br /><a href="http://www.powerupgambia.org/">http://www.powerupgambia.org/</a> ,<br />that the main part of the hospital, is towards the main gate ???.<br />As, a result, of an email, of POSITIVENESS”, sent to some Ataxian friends, I have been requested to copy it to, the ATAXIA UK, discussion board <a href="http://www.ataxia.org.uk/forum/index.php?tid=1115">http://www.ataxia.org.uk/forum/index.php?tid=1115</a><br />Now, Going out on my trike, with waterproof clothes, afterall, it IS summer.Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-18471413000363838502008-06-25T06:34:00.000-07:002008-06-25T06:36:53.619-07:00RYA Foghorn 2008The latest edition of FOGHORN is now available online, you can download it from this link- http://www.rya.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/638BF512-428B-43EB-86B0-2EB33E2C3A6A/0/Foghornsummer08.pdf (PDF). Foghorn brings you information on developments at RYA Sailability, news and reports on Sailability groups and activities around the country. <br /><br /><br /><br />Summer 2008 edition features:<br /><br /><br />Ali runs for Grafham Water Sailability - This year was the third time Alison Butler chose to take part in the Great East Anglia 10k Run – and now she can tell us all about it.<br /><br /><br /><br />Multi Class Regatta 2008 - The first Sailability Multi Class Regatta, held at Rutland Sailing Club in 2007, brought together over 70 competitors in 53 boats from five different classes.<br /><br />True inspiration - Paralysed from the breast line down following a swimming accident when he was 18, Geoff Holt is the first disabled sailor to complete a solo circumnavigation of Great Britain.<br /><br />Blackwell Sailing becomes NW centre of excellence - Last year David Hall and his band of very hard-working volunteers managed not only to gain RYA recognition for Blackwell Sailing, the charity based at Bowness on Windermere, but also to get all their instructors qualified with keelboat endorsements and become the Sailability Centre of Excellence in the north west region.<br /><br />To contribute articles, or to request hard copies, e-mail versions or text versions, contact Connie LeBrun, Communications Administrator, on 02380 604247 connie.lebrun@rya.org.uk<br /><br /><br /><br />Opinions expressed in Foghorn are not necessarily those of the editor or the RYA.Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-72028898215411753262008-05-31T02:38:00.001-07:002008-05-31T02:38:37.344-07:00Towy Sewage Update - NEW VIDEOS AND PICTURES OF RAW SEWAGE!<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nSxzNVvcKRc&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nSxzNVvcKRc&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-92188788261700707352008-05-28T04:21:00.000-07:002008-05-28T04:22:22.299-07:00Towy Water Activity Banned Until Further Notice.....!<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/47GBc3BkvNs&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/47GBc3BkvNs&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-19024041887758778702008-05-27T11:24:00.000-07:002008-05-27T11:26:02.170-07:00Spillage and GROWING Excitement,Friday, Coleshill <a href="http://www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk/">www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk</a> I sat the Database exam.Fairly simple, that said, hope I pass!!.Dawn picked me up, we went in to Trostre for some “holiday clothes shopping” (shorts + T-shirts).Saturday, packing and then shopping in Haverfordwest.Went to Towy Boat Club, Sunday morning, to see about sailing, the weather was windy (but the sea was , surprisingly, calm(ish) I did not go out on the water, as there was no one to launch “WISP” I did see one boat out on the sea, just hope they are OK (virus wise).Bank Holiday Monday, A GOOD sail, I thought !!!Went to the boat club, and I saw on the notice board, that because of the sewage spill, in Carmarthen, any sailing was NOT GOING TO HAPPEN !!!As a result, of the sewage spillage, Carmarthen River Festival, is CANCELLED.Full article, can be viewed from the BBC <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7417149.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7417149.stm</a>I knew about the sewage spill, Saturday evening + from <a href="http://towybclub.blogspot.com/">http://towybclub.blogspot.com/</a> but didn’t realise the SERIOUSNESS, that it would mean to the Towy .NOW I FEEL SO ASHAMED for THINKING THIS WAY.Travelled towards home, called in at Llety Cynin <a href="http://www.lletycynin.co.uk/">http://www.lletycynin.co.uk/</a> used the swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna. The weather, outside was gale force winds with heavy rain showers.On the way home I went to see the Chocolate farm <a href="http://www.welshchocolatefarm.com/">http://www.welshchocolatefarm.com/</a> just to see how many people were visiting, the car park was FULL, even cars parked on the, exit lane.Got, the last few things to pack, before my trip, to Gambia. <a href="http://www.gambia.co.uk/default.aspx">http://www.gambia.co.uk/default.aspx</a>Alas, there are NO watersports in Gambia. (when a tree falls in the river, it is called a boat!!).This morning I transplanted some seeds / plants, given to me by Tim + Alice, at their wedding, last year. I have been updating them, of the GROWING progress.Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-65839670890684324182008-05-23T03:10:00.000-07:002008-05-23T03:15:03.175-07:00River Festival Cancelled!<div><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Carmarthen River festival Cancelled as thousands of gallons of untreated sewerage was discharged into the river Towy yesterday afternoon</span></strong> </div><br /><br /><div></div><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1795000/images/_1795629_rivertawe300.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1795000/images/_1795629_rivertawe300.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>As organisers of Carmarthen River Festival were preparing for the event by Carmarthen Quayside lastnight, it was observed that raw sewage was pouring into the river, right in the middle of town where the Carmarthen river festival was due to take place. The river festival was due to take place next week, but as the river bed is littered with sanitary towels ,condoms and human stools, the organisers decided to cancel. No one is prepared to guarantee that the river is safe and if it rains again there is a possiblity that more sewerage will be released. There have been a number of incidents of raw sewerage entering the Towy in Carmarthen of late, reported to the authorities by the Coracle men and Gwendraeth Valley Paddlers. It seems unbelievable that we live in a town where if we have a heavy shower, the sewerage pumping stations can not cope and therefore release untreated sewerage directly into the Towy. Last night I saw how much sewerage was released to the river and was shocked. On reflection I do not believe the river is safe! This is a huge blow as we have been working very hard to promote the the river and trying to get people to use use it. Approximately 1,000 people took to the water in last years river festival and had a wonderful time. We must put a stop to this untreated sewerage being discharged to the river, other river users feel the same way. Please forward to any one that you think will be interested we live in the 21st century we should not be discharging untreated sewerage into our rivers just because we have a shower of rain. If you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact me Ian McCue chairman of carmarthen river festival TEL 07977588342 01267231379</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Susan Holland (GVP)</div>Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-24128856726953041802008-05-22T13:08:00.000-07:002008-05-22T13:30:46.497-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjq4qmTFzkJZ0cXXtMTFeK3pgprkI3vnoGvm4dRA2di45pZZj42VCsRgkVb1RbUOiCxzAwrZ0Xc7RVeeTAI7_P8mBEBgFmxSoFr4M4w3FxfntgFfXzn5a_oRNFp_RjPcYhAdLRTryDBg/s1600-h/sEA.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203299642488790114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 246px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 369px" height="414" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjq4qmTFzkJZ0cXXtMTFeK3pgprkI3vnoGvm4dRA2di45pZZj42VCsRgkVb1RbUOiCxzAwrZ0Xc7RVeeTAI7_P8mBEBgFmxSoFr4M4w3FxfntgFfXzn5a_oRNFp_RjPcYhAdLRTryDBg/s320/sEA.bmp" width="342" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Yn ei trydydd flwyddyn…Digwyddiad caiac<br />gwahanol – ar thema ‘Padlo’n Ysgafn’,<br />fel ‘troedio’n ysgafn’ ar dir...gofalu am yr<br />amgylchedd rhyfeddol sydd yma.<br />Canolbwynt yr Ŵyl Caiac Môr fydd canolfan<br />breswyl yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol<br />yn Ystagbwll a chaiff ei rhedeg ar y cyd â<br />Chymdeithas Canŵio Cymru sy’n darparu<br />tîm o hyfforddwyr o’r radd flaenaf ar gyfer<br />y digwyddiad.<br />Yn ystod y dydd, bydd dewis o deithiau<br />o amgylch yr ynysoedd a’r arfordir gydag<br />Ynys Bŷr, Ynys Sgogwm ac Ynys Sgomer<br />o fewn tafliad carreg (os caniatâ’r tywydd).<br />Bydd arbenigwyr bywyd gwyllt ar gael<br />i rannu eu cyfoeth o wybodaeth am yr<br />hyn sydd ‘allan yna’. Ni fydd morloi llwyd,<br />dolffiniaid, palod na llursod yn bell i ffwrdd...<br />Gyda’r nos, bydd sgyrsiau gan siaradwyr<br />gwadd a barbiciw gyda cherddoriaeth...neu<br />daith gerdded ar hyd un o draethau gorau<br />Prydain, Barafundle, dim ond ugain munud<br />i ffwrdd.<br />----<br /><br />Am £120 y person, byddwn yn gofalu amdanoch, gydd ag arlwyaeth lawn, tu<br />mewn i’n Canolfan gysurus. Fel arall, gallwch ymuno yn yr hwyl ond darparu ar gyfer eich hunan ar ein maes gwersylla am £60 y person. Ar gyfer pobl leol, bydd<br />tocynnau dydd ar gael am £15 y person<br /><br />----<br /><br />In its third year… A kayak event with a difference - on the theme of ‘Paddling Lightly’,<br />like ‘treading softly’ on land... looking after the wonderful environment here.<br />The Sea Kayak Festival will be based at the National Trust’s residential centre at Stackpole and run in conjunction with the Welsh Canoe Association who are providing a team of top<br />flight coaches for the event. During the day time, there will be a choice<br />of island and coastal journeys with Caldey, Stokholm and Skomer all within striking distance (weather permitting). On hand will be wildlife experts to share their wealth of<br />knowledge of what’s ‘out there’. Grey seals, dolphins, puffins, razorbills won’t be too far away...<br />In the evenings, talks by guest speakers and a barbeque with music... or a gentle walk down<br />to one of Britain’s finest beaches, Barafundle, just twenty minutes away.<br />----<br /><br />For £120 a person, we’ll look after you, fully catered, inside in our cosy Centre.<br />Alternatively join in the fun but provide for yourself on our camping field for £60 per<br />person. For local people, day tickets will be available at £15 per person. Prior booking is essential! We look forward to seeing you here<br />Mai 24-26<br />May 2008<br />----<br /><br />Please contact: Gez Richards,<br />Stackpole for Outdoor Learning,<br />Old Home Farm, Stackpole,<br />Pembroke SA71 5DQ<br />Dimond Press<br />----<br /><br />Cysylltwch â: Gez Richards,<br />Dysgu Awyr Agored yn Ystagbwll,<br />Old Home Farm, Ystagbwll,<br />Penfro SA71 5DQ<br />Mae’n rhaid archebu lle<br />ymlaen llaw! Rydym yn edrych<br />ymlaen at eich gweld yma.<br />Ff/T: 01646 661464 E: gez.richards@nationaltrust.org.uk<br /><br />.</div>Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-34179950545561989332008-05-22T09:31:00.001-07:002008-05-22T09:37:07.009-07:00AWARDS Gambia soon!!! WOOHOO<strong>22 May 2008</strong><br />A “slow” sail, on Sunday afternoon.At home the wind was fairly strong, but 17 miles away at Towy Boat Club, it was a different climate – NO WIND (to speak of!!) unless we made it out towards Ferryside (nearer the mouth of the estruary).A very busy day, was had on Monday.Doctors appointment (to check the progress, on my wrist) its doing fine, so I can continue “living to the full (as if I STOPPED!!!)Travel up to Letterston, for a meeting of PRTA <a href="http://www.prta.co.uk/prta%20English/home.htm">http://www.prta.co.uk/prta%20English/home.htm</a>When I arrived, I was put to use (as a wheelchair user) taking part in the Emergency Evacuation Procedure for Minibuses. As I said before, I have done this, on a previous occasion, so I “knew” what to do.Then return home to Llanboidy, change and wash, and we were off to Selwyn Samuel Centre, Llanelli <a href="http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/index.asp?locID=5755&docID=-1">http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/index.asp?locID=5755&docID=-1</a>To accept an AWARD.The computer class from Coleshill <a href="http://www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk/">http://www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk/</a>Has won an AWARD for their IT work.The AWARD was presented by Stephen Morgan, from the BBC.We all had a “scroll” of the award plus a Framed certificate, that will be on display, in Coleshill.The photos will be in the newspapers, ASAP(I felt a bit “underdressed” it was an occasion, I should of taken to wear my suit and bow tie).Two days, I travelled to Coleshill, to rest (sort of!!)Last night (Wednesday 21-5-08), went to Towy Boat Club <a href="http://towybclub.blogspot.com/">http://towybclub.blogspot.com/</a> to give my support to the “try a TOPPER” <a href="http://www.toppersailboats.com/shop/online_shop_toplevel.aspx?category_id=1">http://www.toppersailboats.com/shop/online_shop_toplevel.aspx?category_id=1</a> a Junior taster session, which will encourage youngsters on to the water (in a SAFE environment).Today, I have to revise for my DATABASE exam, which is tomorrow !!!!!6 days until we fly to Gambia WOOHOO WOOHOOWhile I will be away – Llanboidy Sports and Social Club will have on 7th June- A PIG roast 7 pm with LIVE music at 9 pm <a href="http://www.theshamoncies.co.uk/index.html">http://www.</a><a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1165/1467570495_a3b444b281.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1165/1467570495_a3b444b281.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.theshamoncies.co.uk/index.html">theshamoncies.co.uk/index.html</a> <div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><strong></strong> </div><div><strong></strong> </div><div><strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Post By Alan Thomas </strong></div>Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-2589363701976872952008-05-18T13:50:00.000-07:002008-05-18T13:58:23.139-07:00Post From Alan Thomas<div>To my amazement, My computer tutor (from Coleshill) and the House Manager (from Towy Boat Club) are very good friends and were hosting the WEA, Stand !!!!Promoting the services, of the WEA.Eleanor on the ITAnd Josie dealing with Face painting and card making.I had WEA (painted on one cheek) with CAG (WEA in Welsh) on the other!!!(Que ODD looks from the Public!!!)Their stall was under cover, a good thing, as it rained quite heavily during the day.We then went up to TESCO, before, returning home, to load the car ready for Dawn and Jason to go to a “car boot” sale in Carew, on Sunday.Today, Sunday, I am hoping to go sailing (this afternoon) it may well be my last chance, before we go to Gambia.(so far it looks fairly “breezey”) so it should be good fun.I need to “revise” my DATABASE, computer knowledge, as I have an exam on Friday !!!!!Tomorrow evening, attend an award ceremony, in Llanelli.Coleshill, Computer class, has won an award from the WEA !!!<br /><a title="Edit Post" style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=30296599&postID=3913979390513773925"></a></div><br /><div><br /> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Thursday, May 15, 2008<a name="7746819644770015471"> </a><br />BUSY, BUSY BUSY must look harder for a candle with two ends<br />Went to the Towy Boat Club, on SaturdayPressure Washed the path and concrete apron (ready for some paint “marking out”.Dawn had a “pitch” at a car boot sale, at Carmarthen showground, on Sunday, She took me to the boat club at 9 am, so I could go sailing.Good job I took my paddle out with me, As there was NO wind, the estuary, was like a MIRROR.A session, at the gym, followed, the next day.Hospital check up, on my wrist, on Tuesday. All OK.Had new tyres fitted, on the car, before our journey to Gatwick.On the way back called atLlety Gynin. A newly opened leisure facility in Llangynin.A very nice place, with swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, Gym and coffee lounge. (further buildings will add to this).I went for a swim and will soon return for a swim sauna and try the Jacuzzi.That night was a Committee meeting of Lllanboidy Sports and Social Club to attend.Wednesday another session at the gym. And in the evening mowed the lawn (thanks to the “self propelled” mower) a job I can do!! (but it is hard to KEEP, up with the mower and the lawn is a bit uneven !!!!Today, it is raining, so I can catch up with emailsThis Saturday I am in Haverfordwest (Riverside Market) as part of Adult Learner`s <a href="http://www.niace.org.uk/alw/2008/">http://www.niace.org.uk/alw/2008</a><a href="http://www.niace.org.uk/alw/2008/">/</a> Week with the WEA <a href="http://www.swales.wea.org.uk/index1.html">http://www.swales.wea.org.uk/index1.html</a><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Friday, May 09, 2008<a name="6107890237409719545"> </a><br />Excitment--MASSIVE PAIN--reactions<br />Bank Holiday Monday- I picked up Jason, on the way to Carmarthen Boat Show <a href="http://www.welshboatshow.co.uk/show/english/home.aspx">http://www.welshboatshow.co.uk/show/english/home.aspx</a> ,A very pleasant, afternoon, met some friends, and members of Towy Boat Club, Josie and Paul from White water consultancy <a href="http://www.wwc.co.uk/index.php">http://www.wwc.co.uk/index.php</a> Plus, I, arranged a “Test Demo” of a Windrider trimaran, with <a href="http://www.windrider.co.uk/">http://www.windrider.co.uk/</a> this is to happen at Dale Sailing <a href="http://www.dale-sailing.co.uk/">http://www.dale-sailing.co.uk/</a> In the evening, I, went to Towy Boat Club, and went out on “WISP” sailing, During my sail, I managed to damage the TENDONS, in my left wrist, massive “CRACKING” sound accompanied, by, a MASSIVE “Electric” shock,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW_4QN5wr4y2oNvWNiPDyEEP3YomxXRuJQ5WmOfKgO5SrTOfhhMyEyJu61CkvCicCz0eUUc2Diep9aKkR3XRuM9JyA4Rlhy2Fztn93B-XMKoYpGBXSw6l8jNyi5fo-JQZkaiV6DxOCvw/s1600-h/defaultCARRR2MN.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201824738028581442" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW_4QN5wr4y2oNvWNiPDyEEP3YomxXRuJQ5WmOfKgO5SrTOfhhMyEyJu61CkvCicCz0eUUc2Diep9aKkR3XRuM9JyA4Rlhy2Fztn93B-XMKoYpGBXSw6l8jNyi5fo-JQZkaiV6DxOCvw/s320/defaultCARRR2MN.jpg" border="0" /></a> and pain !!!! (using the lowering ropes of the tiller)Later on my wrist was swollen and bruised. Tuesday, it was even more swollen, and my, fingers had gone a GREY colour !!! A trip to the doctors was due !!! then a trip to A&E, to have it X-rayed, As it might have been broken.Result = massive TENDON damage, left with a support bandage and told to rest it. (ME—NO).I went to Coleshill, on Wednesday (yes WEDNESDAY) went to a meeting of Carmarthen Disability Coalition, in Llanelli.Thursday, day of computery stuff.Friday, went to Coleshill Social Centre, Llanelli, as usual, no computer class, but was helping out with, other clients computer problems.The Coleshill web designer has made the website “live” today <a href="http://www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk/">http://www.coleshillsocialcentre.org.uk/</a>While I was there, a “press” photographer, came to take a few photos, of me and the staff, as the local press are making an article up, after they discovered my Digital Story.Poor man (photographer) he was told I was in a “wheelchair”. He asked for Alan Thomas, I heard him ask, so I said “it was me”, he was looking for- His face was a picture!! As I don’t need to use a wheelchair, in Coleshill, as its all one level and very flat, so just need the use of a walking stick. The staff, had to confirm, that it was ME, he was looking for!!!.Don’t worry, as this happens A LOT, (and I mean A LOT) Plus it is a HILLARIOUS, moment !!! (for me)He took some photos of me with staff and clients, my Digital Story certificate, and me by the Coleshill sign (in a wheelchair)<br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Monday, May 05, 2008<a name="1777636461180327680"> </a><br />HO HUM !!!<br />Lots, has happened, over the last week, or so.LAUNCHING SUPPER at Towy Boat Club (26-4-08) very good, and successful, event. LIVE music by a band called “Driftwood”.Sailing, for me on Sunday, a very good sail.Speech Therapy, 28-4-08, went well.Meeting at “Phenonix” Tavarn, Gorslas, for ATAXIA South Wales. (30-4-08), a good turn out and with new members attending.Thursday, was ELECTION Day.I have to report, that, I didn’t get in, results at <a href="http://gis.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/elections2008/CCC_Community_Council_Results.htm">http://gis.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/elections2008/CCC_Community_Council_Results.htm</a>(Llanboidy)I only got 93 votes !!The rest raised 140 up to 180.But the way I see it, I came in to the proceedings fairly late in the race, (only a few weeks to go) and got 93, as opposed to the others, who had a FULL term.WILL TRY NEXT TIME.Went to Cardiff University on Saturday 3rd May.They are researching, the input, from the public, to the BBC. (Digital Stories, and the like <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/audiovideo/sites/yourvideo/pages/alan_thomas_01.shtml">http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/audiovideo/sites/yourvideo/pages/alan_thomas_01.shtml</a> Today (Monday 5-5-08) going to Carmarthen, to see the Boat Show, in the showground. <a href="http://www.welshboatshow.co.uk/show/english/home.aspx">http://www.welshboatshow.co.uk/show/english/home.aspx</a> </div>Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-38376120249246416802008-05-10T01:16:00.000-07:002008-05-10T01:19:10.395-07:00Dinghy Racing / EventsPlease find enclosed some dates for the Diary! This Sunday May 11, looks promising for a morning sail, if you are looking for a helm or crew please feel free to e.mail me and I will do my best to match you up with a fellow sailor.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Dinghy Racing</strong><br />The next Dinghy RACE is on Sunday May 18th it’s the Stick’s Cup, Race start time 16.00, subject to weather, safety cover and race officers being in place. If you’re a regular and passionate Dinghy racer, may I encourage you to get out of your boat and volunteer to assist with safety cover/race officer, or otherwise I’m afraid there will be no race!!!<br />The turnout for the last race was rather disappointing, 2 sailing dinghies, 1 Safety Boat, 1 Committee Boat, 1 Race Officer and 3 Safety Boat Crew. As we only had two sailing dinghies the race had to be cancelled. Many thanks however to the volunteers who gave of their time on that particular day.<br /><br />If you wish to have a free sail on May 18th please feel free to do so, as plan B if the race is cancelled is to sail to Ferryside for some ‘Fish and Chips’<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Junior Dinghy Sailing<br /></strong>Junior Dinghy Sailing will take place every other Wednesday evening May – August.<br />The first evening session will take place on Wednesday 21 May @ 6.00pm. This will be a ‘taster session’ on club Toppers .Could parents/carers please note that they will be required to stay on Club premises whilst their children partake in any activity.(For further info on Junior Dinghy Sailing please contact me)<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Carmarthen River Festival 31 May – Jun 1<br /></strong>Please see local press for details.<br />Dinghy sailing ‘have a go’ will take place on the Quay in Carmarthen between 4-5pm on the above dates. Please come and support.<br /><br /><br />Hope to see some of you this Saturday or at the race next week.<br />Regards<br /><br />Ffiona<br />[Dinghy Sec]Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-20129553350552017462008-05-09T15:11:00.001-07:002008-05-10T01:09:57.168-07:00Post 1 -Skills Trawl and AuditI am in the process of setting up a series of email and hardcopy information letters that will be sent out on a regular basis regarding workday activities, maintenance projects and day tasks that might be available on non workdays within the club.<br /><br />If you have already responded to my original email of 5th April 2008 my apologies and naturally there is no need to respond again.<br /><br />Part of my process as discussed at recent Committee meetings is to run a skill audit of members.<br />You do not have to respond to this communication but I would be grateful if you would consider doing so.<br /><br />I am going to compile a list that will be available to all club committee officers that will help all aspects of the clubs skill base.<br /><br />The list will show the trade, profession or hobby skill that each member indicates that they would be prepared to impart to the club through workdays or one off organised maintenance projects and club related activities.<br /><br />Your preference for what you would like to do is most important to me as the Projects Officer as I am trying to encourage members to become more involved and enjoy the club’s great facilities<br /><br />I am myself a technical surveyor working for a central government agency, but I am more than happy when digging a trench (yes I broke a water pipe on my first workday) or pressure hosing down a patio.<br /><br />I respect that there will be some members that will be unable to partake in any tasks.<br />However doing much of the required work ourselves means that we all benefit from our membership fees being as low as possible. Workday participation is actually a great way of getting to know other members.<br />Please let me know what you would like and feel competent to be your skill marker (e.g. painting, clearing general rubbish, fixing fences etc)<br />You can do this by email <a href="mailto:geofftina.penygarn@tiscali.co.uk">geofftina.penygarn@tiscali.co.uk</a> or by dropping a line to the club and addressing to Geoff Higgins (Projects Officer) or even phoning me on 01269 591913 (Home) / 01792 497738 (Work).<br /><br />Don’t forget folks workdays are normally on the Saturday following the Monthly Committee meeting (held on first Wednesday of each month). Starting around 09:30am and generally finishing around Noon to 1:00pm<br />Our active ‘house team’ provide great hot soups, mugs of tea and coffee free for all those attending the workday.<br /><br />Many thanks<br />Geoff Higgins<br />Projects Officer.<br />8th May 2008Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-21296164432990999822008-05-08T15:23:00.000-07:002008-05-09T15:05:52.461-07:00The Launching SupperThe launching supper was a great success!<br /><br />A video of all the fun will be uploaded soon to the youtube channel!Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728783697469852882.post-87406599307160605352008-01-12T04:19:00.000-08:002008-01-12T04:20:48.310-08:00Towy Estuary Map<a href="http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2004677329126849966"><img border="0" src="http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/39780/2004677329126849966_th.jpg" alt="Free Image Hosting at allyoucanupload.com" /></a><br /><br />Towy Estuary (Llansteffan)Towy Boat Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709910417137084879noreply@blogger.com0