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Post by soupdragon on Apr 9, 2014 12:41:34 GMT
He he I'd better not mention that last line to Rose then. One of our last full family holidays we took a ferry to Skopelos and she and the three kids were all a little ill  So back on topic, we could be on either ferry then. Not a problem really as I was only curious to know which to look out for and wondered if we might catch the quicker one. Seems that leaves a bit later than the others tho. What will be will be  Cheers Tom and Rose |
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Post by jamesthebutler on Apr 9, 2014 13:24:34 GMT
Dear Tom and Rose, A while back our helpful, but currently invisible fisherman posted this useful link. If you have some form of portable device (other than bucket) you might wish to download the link. www.poseidon.hcmr.gr/sailing_forecast.php?area_id=dodBe comforted that even Admiral Lord Nelson suffered from seasickness. However, the main thing is to relax and enjoy yourselves on Halki - please do post the latest news for everyone. Usually something on the lines of 'I'm now sitting in Apostolis..............' is starter ! With best wishes for great time. JtB |
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Post by Gilly on Apr 9, 2014 14:26:09 GMT
Remembering May last year...I will be taking Kwells/Sea Legs with me!
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Post by jamesthebutler on Apr 9, 2014 15:17:26 GMT
Whatever you do, don't type 'Seasickness' into the You Tube search engine. Of course, this akin to saying 'Wet Paint do not touch'.
JtB
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Post by soupdragon on Apr 9, 2014 16:42:59 GMT
I was fine it was the rest of the family that was suffering So blue is good in that chart then? I'll keep an eye on it, thanks Cheers Tom and Rose |
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Post by jamesthebutler on Apr 10, 2014 10:16:15 GMT
I was fine it was the rest of the family that was suffering So blue is good in that chart then? I'll keep an eye on it, thanks Cheers Tom and Rose Dear Tom and Rose, Yes, that's it, the darker the blue is better for you ! It's just a case of linking the colour of the sea shown on chart to the Beaufort scale at the bottom. |
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Post by Kinygos on Apr 10, 2014 10:39:16 GMT
I was fine it was the rest of the family that was suffering :) So blue is good in that chart then? I'll keep an eye on it, thanks Cheers Tom and Rose Dear Tom and Rose, Yes, that's it, the darker the blue is better for you ! It's just a case of linking the colour of the sea shown on chart to the Beaufort scale at the bottom. The direction is also important! As I said before south through to west is tricky in Kamiros Skala, particularly if the ferry is further out on the jetty. Regarding the trip: 4 or below is OK 5 is lumpy 6 or above only Nissos Halki goes. So in a northerly 4-5 the ferry will be OK in Kamiros Skala then roll between Kamiros Skala and Alimnia, and again between Alimnia and Halki. It will be flat south of Alimnia though! The north wind always gets up a bit in the afternoon Now the big question if the sea is lumpy and you don't want to go, but the ferry is going, what are you going to do? According to " Mythbusters" by experiment ginger is better than drugs for mal-de-mer. Eat crystallised ginger! The drugs are antihistamine based, so with alcohol they will zonk you. They may zonk you anyway! |
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Post by Gilly on Apr 10, 2014 12:09:30 GMT
Thanks for the crystallised ginger tip Kinygos...I'll be taking that as well as the drugs!
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Post by jamesthebutler on Apr 10, 2014 12:19:26 GMT
So, the message is don't forget your ginger nuts.
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Post by Kinygos on Apr 10, 2014 13:05:34 GMT
Thanks for the crystallised ginger tip Kinygos...I'll be taking that as well as the drugs! Check out the link. The blue bit in the original post ("Mythbusters"). It is a bit of a pain as the seasickness is interspersed with how you can't stop someone shooting you by sticking your finger up the gun barrel, and the aerodynamics of a pick-up truck. I am convinced of the validity of the experiment. I am not surprised that the wrist bands... Oh go watch the movie! It's in 5 parts Eating sweet ginger has to be better than zonking with the pills. You could use stem ginger in syrup, but leave the syrup behind or you will cause a bomb scare on the plane! If it should fail it will taste better coming up! You will never get seasick if you sit under a tree! I'll get my coat... |
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Post by jamesthebutler on Apr 10, 2014 13:19:02 GMT
Thanks for the crystallised ginger tip Kinygos...I'll be taking that as well as the drugs! Check out the link. The blue bit in the original post ("Mythbusters"). It is a bit of a pain as the seasickness is interspersed with how you can't stop someone shooting you by sticking your finger up the gun barrel, and the aerodynamics of a pick-up truck. I am convinced of the validity of the experiment. I am not surprised that the wrist bands... Oh go watch the movie! It's in 5 parts Eating sweet ginger has to be better than zonking with the pills. You could use stem ginger in syrup, but leave the syrup behind or you will cause a bomb scare on the plane! If it should fail it will taste better coming up! You will never get seasick if you sit under a tree! I'll get my coat... I've heard that sucking a Fisherman's Friend is a somewhat less considered alternative. The NHS site on seasickness does confirm, among other things, the use of ginger biscuits ! I'm now off to Aldi. |
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Post by soupdragon on Apr 10, 2014 13:56:22 GMT
If it should fail it will taste better coming up! Must remember to mention that to Rose  Cheers Tom and Rose |
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Post by Liz on Apr 10, 2014 17:43:09 GMT
I was always told if the sea is rough sit in the middle of the boat as it reduces the amount of pitch and roll ..and try and look to the horizon or something in the distance that isn't moving.. its all do with the fluid in your middle ear swilling around and your eyes sending messages to your brain and the two not matching up ...and remember ! ..... throw up with the wind on your back !  |
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Post by soupdragon on Apr 10, 2014 18:42:31 GMT
Rose says she's all prepared with tablets but I've mentioned the ginger to her so she'll be taking some biscuits too. If they're not needed I'm sure they'll still get eaten Cheers Tom and Rose |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2014 19:59:33 GMT
Ginger biscuits for seasickness? If I had mentioned that to some of my old salty dogs, I would have been in the care of men in white coats.
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