Today it was Poppy's turn for a day out as this was the first time we had taken her out both of us were nervous.
As it turned out all of us had a great time and looking forward to the next time.

Today we had a Maisie day and as usual she requested to go to Maldon.
Although the tide was well out the sun shone and the wind dropped.
This allowed Maisie after a hot chocolate to feed the ducks and play on the climbing ship.

 Ruby has come home from the kennels with Kennel Cough and is recovering now.
Now that she is a big girl it was decided to rid of the cage and get her a new bed.

Whilst we were away it was the anniversary of the sad loss of aunty Joyce.

R.I.P.

 As a part of our 60th birthday celebrations Dave and myself decided a holiday in the sun would just finish the year off.
So a holiday was booked to visit the volcanic island of Fuerteventura.

I think Maisie and Poppy may be pleased that we have returned to Essex.

Yesterday Ray came to Pillings to pick us up so that we could return to Essex.
Dianne and Peter were at their boat so joined us for a meal in the Boathouse in the marina.

Now we can consider the summer trip is finally over as tonight we are moored in Pillings Marina.

 Today we took to cruising the Rivers Trent and Soar as we made our way to Pillings Marina.