Thanks Cin, I would have popped into Upton country park too (they've put a hide up) but there's roadworks on the sliproad, and was too far to walk from Asda's 3 hours free parking lol
Are you home yet?
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Not yet - this new ferry company is a bit of a trial. There are limited dog spaces and because they missed 3 sailing freight takes priority (They don't have a dedicated freight boat) so passangers get shuffled - the first sailing with a dog cabin was the 22nd! the slow day sailing takes 11 hours - it really isn't good enough and the politician responsible for negotiating and 'encouraging' this contract should be unceremoniously booted out. Luckily it means I ge to spend more time with daughters and sproglette and I don't have to be back. Not even sure when Ill get to Poole next as the fast ferry from there is even more poorly provided for.
Holes Bay, Poole 12/01/2026
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Re: Holes Bay, Poole 12/01/2026
Thanks BobBob S wrote: Wed Jan 14, 2026 7:05 amGreat set PB.PimperneBloke wrote: Tue Jan 13, 2026 5:30 pm I'm always amazed by the amount of bird life here, as they main A350 into Poole runs at times as close as 15 yards to the water. Even at it's furthest it's only 30 yards away (although the extra yardage is scrubby trees!)
It was a grey day with a 25% chance of rain, but I took the chance, and was pretty pleased with the results.... I hope you are too
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Re: Holes Bay, Poole 12/01/2026
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Not yet - this new ferry company is a bit of a trial. There are limited dog spaces and because they missed 3 sailing freight takes priority (They don't have a dedicated freight boat) so passangers get shuffled - the first sailing with a dog cabin was the 22nd! the slow day sailing takes 11 hours - it really isn't good enough and the politician responsible for negotiating and 'encouraging' this contract should be unceremoniously booted out. Luckily it means I ge to spend more time with daughters and sproglette and I don't have to be back. Not even sure when Ill get to Poole next as the fast ferry from there is even more poorly provided for.
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That sounds an appalling state of affairs... I take it the politicians brother runs the ferry company?
I'd never thought of the troubles travelling with a dog, never having had to do it, seems to be a nightmare..... perhaps you should just slap a saddle on and ride him home lol
Have fun with the family though
Not yet - this new ferry company is a bit of a trial. There are limited dog spaces and because they missed 3 sailing freight takes priority (They don't have a dedicated freight boat) so passangers get shuffled - the first sailing with a dog cabin was the 22nd! the slow day sailing takes 11 hours - it really isn't good enough and the politician responsible for negotiating and 'encouraging' this contract should be unceremoniously booted out. Luckily it means I ge to spend more time with daughters and sproglette and I don't have to be back. Not even sure when Ill get to Poole next as the fast ferry from there is even more poorly provided for.
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That sounds an appalling state of affairs... I take it the politicians brother runs the ferry company?
I'd never thought of the troubles travelling with a dog, never having had to do it, seems to be a nightmare..... perhaps you should just slap a saddle on and ride him home lol
Have fun with the family though