Always jobs for a pirate
But the high seas call
The air, the sea, the poppy field on Sandon hill...
Lift the soul, not the paint work
For the reaper cometh and he tolls for you
Embrace the power of the planet
The Pirates live
The kraken is a fearsome beast
Close your eyes and show the head of the medusa
She will turn to stone along with her heart
Makes Sunday evening a bit awkward though !
Pirates have freedom in their soul
..... After doing the washing up
Lost boy or a real pirate ?
Freedom or flagellation
Karma or calm down
Who is this monster ?
The kraken knows it belongs under the sea
But a pirate working out properly ?
Paris nice has lead to weight loss in many
Cuddly ruddy middle aged citizens have become lean and mean
But the black pig remains heavy in the water with a merry crew
One day all will stare to the horizon and wish to be on board
Washing up !
A flaggon should never be empty long enough to wash it.
Ruins the flavour.
The parrot pirate has flown the nest and gone to feed on seed.
Still replaced by a fair maiden, things are looking up.
So may the mountains bring you peace amoungst the pain
Let you soul fly high while your legs crumble
How long before the kraken strikes ?
Pinny time cometh
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Will attempt to be there for a 'recovery' ride after plans to partake of the grog on Saturday night.
Also, Flying Dutchwoman getting a bit twitchy after my many voyages this week, with another planned tomorrow...
...An extensive list of ship's repairs and duties to undertake has gone by the wayside while I've been away from home port....
AWOL Dutchman
But the high seas call
The air, the sea, the poppy field on Sandon hill...
Lift the soul, not the paint work
For the reaper cometh and he tolls for you
Embrace the power of the planet
The Pirates live
CP
PS beer was good
The lure of the salty air, the cry of the gulls, warmth of shipmates, the sirens calling....
...versus the real threat of the Kraken's wrath....
.......decisions, decisions, the rolling seas or the rolling pin?....I'm all at sea...or am I?!
FD
Close your eyes and show the head of the medusa
She will turn to stone along with her heart
Makes Sunday evening a bit awkward though !
Pirates have freedom in their soul
..... After doing the washing up
Lost boy or a real pirate ?
Freedom or flagellation
Karma or calm down
Sunday will tell all
CP
The kraken is making fearful noises about tomorrow's voyage
Awailing and gnashing of terrible teeth....
.....Best get some more grog in and gain some Dutchman courage
...the lure of the salty sea is calling me!
Frightened Dutchman
Nearly 2 bells and still on the grog.....
The kraken is raging....will I defeat her and meet my crewmates later today?
Really Flying Dutchman
Kraken & Grog 1 Holland 0
Might get out later this afternoon....
...Chores, what chores? No thanks, I've had enough to drink....
Failing Dutchman
Must have gone to sleep for a nap
45 miles at 16.8mph, flat course
Finished in the sunshine
Coffee and choccy biscuits
Maiden voyage went well for the maiden
CP
Late result:
Kraken & Grog 1 Holland 2
Indeed, Cap'n, I managed to escape the mighty Kraken's Jaws (chores)...
..and sailed carefree and happy from Ashwell to St Ives and back.
64 miles @ 17.5mph, a bit slower than earlier in the week, due to excess grog resistance.
Sweated out the grog and ready for some rehydration therapy, if the Kraken allows.
4 rides in 5 days totalling 275 miles plus 2 hours on the turbo.
Very un pirate-like, but very necessary for Paris Nice cruise in 3 weeks time.
Lost Boy Dutchman
The kraken knows it belongs under the sea
But a pirate working out properly ?
Paris nice has lead to weight loss in many
Cuddly ruddy middle aged citizens have become lean and mean
But the black pig remains heavy in the water with a merry crew
One day all will stare to the horizon and wish to be on board
CP
The Kraken's revenge was swift...
Had to endure the Kraken's Triathlon:
Cycle 65 miles
Walk the dogs for an hour
Cook the dinner and wash up
Despite the working out, this middle-aged pirate is stil cuddly and ruddy - put on 7llbs over the past 4 weeks. Extenuating circumstances.
Now the last fine-tuning effort begins. No grog. Salads. Gym. Evening rides. Abstinence. An anti-pirate lifestyle, in fact.
The Colnago C60 already on order for the Spring! Things are getting serious....
Mid life crisis Dutchman
A flaggon should never be empty long enough to wash it.
Ruins the flavour.
The parrot pirate has flown the nest and gone to feed on seed.
Still replaced by a fair maiden, things are looking up.
So may the mountains bring you peace amoungst the pain
Let you soul fly high while your legs crumble
How long before the kraken strikes ?
Pinny time cometh
CP
Indeed a shocking turn of events. A shadow of my former self in body and mind.
I'm sure after completion of Paris Nice I'll return to a life of sloth ...
...and look forward to being back on the Black Pig through the autumn and winter months.
Might even manage a Cap'n's table when I can switch from bird seed to real food?
May be out Sunday, but have an afternoon 10 in Cambridge on Saturday.....yes, double digit pints of grog!
FD