And crawling on the planet’s face, some insects called the human race. Lost in time, and lost in space… and … More
Month: May 2019
Cool, dull, grey, overcast, breezy – and photobombed by one of Father Nature’s thugs #boating #narrowboat
Before I say anything else I will say that the photobombed image here is not photoshopped, it is as it came … More
Un-supermarket un-syndrome, with proper Bank Holiday weather #narrowboat #boating #England
Yep, that’s me, moored in splendid isolation. Just to prove that Supermarket Car-Park Syndrome does sometimes work in reverse, there were … More
Someone’s doormat around my propeller #narrowboat #boating
Had a splendid mooch yesterday, about eight miles (as the crow swims) and a couple of locks. Also included one … More
One point three miles and a couple of hours and I’m not even back where I started… #narrowboat #boating
Actually, shy of my starting position by about twenty metres… The Cardinal is in the photograph above – fourth boat in, … More
Rain, sunshine, wind, calm, overnight ice, begging ducks, expert swans and twin-tub laundry #narrowboat #boating #canal
Middle of bloody May and I’m still clearing ice from the solar panels in the morning – while the canal … More
Buying coal in the month of May #narrowboat #boating #canal
Mr Stove remains steadfastly in service. Spring sprang and was immediately Tasered and locked away. Summer isn’t due to begin … More
Brand new baby boat ‘Barcarolle’ bobs about buoyantly before braving maiden voyage #narrowboat #boating #hire
The Venetian Open Day this past weekend was a hoot. One of the things that made it so was hitching … More
Rodents abounding on the verge, although the verge of what exactly, one cannot guess…
Calling all mouse/rat/vole/shrew/miniature-coypu experts. This little fellow was feeding in the hedgerow hereabouts in broad and full daylight, and was … More
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company. 