More rain and strong winds were forecast so we decided to stay in Newcastle for another few days. Unfortunately that meant that Lisa decided to head off back home to prepare for being in Brixham at the weekend for a dinghy sailing event. Before that though the crew took the opportunity to visit Durham. Initially a good time was had, but then disaster struck! Jim slipped on a cobbled street, fell over and broke his ankle! The crew went to hospital with him in the ambulance; his sailing was clearly over for this holiday! His son James booked into a nearby hotel so that he could be on hand when his dad is discharged in a few days time. Today we took Lisa to the train station, then visited Jim in hospital and delivered his things to the hotel. We wished Jim a swift recovery. It has all been so unfortunate that, because of the bad weather and Jim's accident, Lisa, Jim and James have all experienced only one day sailing for their 'week' on board!
....so that just leaves Roger and I on board Blue Star. A possible trip to Amble is in the air for tomorrow, weather permitting.
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| All having a good time in Durham initially.... |
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| ......then disaster, Jim slips and breaks his ankle! |
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| Inevitably, a trip in an ambulance follows! |
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| 'The Angel' looks on as we return from hospital, and storm clouds threaten! |
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