New addition to the family

I've been 'off air' recently, introducing a new addition to the family. 

Meet Scrumpy...

He's a 5 month old Jack Russell Terrier cross (not sure what he's crossed with) but how could we resist those eyes at the Norfolk West RSPCA Rehoming Centre?

He's a real little character, well behaved, friendly and a bit on the cute side (I'm told).

He has also fitted in well at home, taking advantage of the house and garden and all the open spaces in and around the town.

In fact, yesterday I bought a miniature arm chair from the 1950's (don't ask me why, 'cos I don't know). Anyway, no sooner had I brought it into the house...

Once he's fully house-trained (he's almost there), I'll introduce him to a life on the ocean waves. I'm sure he'll make a good sea dog!

Two days away

Two days away, mainly to boost the batteries (Skylark's and mine) and to evict a few more jumbo spiders.

It never ceases to amaze me how much scrud develops inside and out when the boat is not being used. Everything from leaves, grass, dust, bird poo, spiders webs, dead insects, etc etc. They all find their way into various crooks and nannies. However, a concerted effort of a couple hours sorts it all out and returns Skylark to (almost) new.

I mentioned in a previous post I have created a new lamp for the bow and started to paint the exterior (first the roof) and thought a couple of photos would be good for the record before Blogger cuts me off...