Blogging Dorset Blogs by online travel & tourism writer Rob Hopcott

Swanage in Dorset, after a storm.

When I’m sitting comfortably on my sofa with a glass of wine in my hand watching my favourite programme on television as the rain pours down and the wind howls outside, I sometimes pause to think for a moment about the brave lifeboat crews who are more than likely out there on the high seas struggling to save the lives of others – and possibly also their own.

So, when John contacted me to mention his Dorset blog that charts the ’shouts, training, thoughts and fun’ of the Swanage Lifeboat crew, I was more than happy to give him a shout that will, on this occasion, not put his life at risk (see right hand column for RSS feed).

The last time I was in Swanage was just after a storm. People were still clearing away the seaweed from the sea front and I got a strong feeling of life going on in a seaside town no matter what. Life is like that in seaside towns.

For many people around the world and in Dorset, the economic climate is blowing a very strong gale and, at times like this, it is often difficult to believe that it will all be over one day and life will return to normal.

John and his fellow crewmen, who have to react quickly to all that the stormy seas throw at them, are a great example of courage to all of us.

Having weathered the storm, the sunshine on the day after will feel wonderful

Merry Christmas to all!

Bye for now

Rob

Rob Hopcott – online author and confirmed landlubber.