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.

Just a few more lights!

This morning we were up, whilst it was still dark, to get a lift with the kids on the school run so we could go shopping. Whilst I was rubbing my eyes and silently cursing Heidi and her mum for wanting to leave so early, I was pleasantly surprised to see the large moon shining over the Humber Estuary and the Lifeboat.

I was told that I was letting the corner down with the lack of Christmas lights outside, so I succumbed to the peer pressure and got a few more. I may have to get more in the January sales and we'll compete harder next year! Pete might kill me if I spend any more on lights this year.

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.

Fundraising Opera at The Guildhall, Hull

The brave crew of Humber Lifeboat are all given one night of the year off together. Relief crew are bought in to cover the station, and all the crew are invited to join a fundraising event. This year was our first chance to join our neighbours in an evening of good food, great music and even better company. We all had a fantastic time, and an amazing £8,000 (or so) was raised for the fantastic charity: the RNLI.

Me and Pete.

Some of the residents/Humber Crew.

Superintendent Coxswain Dave, Second Coxswain Martyn and Deputy Second Coxswain to be Pete!.

Don't they scrub up well!

The WAGS having some fun!