Aye, well, ‘appen as reckon as mebbe. The Cardinal and I have mooched on. That we have mooched on in … More
Month: December 2018
Drizzly mist or misty drizzle? A very grey Christmas Day indeed, spent people-watching. The games people play. #narrowboat #England
This photograph ought to give you an idea of what today has brought. The dull and grey has been strong … More
The last two sacks of coal in Stone, the Christmas tree is dead and the fairy is missing-in-action #narrowboat #England
Purple coal, and emblazoned with a U.S.-style locomotive for some reason! (The cow-catcher is the clue.) Perhaps this coal hails … More
Stumbling on Stone with Siberia swiftly ascending
Notable Bene; Yes, that is a christmas tree atop that crane, and yes, it has twinkly lights. No idea what … More
A smidgen more sunshine and a tad less wind – things are looking up! #narrowboat #England
England has had some peculiar weather this year. [Bites knuckle in theatrical mock-surprise.] Our summer was akin to something one … More
Over the River Trent, up the junction, and to some most splendid moorings on a new-to-me canal #narrowboat #England
It rained yesterday – but it rained without wind. Breezes were not us. Gales were having a rest (although more … More
You can’t tie knots in ropes that are frozen solid – and you can’t untie frozen knots that are already there #narrowboat #England
Things were a bit chilly this morning. When I picked up my centre-line it was frozen solid from one end … More
Landlubber yuletide profligacy, the M6 Motorway in a quiet moment, and some brief sunshine #narrowboat #England
I mentioned in my previous post that the M6 motorway may be heard all over the town of Penkridge, and … More
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company. 