Tony of NB Universe was handed this on the towpath, recognised me and emailed it over. Apparently she wants more pictures of me, but I won't be playing ball - I'm barely a boater, but obviously I look like someone's image of one, and anyway, that hat is sadly now lost (actually a theatrical prop left behind by Cbeebies on one of their many studio moves).
Frederick on test, and the C&O canal
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The January edition of *Canal Boat* is out and includes my boat test on
*Frederick* by Braidbar boats. There’s also a piece I wrote about the
Chesapeake...
A new design for Herbie's name
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Following my signwriting course I've not only been practising brushwork at
home but also thinking about repainting Herbie's name on the side of the
boat...
Back on the rails
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I've just spent a most enjoyable long weekend down in Newhaven, and I'm
very pleased to say that the train journey, both ways, went without a hitch
(and...
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...