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A Whole New World

Posted on 30/07/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

Yes, another song title, from a Disney movie this time, Aladdin. It was as if I had rubbed a magic lamp and all my wishes come true. Today has been amazing! The boards had finally moved onto amber and the … Continue reading →

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In The Red

Posted on 29/07/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

Today has been an eventful day. We were reading ‘Diary of a Boat Woman’ blog last night and found out that NB Hadar had moored around Shardlow at the weekend so we really hoped that we would see them at some point today. … Continue reading →

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Epic Journey!

Posted on 28/07/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

Yesterday was fantastic. I am on holiday now from work (Daystate), as we are shutdown for 1 week. Hooray!! It has been a very busy month and I am sooooooooooooo looking forward to this week off. Saturday 0 miles – 0 … Continue reading →

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Accident Prone!

Posted on 21/07/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

This boating lark is very dangerous, even without travelling. I think I have more of a bruised ego than a bruised thigh this morning. I was just about to get off the boat yesterday, I was wearing a long dress and … Continue reading →

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Victoria & Albert ?

Posted on 18/07/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

Yet it is a while since I last wrote but there has been a lot happening, nothing of which I want to bore any of you with, however, me being me, here is a quick run down: House went up for sale … Continue reading →

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1 month gone.

Posted on 24/06/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

Can you believe it that one month has already passed since we got Foxglove back…… You know what that means don’t you??? Oh yes…. Can’t wait…… I can now wax it!! I love doing this, I find it quite relaxing. … Continue reading →

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Eh up Duck!

Posted on 23/06/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

This is quite a common saying around The Potteries area but this is not what I am on about….I am talking about the wildlife, ducks, geese and coots. Someone said at the marina a few weeks ago that they weren’t … Continue reading →

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Give me a sign!

Posted on 20/06/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

Well I certainly got a sign today … one that I have been contemplating for a while. What kind of sign? You may ask. Well … it was this kind of sign….   Yes you’ve guessed it  … decided to … Continue reading →

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We have a winner!

Posted on 19/06/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

Well done Davide ( my Italian Stallion!!) You spotted all 5 correct. P1 – Boiling on the temperature gauge. P2 – On the gauge behind the white chimney. P3 – On the left of the canal in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Shiny & New – (Spot the tigger!)

Posted on 18/06/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

Roy kept busy this weekend polishing up the engine…… It looks stunning and very shiny. Don’t you find it strange though that he actually enjoys this , yet give him a duster and hoover and it is a different matter … Continue reading →

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