Tag Archives: Fish

Tuesday 23 August 2011

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Penny Bird

Eating:           Bacon sandwich Wearing:        PJ’s Mood:             Euphoric and aching in every single muscle I can’t believe we’re flying home to the UK tonight. Ascension Island is a spearo’s dream.  The sea life around the island is wild and untouched, preserved … Continue reading →

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Monday 22 August 2011

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Penny Bird

Eating:           Battered Wahoo and Rory’s amazing garlic cheesy pasta Wearing:        Dry clothes – yay Mood:             Contented, happy and bone weary Today I had quite a few firsts. It was my first time on a game fishing boat and the first time … Continue reading →

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Sunday 21 August 2011

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Penny Bird

Eating:           Cereal and toast Wearing:       Bikini and kikoi Mood:             Oh no!  Only two days left to dive before we fly home… The boys decided to go chumming today because the wind is VERY strong – pumping at about 25 knots.  I … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 17 August 2011

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Penny Bird

Today was black jack day.  I shot and landed a fish that will qualify for a women’s world record, subject to the onerous application process.  Yeeha! The weather was sunny, with a brisk wind and choppy sea.  We headed out … Continue reading →

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Sunday 7 August 2011

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Penny Bird

Eating:  Highly nutritious muesli with seeds, fruit and yoghurt (impressed?) Mood:  Outwardly nonchalant…but inwardly screaming. This time next week I’ll be packing my bags for the Ascension Island (ASCI) trip.  Can you believe it?  ONE WEEK TO GO.  I am … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 19 July 2011

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Penny Bird

Eating:           Cereal and more tea… Mood:             Incredulous, impressed Sunday saw a shock rippling through the British spearfishing community.  The London International Club email was buzzing with the news that member Brett Morison had speared a 15.87kg blue fin tuna … Continue reading →

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