Pumping glass

What's happened? Pumping glass again today. Head high glass. Didn't get a snap - here's one of Big Sam from last week. He's a charger!

Follow Your Dream

It's been all go back here with some pretty big decisions being made. Last Friday, myself and Janey went up to Ivybridge to find our more about the school and more importantly, the Football Academy... thinking that this might be a great place for Billy to go sometime in the future. One week later and Billy is enrolled (starts on Monday) and we've rented a house up there. Findog will be staying at his school for the minute back in Rock, so we'll be doing the back and forth, taking it in turns staying up in Ivybridge and down here at Polzeath. Could be a crazy few months while we work it all out.

If you've got a dream, then give it your best shot, that's our view. The Football Academy allows those with a dream of playing professionally to put the time in during school time - it's quite unique and we're totally stoked that Billy is getting his chance. The fact that he's prepared to leave his mates and go to a new school mid-term, speaks volumes where his head is. Also with sweeping changes being introduced next year re. football academies, now is the right time to get the foot in the door. We're really excited for him. Can't believe it all came together so quickly - but it all just fell into place like it was meant to be.

Pumping

Big Sam makes the most of a three week non stop swell pattern ... it just goes on and on. Sean who owns the Vanilla Coffee shop in Polzeath tucks in to a sweet one - both photos taken at a local secret spot. I say secret... it's a secret one that everyone knows about just a short walk from Polzy. Happy days.

Polzeath today - Say no more

Double overhead, fresh South-Easterly, 18 second period... shall we just let the photos do the talking.. I think that's best!

A Good Spell

3- 4ft, fresh South-East.. only two surfers in the line-up living the dream!

Big!

Big tides and big surf were promised and that's what we got. The double combo - not only was the Cribbar working down at Fistral (well done Liam for the wining the under 12s National title at Towan) but so was a little spot up the coast! Twenty in the line-up, double overhead on the sets, cross offshore breeze. We were on our way back from Footie - where Billy had come up against a team a year older (we didn't know that at the time, but it did explain why their centre forward had the physical presence of Jonah Lomu!) ... "let's just check out this spot!" I said. It doesn't work that often, but it was firing and it was good to chill on the rocks watching the likes of Reuben Ash tear it up.

Great Start

Rainbow on the beach at Sunrise - wished I'd had my camera, had to make do with the phone. Not sure where the rainbow came from - no rain?

Much relief about the Plymouth Argyle news - it's been a bit of a worry. There aren't many options down this way. Janey and Fin are joining the party up at Cheltenham later today - Fin has a match there tomorrow, so they're going to go up a day early and join in the celebrations on the terraces. Should be fun.

Surf today - starting small, building to massive tomorrow!

Lost the chickens briefly yesterday. We were out for the day and came back late. Went to lock them up and they weren't there. Further investigations found them on Fin's bed, along with the cats! That's the last time I leave the side door open!

Come on you Greens!

Big day for Plymouth Argyle supporters - let's hope an agreement can be reached and the club survives. I'm 60% confident all will be well - but that 40% of doubt weighs heavy! With both our boys playing for Argyle, football and Plymouth has become as much a part of our lives as the beach. It's a huge commitment and not one that everyone can manage. Twice a week making the three hour round trip after school for training and then off to either Bristol, Cardiff, Swansea, Yeovil, Swindon, Bournemouth for the matches on weekends. With a three year gap between Billy and Fin, one is always playing 'Away' and the other 'Home'. It's something that we and the boys have got used to - and they love it. This week they've been training at Home Park - great experiences for them.

Two years ago the club was playing against the likes of Newcastle in the Championship League and it's where they should comfortably fit. Today, at the bottom of Division Two and coming off a 5-1 thrashing at Oxford, on the face of it, things couldn't get any worse. But that wouldn't be the whole story. The team is young and has at times played better football this season than I've witnessed in recent years. Get the deal done today, bring in a few experienced players on loan and this team could go a long way. Fingers crossed. But enough of all this footie talk!!

Now then, back on the beach.... what a week it's been. Forget Monday and all that rain, since then it's been clean 2 -3 ft surf, light winds....perfect for the half term warriors. It's all set to change on Sunday, but plenty to enjoy until then.

Party time - just read online that the deal has gone through. Massive relief! La la la la la la, la, la la la la hoy.....

Dry Now

A months rain in one day? It was very wet yesterday - not that I was complaining. With our first weekend without a footie match for ages, we made a last minute dash for a long weekend up to Centre Parcs, always good fun. It only started raining on the drive home yesterday and it wasn't until we got to Camelford that we met any flooding. Nasty.

Today, is a new day and it's a beaut. 3ft surf, light winds and a big sun. Perfect for the half term warriors.

Where did that come from?

What a weekend! Wasn't quite the forecast, not for the sun that we had - it was a revelation and a nice surprise. And the surf, 2 -3 ft super clean. If you didn't get to the beach - don't worry nor did I. That's football for you!

Surf today - 4ft, light winds at the mo, but that might change as we go through the day.

If you get the chance check out the world tour live at Supertubos, Peniche today - it's firing!!

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My mate Grand Enchillada has been visiting with the missus this week. They like a spot of cycle touring and have bikes with more things hanging off them than the 3.30 to Mumbai. "I'm sorry but I'm Ramjam Full" "I don't want to know your name, I just want to get on the bus". We set off on a 30 miler, me feeling confident on my thin rubbered race bike. My confidence was wildy misplaced as Helen took the front, got her head down and set a pace that was 'extreme'. I should have taken more notice when she slipped on the pointy helmet. Me and Mikey decided on a pace for best suited for chit chat. Great job.

Right that's it, things to do. I'm off to check the NI contribution status of the Dale Farm Protesters. "I'm just doing my job," said the Councillor. "What's a job?" came the 'Handcuffed to Concrete' fellow - think I recognised him from the 'Nuke the Whales' protest, that all seemed a bit overkill. Anyway, I have some great news for the residents, I've just bought them a nice piece of land right next to Vanessa Redgrave's pad in West London that they can move on to right away! And she'll be more than happy if they want to pop in for some sugar - "She said just go on in and help yourself. Oh, I see. You already have!"

As always lesson are available everyday at 10am and 2pm - and we'll slide in a 12pm if you're lucky. Best to pre-book (07760 126225) as we're not fully staffed at this time of year.