One of the great things about the lifeboat crew is that it provides an informal economic network. Most of the crew have a skill or knowledge which they are only too happy to share with others on the crew. Recent examples of this are many: Paul here came and chopped a tree down for us a couple of weekends ago (and I have to say I would have paid money to watch as it was fantastic). In return his bike is currently stored in my shed and he's using my bike maintenance facilities.
A couple of weeks ago Tom phoned for some late night legal advice from Liz my wife, in return we get an occasional supply of pot bait and crabs.
Last night Dave helped me to fix my outboard, in return he gained a wakeboarding tower for his Raider, I also managed to negotiate his help with re-wiring my boat.
Last year Gavin came and re-newed a bit of my staircase. His payment was a land rover bumper and winch!
Of course, given my profession there is a limit to the practical help I can give, however, it is surprising the number of conversations I have had over the years to re-assure and advise the parents on the crew about the educational needs of their offspring.
Luckily we all take the attitude that it is a case of 'what goes around comes around'.
Long may it last!
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Hi John thats what I call teamwork!! Re drunken behaviour, seaside rescue on Sunday covered a story of a fisherman who went out on his boat sozzled!! lifeboat and coastguard involved, also on the news yesterday was an interview with Seb, very good, I have been following Sebs route on his website
take care
Joan
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