The other side of Newcastle

A bit more sailing before the wind really blew up. Been howling this afternoon. Now at Hartlepool Marina staring at various charts to plot my next move. I am starting to realise that my sailing options are getting a bit limited in terms of stop of ports. I may have said before, but Alexandra Louise is not a vessel that 'East Coast' sailors would chose because she isn't very happy when not in water; when the tide goes out she falls over. This Is most unfortunate because most east coast harbours turn into sand pits at low tide. My next port may be Scarborough because ive just called the Harboumaster there and he assures me theres al little deep bit I can float in. After that its nearly 100 miles to somewhere suitable. I've got this far and trust that a cunning plan will emerge. 

Spent afternoon asleep as Keith and I have decided to be sensible and to pop out to explore stuff a bit later. 

Update - off to Karaoke bar at 1030. It was at local club and great fun. 

Off to watch Newcastle vs Fulham, at St James Park, tomorrow. I regret not visiting when the mighty Pompey were in the Premiership and, now that we are in division 2 (due to a little hiccup) I am beginning to realise that I will have to wait 3 whole years before the 2 famous clubs do battle again. I keep making a point of asking Newcastle folk if they are going to the match and am fascinated by the negative responses. These all include reference to the owner and, invariably, give opportunity for a perfectly timed and delivered use of the 'b' word. 

Ps Dave and Dawn, great to hear from you ! If you are free Ill be in 'toon' about 1pm for pre match 'atmosphere' at a pub called The Strawberry, opposite the ground, near Chinatown. If not please send me your email or number to my email which is pompeystone@gmail.com

No Vids cos no wi fi but will post tomorrow.