For the past few days the ship has been buffeted and blown by high winds and choppy seas. At 3am I was awake listening to the wind, and thankful that I don’t sleep in a hammock. Just the thought of it makes me feel queasy. The rain hasn’t been too bad, but the wind has more than made up for it, and this morning I had to put some plant pots back where they belong. I’ve also had to empty the buckets in the bilges due to a slight leak in the shed. Granted, it’s not a typhoon or hurricane, but by our standards it’s a pretty strong wind. Hopefully the weather will calm down soon, and the scurvy dog that is my ex will be able to fly off into the great blue yonder on Sunday.

Last week was crazy busy, however this week has been a little saner with only one afternoon that was very busy. We had almost 30 wannabe pirate’s visit and for once, the afternoon went very smoothly with no tears or tantrums, or even lost pirates! You may laugh, but in the past we’ve ‘lost’ pirates between buildings. Some were never seen again, others decided to take a tour and lost their bearings. This year we’ve escorted them around with one person at the lead, and another at the rear. It’s like leading children around! Made me laugh anyway.

I had planned to see my friend on Sunday but I’m going to cry off. I’ve had a cold for weeks and just can’t shift it so I’m going to spend a weekend at home and do very little. Forget a ‘duvet day’; I’m going to have a duvet weekend. Besides, I want to be around just in case…

Thinking of modesty; what is it with the new ‘fashion’ of wearing a blouse that is almost see-through? I saw someone yesterday in a very pretty blouse, but also noticed that I could see her black bra right through it. What’s the point? Some time ago I returned a lovely red blouse to a shop and told them the blouse was fine, but that I could see my bra through it! I was advised that it was fashionable. My reply was along the lines that some of us have a little more modesty than that! Personally I don’t like it but to each their own...

Enjoy the rest of your week. Thank goodness it’s Friday soon! Best day of the week as far as I’m concerned :)