Stories and Sailing

Tonight I listened to stories. I noticed a hubub across the train tracks in Tamrannoch and walked over to see what it was about. A large gathering of over 40 people were there and they were taking turn reading aloud stories they had prepared in advance for the evening. The stories were emotional and I enjoyed every one.



Just as the stories were ending, I got a message from Jasmyn asking to help her sail EMMA in a race as the sun was coming up. I had never sailed anything before, so I was of course, very nervous.





Well, we had technical difficulties right from the get go and just as we were picking up speed, we crashed into the shore. We came in second place though. Miss Rau won first place.



Then we watched some steam-powered motor boats race. What fun they must be! Much more powered and faster than the sailboats.



The men raced a grand race as the ladies looked on.



Lord Pimbroke (Sir Edward Pearse) won first place and Col. Hotspur Otoole won second.



A very fun evening - full of sharing and a good dose of competition!