Messing around in boats
So Hubby being a bit of a waterskiing freak, another of our many new friends from the village, the lovely C (yes, another C – so inconvenient that they all have the same initial!) invited us out to one of Cavan’s many beautiful loughs to have a go on his new boat and for Hubby to suss out whether it’ll be suitable for skiing.
Well. The boat was amazing, the sun shone, the lough glistened and glimmered, a bizarre troupe of donkeys came to check out what we were up to… and the most amazing day was had by all. Seriously, dearest reader, I cannot tell you just how beautiful this country is. If you ever get a spare weekend, head up to Cavan. You won’t regret it.
My own personal highlight was laughing until I nearly wet my pants at #2’s grimly determined face as C tried his very best to throw him from the ‘donut’ being towed from the back of the boat. Sadly this shot of #1 on the donut (also bedwettingly hilarious) was taken on Hubby’s mobile as he sat precariously perched on the front of the boat. Apologies for the crap quality.
Oh and skiing is definitely on the cards. Humiliating pictures will no doubt follow.
I don’t do the drowning thing. Not if I can help it.
Jay: Yup, that’s exactly where I was. Nice and warm on the boat! x
DBM: Ouch. Funnily enough I was fine on the lake, but when we tried on the sea in St Lucia I didn’t get up once – just drank gallons of sea water, felt sick and headed off to the bar instead!
June: Deadly, deadly cold. My little lads were blue and shivering afterwards, even in the sun!x
The donut looks like a lot more fun though
I’d definitely have a go.
I have a friend in Cavan and he’s always disparaging about it. Looks just fine to me!
PS: Nice doggie!
Sounds like you had a great weekend… the weather certainly looks nicer than is was over this side of the Irish sea.
Baino: Blimey, we’re not worthy! Welcome to the gang. Yeh, I was deffo the chief spotter – not keen on 50 foot of green nothing underneath me! Yes, honestly, Cavan’s fab. Unless you like shopping. Or Broadband. But hey, one can’t have everything. Oh and thanks, Bert’s developing quite a fanclub! xx
Nutty: Welcome again! Where are you based? Yeh, it’s closed in now – back to grey and dreary again. x
Nats: Yes it was fab. And I’m not really that outdoorsy but I loved it. How was your week away by the way? x
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