Today is my Mum Joan’s Birthday. She would be 91, but didn’t make it to 70.
Having completed the purchase of her on Dad’s Birthday, Sept 11th, I took possession of and boarded Frank (then called Rainbow of Strangford) 10 years ago today, Sept 23rd 2013. She was moored in Strangford Lough, Ulster.Next day I set sail for my first port of call, across the Irish Sea to Mum’s birthplace, The Isle of Man, spending the night in Port St Mary. Must have been a 15 foot tide – good job I set long lines. I came in on a low tide, and in the morning I was halfway out in the harbour!
So today I came to check on Frank and pay homage to Mum and Dad – Joan and Frank Bastable. RIP.
Happy Belated Borne Day Joan…😢💖
Funny, I Think of Dad (John) Most Days.
Usually as I’m Struggling to Stretch my Poor Brain to Learn New Skills or Work Out How to Rewire Something.
I Wish that I Had him around to Ask the Important Questions of and to Impart his Wisdom, Knowledge and Practical Skills.
How Strange that we Shared him in Our Lives…🤔
I Often Wander Around the Isle of Man on Google Earth.
Remembering my visit as a 5 year Old.
The House on Palatine Rd.
The Horse Drawn Trams, the Steam Trains and of Course the Faerie Bridge that I have Re-Created here from my Memories.
Magical but Fleeting Times.
Much Love Colin…🥰🤗🙏
Hi Cassie! Thanks! Yes, time flies but we keep these things close to our hearts, don’t we? I hope you are well and thriving! Much Love Back! xxx