Folk On The Water and The Git

I am getting excited now as  Folk on The Water -  http://www.folkonthewater.com  grows ever closer. I was musing about it today and went on    http://www.kateboats.co.uk/    to  familiarise myself with 'The Patricia Helen'. The narrow boat that will will be my home for five days. The barge will meander along the Warwick shire Canal and stop at 15 venues. Fantastic live bands will be playing at each venue in aid of Zoes Baby Hospice. ttp://www.zoesplacemidlands.org.uk/

I was going to spend five days on my own,attending Folk on The Water,  having a break from The Git.  Last week, The poor Git had the most awful week in school and being a decent bloke The Dutchman spoke to him on the phone and asked if he would like to come along as his 'Roadie'. The Git was nonplussed and muttered something about the Bands being a bit crap ( NOT - he is 12 after all.... ) and told Dutch he would think about it. Get Him !  Dutch and I ignored him as best we could and then I sat him down and told him he would be required to work on this trip. Drive the boat, lay cables, set up Pa systems, and it was a big responsibility. He immediately became enamoured and excited. He is driving me mad now and not only attending but doing the ' how many days now mum' thing! Oh... and shouting at me that he needs T-Shirts saying 'ROADIE' on them....bless!   Also great news as the school have given their support and the time off ...erm thank you Scott Helgesen!

The Git has thus far stolen my boat shoes, customised them and is reminding me what I need to pack. As we are going to Leamington Spa on the coach I rather wonder HOW we will carry it all? Problem solved, I have bought him a bag and told him that is all he can take. Hmmmm, no underwear, T shirts or shorts. As far as my boy is concerned he needs an SLR and Digital camera, a Laptop and a book. Simples....

Apparently I am a Donut Child, an adventurer and thrill seeker....Hmmm that remains to be seen!  I had a conversation with the Dutchman the other day that went something like this....

Me, 'Erm so can I bring my hair straighteners'
Him ' Nope, no hairdryers either, banned on board I am afraid, they flatten the batteries.'

Large wails down the phone from me.

Me, 'You are bloody joking, a girl has to do what a girl has to do, I have already promised not to wear high heels on board, do you think I could do my hair at the Gig venues?'

Him ' Yes I can just see that.  'Here is the Stage Door, Artistes Dressing Room and first on the right is Muses 'Hair Straightening Room'.

Grumpy girl signing off now...

Wish me luck!

Namaste

Muse x