Spitbank Fort

Yes, there really is a place called Spitbank Fort

and that's where the peeps went…….

They starting building it in 1860

to defend Portsmouth harbour from Napoleon

no, not that one, his nephew, Louis Napoleon

butt, with all the budget cuts etc, the messing about politicians do

the threat had long gone before it was finished

There was never a shot fired in anger from it!

And I bet it did feel like Alcatraz to the 260 soldiers stationed 

on it for 6 months at a time!!!

(they chose peeps that couldn't swim

 to stop them swimming back to shore!)

There were hooks everywhere on the walls

for them to hang their hammocks from

Every space was used

Luckily, Mum and Dad's room was more luxurious

(although Mum could have made the bed before taking photo!)

And

 Dad was very happy to find a guitar

which he immediately set about tuning

And

Mum was happy to find the bottle of champagne, 

which she immediately set about drinking!

And look what she saw from her window…..

one of Reilly and Denny's ships

(hope you're feeling a bit better Reilly)

Talking of boats…..

Mum and Dad sailed past this on their way to the Fort

It's taking part in the America's Cup Race this year

You saw it here first pups!

AND…..

All this took place WITHOUT me!!!!

But don't worry…I did get to share this….

Mum's cake from work….A PUG Burfday cake!

They nose her so well don't they, hehe.

Loves and licky kisses

Princess Leah 

xxx