Thursday, 15 May 2014

And if you go chasing rabbits

"And if you go chasing rabbits" are words in a song from the 70s and became a bit of an earworm for me today. This was probably because Floyd woke me up at 05:00 as it was daylight and he wanted feeding (as usual). So after feeding (30 seconds + a hide chew 2 minutes) the boys were ready to go for a walk. The early morning light was very good and there were lots of rabbits around so Floyd was puffed up in hunting mode, while Fletcher took no notice at all. So although there were no White Rabbits the lyrics came to mind.





Following on from yesterdays ramblings. I managed to charge the battery for the camera, switched it on and discovered the display was distorted and had black lines. Realising that this was one of numerous items of electronic equipment (phones and cameras) that Lesley unintentionally rinses with canal water I found another camera but no charger . Eventually I used a universal charger (fits nothing properly) and the correct USB. Hey presto its photie time.

 
Marina entrance sharp turn just before service block

 
Duck or grouse!

 
Temporary spot in front of slipway as the boat being worked on is not going out for a while.


Yarwood is now moored at Upland Marina and taking advantage of the calm weather varnished the scumble on the back doors and cabin sides. The downside of having scumble on the outside of the boat that it will not last long unless it is recoated with varnish frequently.

 

                                    Minor scratches on varnish not through to scumble
 
 
 

                                   After varnishing. The black blob on the red paint is a shadow.


 
                              Back doors need care as they have wood panels exposed to the weather

8 comments:

  1. I like your blog posts Dad, they're to-the-point with a hint of bonkers. Sort of like you really.

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    1. Thanks (I think). Make a chocolate cake as the gin fairy wont eat it and I will get some. Remember to praise the French in front of Aud and diss the royals. It helps her blood pressure.

      Dad x

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  2. a hint of bonkers.... yes I like that very much.
    Lisa
    WaL

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    1. O, wad some Power the giftie gie us
      To see oursels as others see us!
      (Robert Burns)

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  3. Joe, Joe, Joe - does the cat know what you are doing to her beautifully crafted blog? Surely going into her camera cupboard is like going into a woman's handbag? You had better get earning some brownie points. Or are you relying on insanity as a defence?

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    1. Anything I say will listened to carefully and then ignored completely.

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  4. Like most sensible women.

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    1. As I know you, I will allow an oxymoron to be published (this time).

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