Molly and the rain

 Got back from morris last night around 11pm to discover that the high winds had started removing the tarpaulin we'd tied over Molly.  (She's on the trailer on our drive at present)

So I retied the ropes and added more, getting my skirt thoroughly wet in the process.

That held until morning. Fortunately it was dry and sunny today, so we took off the tarpaulin, bailed her out and gave her a good airing.  

I've discovered that rain gets into the bow compartment, owing the the trailer being on a slope, so I dried that out with a sponge.

Some bits are still a little bit damp (that handles of the oars, as they aren't varnished, and part of the bow compartment), but most is fine.

Wrapped her up again as tomorrow is likely to be just as bad.

For long term storage, she'll be upsidedown, but we need to get a proper cover for her first.

Wet weather

 We were going to be out sword dancing tomorrow, but the weather forecast is dire.

I've contacted the organisers saying that we'll not be there (we were performing for free).  I suspect they'll end up having the cancel the entire event as it's all outdoors.

I feel sorry for the organisers - a lot of work goes into organising these things.