Another day working in paradise you may think. Well, it didn’t feel like that yesterday when my hard drive crashed! Two hard drives in four months - that hurts! Lost just about all the photos from this trip. Sorry guys. i am soo gutted. All the report work lost as well.
Are there any Mac users out there, who can help on my return to find the lost files from the hard drives???
It’s time for me to start collating all the info again regarding all the ‘well projects’ including all the costings (which i hate!).
Did the cricket group yesterday afternoon, having spent the morning doing accounts and checking two well projects. Heading to the town, Pottuvil, today to get some money from the bank. The exchange rate is very poor. Around 25% less rupees to the pound at present. Not good for our projects as the money not going so far! Tha sea is still too rough for the swimming club.
Sorry, can’t think, too much worry about lost work!
Laters T
November 19th, 2008
hey guys n gals. this will be short and sweet. sorry for delay but internet access a nightmare! we have the pre school maintenance programme running and have employed a cleaner for the school. the lady is struggling to bring up her two grand children on her own. She works for one hour every day. We are paying the going rate re salary. i know this sounds bullet point but its the best i can do quickly at the moment. we have 8 well projects on the go. we are also involved in a Tea shop extension and have been busy with cricket group and doing activities at the pre school. Chantal has been teaching whilst i have been busy with the Well projects. Gotta say my fav was the face painting! We were in Colombo getting Visa extensions when the we heard the spine chilling words during the evening - ‘Colombo is under attack!’ fortunately it was only one LTTE plane launching an attack on an electricity transformer plant. No significant damage or loss of life. Security checks have been more intense than ever! Loads to say but no time to say it at present! Watch this space! Tim
November 10th, 2008
Paddle 4 Relief now has an entry in Wikipedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddle_4_relief
If you would like to contribute to the factual content then please fell free to enter information according to Wikipedia guidelines.
If there is important material missing and you do not know how to enter it on the Wikipedia website, please send it Paul Martin via the contact page, and he will send it to the relevant department.
November 3rd, 2008
Paddle 2005, Paddle 2006, Paddle 2007, Paddle 2008 images are now available for viewing in the Gallery.
Go to the Gallery Link on any page and click the Paddle you want to see.
You can then click through individually or there is a slide show facility which means you can sit back with a beer and watch all the fun without moving a muscle!
Hope you enjoy the pictures.
If you have any comments on the pictures, please enter it in the guestbook for discussion!
P4R Team
October 24th, 2008
Tim is currently in Sri Lanka , continuing the charities work on a number of different projects and social aid work within the community of Aragum Bay.
Please watch this space for more details and progress reports…
Please bare with us as internet access in Aragum Bay is at the moment unreliable .
Thanks for dropping in, please sign our guest book.
cheers,
Paul.
October 23rd, 2008
Technorati Profile
October 13th, 2008
After 2 successful Paddle4relief music gigs, P4R are returning to “The Aggi”, Braunton, with a headliner all the way from the USA. The Tom Fuller Band, plus support from local bands and artists will show off their talent on Saturday 20th September. The P4R music events are getting bigger every year with more and more people supporting the charity whilst enjoying the sounds of live acoustic, blues, indie, punk and rock music.
The local charity has it nailed when it comes to putting a show together.
The Tom Fuller Band
The Tom Fuller Band are a rock outfit from Chicago, US, yet seem much more British in their delivery. They have that certain humour and tongue in cheek approach that bands from this side of the water seem to have mastered. Vocal harmonies are very much in comparisons with the Beatles, and I suppose, the Beach Boys, and they are not afraid to dabble in the realms of pop before returning to a more melodic rock approach
The Tom Fuller Band gives new meaning to melodic classic pop rock music. His heartfelt inspiration of life experiences come through in the classic soft rock music he writes and sings. Each melodic rock tune on his CD LP “CHASING AN ILLUSION” represents a classical contemporary pop rock music sound that invokes emotion that can be felt in each melodic verse.
Plus Support
Mendella
Mendella are a five piece band from North Devon, after their return from Belgium, they are ready to “On Top Of The World”. This electrically energetic band entertains all ages and is building a strong relationship with all listeners. What they lack in age, they make up for in musical ability and performance experience. They have a wide and varied spectrum of influences that blend into their own style of punk rock. Toby Parker on drums, Chappell on lead guitar, Jude Davies on bass, Green Jay on guitar and Butters vocals always wins the crowds over with their confidence and British rock culture.
Douglas E Powell
Douglas E Powell’s eclectic mix of acoustic guitar and harmonious vocals is certainly a good fit in the West Country. His music aura turns everyone’s attention to the stage embracing the crowd’s hearts.
The mix of Americana and folk music sends out a comforting yet reflective message to the ear. There is depth and meaning to the songs and you find yourself trying to identify the mood of each tune.
Becky Loney
Becky enjoys singing soul and jazzy tunes and exploring vocal harmonies but also loves working on different projects that enable her to experiment with different styles of music. Her soulful sound sends chills down your spine. Becky has been performing as a professional singer for the past nine years and has been fortunate enough to have experienced a very colourful career. She has been involved in a variety of musical projects from dance bands, duos, trios on ships and various other venues to touring and recording with original bands.
The Chimps with Lipsticks
Aydan, Ben, Kiya, Ollie and Sam are members that are not shy to Indie, rock and acoustic talent on the stage, with their local fan base; it is always a full house. They have flare and charisma to fire you up for a pure rock night. Their success has been evident finishing in the top 3 of “The Battle of the Bands”.
Most importantly, the money that P4R raises from the music gigs that have been held this year will be taken back to the little fishing village known as Arugam Bay, on the South East Coast of Sri Lanka. The development in the village has been overwhelming. Tim Tanton has rebuilt new schools, cabanas, tea rooms, also formed a swimming club for the children to rebuild their confidence back. Most recently designed and implemented a new water supply project with well renovations. The rebuilding of this beautiful community would not be possible without the support and commitment of people all across the UK. P4R have raised £5,000 since January this year. Please join us in celebrating the hard work and efforts and enjoy an electric rock night.
“The Aggi” Braunton
Saturday 20th September 2008
7pm -12pm
September 14th, 2008
In no particular order, we would like to thank the following for their contributions this year. Many thanks.
Tiki
Rip Curl
O’Neil
Redwood
Croyde Surf School
Surf Station
Loose Fit
Gulfstream
Southfork All Terrain Biking
Paint-a-pot
Second Skin,
Surfed Out
Tangles Hair & Beauty
Studio 1A
The Little Pink Shop
Extreme Boardshots
J’s Boardsports
Le Sport (Croyde)
Hunter
Surfplugs UK
Point Breaks
Dave Kayak shop
Walking On Waves (Sarah Whiteley)
Saunton Break
Croyde post office
Spider
Chris Burrows ( Croyde’s deckchair cinema)
James Davies
Mr & Mrs R A Tanton
T. Tanton
The White Lion
Billy Buds
The Thatch
Sands Café
Corner Bistro
The London Inn
The Mariners Arms
Brends Hotel
The Rock Inn, Georgeham
Wild Thyme
September 10th, 2008
How awesome was that line up!
And Mendella ripped the Aggi apart with their sheer energy and artistic brilliance. massive thanks to Doug and all for their endless talent and support for paddle4relief.
thanks to Julian for having us!
The Aggi will be hosting many more P4R music gigs for sure.
September 9th, 2008
Thank you to the guys n gals that supported me on such a beautiful day for paddling long distances - not!
Could it have been any more difficult. Spring tides, swell and strong southerly winds - ooh heaven!
Baggy and Downend rips at full mach 3! It was scary stuff!
Massive thanks to the RNLI Lifeguards at Woolacombe and Croyde. Great support and help. Much needed getting out of those two hell rips!
Cheers Phil, Matt, Cotty and all the crew - respect.
Special thanks to Custard, Chantal, Debs and Lee.
Stubborn taurean bum like me takes some understanding!
And the girls collected nearly £80 on the day, hassling all in woolacombe whilst i was having a leisurely paddle across the bay!
Look out for the next big paddle!
September 9th, 2008
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