Oh, yes I did, I certainly
did. My daughter let me know that the Waverley paddle steamer was in at the Ha’penny
Pier the other evening when she was out for a walk with her family. So the next
morning…
Well, the Waverley had gone
up to Southwold and was sailing from there to London, so she must have just
been overnighting here.
But I looked up the timetable
and she was back on Saturday! Hooray! I’ll go down and take some photos, I
said. Don’t let me forget, I said. I told everyone that was my plan and said I
hoped the weather would be nice for taking photos.
Saturday evening I
remembered.
But… she is back here on
Thursday. I wouldn’t put money on me remembering to go down, but she’ll be here
in the morning before heading down to London, then back in the evening so I
have two more chances to miss seeing her.
I had hoped to post photos of
the paddle steamer, but instead here’s a photo of what greeted me when I went
up to bed last night.
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| Tinks |
How a cat can manage to look
dignified and disdainful sitting on the loo I don’t know – but I know exactly
what that look says. “You missed the boat didn’t you – you stupid woman!”
It does my heart good to hear of other people forgetting things,Teresa. It's good to 'talk!' The things I intend to do .... :-(
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous photo of Tinks. Isn't she beautiful - even sitting on the loo! xxx
It's nice to know I'm not alone, Sue :-)
DeleteTinks is beautiful isn't she - I couldn't believe it when I came up the stairs and there she was sitting there :-) xxx
Waverley comes to our area quite often, but I've rarely seen her here, instead coming across her on our travels. This year we managed to get onboard when she was out of service so Gary could take photos.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if this link will work, but if it does you can look round the wheelbase. https://www.360cities.net/image/wheelhouse-ps-waverley-scotland
She does get about doesn't she. Thanks for the link, Patsy - it did work. All that lovely brass and that beautiful wheel. It must have been lovely to go aboard. There are still tickets available for Thursday and I'm tempted, but I'd probably forget to turn up!!
DeleteOh so you really did miss the boat, never mind you'll have other opportunities I'm sure. At least you didn't miss this lovely shot of Tinks on the loo!
ReplyDeleteI have been missing that boat for years. I could have kicked myself!
DeleteI did hesitate before taking the photo, but I knew I'd regret it if I didn't :-)
You know it will probably start invading your sleep, and you'll be dreaming about missing the boat again. Hope you make it this time.
ReplyDeleteLove the disdainful expression on Tinks face. :-)
I wouldn't be surprised, Carol. Photos of the boat keep popping up on my FB feed, so you'd think I'd remember.
DeleteTinks does disdainful very well :-)
I'm so glad it isn't just me who forgets the things I so want to remember! You'll make it this week, I'm sure, Teresa. And what a beautiful picture of Tinks - so regal on her 'throne'! xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's good to know we're not alone isn't it. I didn't even think of her as being on her "throne" - perfect! xx
DeleteTinks is one cool cat! Stick a post-it note somewhere Teresa. I have to do that all the time these days!
ReplyDeleteGood idea, Maggie. I'll do that!
DeleteWhat a shame, Teresa hope you catch up with her soon! She's a beautiful paddle steamer that plies our Clyde every summer. I have plenty of photos of her if you ever need one...
ReplyDeleteI remembered you'd seen her a lot, Rosemary. Thank you for the offer of photos :-)
DeleteHa ha! Loved the rainbow but the picture of the cat tops it. ;-) X
ReplyDeleteShe is such a little poser :-)
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