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Volume 3 Issue 2 |
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November 2003 |
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EDITORIAL
Merhaba . . . .
Welcome to our second edition of this winter and our apologies for the late publication. Social events in the UK
just demanded our participation during November. So as is usual there are lots of things being organised this
year, perhaps even more than before and it is great to see so many people giving their time to teach, instruct,
help others in such a huge variety of activities. Talking of activities, Christmas is closing in on us rapidly
and plans are already underway to ensure another wonderful Christmas in Kemer. We just pity all those that have
gone away and will miss our celebrations.
Yet again we would ask any of you out there for contributions to the Kronicle; serious, amusing or educational.
Everything will be considered whatever it is.
Finally, our condolences to Gonul and Hasan
on the occasion of the death of Gonul’s father. We hope he is resting in a kinder world.
Ron & Julie
‘Gladlee of Guernsey’
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A
new bra has been designed in Australia, it is coloured green and gold, has lots of support but no cups!
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Forthcoming Events:
Christmas & New Year
(please sign up as soon as
possible)
A weekly
list of activities is posted on the notice board.
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Halloween Party –31st October.
 Thanks to
Ruth and Martha for the great organisation.
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Thought for the Month
Life is circular. And
so too is a roll of sellotape. Always let the sellotape stick back on itself between applications. For
by so doing, you will enjoy the search for the lost end and you will appreciate that life, too, is
circular.
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The Lost Duck Saga
The
yellow plastic bath ducks which escaped from a container in the Pacific, made their way across the North Pole
and into the North Sea. Some of the early arrivals made it to the Tyne where they took part in a children’s
competition on the river. However some of them escaped again and put out to sea towards Norway – they were
obviously going to look for their brethren still arriving.
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Pause for Thought
Recently our Bosch detail sander broke down. The problem turned out to be the bearing clamps which had broken.
Unable to get this repaired here in Turkey we took it back to the UK. Yes it could be repaired but the Bosch
design meant that the whole bearing unit had to be replaced. Cost of the new part; £43.50. Plus of course
VAT and the cost of doing the repair. Not willing to part with so much beer money we decided to check out the
cost of a new sander. An amazing £9.99 which included a pack of sanding sheets normally costing about £5.
(Admittedly not a Bosch but identical in design). How do they do this?
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Two
cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other; “Does this taste funny to you?” |
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Guy Fawkes Night
The great English tradition of Guy Fawkes Night was continued
again this year with a huge bonfire, excellent pot luck food and a great sing-along to finish the evening.
Many thanks to all those who helped build up the fire in the
afternoon. To the marina for providing the wood. To Steve for the sing-along. And finally to everyone for the
excellent food.
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Thanksgiving
Not being here for this occasion we regrettably
don’t know much about the happenings. Thanks of course to Frank and Tari for the organisation. The Navigator
staff for a superb meal (though we hear that the Turkey’s were |
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touch on the small side having been bought fully feathered and obviously well ‘puffed out’.
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St. Andrews Day
Everyone seems to have been too busy enjoying the dancing to have taken any photographs of the night. Thanks to
all those involved including of course the MC for the night, Tony from Ganymede. We thought it was wonderful
that a party had been organised specially for our return from the UK?????
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The Panama
Canal
(A future problem)
Trouble is brewing for
yachties planning to use the Panama Canal in the future. As most of us know this is the only viable sea
route from the Atlantic to the Pacific and vice versa for small boats. Cape Horn fills most of us with dread
and the only other option is trucking across the U.S. Things are however becoming increasingly difficult for
yachties with increased bureaucracy, increased fees and considerable delays in obtaining passage approval.
Since 1998 the canal has been operated by the Autoridad del Canal de Panama (ACP) which is a government
company charged with returning a ‘maximum’ profit. Yacht fees which are obviously significantly less than
commercial shipping fees, are not sufficient for ACP to give any form of consideration to us. Although only
40 miles long most yachts to date have stopped half way in the Pedro Miguel Boat Club in the Miraflores
Lakes. This is usually because of the time taken to get through the locks at either end. Other services for
yachts are the Bilbao Club at the Pacific entrance and the
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Panama Yacht Club at
Christobel at the Atlantic end. Unfortunately the Bilbao club has now received an eviction notice and has
nowehere else to go. The Christobel club operates on an annual lease which may not be renewed and yachts
have been forbidden to approach the Pedro Miguel Club which will now have to close down. There is one other
club, the Flamingo which is very up-market but only has an anchorage. This anchorage has now also been
closed down. No one quite knows why the ACP is taking such action against the yachting community though
conspiracy theories abound. All suggestions to date have been ignored and the ACP does not now answer
e-mails, letters, phone calls or requests for discussion.
Craig Owings, the
Commodore of the Pedro Miguel club at Miraflores now thinks that world wide publicity is the only way left
to secure this important waterway for yacht use and is asking all those who have passed through or
contemplating passing through the canal should write in complaint to the authorities. The UK’s Cruising
Association supports this appeal. A few web site/e-mail addresses follow:
ofasin@presidencia.gob.pa
(President Mireya Moscoso,
Republic of Panama)
valerio@psi.net.pa
Jerry Salazar; Minister of
the Canal.
aaleman@pancanal.com
Alberto Aleman Zubieta,
Administrator of Panama Canal
presidencia@asamblea.gob.pa
V. Carlos Alvarado,
President, Legislative Assembly of Panama
www.pancanal.com
General Canal website
commodore@pmbc.ws
Craig Owings e-mail
address
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Sea Fare
Hunters Chicken
15g or ½ oz butter
2 tbs olive oil
2 cloves garlic – crushed
1 large onion – chopped
180g/6oz mushrooms
2kg/4lb chicken joints
6 rashers of bacon???
175ml/6 fl oz white wine
50ml/2 fl.oz chicken stock
Tin of Plum Tomatoes
1 large bay leaf
1 tsp dried oregano
Method:
1. Melt the butter with the oil in a
flame proof casserole
2. Add the garlic, onion, bacon and
mushrooms and fry until cooked through.
3. Add the chicken joints.
4. Stir in the wine, stock, tomatoes,
bay leaf and oregano and bring to the boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover and
simmer for 40-50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Serve with mashed potatoes and a
green vegetable of your choice.
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Sunday Outings
White House – Ron, Julie & Trish
Chimera – Ron & Julie
Perge – Chris & Mary
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Roman Bridge – Trish
Arikanda – Bob & Jean
Thanks to Trish, Chris and Mary for standing in for Ron & Julie during their trip to the UK and for Bob &
Jean who were somewhat ‘indisposed’ for a time.
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Self Service Laundry
After the
initial problems with the self service laundry facility it is nice to see that things are now well and truly
sorted out. Two washing machines and two dryers available for our use. Many thanks to the Marina Management for
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CAPTION COMPETITION
Not sure about Hasan’s idea for the new staff
uniform!!
(Can you do better?)
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Beware – New Island
Currently unseen 8 metres under the surface. An eruption of lava will solidify and soon emerge as a new
hazard to shipping. Last seen in 1831 when it spread outwards five kilometres wide and sixty-five metres
high. Known as Graham Bank and to be found off the tip of Ferdinandea – approximately 20 miles off the
Sicilian coast.
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SOLAS
What
is SOLAS you might ask. Well it actually stands for ‘Safety of Life at Sea’ and refers to an international
treaty signed by members of the International Maritime Organisation, a branch of the United Nations which
includes all the world’s seafaring nations. Chapter five of the treaty refers to Safety of Navigation and
includes details of procedures and equipment. Most of the requirements initially applied only to ships
however in the year 2000 chapter five was re-written and many of the requirements now apply to yachts.
Although each ‘Flag-State’ was allowed to have
exceptions for some of the requirements, there are however minimal rules that apply. Basically these are as
follows;
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Passage Planning: There must now be prior-planning for every passage seawards and the following should be
considered; The weather – get a forecast and plan to get regular updates on the way. The Tides – Check the tides
and make sure your plans fit in with them. Limitations of the vessel – Consider whether your boat is really up
to the trip planned and that it is suitably equipped. Limitations of the crew – Are you and your crew
sufficiently fit and experienced to undertake the trip. Navigational dangers – Think about the dangers you
may be near. This needs an up to date chart and a good pilot book and almanac. Contingency plan – Consider bolt
holes for weather, damage, illness etc. Contact ashore – Make sure someone ashore knows your plans.
Most of the above is just plain common sense to most of us but bear in mind that the above is now law!
Another part of the treaty calls for all boats, including yachts, to fly a radar reflector at all times where
practicable. A permanent fixture is obviously better – fit and forget.
Life Saving Signals must be able to be recognised not only by the skipper but also by the whole crew.
Misuse of Distress Signals. Seems to be somewhat unnecessary but obviously has proven to be so. Basically
don’t send up a red flare unless you require immediate assistance; not even for your birthday. Don’t press the
red button on your GMDSS or play with the EPIRB similarly. If you do either accidentally then call the local
coastguard and let them know. They will/should be pleased not angry.
Please note that the above rules may differ slightly in each country and should also be taken as ‘minimum’
requirements.
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Fat of the Land
Did
you know that the Earth has got fatter round the middle over the last 4 years after getting thinner for the
previous 19. Thinning was thought to be due to melting ice-caps reducing weight on the poles but no one
seems to have a theory about the fattening.
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Congratulations
Look closely. The very small
print says “from everyone in Wales”. Now look closely at the photograph. Is this humour or just simple
jealousy??
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SUCCESS:
At age 4 success is . . . not peeing in your pants.
At age 12 success is . . . having friends.
At age 16 success is . . . having a drivers license.
At age 20 success is . . . having sex.
At age 35 success is . . . having money.
At age 50 success is . . .
having money.
At age 60 success is . . . having sex.
At age 70 success is . . . having a drivers license.
At age 75 success is . . . having friends.
At age 80 success is . . . not peeing in your pants.
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