There comes a moment in a day, usually whilst at work, that you stop and think 'Why the hell am i doing this?' Had one of those moments today. had to stand on a pontoon today, in the middle of a thunder storm, to bring in and secure rowing boats. Was in full water proofs and one of those Australian stockmans hats (which i have waterproofed) but by the time I had done the work and walked back up to the office, the non-breathable waterproofs meant I was just as wet as if I hadn;t worn them. Why the hell do i bother with waterproofs in the summer? What about you lot?
and for a change it's entirely true. was even worse that the lake water was considerably warmer than the rain for a change.
Ok I missed something here, whats a degree educated attractive woman like you doing pulling in boats?
Have to admit to battlilng that a bit myself lately as we've been pretty quiet so I've been trying to keep motivated. Pain the proverbial though and makes it hard to get up in the morning. Over it now.
Andy you ok? Lee, I am doing volunteer Ranger/Boat Handler work at Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire in order to get experience to apply for jobs. Just how it worked out today. i tend to whizz around in a ranger boat, sometimes with the diesel engine that is considerably more fun than the electric outboards, bringing in and taking rowing boats back out to moorings. Occasional driving of the trip boat (a WW2 captains cutter launch from HMS Obdurate). Tidyign up. cleaning, basic DIY, etc etc etc
Yep, going well now thanks, Kitty. The reward of that work you're doing surely must be driving the launch?
Funny you should say that.... problem is due to inland water rules they've limited her engine, but god she can still shift. I understand in the sea swell she drives like an utter dream. Please excuse the crapness of the images, they're from my old phone. But remove the hideous roof and curtain sides, and you have a launch capable of dealing with the Atlantic storms. View attachment 1949 View attachment 1950
she is indeed. but now needs another overhaul. not that she'll get it as the prat in charge can't get his finger out to organise things. typical.
