Nature notes
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Well, we're told that Claydon bottom lock is now working. I think they've
even fixed the top paddle. We're not ready quite yet to get back on Herbie
be...
End of an era
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If anyone had looked at this moribund blog in the past couple of weeks,
they would have seen that my ‘Count Up’ ticker of how long I have owned
Chertsey...
Some final stats
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After a long cruise I normally do a post with some stats for the trip, so I
thought it would be nice to do some stats for the whole of our ownership of
B...
Saou alley
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Another France painting: this is in Saou. I crept out early to catch the
sunlight streaming down an alley, then had the best almond croissant of the
trip. ...
The Odyssey 2019: Day 10 – Part 3
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Sandbank by RAF No. 4 to the Nene I really enjoyed our time on the beach,
but all too quickly the tide turned and we had to head back to sea. This
proved t...
Happy New Year boaters
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It may be a bit late but I'm going to suggest that CRT needs to make a New
Years resolution: Be nicer to boaters. (Now stop laughing in the back!)
Seriousl...
Little darling
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This is Soli, new to boating but taking it in his leapy stride.
Soli is from the greek island of Chios. He needs a step to get in and out
of the bo...
From 'Arctic gales' to 'scorching sunshine'...
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Express, Monday 29 April 2013:
*Any hopes of a reprieve for the Bank Holiday were dashed as experts warned
wind, rain and bitter temperatures will dampe...