Hard work

As I suspected the boat was water-filled (but no pigeons!). I have today poured approx 200 liters of waters out of the boat. Manually! You know when your hand is freezing so much that it hurts when it starts to warm up again? That's how I felt. Was there yesterday to inspect and I do have a bailer. Inside the boat somewhere! Note to self: keep bailer in front of boat! And I should've asked Imelda Marcos downstairs for a pair of wellingtons. Turned out my new winter boots weren't completely waterproof. Had an idea. Instead of having this problem each year (because I cannot be arsed to go and check on it regularly) I will remove the mats when the season is over. That way it doesn't matter if it's water-filled (apart from the removing bit of course). It's like getting a free wash, since I anyway have to clean it every spring. Always look on the bright side of life!