More Toys for Boys

Bart and Russ were particularly lucky on their coast watch a few days ago. As they patrolled along the beach at Weybourne, they came across a fisherman who needed some help and recognised these guys as figures of authority.

The fisherman needed to get his boat into the sea to go fishing and needed someone to drive the tractor for him. Russ and Bart were only too happy to oblige.


In true 'Where's Bear' fashion, the challenge is to find them in our picture. They're not particularly big bears but they are both there. They reported that the tractor wasn't quite as modern as the Bears Unlimited fleet vehicles they're used to driving, but it was very powerful. Russ found he was able to reach all the controls o.k. but needed a few more cushions to be able to see out the cab, so Bart helped out by shouting instructions from a high view point on the boat.

We're pleased to report that they didn't mow down any other beach strollers in the drive to the water. As the fisherman said he'd be out for a few hours they decided not to hang around to wait for a free fish from his catch.

Anyway, in case you failed to find them in our first picture, try this one for a zoomed view.


Easy isn't it?

Lots of love, the Bears Unlimited Coast Watch team xxx

Gone Fishing!

All that talk of food from George & Yorkie, reminds me that I haven't told you about my fishing attempts yet.

As you will know, I tend to leave most of the island exploring to George & Yorkie as I am happiest being on, or not far from, my boat. I therefore spend a lot of time on board and there are few things I like better than a spot of fishing.
Sometimes I use a line and fish for my supper but, more often than not, I just like to throw out a bit of food and see the fish gather.


I find the best way to do this is to sit on the swimming platform armed with a hunk of bread. I throw this into the sea in little pieces and immediately I am joined by hundreds of little fish. In my picture you can see some of them darting around, with their silver bodies glistening in the sunlight. The water is so clear that I can even see their expressions. It is a truly magical sight and one I never fail to tire of.

When the bread runs out and I've got a bit hot in the sunshine, I simply unclip my safety line and dive into the water. As the fish get used to me they aren't frightened and swim around me tickling my fur.It's not quite swimming with dolphins but the next best thing.

Lots of love, Eddie xxx