Good Morning Early Birds!

[waterboatman]

Saturday. Heavy rain during the night with some celestial pyrotechnics. ΅ none of the usual suspects were out and about. foxy was in and did a disappearing act with his supper in about 5 seconds flat and was gone. I don't know what time tiggy appeared but his supper was gone this morning. Not even much of a dawn chorus this morning. Some cloud lurking about looking for some mischief to get up to. I think I'll be taking my wet weather gear with my for the charter today, at least there is a lunch our of it. :o}

I'll be seeing my friends from Oxford who come over to do the weekend in the Heritage Centre. Tomorrow I'll go down to join them for the day. He's the one that does Father Christmas on percy.

My mate who is crewing the charter with me will be picking me up at 9.30, so I will have to do my running around and shoplifting before then. He lives at the bottom of the hill, so no point in taking two cars.

Have a happy day everyone.

[Slapshot]

Morning Boaty.... I'm around but busy for a Saturday morning....Grey and miserable outside

[waterboatman]

Morning slappy. Not looking good at all here either. Any idea what we can expect on the canal?

Got any plans for the weekend?

[murraymints]

Morning boaty xx Slappy xx .. bit dull and damp here..wee man supposed to be cleaning my gutters this morning has cancelled...hurt his leg and can't do ladders today...I ask you...just bring the ladders..I'll do it myself !!

[waterboatman]

Morning minty xxx I did mine during the week. I don't think they'd ever been done.

Hows you, and hows mum and dad? :o}

[murraymints]

I seem to need them doing most years for some reason...all's well at the moment..touch wood !

[janbee]

Morning boaty , slappy and minty. xx
Well boys and girls, I did it. I did my 13 miles last night. It started at midnight. The first 8 miles were ok but the heavens opened for the last 5 and it was hellish. Ah well it's done now. No blisters but I ache EVERYWHERE!!! I've just had a long hot shower and put all my wringing wet clothes in the washing machine, I could've taken part iin the Miss Wet T shirt contest for auld wifies .
If anyone would like to donate money in my name please do. PLEASE do. It's the Martlets Hospice unit 5 sussex house business park , old shoreham road , hove bn3 7dx. My entrant number was 0067. To everyone who has already donated, a very big thank you. Every single penny will be well spent.
It's still pouring rain here. It's gi' dreich !

[Elina]

Morning waterman & everyone! Another bright day in Manchester looks like!

[waterboatman]

That's good. :o} This place was built about 15 years ago, on the footprint of prefabs built just after the was to house ex-service men and women. They are now reserved for the elderly and/or disabled. I qualify on both grounds. :o[

It's a nice two bed bungalow at the top of the hill. Nice clean air! Wonderful.

[janbee]

Minty, good news about your mum and dad.
I had my gutters cleaned out when I had a roof repair done a couple of nonths ago. Wow, you should've seen the gunk that came out.

[murraymints]

Morning Jan xx WELL DONE....you are bonkers, but good on you !

Morning lina xx

[Elina]

Morning!

[beejay1124]

morning wbm n all

[waterboatman]

Morning jan xxx and Lina xxx

Well done jan! My cheque was sent during the week. I'm at the Hospice on Friday evening for the Solstice Walk. I'm one of the marshals. I'm looking forward to that. :o}

How's you Lina? :o}

[waterboatman]

Morning beej. About youse?

[Elina]

I'm o.k waterman thanks.

[janbee]

Thank you boaty. I know you sent a cheque through the week. Much
appreciated.
Have fun on your Solstice Walk. As I said before, if I lived nearer, I would definitely take part.Sounds like a great event.

[janbee]

Hi elina x

[Elina]

Morning to you janbee!

[murraymints]

Morning bee xx

Jan, my wee contribution should be there too....wish it could be more...might have won Euro last night ??

[waterboatman]

That's good Lina. :o} Any plans for the weekend?

jan you'd be very welcome. It a gentle 10k stroll around part of Minchinhampton Common, it takes in some spectacular views as it is high up. There is a bar and barbie for everyone when they get back to the hospice. It is a lovely event. Last year we had 350 people and 60 dogs all being sponsored. :o}