A life on the ocean wave?

People keep asking whether I miss it. Work, that is. Who in their right mind would answer yes. I went for a little cruise this weekend and didn't feel at all nostalgic. Mind you, it was on the "Yorkshire Belle" for a RSPB Shearwater & Skua Cruise. Hardly an ocean passage! It was very enjoyable tho' and well worth the money.
The trip started at 11.15am. I left home at 9am and had a very good trip up to Bridlington. After parking the car, I walked through to the harbour and saw there was quite a queue already. I had booked my place but hadn't yet paid for the ticket. That was no problem as a volunteer was canvassing the queue for people like me. We embarked just before 11am and set off prompt at 1115am. I had got a spot down aft on the port side. I thought I'd made a mistake at first as all the sightings seemed to be on the other side but it evened itself out and the leader aided by the Captain made sure we got to see anything that hung about. We headed for a flock of feeding gannets and the shearwaters and skuas were among them. There was plenty to see for the 3.5hours we were out there. I saw all four skuas on the list and plenty of sooty and a few Manx shearwaters. There were even skeins of pink-footed geese flying over, one of which contained a snow goose, a new bird for me!
We were landed ashore promptly at 14.45. The YB had another trip out at 15.15 and the punters waiting looked a little puzzled at the hordes of birdwatchers swathed in clothing and laden with optics. I suspect that some of them when the boat got out to Flamborough Head would regret not wearing more.
I came straight home as Barbara was on Morley at a Womens Network inauguration ceremony with Ruth BS. She had invited Ruth back for dinner and, although she'd put it in the oven, wanted me to check it out. Ruth's husband, Roger was going to come too but didn't feel to well when he got up so had cancelled. . In the event, Barbara and Ruth were quite late getting out of the ceremony and didn't get home until 7pm. Still, the meal survived and we had a nice chat during and afterwards.
On Friday, the Braves Guild had gone to the Blacksmith's Arms at Coniston to the east of Hull for a meal. We were a little late so most of the members were there. The bus came early and we soon got them in so we arrived at the pub early. Still we all got in before the other customers started arriving and had got our drinks too. There were one or two coming direct so we waited for them and then the meal started. As we were going to be there until 3.30pm, they didn't rush things. The turn was very good. I didn't get his name but he was disabled himself. He sang to very professional backing disks. The return journey was pretty quick and the taxis turned up promptly so we got home by 5.15pm. No need to eat tho' so we just sagged!
Sunday we went up to Church and then went to a picnic. There had been a Breakfast Club and it was their idea I think. The picnic was in Costello at the new Coffee Shop. It is not yet officially opened (that takes place on Saturday the 22nd) but some of the Friends of Peter Pan Park had opened it up for us. The Council have refurbished what was a changing block for the tennis courts. They have made a very good job of it too. I just hope that it doesn't get abused. After the picnic, we walked round to Lisa's for a visit.
Today, I have been reminded that my back is not yet right. I took medication on Saturday but had no ill effects from the driving so didn't bother yesterday. This morning I was very stiff at breakfast. I have been out and done some shopping but that is the sum of my adventures. I suppose I should just keep taking the tablets!