I'm feeling brave. Back on das Boot again with MasterB and I am going to try to upload some pictures. I hope for success. I am resigned to failure.
We left late. First I dilly dallied, then MasterB went to sleep in an inaccessible spot. He had been antsy in the dawn, and I had let him to play around five o'clock. He came inside again at seven, and at first seemed quite lively. I think he sloped off to bed when I was packing my bag.
Today was dull but dry. Not cold. Not hot. I am sitting here on das Boot, still in daylight though it is nine in the evening, with bare feet and most of the windows open.
Good weather for travelling with a cat. A cat who has just emitted a low growl in response to someone on another boat who spoke loudly. It is a boat that is for sale. A bit of a project I'd say, but then isn't every boat, so perhaps they are amking sure the interior looks its best. MasterB has now leapt up onto the seat in the fore cabin, and is looking outside and listening to the neighbour singing. He doesn't seem impressed. The house martins are still swooping about, catching the bugs. I think they are house martins. They have pale bellies and move too quickly to allow much study.
I was surprised how busy the marina was when I arrived. Obviously I am not the only boat owner who does not have a nine to five, Monday to Friday, work routine. But by the time I had carried my stuff abord and let the engine run for fifteen minutes, most of the cars had departed.
MasterB had a little perambulation in his harness. He sniffed intently, and made little mews. Looking at his eyes, he showed no anxiety, so I am guessing the mews were a response to the stimulus.
Going back and forth with my bits and pieces I hadn't noticed the caterpillars. Now with MasterB I realised it was feeding time at the marina.
And it wasn't just the caterpillars.
Why didn't I know ladybirds like thistles?
Very beautiful thistles. I am sure the ladybirds found them tasty.
But it wasn't all about food. The teasels are coming into flower and have an ethereal beauty.
While one man and his dog enjoyed an evening on the river together.
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I like a little sunshine, wouldn’t you?
It has been lovely today.
Not more pressure washing of the boat is it? Have a relaxing time with Master B and where was the photo of him eating? Lovely bug shots at their mealtime…
I need to do more pressure washing, but I don’t know there will be time this visit. MasterB has had two lots of shore leave tonight, we have played, and he has been keen for a lovefest that reminds me of the old days with Cat. I must get to bed in a minute, so I hope he is equally keen on sleep. He has pulled down one of the window panels for a view outside, so I think he may be preparing for an active night…
It is great to see you back on the water. Have fun you two!
He has just had a pee, and i have bagged it and replenished the litter tray. Does that count?
A lovely post with lovely pictures to start my day, Isobel. There is only one picture that is not showing up for me. Your words describe a wonderful time… I’d like to be there! Hope Shouty Man doesn’t show up, and if he does I hope he throws a fishing line out and keeps quiet.
So which photo is the obvious question. But again, you may not be able to answer that! No Shouty Man yet, though I suspect he may be here tomorrow. It is wonderfully quiet.
It was the one with the teasels and it is showing up now. Very pretty. Good news that there has been no Shouty Man. Hope he doesn’t show up the whole time you are there.