Snitch, Snatch or Chaser?
16 November 2017 | 27 34'S:158 09'E, Noumea, New Caledonia - Nelson Bay, Australia
AG
Life is grand! With a few hours of watch duty and general support of the duty watch aka lounging on the deck, contemplating the beautiful colours of ocean changing from various colours of blue to silver, encourages me to be grateful for the opportunity to be part of the crew and for annual leave. The blue so deep it reminded me of the colour of new born baby eyes, deep and dark. Reminding me of those many years ago of my children's eyes, and allowing me the opportunity to reflect on how a simple colour can bring loving memories of their infancy to the fore. On the other side of the yacht, the sun was catching the tips of the waves and turning them into the most precious silver colour. Sparkling and glistening, like molten silver, more delight abounded with the sighting of little flying fish. Flitting about the waves like the quidditch ball that J K Rowling wrote about. Now my quidditch knowledge is somewhat limited to the sight of the small ball with wings being very elusive, exactly how those little silver flying fishes are. The small ball is called either a snitch or a snatch, and I believe Harry Potter was a chaser. Both Jim and Micky were unable to provide much assistance in the correct naming convention, however both were pretty sure that the ball wasn't called a snatch. Much mirth between the two of them I am still none the wiser of the "English" meaning of the term. Gourmet meals have been served and enjoyed, three course breakfasts, two course middlings, and last night a feast of prawns cooked by sous chef Micky. As I write this Jim, who has downplayed his skills so wonderfully, we have all been astounded by the culinary delights he has presented today, is preparing his masterpiece for tonight's evening meal. The visiting Gooney Bird, NZ albatross, supervised our travels yesterday afternoon and approved of our mighty vessel and quietly flew away after 30 minutes of gliding and chasing fish. All is well, with more than 495 nautical miles travelled on this leg, we continue to hope for fair seas and prevailing winds. Yours Aye Al