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Gwendoline - 8. day at sea



S/Y Gwendoline M - Atlanterhavskryds
28. november. 11.50 UTC.
Ombord Lene, Bente, Annette, Maiken, Oliver, Orla og Kim
Position: 18.42.098N 24.08.577W

SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Yes - the whole day yesterday was all about our anniversary at sea. As reported yesterday, we had a fantastic brunch with all the bells and whistles for such an occasion. Even the wind was in our favor - so much so we the last 24 hours have made 120NM instead of the usual 905 NM.

We also opened our greeting cards and gifts and we have (via Postmaster Max) received a lot of wishes and congratulations from friends and family. A million thank you to you all - it really warmed our hearts.

The Dorado (Mahi Mahi) which Oliver caught yesterday, was turned into the most delicious anniversary dinner starter by Bente. Yummy - treats for the gentry.

Just before it was caught, Maiken had startet to take a bath on the aft deck. She was almost finished, when she was interrupted by catching the fish. When the fish was dead on deck, she was covered in fish blood etc. and had to go down below to finish her bath.

Actually Oliver caught yet another Dorado yesterday. It was a small one, so we threw it out again, and maybe next year another ARC boat will catch it.

Around 6 o'clock pm, Lene and I was asked to take a seat at the beautifully decorated dinner table. Oir crew said that it was now time for us to be celebrated. The anniversary menu had been planned for months by Lene. The main course was danish roast beef, fried potatoes and a delicious salad. The starter was not planned, as it was a gift from our son - ie. the freshly caught dorado.

When we had finished the starter, the crew assembled at the stairs down to the saloon - it was time to pay tribute to the wedding couple. They had made a song for us - and actually achieved it without Lene and I had any knowledge about it. We were certainly taken by surprise.

Den går på melodien: Ole sad på en knold og sang...

1. Lene sad på en bar og drak,
Tra-la-la-la...
ind kom tyve lækre mænd
Tra-la-la-la...

2. Straks der skete en masse ting
Tra-la-la-la...
Kim vandt Lene ved første blik
Tra-la-la-la...

3. Stærkt det gik og hus de fik
Tra-la-la-la...
tiden gik og børn de fik
Tra-la-la-la...

4. Snart de sejled' på bølgen blå
Tra-la-la-la...
fem og tyve år er gå't
Tra-la-la-la...

5. Sølvbryllup på Atlanterhav
Tra-la-la-la...
Vi vil fejre med fisk i favn
Tra-la-la-la...

6. Stort tillykke fra os I får
Tra-la-la-la...
Vi vil skåle for mange år
Tra-la-la-la...

A million thank you to our crew for all their hard work and the lovely result.

Then it was time for the main course - and to spice it all up - we had coca cola for dinner instead of the usual watermaker water - which was a great improvement - except for Annette - who had applejuice instead.

When we were finished with the main course, Annette gave us the sweetest and warmest speech ever. (Hold on - I just have to wipe a tear away....)

It was a very special and very fantastic way to celebrate our silver anniversary. We do guarantee that our Gold wedding anniversary will be celebrated quite differently - as we do not expect to be at sea at that time.

Over and Out from
S/Y Gwendoline M
Atlanten

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