June 9th. Still in Stonehaven

Really getting to know Stonehaven well now! Strong noreasterlies and a rough sea stop me from going anywhere except the pub which I'm keeping away from for the time being. I've had 3 yachts moored up next to me 2 of which are doing round Britain but luckily for them they're going clockwise with the wind!! Woke up this morning to discover all the fishing boats had retired to the inner harbour as a swell had developed in the outer harbour where I am. Ian, a fisherman with a boat called Cleopatra very kindly lent me two huge fenders to keep me well off the harbour wall. Cheers Ian. But it looks like another roller coaster night's sleep again tonight. The weather and wind have to turn soon !! Bought myself a pressure cooker so going to put it to the test and cook myself a chicken in white wine dinner this evening. Good to hear from you this morning Martin.