It's not often that this blogger quotes philosophers.
The only quote I can remember of J-PS is "L'enfer, c'est les autres," - it is usually translated as 'Hell is other people''
I think it needs a little updating.
"Hell is having to meet social commitments when the wind is in the right direction for other pursuits".
It's not as pithy as the original but sums up the current situation.
This morning, the wind has swung round to the SW, ideal for Vagabond and I to start sailing northwards from Burnham on Crouch. The various forecast models indicate that it's going to stay that way until Sunday and then revert to the northerly airstream that seems to have been locked over the East Coast for weeks. Guess when our social commitments allow me to sail?
You've got it - Sunday.
Perhaps the 5 day forecasts are wrong........
Rob, good luck on the next phase. Am about to leave for 4 days on a Challenger 72. We have a couple of vacant berths so if you know anyone who might want to join us on a possible cross channel do let me know.
ReplyDeleteAll he best,
James