And I'm enjoying the sunshine.
It was great to hear the steady purr of the engine - it's not sounded this sweet for quite a while. MYF took over as Captain most of the way back home. Next time we go out she'll attempt to moor the boat at my landing stage. It's a little bit tricky as we have to approach it very slowly and quickly go into reverse before we hit the wall. She's bound to do better than I did yesterday. We had planned to take the little dinghy out in the afternoon but I was a little tired so we spent the afternoon gardening at MYF's house
The apple blossom is out so we hope there's no more frost as it only produced three apples last year. On Thursday the banana plant was relieved of its winter coat. Not only has it survived but three new little banana plants are shooting up around the main stalk, and the first leaf has shown itself.
Yesterday some of the hostas were divided, the patio rail has been given a few new coats of paint, and MYF has spent hours mowing the lawn, replanting hostas, potting on, and all the other things that need to be done at this time of the year.
On the work front I've finished a miniature of my friend, Fon, who lives in Bangkok - not a commission - but because I wanted to.
However for most of my eight and nine hour days over the past fortnight I've been painting a full size oil portrait. It's going well and I'm half way through it. The canvas I'm working on is a bit strange as the primer creates a very dry and matt surface. No doubt all will be well when it's finished and I give it a coat of varnish.
We went to the Regal last Tuesday to see Captain America - Civil War. Really exciting and incredible effects and costumes.
I must admit though that I couldn't figure out who was fighting who, and whether the main characters were goodies or baddies. So while we were having dinner at the Catherine Wheel afterwards, my young friend (who knows almost everything) filled me in on the story!