Christmas Day 2011

The residents of Spurn Point were lucky enough to have a visit from Father Christmas himself on Christmas morning. Each of the children were presented with a gift, which they were very excited about. A bit later in the morning we all gathered in the square to see The Sea King fly overhead, with santa waving at us all! Spurn Point was full of life and it was fantastic to see all of the children playing outside with their new toys :) This has definately been a Christmas to remember.

It was very exciting seeing the Search and Rescue helicopter flying so close above our houses! The kids were so excited (and so were the adults)

Its a bit dark, but look closely and you'll see Father Christmas!

The skies cleared towards the end of the day, and we were left with this stunning view from the bedroom window.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

It has certainly been feeling quite chilly this past few days, and this morning I looked out the window over a white field and square. Despite living a few miles out at sea we had a layer of ice with what looked like a light dusting of snow on top. We have our fingers crossed for a real covering of snow, but not until we have had chance to fill the kitchen cupboards!

Today I went with Heidi, Chloe and Alfie into Hull. We got a lift in a 4x4 to get off of Spurn Point, and to collect my car so we got to see what the sea did to the road last night. The mounds of sand that were beside the road are now on top of the road. The sections of bricks that make the road are now buried deep under the sand! What we really need here are some proper sea defences and a proper road. The residents of Spurn Point are just ordinary people who live in an extraordinary place, and all we want is to be able to get home!

Whilst we were waiting to be picked up by the 4x4 I couldn't help but grab the camera to capture this fantastic wintery sunset. The skies looked amazing, and the sinking winter sun reflected over the mud of the Humber Estuary. Also, if you look closely at the second image you'll be able to make out Spurn's lighthouse, on the horizon. I watched whilst the birds stomped on the mud looking for worms, but not for long as my fingers were rapidly turning blue!

The Christmasy Homes of Spurn Point

Now all of the houses are starting to look very Christmasy, with the flashing lights and figurines! The relief house is looking a bit dark and lonely though, so we may have to find some spare lights to get it more in the Christmas spirit! Most of us gathered together this evening to enjoy the lights, despite the cold! Maybe we'll even get some snow (we hope so anyway!)

Some of the residents of Spurn enjoying the lights and a cheeky glass of mulled wine :)

Superintendent Coxswain Dave and wife Karen.

Crew Steve and family: Rach and Thomas.

Crew Col Junior and family: Sarah, Lacie and Masie.

Mechanic Max and family: Heidi, Chloe and Alfie.

Second Coxswain Martyn and his family: Gail, Dane, Shaunie and Shannon.

Our house may need a few more lights outside!! Looking a bit dark in our corner.