I always and only think of herons as solitary birds. It has been my assumption to date that any and … More
Tag: cardinal wolsey
Hot stuff #narrowboat #england
I spotted a CaRT spotter yesterday – first one for ages. This one had disguised himself with a very casual … More
Bank Holiday over & the canal returns to the purpose for which it was intended #narrowboat #england #canal
That purpose being, of course, my enjoyment. According to the “government dot com” website I have thirty-six years of National … More
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
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 canals on Mars can’t hold a candle to those of Earth #narrowboat #England #canal
Should the Martians ever truly invade Earth – and I think it quite likely – they will come in the … More
English weather. Yesterday versus today. #England #narrowboat #canal
Yesterday… versus Today… There’s a reason why we don’t prepare too well for weather in Blighty. That’s because we have … More
Horses, insane boat traffic, and venturing forth without a jacket… #narrowboat #england #springtime
Now is the winter of our discount tent made glorious summer by this sun of York… or some such rubbish. … More
Grebe-ous bodily harm? I’m not convinced. Calling all bird-fanciers… #england #canal #narrowboat
No, not that one, that’s a garden ornament and an owl (and it makes me think of Detective Columbo every … More
Mad ducks and Englishmen go out in the midday snow #narrowboat #england #winter
It would appear that I made an amazingly good decision in moving the Cardinal and, necessarily thus, myself, to this … More
The new “Terror Weather” is upon us & I blame everyone #narrowboat #england
Are we all scared enough, or do you need another “Red Warning”? Yes, it’s winter. Yes, it’s cold. Yes, it … More
The Pinfold and The Jolly Tar #narrowboat #England
There’s a certain brutality to the Cardinal’s current moorings. The A-road following the line of the canal is a deep … More