Good Morning Early Birds!

[waterboatman]

Sunday. The longest day, downhill to winter now. Yesterday was quiet on the canal, but some lovely people came in. One man new to the area, a boat owner was very interested in what we do, he's interested in becoming a boat skipper. He's recently retired and looking for something to do. There was a charter on, so I asked the crew to take him along to see what's what. He liked it, I think he will be an asset to the trust.

Tiggy was out and about as usual, but didn't go far. Had his supper and went to bed early.

Three loads of washing to do today. I know how to have fun! :o} I'm going to flash up the barbie too.

Have a happy day everyone.

[humbersloop]

morning all more rain again

new crew's always handy, though it's funny how everyone wants to step straight up to skipper without time as a dekkie learner

[waterboatman]

Morning sloopy. xxx Always the way of it. he's aware it's going to take time and he will have to work his way up. He certainly ain't gonna be the senior boatmaster, nor is anyone else until I retire. :o}

How are you this morning my lovely?

[bensmum]

Morning all, my annual visit to The good morning thread :). Cloudy down here in the south, I'm just off out to feed some cats. Enjoy your day xx

[humbersloop]

quite, we have a couple of deep sea and coastal master mariners who are perfectly happy to haul lines - it's the I've got a yacht/cabin cruiser brigade that worry you

allright thanks, teapot keeps revvin' anyhoo ;)

[waterboatman]

Morning bensmum xxx How lovely to see you. It's been a long time. How are you? :o}

Some high cloud here too, I hope it doesn't rain though, otherwise my wee pad is going to look like a Chinese laundry!

[waterboatman]

that's often the way of it sloopy, but he's ex-army, so knows the score. There's only one senior boat master, and that's me! :o}

The teapot of tranquillity. Wonderful. A cuppa please? :o}

[bensmum]

I'm fine thanks wbm - busy much of the time still :). Hope all's well with you

[waterboatman]

I'm fine thanks bens, still not learning to take it easy! ;o}

[humbersloop]

assam, darjeeling or the ordinary throwing tea? - help yourselves

[waterboatman]

As long as it's from the nuclear pot it matters not sloopy. ;o}

[Elina]

Morning waterman! ... humbers, bensmum,
.. A day in for you then waterman? I could have done with a lie in after a very busy week off. Off to the airport shortly to see son off.

[humbersloop]

and there's some hobbnobs...rustles

[waterboatman]

Morning Lina xxx Yup, not a quiet day however, a lot to do, a busy week coming up. a bittersweet day for you, seeing your son off.

Hobnobs! gimme gimme gimme...emeejinaltly!!!

[humbersloop]

a few
to be shared

[waterboatman]

Oh rats! :o} If you insist.

[Elina]

Yes, it's been lovely to see him, now we'd like to get back to normal LOL ;0)

[humbersloop]

where' s he going back to Lina?

[Elina]

Australia humbers.

[waterboatman]

Your turn to go and visit him next then Lina?

[1ozzy]

Morning Early Birds from a sunny Oz. Frosty start followed by a glorious winters day.
You do know how to have fun Boaty, two loads on the line myself, will be taking them in soon.