The weekend and more

Weekends at Campbell Park are busy with visitors. Brumpoolie is moored beside the car park and we have a bench seat right outside. This means that a lot of the visitors pass our boat, and use the seat. Lots of people to talk to and lots of doggies for our trio to socialise with.

There were 10 dogs here altogether. Two are behind the lady on the seat and Minnie is out of view somewhere. The dogs had a great time, and owners too. The dog in the centre of the picture was very clever. His owner told him to sit, he then held an acorn in the air above his dogs head and said"dance". The dog would then stand on his two back legs are go around in circles, dancing! They could be on Britain's Got Talent.

Monday brought sunshine, but some jobs needed to be done. The boat needed water, gas and diesel, plus the loo and our rubbish needed emptying. Brumpoolie is moored too far from the water point to fill up, so I got chatting to one of my neighbours Bill on Narrowboat "Our Lucy". He was about to fill his boat with water, along with Collete from Narrowboat " Paris" so I tagged along so I could use their long hosepipe. After we filled up all three boats, we all trooped off (in two cars) to the local boatyard. It was very kind of Bill and Collette to show me the ropes as it were. This is all very new to me.You can read up about these things as much as you like, but the only way to really learn is to get on with it!

Jobs done, and time to enjoy some sunshine and, Mmm,well ok a beer or two as well.

While Lynne relaxed by sitting on the grass with Minnie who looked very content.

I couldn't help but think. If we were still working what would we be doing now, it certainly wouldn't be enjoying today's sunshine. I can't wait for tomorrow.....