After flying, Christian suggested a swim in the Lake, but this turned into a "teach Boris to ski" expedition! Christian has his ski boat here, and the water now reaches the boat ramp on our side of the lake. I went along intending to have a swim, and Paul Roche went along intending to stay dry and laugh.
On launching the boat, Christian discovered he hadn't but the bungs back in so it started to sink! He quickly installed them, but not before quite a bit of water had been taken on board. This made the boat a bit sluggish. Paul found that you cannot stay dry when getting in a boat!
After giving Boris a quick demonstration, and many used of the phase "it'll be right", Boris was installed on a wake board and pulled along. This wasn't perhaps the best way of learning, but eventually just as it got dark, he managed to stand on the board for a bit. Then, almost in darkness, I had a go on the skis - first time for about 25 years! I was lucky they didn't lose me in the gloom!
Lots of fun - shame none of us had a camera. Maybe we'll have another go tomorrow.
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