I'll give you the words in red of MANNANAN'S CLOAK who is the expert in this area and was able to fill in the blanks for me last time I posted about the lifeboat and R.N.LI. He just happens to be a dedicated member
"The old tub looks great . For the record she is a Mersey class named Ann & James Ritchie after the very kind people who funded her. She has recently arrived back in Ramsey after having a major refit during which time we had a relief boat on"
Another chance for me to post about the importantance of the R.N.L.I. What is it read on.
A straightforward image today in keeping with the text. Thanks for all the lovely thoughts for 200 posts yesterday.
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A brave group of people.
LB,
Never heard of these guys. Volunteers
do a lot of good in this world. Small island big heart. Pass on regards to the guys from the folks in Boston.
A big round of applause to the people with such big hearts.
My L pictures are posted here and here. Hope you can drop by, too! Thanks!
Wow Babooshka what can I say...Well it's easy really...Thank You.....mainly for bringing the RNLI to the notice of people who have never heard of it nor the job that we as volunteers do. As a charity the RNLI depends on people like you and your readers who donate money in the many collection boxes that are about. Remember without this money The RNLI just couldn't function and myself and the rest of the crew at Ramsey Lifeboat Station wouldn't be able to do our job of rescuing people in danger on the seas. So to all of you out there who dig deep into your pockets thank you.....Oh and if you want to see and read about what life is like on a Lifeboat please visit the dedicated page I have on my site....
http://www.freewebs.com/mannananscloak/ramseylifeboat.htm
and then feel free to take a skeet at the rest of it which is all about Ramsey and the great island we are lucky to live on and then maybe leave a post on the guest page it would be great to hear from you......Once again babooshka a great big thank you from me. Oh and by the way you've caught the old tub great........
What I like about you baboosh is your generosity to others. I am going to start a beginners photography blog. Can I count you in to maybe stop by and throw your considerable weight and know how behind it? Along the lines of pointers. I know big ask. Leave it with you.Ok to email you with a broader overview?
Kind regards
James
The men and women, don't forget the women, do a splendid job. Well done for highlighting a fellow site, not many bloggers would do that. My grandad was a fisherman. He would have really appreciated this post.Are you related to anyone Manx? I ask because comeovers aren't usually this
into the island.
Cool history lesson.
So is the boat being towed to storage for the winter?
Stories like this make me quite happy to be among the human race. Would that more would be of a mind to serve their fellow man. Thank you so much for the photo and the text that goes with it.
I don't like to watch the news on tv anymore because all you hear is the bad things that people do. It's nice to hear about people that help those in need. Makes you realize that there is still alot of good in the world.
Interesting post and lovely photo of the lifeboat.
I'm learning so many new things today like luminaria, Lizard Island and now, the RNLI charity . I'm glad I got to know about the good they are doing.
Happpy ABC Wednesday.
My 'L' for LAUGHTER here
three cheers for RNLI!!
hip hip hurray!
hip hip hurray!
hip hip hurray!
Good choise for the L. Love your photoes:)
tout beau, tout neuf, prêt pour partir voguer vers de nouvelles aventures.
all beautiful, brand new, ok to leave sail to new adventures.
I visited the IoM some years ago and the sea was like glass. But I believe it can be very different at times.
Incidentally I thought the 'fat lady'was advertising slimming pills!
I was going to do Lifeboat and/or Life jacket but couldn't find a suitable shot which I find irritating considering the importance of both in our previous life.
Glad to see that long shot.
It never ceases to amaze me that such an important organisation isn't publicly funded. A huge thank you to all the volunteers - from the heroic lifeboatmen and women to the flag-sellers.
A ABC-post after my heart. Very full of history - a history I personally can relate to in as much as I come from an area where ships, ocean and shipwrecks all go together. A magnificent institution. May it long serve its purpose.
A great tribute to a great job!
Miss Yves
This a great blog, to very brave people.
Thanks for comments on mine L blog.
Yes, they do such vital work, and it's amazing that so much of it is voluntary. Your post is a great tribute to a great organisation.
A beautiful post, well-written, and the photo is nice to see too.
Lovely post, and if in danger in the sea, I would prefer to be picked up by this lifeboat.
They do an honourable job. Well done.
Great writing. The boat looks kinda like a little toy.
Your lifeboats go well with my lighthouses.
Merci pour cette leçon d'histoire Babooshka !
J'en apprends tous les jours...
Very cool and coloured pictures on your last two posts!
Congratulations for the 200th post! Looking forward to follow you several hundreds more! :-)
very interesting post and tribute. beautiful shot too.
What will this world do without such generous people? Beautiful and interesting post, thank you.
Perfect choice for today's letter. Interesting and encouraging text too. Thanks for sharing and for the reminder that we're all in this together somehow.
Happy Wednesday!
What a nice little boat. I wish it were mine. But: it needs some water ;-))
A worthy cause.
Kind of like a volunteer fire and rescue for the sea. My husband is becoming certified in under water rescue here as there are so many bodies of water...
The first thing that strikes me about this photograph is the colour contrast: blue, deep blue, and orange ... then a boat on wheels ... and then commentary you wrote about it. Very interesting, Babooshka.
Great shot and very interesting reading.
Very interesting, cool pic.
Its amazing that it is funded by volunteers and manned by them too. What a valuable work they do. The statistic of rescuing 22 people a day is mind-boggling.
Thanks for all of your visits to my blog. Its so appreciated.
I love that he called it a tub! Rub a dub dub;)
That's a beauty of a boat. What a great charity.
I am stunned that 22 people need rescuing every day. How do that many people get into difficulties. Thank goodness for the RNL!
And she's a pretty boat! Thanks to these brave rescue personall!
interesting post and great photo Babooshka!
Beautiful pic and such brave and wonderful folks!
22 saves a day. That's quite an organization.
I love the sacrifice these people make in order to keep others safe. Lovely! Great L post! Congratulations on 200 posts. I think my 200th is coming in a day! Wowser : ). Who knew I would have 200 things to say!
I am impressed with the rescue ship. A very noble thing.....and Congratulations on your 200th post....
Great post.
What an interesting post, Babooshka!
Fascinating.
L IS FOR LOVABLE, at THE MANE POINT
never heard of, thanks for sharing
The Lifeboats are very close to my heart. Although we never personally had need of their help, we had friend who did.
My favourite charity. Luckily I haven't had to use their facilities yet.
Congrats on your 200th post!
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