Sunday 18 August 2013

Share It Sunday, Bailey Boat Cat!

Nominated by last weeks' Dakotas' Den.


 FAQ’s

Do you like being on a boat? You’re a cat after all and I didn’t think they like water?
Yes yes and yes! The truth is I LOVE being on the boat! I’m known affectionately as ‘puppy’ by my humans who swear that I’m more like a dog than a cat. Even though I’m not too keen on getting wet, I occasionally jump in!

Have you ever been for a swim?
Yes, this year in Ponza I’m not sure what came over me, but I decided to leap off the bow of the boat and do a couple of laps of Nocturne.

Have you ever fallen in?
Uh humm… Yes very embarrassingly I fell in one evening in the marina. It was very dark and I just misjudged the distance between the boat and the pontoon.

Have you always lived on a boat?
No I was 10 months old when my humans adopted me and gave me my furever home. Unfortunately even though dad lives aboard full time mum commutes for work and I travel with her because otherwise she gets lonely. So I spend half my time onboard Nocturne in Rome and half the time looking after my pet turtles in our flat in Nice.

Do you mind the long trips in the car? How long is the commute?
No I like to sing for about an hour and then I usually go to sleep and arrive at our destination whether it’s Rome or Nice feeling nice and refreshed. Mum and I go together every 6-8 weeks and the journey takes about seven and a half hours.

What’s the best thing about being on the boat?
Oh definitely the freedom. I love being outside and watching all the wildlife and the stunning scenery and sunsets. Nothing beats being out on water. We’ve been lucky enough to see sea turtles and dolphins and I’m always on the lookout for more marine friends.

What’s the worst thing about being on the boat?
Seasickness! I don’t usually suffer from it but if we are in a rolly anchorage and the humans start fussing about it, I sometimes feel a little queasy too. Luckily the humans don’t like it, so if we can, we tend to move, take a break on shore or sleep through it!

What are your future plans on the boat? You say you’re a wannabe cruiser?
Yes that’s right. The humans and I are planning and working towards setting off cruising. This means we are hoping to set off around the world on our beloved Nocturne. We’re hoping to leave at the end of 2014 but it’s not definite yet.

What route do you intend to take?
We don’t have any set plans yet, but we’re roughly thinking of crossing the Atlantic and heading for the Caribbean before sailing down through South America. The humans really want to go to Alaska one day too (where Nocturne used to hangout)… I don’t mind as long as it’s not too cold. 




Continuing to give something back on my ‘Share It Sunday’. We all share and we grow together.  Pop over say hello and make a new friend.


From the author Molly The Wally

35 comments:

  1. Bailey he's quite a kitty,xx Speedy

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  2. We don't know Bailey, will have to pop over, have a wonderful Sunday Mollie xx00xx

    Mollie and Alfie

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  3. SWELL GOOD GLORY! You know, I must confess, and Miz Molly and Pip know. I AM A DOG PERSON, A CANINAPHILE, a dog-lover. Cats, I respect, but I've never really understood them! But YOU....YOU ROCK THE BOAT, kitty! teeheheehe....you look very engaged, and that's what I like about any creature. I LOVE THE WATER and what a lucky cat you are to have humans who take you out!

    And Miz Molly, GOOD! THE BUILDERS FINALLY FINISHED!!!!!!

    Yes, summer is coming to an end...NO! Let's both light some candles in the garden and toast to one another, à la belle étoile!! Anita

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  4. That was a fun, fun post about a fun, fun kitty!!!

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  5. Bailey is a good friend of ours and we are SO JEALOUS he gets to hang out on the beautiful Nocturne when he's visiting his Dad! I think he's quite brave too - he's been in the water and when they're docked he's in charge of "security"! A seagoing guard kitty - who knew?!?! Happy Sunday Molly!

    Kitty Hugs, Sammy

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  6. Holy Gwalk a MOLEY... Bailey has his own BOAT??? THAT is the Cat's Meow!!!

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  7. JUMPIN' TUNAS THAT IS A CAT ON A BOAT ON THE WATER!!
    DEFINITELY A UNIQUE KITTY
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

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  8. Oh Bailey you are one pawesome kitty! Me-Ommmmmm

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  9. Wow that was interesting! Specially the part about seasickness - maybe Bailey has a tip for my mom? The lifejacket looks just cool, think I want one too. Thanks for sharing, have a great sunday dear Molly.

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  10. You are one of the most interesting kitties we've ever met, Bailey! Love your little life jacket!

    Susan and Wrigs

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  11. You look like a fine Salior hahaha!

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  12. Thank you for sharing our honorary brofur, Bailey, with your readers. He's a unique personality, and we hope lots of your readers will jump over to his blog. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Guilietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo from The Cat on My Head

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  13. Hi bailey what a cool kitty you are. love the photo with yr tongue sticking out.

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  14. hi molly! was thinking about you this morning...you beautiful gal. fun post as usual. have a barkrific day, hugs and snuggles, M

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  15. glad to see Bailey and Dakota is so happy to have introduced more people to such a wonderful kitty!

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  16. Wow - I've never seen a cat with a pawsonal flotation device! Will definitely have to stop by and say hi to Bailey. Thanks for telling us about the Salty Sea Cat!

    Garth

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  17. We are just so happy you are wearing your little life vest. We have some too but of course they are bigger.

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  18. Always like to meet new friends! Lee and Phod whose cats would not like to be boat cats

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  19. That cat is too amazing to be a cat. We think she must really be a dog.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  20. We follow Bailey...I mean what dog doesn't want to follow a cat that lives on the water!

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  21. How fun is that! You go, Bailey!!! :)

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  22. Wow... A cat on a boat... It would be so easy... Just a little push...

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  23. Wow, Bailey's a cat after my own heart! I love water sports too. Pawesome life vest too. I bet the smell of fish is a big attraction too!
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, COP

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  24. Mowzers, that Baily is one brave kitteh! We kinda think we'll keep our paws on Terra Firma though!

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  25. OMC this is so cool! I've met one cat who supposedly liked to go sailing, but never a kitty like Bailey!

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  26. We love Bailey Boat Cat - he's cool, sporty, adventurous, well travelled - Ambercat is in love.

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  27. I used to have a Siamese kitteh. I've been missing him a lot lately. I think I shall pop over and say hello!

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  28. I am impressed!! Apparently my human's first kitty used to like going on a boat, but you wouldn't catch me doing that!!! MOL

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  29. Lucky kitty. Brown dawgs would like to live on a boat.

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  30. Wow Molly, that's a really interesting story! We'll pop over as soon as Melon gets back onto her 'puter. Thanks!
    Cocoa

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  31. I think Bailey has a lot of fun!

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