Portsmouth 2005

Maritime Volunteer Service,

I thought, while I am on the subject of the MVS, I might introduce you gradually to our members. (Be aware crew, I am out for blackmail material with the camera!) “Hornblower”, alias Paul Joseph. Commonly seen on roofs about the Swansea area. A man with a head for heights – although questions have been …

Dodgy Pirates

Maritime Volunteer Service,

Spare Rib Thought I might introduce you to this rather sad little craft. Fondly known as “Spare Rib” (as opposed to our RIB – rigid inflatable boat – which is called Jack Tar). This small ex-police inflatable was donated to use after a full working life with South Wales Constabulary. We use it far work …

The dangers of boredom,

I have always been a person with a low “boredom threshold”, hence the fact that I enjoy working in an environment that is hectic and demanding. In recent weeks I have had an enforced change of lifestyle as a consequence of high blood pressure. My full time occupation, working with local government in a “people problem …