Sunday, October 12, 2008

Rain, rain go away


This was a wet weekend on the boat. Last night, there were gale warnings with a NE wind gusting up to 30 knots. I went all the way to the usual anchorage and had a rocking and rolling night. The rain came down in sheets. But it was fun to be in the V berth listening to the wind howl and the rain on the cabin roof.

Today the rain let up for about an hour--long enough to be able to row ashore and let the dog go to the bathroom. She was a good girl, snoring all night long. But she was happy to be rowed to shore to run on the beach. We took a short walk and then saw more rain heading our way. By the time I had rowed back to the boat, it was just starting to pour again. We got on board, dried off and cooked breakfast. So even though we didn't get our long walk in or find any shark's teeth, it was still a fun couple of days for reading, talking and sleeping.

It seems that this weekend our conversations were more intimate and our time sweeter. There weren't any serenity breakers which was nice. If you're going to be confined for a couple of days, it's best to get along well!

I haven't caught up with everyone's blogs yet but will do that tomorrow. Right now, I'm going to catch up on my daily readings and get some sleep while the sensation of gently rocking lasts. That will go away tomorrow when I get my land legs back.

12 comments:

  1. When I used to be 'gently rocking' on my scow, there was very little reading done. Drinking, yes, and other 'stuff'...happy days are these.

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  2. sometimes even the rain can be nice... brings people (and creatures) together

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  3. Sounds like a great relaxing weekend on the boat, even though it was raining like crazy. I thought about you out there. It let up here Saturday right before midnight. We need about 3 more weeks of rain like that to get out of this drought.

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  4. Do you have room for one more on that boat? I'll row the dogs to shore for you.

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  5. Syd, I would have been too sea sick to do anything but lay in bed. Like the dog. (woof) AR

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  6. Hi Syd, it aint been a bad weekend here in the UK, you do make me feel envious about your boat, it must be a great life apart from the occasional shower.
    I cant believe you have never watched a Teletubbies episode, I thought you was a man of the world!

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  7. Do those land legs snap off and on?

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  8. LOL-that kind of made me sea sick. Ahh the power of suggestion.

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  9. Syd how wonderful your weekend sounds - the rain has an all or nothing effect on people I think - you either love it or hate it and deal accordingly! What a great picture! Cat

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  10. Sounds blissful. Our boat's put away for the season. I'm very jealous. Though my weekend wasn't too shabby either. :-)

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  11. Ah, rain. Just hearing the word relaxes me. Your doggy's lucky to be loved by you. Very snuggly post. :o)

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  12. Ok, Syd, is that a freaking Speedo? Cuz I have to tell you, if it is, it will send me into fits of laughter. Speedos do that to me.

    ;-)

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