Wednesday 21 May 2014

A spot of summer


As you can see, this lot were becalmed....

Summer came to Cornwall for about four glorious days last week and we made the most of it. It was actually too hot for Moll to walk in the daytime - she crawled behind the sofa at home and when we went out, panted and lay down in the shade.

But on Thursday I wore my favourite skirt to singing - “Summer’s arrived,” remarked Mr B, and we went out on Echo that afternoon which was fabulous. There was little breeze and we motored out near St Anthony’s Lighthouse where we cut the engines and drifted for a while, savouring the peace of the afternoon. Later we had a picnic at Restronguet Creek and it really was a wonderful day - Cornwall at its best.

Then on Saturday I was lucky enough to go out for the day on the lone sailor’s boat, Brigus, for the first time. I was a bit apprehensive about getting on and off it, and also how Moll would cope but both were achieved with no hassle and there was plenty of shade on board for Moll, which was a relief. We sailed over to Helford and had lunch there, then took Madam for a walk through the woods before sailing out towards the Manacles and back home to Falmouth where I was dropped off around 9pm. Another really fabulous day.

I sincerely hope it’s possible to have more of these trips - Echo has become very dear to me over the years, and when you don’t have children, dogs and boats become even more special. As do their owners, of course.

16 comments:

Sally said...

Of course! xx
I'm understanding more and more of what you love about sailing! :)

Flowerpot said...

Sally - I\'m so pleased you are too! xx

ADDY said...

So pleased it all went well. It is fabulous when we get a bit of summer! You sound as though you are back to normal already.

Flowerpot said...

Addy - no I'm not ready to pull ropes and things yet but I am much more mobile than I was.

Dc said...

Glad it all worked out well. Wow, 2 boats to go on, lucky you:)

Flowerpot said...

DC - I know I am so very lucky. Just hope it continues that way!

Trubes said...

What an idyllic day and wonderful description, Our poor cat doesn't
doesn't know what to do with herself,. she too keeps flopping on the cold stone kitchen floor.
Pity they can't unzip their coats and wear a summer outfit!
I love the sound of your boat trips, I'm a great lover of the sea and sand, I've just written about it today on my blog.
Funny that we've both written, in our own particular style, about the sea, although I don't sail, but never say never !
love Di..xx

Flowerpot said...

Di - hopping over to your blog now!

Rena George said...

I can just feel the peace washing over me when I look at that photo, Sue. So glad to hear you are enjoying life again as you so deserve to.
And congratulations on those great articles in Cornwall Today and the Rupert Harris interview in Writers Forum.
Rena xx

Flowerpot said...

Rena - it was a beautiful day that day. And thanks so much for comments about the articles - glad you enjoyed them! xx

Akelamalu said...

Sounds wonderful! Summer has disappeared here oop north, well for the time being anyway. We live in hope. x

Flowerpot said...

Ak - it's not too brilliant here either! x

Colette McCormick said...

Looks lovely

Flowerpot said...

Colette - it was indeed!

Kim @ Him, Him Me said...

We've had about the same amount of summer as you did and Max was lay in the shade on our landing.
Love the picture, it looks so peaceful to be on.

Flowerpot said...

Kim - it was a very peaceful afternoon. Going out tomorrow but the weather won't be the same!