Friday 16 March 2012

Mighty ships and all that



I don't know if any of you watch the Freeview channel Quest at night . . . quite late? Maybe someone does. When I say watch, usually it's just left on in the background, turned down after Geekster has watched "How it's made" which is about . . . Yes that's right.

But something caught my eye last night . . .  Mighty ships and they were mighty. The biggest on the seas. I was hooked, totally fascinated and that doesn't often happen I can tell you. I don't ever watch films or much else really but I couldn't get enough of it. During two full hour progammes I sat engrossed.

On the second hour I was so in awe of the mighty ship that I "fell in love" with the Captain. It was almost the old SIC syndrome (Sudden Inappropriate Crushes -  brought on by no gear/lowering methadone) except it was ever so slightly more justifiable than my usual horrors such as. Not by much though, thinking back he was obviously an arrogant sod. He constantly had a "roll up" on the go with an inch of ash falling somewhere every ten minutes. Longish hair and a very direct look. Heavily made-up to hide the broken veined nose of a serious drinker . . . I know, I know, I am over it now. Even if I wasn't quite, I am now I've read this. Though he did have some charm, nice teeth and a certain something. A bit dodgy I sensed but that just added to whatever else it was. He obviously had a fair amount of "Command" too. I doubt that would've impressed me, but I could be very wrong. I'll leave that one there.

O My God . . . It's on again now. Do I want to put myself through that again so soon? Saying that, tonight I remembered to take my normal evening dose of 20ml methadone which is probably just enough to stave off the SICs . . . let's see.

I need an early night anyway as I'm taking Mum out for lunch tomorrow for an early Mothers day. Tomorrow being the only time I can get Hamper G looked after but that's ok. She wouldn't mind what day we went. It's the first time I've offered to take her out for lunch and I think she's pleased.
It's been a busy week with Hamper G's fifth Birthday, five more very unexpected hamster pups . . . mostly good stuff but a few too many mental battles for comfort.  I've no idea why I didn't battle for the first few weeks . . . Maybe it will pass again; No maybe about it . . . It will pass again.

I'm off to bed before it's too late to have an early night.
"Beautiful dreamer" . . . I love that song. My Dad, a former merchant seaman, used to sing it. So beautiful dreams and all that. Thanks, as always, for reading.
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15 comments:

  1. When I get my little bouts of depression, I embrace them, and let myself feel the pain and sadness for a while, because I know that the feelings pass. Every feeling we experience(good and bad) adds to who we are, so embrace those mental battles I know you will soon come out on top.
    Cheers from Kiwigirl
    P.S. I never have seen about the big ships, sounds like something from the Discovery Channel, will watch out for it.

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    1. Thanks Kiwigirl. The battles are mainly with the gear at the moment. It is very persistant but so far so good ;-)
      I've got a busy day today which is good. All distraction is good.
      Thanks, as always, for reading and commenting

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  2. I am so impressed that while the battles are there you are still on the winning side. There is something magical about big ships - more so than any other form of transport I can think of. That said the only time I was on a big(ish) boat I was violently seasick and it took four injections to stop me vomiting. Oh the memories - it was on the way to Antarctica and was worth every hurl.
    Have a wonderful lunch with your mother. Have you told her yet?

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    1. Wow that must've been horrendous . . but as you say, worth it. Judging by your wonderful photos of Antarctica it was very worth it.
      Yes I told mother last week so she kept the day free . . . very busy 79 yr old.
      I hope it goes well. I report back later.

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    2. I bet she was chuffed. Looking forward to the report on lunch, and life.

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  3. Mothers Day... hmm the kids told me it was all under control - it better be!!!

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    1. Yes it better be!
      My middle lad is off to France with his Dad, Eldest lad is skint till he gets paid in a week . . . So it looks like I'm relying on 5 yr old Hamper G to sort something!?
      That'll be interesting.

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  4. The day we stop having crushes on unavailable men, will be a sad day indeed...LOL. I loved how you weighed his pros and cons. Way to size up a sailor, dear lady!

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    1. Unavailable is definitely the best type for me. It's when they're available but dysfunctional that I have to keep a check on myself . . . I thought my hormones were past their sell by date but it was obviously just the gear/methadone. O dear . . . ;-)

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  5. Have a good lunch with your mama. You are strong, you are beautiful and you are important....paraphrased from "The Help." I love that message. Keep taking good care of yourself sweet girl.

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    1. O Annette . . . Bless your heart. Thanks that's lovely. Hugs n love x

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  6. I hope the mental battles are over and you enjoyed a fabulous Mother's Day lunch with your mom. Hmm, five newborns to help celebrate the fifth birthday. Symbolic maybe? Probably not.

    Have a great weekend!

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    1. Thanks L. They seem to be easing sonewhat as the last two nights have been plain sailing.
      Lunch was good thanks but I could well do without the hamster pups . . .
      Hope all is well with you Lovey, Bugerlugs x

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  7. Sounds like an interesting show. The men of the sea inspired me, but not with crushes! But I am glad to have my boat and enjoy cruising on her. No exotic places yet but hopefully some will be coming up.

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    1. It was amazing. I found it on-line the next day, its part of a series filmed for the Discovery channel.
      My Dad was a sea-fisherman on the trawlers, then in the Merchant Navy. I find the sea awesome (in the true sense of the word) I used to love my Dad's sea stories.
      It looks pretty exotic where you are, compared with England ;-)

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