In reply to Jonathon's post in my original 'Carsington Water' thread - thought it best to start a new thread.
Many thanks Jonathan. I must say that all this internet conjuring is most impressive - and you certainly seem to be a worshipful past master at it. I am still in awe that I can sit here in my pyjamas typing something that the whole world will see in seconds!
Please don't strike me down with a flying thunderbolt....but! I've had another idea for the Swallow Boats non-Association Association - Pennant Waving splinter group (non Pennant Wavers also very welcome) Website!
Seriously though, what do you (and other members) think of the possibiliity of having another section (if that is the right word?) within the site, where members can send in accounts of perhaps interesting tales of their Swallow Boat sailing adventures with photographs. A bit like a mini blog, but built into our website. I don't mean sequential entries like Ron Johnstones, Julians and Tony's very excellent blog sites - more a one off compressed version. Eg - an adventurous couple of days sailing at an unusual location, experiences of an incident where everything has gone terribly wrong (or right, for a change!), or just had a fantastic time that you would want to share with fellow enthusiasts. How you fared when taking part in a Raid or other event? First sail in your brand new Swallow Boat. Etc etc. You get the idea I am sure.
A one-off publication that could be posted by the member without involving you - obviously moderated by Clem or yourself (or I would be happy to volunteer if you showed me what to do).
Or do you, or others, think it better if someone does want to share something they can either post it in the forum or create their own blog and link it as we currently do?
Just an idea... I am very conscious that you have already put an awful lot of work into this association website that gives us all such such a positive focal point - with that in mind I've chucked a fiver into both the British Legion and RNLI collecting boxes in yours and Swallow Boats name...
Now I'm going to go and hide from flying thunderbolts ,,,,
Cheers all
Andy and 'Psalter'