Sunday, January 22, 2012

Back in New Zealand

After 16 years of cruising Blue Moon is back in McLeod Bay.  And celebrating....

AAARRR!! On Sunday Jan 22 thar be a gathering not to be missed!

It be 30 years since that old pirate Rob tied the clove hitch with his bride Jo, and the good ship Blue Moon was conceived in the pirate infested waters of the Caribbean (AAARRR). In celebration of the event, they be gatherin’ for a Sandbank party and piratical games at low tide on the McDonald Sandbank (that be the one in front of the Penthouse pirate cave in McLeod Bay). Thar be hardtak and grog, and some mighty fine pirates once the waters abated. Thar be a treasure chest full of prizes fer the games – treasure hunt, cannonball tossing, walk the plank and blow the man down.

Thanks be to the weather gods fer a fine afternoon, had by all. AAARRR!

Blow the man down...
The treasure chest be where Blue Moon is moored....

The Pirate and his Treasure...

AAARRR the pirates cave be found under them thar hills....

Last to leave the sandbar at high water...

2 comments:

Doug and Carla Scott said...

Congratulations - what a celebration. Sorry we missed all of the fun!

Nancy, Ethan & Zada said...

Oh Rob and Jo...you make a stunning pair of pirates....and Jo, a most beautiful one at that! We are still in La Paz, kind of stalled, but doing okay. Zada is on her 2nd week of school and so far, so good! We sure miss you and it's great seeing your smiling faces here...we love you and hope this year is a fine, fine year for you both! Kisses and hugs.....xooxox Nancy, Ethan and Zada