There are no photographs to accompany this account, as you will understand from reading it. I have instead provided some … More
Month: April 2018
Four groundings, one lock and a perfect turn with no witnesses #narrowboat #england
Fork ‘andles? Got any ‘O’s? Got any brown bread? I always worry somewhat when… Actually, no, that sentence is complete … More
The Battle of Trafalgar Square & Admiral Lord Nelson’s toilet… #narrowboat #england
Yes, that is Admiral Lord Nelson’s toilet, although I think that the velvet rope and stand was a later addition, … More
It’s not all plane sailing on the canals… Solent Sky Museum #narrowboat #england
[SIC] Please accept my apologies for my online absence of the past week, I have been on an expedition for … More
Steam trains, virgins, wind and ruddy winter #narrowboat #England
Ye gods, will this damnable winter never end? Once again I sit here at my desk aboard the Cardinal and … More
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company. 