You can’t move for boats on this stretch (at least) of the Shroppie at the moment. This is probably because … More
Tag: canal
Here’s Lookin’ At Ewe, Kid
Where weresheep may safely graze on the hillside – provided that they have independent suspension. No, I said suspension, not … More
Rudely Re-Awoken By A Giant Virgin
This damnable weather has returned my sleep pattern to the primordial sludge; I sleep – half a brain, one eye, … More
The Great English Bake-Off
I have written a lengthy letter of complaint and sent it to the Times (via the Minister for Weather & … More
Drunken Yobbery at Silly O’Clock
Yes that’s me in the phomatograph above. Not a trace of distortion caused by the plastic sheeting; that’s exactly the … More
Eckythump
Heron on Rutters Bridge. It’s alright though; I talked him down. It’s been Hellishly hot and also coolishly cool in … More
Waiter? There are people in my soup.
It’s been a funny old week. Yesterday, Friday, was technically the hottest day of the year thus far being in … More
No, but seriously?
Honestly, is it just me or… Two thousand miles of canal, several hundred yards free on this stretch alone… and … More
The Canals of Mars
Don’t get your hopes up, they’re not open yet. Rest assured though that I shall be first in the queue … More
Hecticus – God of Rush
The Canal Company Ltd’s “Let’s not mow to the edges because wildlife, yeah?” policy in full June bloom. By August … More
Loose Boats Wild Orchids Headless Pigeons
Photograph from a few days ago – the Cardinal making (more) close friends. It now being “Peasants Celebrating Serfdom” Bank … More
Manoeuvring an HGV with no brakes while children circle on skateboards
Silly o’clock in the morning, down to the watering hole to watch the lions and tigers and ephalumps and zedbras … More