Images from our 2000 Cape to Rio De Janeiro trip have been lying in a scrap book waiting the motivation to digitise and share them. This video represents a portion of the images and press cuttings from that incredible trip. On 8 January 2000, Alan and Glynnis set off with 4 crew on the Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Yacht Race on Myott Chubb Protector. Algoa Bay Yacht Club was well represented with Greenwich Warrior (Phil Gutsche) and High Noon (Jon Gailbraith also taking part in the 76 strong … [Read more...] about It took me a while to digitise these Cape to Rio 2000 images
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Happy Birthday to the Longhair
Join me as Philip and Brittany and I wish the Longhair to beat all Longhairs a very happy birthday and many more in the bosom of your loving family. This birthday is a bit of a bitter-sweet one as we are away whilst the Kangaroo and Binky keep the home fires burning, the animals fed and party like it is 1994! We are enjoying peace and quiet - as proof have a look at how busy the beach was on New Years Day when we were last on holiday here. … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday to the Longhair
Happy Birthday
Today is the Longhair's birthday please indulge me in using this space to wish her Happy Birthday. It is kinda lonely here as she had to go off to work today - we normally take the day off work and spend birthday's in the Straton household in an orgy of planned meals. This morning was a good health breakfast, though. Tonight is covered with a good curry - perfect for today's weather. If she makes it back for lunch then your suggestions of where to take her would be appreciated. … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday
