Nominated by
last weeks' Dakotas' Den.
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
Bailey he's quite a kitty,xx Speedy
ReplyDeleteWe don't know Bailey, will have to pop over, have a wonderful Sunday Mollie xx00xx
ReplyDeleteMollie and Alfie
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!
ReplyDeleteAnd 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
That was a fun, fun post about a fun, fun kitty!!!
ReplyDeleteBailey 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!
ReplyDeleteKitty Hugs, Sammy
Holy Gwalk a MOLEY... Bailey has his own BOAT??? THAT is the Cat's Meow!!!
ReplyDeleteJUMPIN' TUNAS THAT IS A CAT ON A BOAT ON THE WATER!!
ReplyDeleteDEFINITELY A UNIQUE KITTY
HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF
too cool! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Bailey you are one pawesome kitty! Me-Ommmmmm
ReplyDeleteWow 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.
ReplyDeleteYou are one of the most interesting kitties we've ever met, Bailey! Love your little life jacket!
ReplyDeleteSusan and Wrigs
You look like a fine Salior hahaha!
ReplyDeleteThank 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
ReplyDeleteHi bailey what a cool kitty you are. love the photo with yr tongue sticking out.
ReplyDeletehi molly! was thinking about you this morning...you beautiful gal. fun post as usual. have a barkrific day, hugs and snuggles, M
ReplyDeleteglad to see Bailey and Dakota is so happy to have introduced more people to such a wonderful kitty!
ReplyDeleteAww I love this salty sea cat! :)
ReplyDeleteWow - 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!
ReplyDeleteGarth
We are just so happy you are wearing your little life vest. We have some too but of course they are bigger.
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Always like to meet new friends! Lee and Phod whose cats would not like to be boat cats
ReplyDeleteThat cat is too amazing to be a cat. We think she must really be a dog.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
This cat can transport me anytim
ReplyDeleteWe follow Bailey...I mean what dog doesn't want to follow a cat that lives on the water!
ReplyDeleteHow fun is that! You go, Bailey!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow... A cat on a boat... It would be so easy... Just a little push...
ReplyDeleteWow, 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!
ReplyDeleteGrr and Woof,
Sarge, COP
Mowzers, that Baily is one brave kitteh! We kinda think we'll keep our paws on Terra Firma though!
ReplyDeleteOMC this is so cool! I've met one cat who supposedly liked to go sailing, but never a kitty like Bailey!
ReplyDeleteWe love Bailey Boat Cat - he's cool, sporty, adventurous, well travelled - Ambercat is in love.
ReplyDeleteI used to have a Siamese kitteh. I've been missing him a lot lately. I think I shall pop over and say hello!
ReplyDeleteI am impressed!! Apparently my human's first kitty used to like going on a boat, but you wouldn't catch me doing that!!! MOL
ReplyDeleteLucky kitty. Brown dawgs would like to live on a boat.
ReplyDeleteWow Molly, that's a really interesting story! We'll pop over as soon as Melon gets back onto her 'puter. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCocoa
I think Bailey has a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteI just love Bailey!
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