Al/Anna,

Ive just entered some dates on the calendar and noticed the big date in July2004.

Congratulations - anywhere nice for the honeymoon?

Al,
Long range forecast for Borth in July is light offshore breezes with a good sized swell in the morning and then cross shore F5 winds, peeling 5ft faces and sun for the afternoon. Oh and some lovely sunsets - ha ha!

I hope its not windy on the day


(Anna - sorry for the above but my girlfreind gives me grief about our wedding plans and what would I do if its windy)

all the best
shaka

I've taken it all into account! We're getting amrried late in the day so that Al can do all his windsurfing in the morning! I am slightly worried that he might turn up in his wetsuit or his red speedos dripping wet but I should be used to that by now.....not too sure what my family would think though!

I have now conjured up a picture of Al in a morning suit with Seaweed in his lapel. and still wearing his helmet...

Cheers Shaka.... looks as though you will be in borth while we're on our honeymoon.. Typical.

I am hoping to get in the water on the morning of the BIG DAY though, whether it be windsurfing, kitesurfing or surfing, it'll be cool to do it. I'll probably still have water dribbling out of my nose during the ceremony!!

What are you letting yourself in for Anna!!

Al.

Congatulations to you both. Have you picked a venue yet ie. is it a long sandy thing with water washing up? that way you could sail straight up to the ceremony
Spence...

LOL... I wish!

Its not actually on the beach, but the ceremony will probably be only 50 yds or so from the seafront!

Maybe I should wear my wetsuit under my suit and then do a quick 'superman style' change and jump into the surf during the photos.

Al.

The beach wedding would be good, sand and water between your toes - very nice, quite romantic aswell (trying to sell it to Anna)

Getting out on the water in the morning would be quite cool -I think we all understand that water running out of your nose feeling. Usually happens to me when im derigging and bending down - it actually feels quite nice when the water falls out. I dont think it will impress the vicar that much if as you bow your head and loads of sea water comes out of your nose - haha excellent - I can see his face now.

Are you getting married in the church behind Borth, the one that seems to sit on its own in the field - its quite impressive with the wind bent trees surrounding it.

It is a shame we wont be able to catch up - I'm sure there will be other times - I will have to try & make more visits in the winter, although I have been quite lucky with the wind over the past 2 summers.

The church does look nice, but we're getting married in aberystwyth as it makes things a little easier for all the family who will have to travel from Bristol and the Isle of Man. We're trying not to go too over the top, but there still seems to be a lot to plan!!!

The Honeymoon hasn't been sorted yet, so we'll probably still be around on the Sunday so you never know we might manage to catch up, especially if theres some wind. Mind you, last time I went on holiday (a few years ago now) I went windsurfing just before going and managed to tear a ligament in my knee... Couldn't get to the doctors until we got back from the holiday, so just had to hobble around Iceland for a few days.

Al.

Al,
"probably still be around on the Sunday so you never know we might manage to catch up, especially if theres some wind". Your responsibilities as Groom don't finish when you walk out of the registry office. Who's making the bacon and eggs?

What the hell - hope to join you on that Sunday

[Edited on 11-2-2004 by Dave]

contrats to both u guys, hope that u have a really great time on ur honeymoon, u both deserve a long break somewhere in the sun, so do u reckon u will be able to kerb the addictions to kiting, or windsurfing for one day al? good luck 2 ya both

zel X

I'm gonna have to gice it a go I guess!!!!....Although, if theres surf or wind I shall DEFINITELY go out for a quick session in the morning.



Al.

Looks as though we have decided on The Outer Hebrides for the honeymoon!

Now all I have to do is persuade Anna to let me put a new wave board on the wedding list and I'll be sorted!!

Al.

Al & Anna.

Just like to wish you all the best for the big day :-)

Congratualations to you both we hope it all goes well.

Best wishes

Andy & Jules.


Anna,

I'm afraid it looks like a force6 WSW at the moment so we might have to take Al's boards away and lock them in the van ;-)

i'll 2nd that... all the best 2 ya both

Thanks everyone... All the arrangements are now in place and the realtives have started arriving. Have you noticed how the forecast for Saturday is a perfect Force 6 SW!!!!

Enjoy it.

Al.

I'll 3rd that - all the best to you both.

May see you on the beach saturday morning if these forecast hold true. HW is approx 830 isnt it?
From the forecast its looks like it will die out by sunday afternoon and def nothing for Monday.

I am hoping to arrive in Borth sat morning about 9am

Blue VW Polo - will most likely go to golf course car park.

If anyone is aorund would be good say hello

Good luck !!!!!!!!!!

I remember sailing on my wedding day in marginal winds, got to the church ,and it blew a hoolie, all the hats were blowing off !!!!!!!!!

good luck Al, suppose we wont be seeing much of you then as you'll be under the thumb...its that special cake that stops you being allowed to play

.its called wedding cake!!!

takes about 10years to wear off....

Hey Al and Anna - Have an awesome day and go HUGE!!!!!!!!! My best regards to you both.

Later DUDE and DUDETT

Good luck Anna and Al
Hope you have many years of happy marrage.


Best wished

Darren

One of the best things I ever did, hope its as good for the two of you.

Have agreat day/life!

Hi Al & Anna.

Congratulations for tommorow .... have the nerves started yet?

Hope it all goes well.

Best wishes

Nick

have a great day and dont forget ,not long till you will be in the hebrides and then you can get back to a good days sailing.
regards neil

Dear Al and Anna,

I hope you have the best day ever, even if you don't get out on to the water, even if some beautiful waves are left unridden; I’m sure it will be worth it.

Good luck to you both, have a great day and look forward to seeing you soon!

Good luck, hope you have a great day

St Davids Head to Colwyn Bay, including St Georges Channel.

24 hour forecast:
Wind: southwest 5 or 6, locally 7, later decreasing 4 or 5.
Weather: squally showers.
Visibility: good, occasionally moderate in showers.
Sea State: rough becoming moderate.

AL & Anna, Tomorrow will be a wicked day for you both.Soak it up & enjoy it as once you start on the Drink it as i did it all became a blur
I dont see any reason why you cant pop out for a quick sail in the morn,as you'll only regret it when your in the church & you can hear the wind whislteling.
Have a great day,hope to visit Borth & you guys soon...
Spence + Lisa....

Glad to hear it all went ok & you even got a sail in the morn. Top man.

Thanks everyone for all the 'well wishes' and congratulations. We both had a really good weekend and couldn't be happier. Your messages were all appreciated and even read out at the reception!

Cheers,

Al.

glad you had a good day!!!

but shouldn't you be in or on your way to the hebrides now though!? don't tell me you're working on a new section to the website on your honeymoon!!!

see ya in a couple of weeks... hope the weather stays good for you

Hi Anna, hi Al,

congratulations! Hope you have a really good time ahead of you together. Best wishes for the future.

So what is the plan in starting a family? Or am I being too nosy here?

Joe