Up on the roof

Today's the day ......................... to batten down the hatches

Etymology:
From the practice aboard a ship of sealing hatches to prevent water getting below-decks in a storm by using covers secured by strips of material, called battens, firmly attached to the frame of the hatch opening.


It's maybe not the strict definition of battening and hatches - but this is Will up on top of the (in the process of being repaired) greenhouse - trying to save it from the ravages of Hurricane Bertha that might be on its way this weekend.

It's really unfair too - because today is his birthday - and he ought to be able to spend it doing things that he wants to do .......................