Good Morning Early Birds!

[waterboatman]

Sunday. On the canal at 9. Annual refresher on the boat. I need that like I need as bullet in the chest, but it has to be done.

Whilst in the Visitor Centre yesterday, I heard on the short wave radio that two tall ships were coming down the canal, leaving Gloucester Docks at one, so due at Saul about three. A beautiful sight they were too. The first one had an unpronounceable name and was flying the flag of The Military Order of Malta. (I had to look that one up as I'd never seen it before.)

The Earl of Pembroke followed and was flying the Red Ensign. There were plenty of people watching, despite the rain. Not many came in though. When they were out of sight the towpath was empty, not a soul in sight, because of the rain. so I closed early.at four.

Have a happy day everyone.

[ummmm]

Morning Boaty. That sounds nice. I like watching things like the.

It's OHs birthday today so it's his choice what we do today. It'll probably involve sleep, food and alcohol :-)

[waterboatman]

Morning ummmm. xxx Sounds like the kind of day I could do with! I've got the delights of a pile of ironing, after I've done some shoplifting on the way back. i know how to have fun! :o}

[1ozzy]

Morning people, how's things?

[waterboatman]

Afternoon oz. Nice to see you mate. How are you doing? :o}

All fine here ta.

[1ozzy]

I'm ok thanks. Lovely weather, spent most of the day helping the boys with their car problems. Could have thought of other things to do but......

[ummmm]

All fine with me as well. Sun blocked up yesterday just exposing my mozzie bites which have almost gone now.

[waterboatman]

oz there are worse things mate. ;o}

ummmm that just goes to show what tasty bit of stuff you are! ;o}

[1ozzy]

Too true Boaty, like getting bitten by mozzies.

[ummmm]

The little annoying so and so's ate me alive. When I got some cream they bit me on the bum!!!

[waterboatman]

Yup. They don't like alcohol, so that's one of the best reasons for a booze up! :o}

[Buenchico]

Mornin', Boaty
http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Video-Earl-Pembroke-says-farewell-Gloucester-sets/story-29301734-detail/story.html

[waterboatman]

Morning Chris. That's her right enough. Thanks for that. :o}

How goes it mate?

[Buenchico]

It will be going a lot better when I get into the pub this evening, Boaty ;-)

[waterboatman]

Can't argue with that Chris! :o} I've got some nice real ales to see me deal with mount ironing this afternoon. :o}

[Buenchico]

Ironing?

What's that?

I seem to have heard the word somewhere in the distant past but I've forgotten what it means!

[waterboatman]

:o} I will have anything clean to wear tomorrow. Such is life. :-/

[murraymints]

morning boaty xx ummmm xx oz xx chris xx

[tamborine]

Good morning. I luv ironing & would rush down river to do yours but theres a dog fest here today with dishy supervet Noel Fitzpetrick pulling my heartstrings ;)

[waterboatman]

Morning minty xxx How are you and mum this morning? :o}

[murraymints]

morning tambo xx

fine ta boaty..had a nice day out to Galashiels and eats on way home..having a quiet day at home today..catch up on papers