Useful Links
- Canal Journey Planner Nick’s Canal Route Planner
- Martyn King Sgin writer
- Mercia Marina Location– On the peaceful and tranquil Trent and Mersey Canal
- Narrowboat Baker
- New & Used Boats New & Used narrowboats, widebeams & Dutch Barges for sale
- Rob Shone Narrowboat Joinery
- Sally Tooze/Boat Painter Re-painted Foxglove
Blogs We Follow
- Hadar Working narrowboat built by Roger Fuller
- Marpessa 2 Follow Nick & Emma on our previous narrowboat MARPESSA 2
- Narrowboat One thing after another A diary about two lads and Eddie the dog who are fitting out, travelling, and generally enjoying life aboard their narrowboat.
- Parisien Star Australians living their dream of a year as liveaboards on a narrowboat
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- Happy Birthday – Wish (7 Today!) 10/03/2015
- Gone are the days of high heels!! 09/03/2015
- Just A Walking In The Rain (Whistle) 08/03/2015
- Tap To Snooze 07/03/2015
- Llangollen – Here we come! 06/03/2015
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Monthly Archives: April 2013
Sad Farewell
Well today was the last day we will be able to go on Foxglove for just over 4 weeks. We made our way, or should I say we were blown into the marina this afternoon, had a tidy and clean … Continue reading
It was like a scene from the Lion King !
No there wasn’t lions, hyenas or warthogs but there was the sunset. Everytime I see a sun set like the one tonight I break into the song from the Lion King which i can’t even tell what the words are……sounds … Continue reading
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The day of Locks
Yesterday ended at Tyrley Wharf where we met with our friend Gloria. We had yet another glorious day of weather and seen some beautiful scenery. I spoiled the best photo moment ever by getting so excited what I had seen … Continue reading
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One Amazing Photo!
Today was a little cooler than yesterday which was good as we both woke up with extremely sunburnt noses and cheeks. They were burning so much last night I had to put Germolene on them to numb the pain. Not … Continue reading
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Bonjour!!!
You can always count on me to do something embarrassing, well today was one of those days. Met a couple having tuition at one of the locks and “I thought” she was French. Never being afraid to saying anything or … Continue reading
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The last few days…..now exhausted!
Well what a busy few days it has been and I haven’t had a chance to write. Friday night was excellent as we went out for a meal with my daughter and we also got to show her the boat. … Continue reading
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Birthday Girl!
Yes that’s me. It’s my Birthday today and what a great day it has been. Finished work today and I was given some lovely presents from the girls at work. Thanks again Rachel , Lynn & Angie. I treated everyone … Continue reading
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Big day tomorrow!
Exciting day tomorrow not only because I will reach the grand old age of 41 but because it is my last day of work then we are off on the canals for a whole 9 days!! Waited for this moment … Continue reading
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Back Tracking
I am always far too tired to blog at night. It has been a busy week this week. So I am going to back track over the last few days. Catching up with Jessica has been lovely this week. My … Continue reading
Bingo!
Had a free night out tonight as my daughter invited me to go out with her and her friend to Gala Bingo! It was good fun. Thursday nights are free games so we must have played around 12 games … Continue reading
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