Tuesday 4th December 2001 9.36am
Half-tide, with birds searching the banks for easy shellfish, as seagulls ride the strong northwest wind. The day is fairly mild for December and clearer than for the last few days. The thick cloud has lifted slightly and the cold southerly gales have lifted, letting this new weather in. The number of boats on the water seems fairly stable now; all those still there will have to brave the winter in the water.