Another steel thing and it's bigger than me

What on earth is that?

She showed up just before Christmas and before you could say 'safe working load' Steve had her out of the water and on the car park. All 35 tonnes and 56 feet of her. Did you know they could do that at WRC's boatyard? I didn't either.

Not that you can actually see her now, she is surrounded by what I've heard referred to as a tent but which might be more accurately described as a distribution warehouse. Mind you, I have seen tents almost as big in August.

The noise is deafening, even from the river so if Claire or Sue keep saying 'pardon' on the phone you'll know they are gritblasting. The blokes on the ship I mean, not the girls. They haven't got the grit. Ha ha ha.

I am looking forward to seeing her when she emerges, all beautiful and butterfly-like, from her steel & polythene chrysalis. I'm talking about the boat now, not the girls.

Gary, pass me a shovel.