Comments for Middle Percy Island http://percyisland.com.au 21° 39' 35.37" S, 150° 15' 47.47" E Mon, 14 May 2012 15:33:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by Juno Noviks http://percyisland.com.au/percy-island-lease-update#comment-233 Juno Noviks Mon, 14 May 2012 15:33:22 +0000 http://percyisland.com.au/?p=115#comment-233 I am sorry to hear of Andrew passing away in a hospital and not on his beloved 'Percy'. I feel somehow that he would have liked to have been buried on the Island, but then maybe he was as you did not say. When I knew him and was on the Island he had plans on making it into a resort but then he had many plans for it. I was under the impression that he owned it outright but we never discussed this I do have some 'photo's that may be of interest to you all but they are fairly old now and I will have to put them on my PC. I also recorded an interview he had with Angus Deaton (a TV presenter) in the 1980/90s I recorded it on Video but could have it transferred to DVD if you are interested and then send it to you. It shows quite a bit of the Island and also the homestead. I saw your picture on the web-site and thought how like Andrew you look. Is his son still in touch. At least I think he had a son. He also told me his family farmed in Northamptonshire and not Devon. I must read up about the trouble you have been having getting the lease and what was involved as I do not know anything at present. Look forward to your comments. Juno Miller I am sorry to hear of Andrew passing away in a hospital and not on his beloved ‘Percy’. I feel somehow that he would have liked to have been buried on the Island, but then maybe he was as you did not say.
When I knew him and was on the Island he had plans on making it into a resort but then he had many plans for it. I was under the impression that he owned it outright but we never discussed this
I do have some ‘photo’s that may be of interest to you all but they are fairly old now and I will have to put them on my PC. I also recorded an interview he had with Angus Deaton (a TV presenter) in the 1980/90s I recorded it on Video but could have it transferred to DVD if you are interested and then send it to you. It shows quite a bit of the Island and also the homestead.
I saw your picture on the web-site and thought how like Andrew you look. Is his son still in touch. At least I think he had a son. He also told me his family farmed in Northamptonshire and not Devon.
I must read up about the trouble you have been having getting the lease and what was involved as I do not know anything at present.
Look forward to your comments. Juno Miller

]]> Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by Cate Radclyffe http://percyisland.com.au/percy-island-lease-update#comment-232 Cate Radclyffe Sun, 13 May 2012 22:32:37 +0000 http://percyisland.com.au/?p=115#comment-232 Thank you Penny. Sadly it looks like I'll be too tied up here, so won't be able to take up your generous offer. Hoping the weather is kind to you, for happy cruising. We usually listen to channel 10, as well as scanning 80,81 and 16, and look forward to seeing you on your visit. Thank you Penny. Sadly it looks like I’ll be too tied up here, so won’t be able to take up your generous offer. Hoping the weather is kind to you, for happy cruising. We usually listen to channel 10, as well as scanning 80,81 and 16, and look forward to seeing you on your visit.

]]> Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by Cate Radclyffe http://percyisland.com.au/percy-island-lease-update#comment-231 Cate Radclyffe Sun, 13 May 2012 22:27:48 +0000 http://percyisland.com.au/?p=115#comment-231 Thank you. It has been a huge task, taking 7.5 years and hundreds of thousands of dollars and our continual hard work to rectify the Governments lack of Duty of Care. The Homestead is well on the way to being made safe, with 56 supporting stumps being renewed and the new roof is now collecting all the rainwater! Thank the Lord for the active support from so many people, to ensure the islands unique values can be enjoyed by future generations, Thank you. It has been a huge task, taking 7.5 years and hundreds of thousands of dollars and our continual hard work to rectify the Governments lack of Duty of Care. The Homestead is well on the way to being made safe, with 56 supporting stumps being renewed and the new roof is now collecting all the rainwater! Thank the Lord for the active support from so many people, to ensure the islands unique values can be enjoyed by future generations,

]]> Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by Cate Radclyffe http://percyisland.com.au/percy-island-lease-update#comment-230 Cate Radclyffe Sun, 13 May 2012 22:20:24 +0000 http://percyisland.com.au/?p=115#comment-230 Yes Andy was extraordinary and Lil Smith who now lives in Darwin. Andy passed away on 3rd May 2003 at Mackay Base Hospital (after enjoyig a huge meal at 6pm, he died while the doctor was talking with him, a hour later. Thank the LORD, Andys last months were in amiable surroundings in Northview Aged Care Home Hostel, where he was visited by old friends. He knew we would win the Island back, by the grace of GOD and asked me to care for the Island ecology. I have done the best I can, and am grateful for the vocal support of the cruising community making their love of the island known to the Queensland Government EPA who now the Landlords on behalf of the Australian people. It would be marvellous to share your stories and please post photos on the website for all to enjoy. Yes Andy was extraordinary and Lil Smith who now lives in Darwin. Andy passed away on 3rd May 2003 at Mackay Base Hospital (after enjoyig a huge meal at 6pm, he died while the doctor was talking with him, a hour later. Thank the LORD, Andys last months were in amiable surroundings in Northview Aged Care Home Hostel, where he was visited by old friends. He knew we would win the Island back, by the grace of GOD and asked me to care for the Island ecology. I have done the best I can, and am grateful for the vocal support of the cruising community making their love of the island known to the Queensland Government EPA who now the Landlords on behalf of the Australian people. It would be marvellous to share your stories and please post photos on the website for all to enjoy.

]]> Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by mr peter challacombe http://percyisland.com.au/percy-island-lease-update#comment-221 mr peter challacombe Thu, 10 May 2012 05:12:41 +0000 http://percyisland.com.au/?p=115#comment-221 hi cate, I knew andy when he farmed in n devon, i have been following events recently and am so pleased to hear that you won the leacehold back, well done! !I hope to be able to visit one day hi cate, I knew andy when he farmed in n devon, i have been following events recently and am so pleased to hear that you won the leacehold back, well done! !I hope to be able to visit one day

]]> Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by Penny Dawson http://percyisland.com.au/percy-island-lease-update#comment-153 Penny Dawson Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:03:39 +0000 http://percyisland.com.au/?p=115#comment-153 Hello Cate, Hope the summer was positive for you. Port Stephens has been very wet but no floods as we are mainly sandy soils to soak up the local downpours and Myall Lake and Port Stephens are large enough to spread the flooding river waters to no ,ore than a metre increases height. I left All The Colours at Rosslyn Bay for the summer with Ray minding her while I was home in Port Stephens. You mentioned that you would like to visit the beautiful Lady Musgrave Island sometime and I am hoping the weather will co-operate in the next few weeks. ATC will be on the slips for her antifouling on 18th April so should be ready by 22nd April for cruising. I have to fly home by 4th May for a few weeks and will then be available again from about end May. Can't be more specific about that date as I may need surgical intervention on my shoulder. I managed to break a tendon digging in my garden - time to accept that the damn body is wearing out - not easy for me! Hope we can put it together. I have friends sailing with me from mid July to the end of August and finding others the rest of the winter but I will be heading up to Gloucester Passage for th Shag Island Yacht Club meet - not sure of the date of that - it's about July something. All the Best Penny Hello Cate,
Hope the summer was positive for you. Port Stephens has been very wet but no floods as we are mainly sandy soils to soak up the local downpours and Myall Lake and Port Stephens are large enough to spread the flooding river waters to no ,ore than a metre increases height.

I left All The Colours at Rosslyn Bay for the summer with Ray minding her while I was home in Port Stephens.

You mentioned that you would like to visit the beautiful Lady Musgrave Island
sometime and I am hoping the weather will co-operate in the next few weeks. ATC will be on the slips for her antifouling on 18th April so should be ready by 22nd April for cruising. I have to fly home by 4th May for a few weeks and will then be available again from about end May. Can’t be more specific about that date as I may need surgical intervention on my shoulder. I managed to break a tendon digging in my garden – time to accept that the damn body is wearing out – not easy for me!

Hope we can put it together.

I have friends sailing with me from mid July to the end of August and finding others the rest of the winter but I will be heading up to Gloucester Passage for th Shag Island Yacht Club meet – not sure of the date of that – it’s about July something.

All the Best
Penny

]]> Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by Juno Noviks http://percyisland.com.au/percy-island-lease-update#comment-126 Juno Noviks Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:32:13 +0000 http://percyisland.com.au/?p=115#comment-126 Hi it is great to know Andrew had a cousin that is now interested of the welfare of 'Percy' he often did not know what he would do with it in the end. I met and had a very close relationship with him in the 1960/70s and visited and stayed on the island many times. I came back to the UK in 1978 and we wrote for sometime but eventually we lost contact. I did not know he was no longer here with us. I would be very interested to know when he departed this world and did he go on his beloved island? It makes me sad to write this. He had a companion when I first met him called Lil, do you know what happened to her? All very lovely memories for me, I was there with my adopted son Levon who was only three years old at the time. Juno Hi it is great to know Andrew had a cousin that is now interested of the welfare of ‘Percy’ he often did not know what he would do with it in the end.
I met and had a very close relationship with him in the 1960/70s and visited and stayed on the island many times. I came back to the UK in 1978 and we wrote for sometime but eventually we lost contact. I did not know he was no longer here with us. I would be very interested to know when he departed this world and did he go on his beloved island? It makes me sad to write this. He had a companion when I first met him called Lil, do you know what happened to her?
All very lovely memories for me, I was there with my adopted son Levon who was only three years old at the time.
Juno

]]> Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by Cathryn Radclyffe http://percyisland.com.au/percy-island-lease-update#comment-98 Cathryn Radclyffe Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:44:38 +0000 http://percyisland.com.au/?p=115#comment-98 The store boat (a converted trocus fishing boat) often has space for volunteers. It is a 8 hour trip and depends upon weather being calm; as opposed to a 3/4hr by helicopter ($2,000). The best time to come is during the cruising season (May-Oct) when it's not too hot. Please follow-up by email. regards Cate The store boat (a converted trocus fishing boat) often has space for volunteers. It is a 8 hour trip and depends upon weather being calm; as opposed to a 3/4hr by helicopter ($2,000). The best time to come is during the cruising season (May-Oct) when it’s not too hot. Please follow-up by email. regards Cate

]]> Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by Cathryn Radclyffe http://percyisland.com.au/percy-island-lease-update#comment-97 Cathryn Radclyffe Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:32:50 +0000 http://percyisland.com.au/?p=115#comment-97 Thanks Emma for your memories and yes your contribution to the Percy Island history will be appreciated. In particular for me I love to hear about Andys' stories and share his unique spirit of llife with folks. regards Cate Thanks Emma for your memories and yes your contribution to the Percy Island history will be appreciated. In particular for me I love to hear about Andys’ stories and share his unique spirit of llife with folks. regards Cate

]]> Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by emma st giles http://percyisland.com.au/percy-island-lease-update#comment-60 emma st giles Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:56:37 +0000 http://percyisland.com.au/?p=115#comment-60 As an addition, I am very tempted to come and visit one day with my two children ( currently 5 and 6 ) for a 'working holiday'. To revisit such a remembered spot would be magical. I am wondering how I could make it work ? Any thoughts ? Emma As an addition, I am very tempted to come and visit one day with my two children ( currently 5 and 6 ) for a ‘working holiday’. To revisit such a remembered spot would be magical. I am wondering how I could make it work ? Any thoughts ?
Emma

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