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Another Hot One!

Posted on 19/05/2014 by foxglovenarrowboat

No I am not relating the title to my husband as I am talking about the weather. I have a nose that looks like Rudolph, bright red, not because of the drink, but because it is sunburnt!! Janet if you … Continue reading →

Posted in Foxglove | Tagged Captain, Galley slave, General Dogsbody, Knitting, Lock Labourer, Stop lock, Thunderstorms | 2 Comments

The Crack of dawn.

Posted on 18/05/2014 by foxglovenarrowboat

I don’t think Roy was that impressed with me this morning when I announced what time it was… “guess” I said… “7.30 am” he replied… “nope, 5.30 am!” I announced. I was wide awake and the sun was shining through … Continue reading →

Posted in Foxglove | Tagged Bling, Border Collie, Dawn awakening, Evelyn Booth, Gailey Lock, Graham Booth, Knitting, LMS, Locks, Lockside Antiques, Red roses, Roger Fuller, Wish | 4 Comments

Springing !!

Posted on 17/05/2014 by foxglovenarrowboat

Interesting word that, Springing, probably doesn’t exist, but it has taken me ages to think of a title for tonight’s blog as it has been sooooo long since I have written and it is now middle of Spring………….so not really … Continue reading →

Posted in Foxglove | Tagged Josiah, Midland Chandlers, Millicent Annie, Roger Fuller, Spring, Teddesley | 10 Comments

New Year’s Eve

Posted on 31/12/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

New Year’s Eve Well what a year it has been. Some major changes have happened and we have been thinking today about all the plans we have for 2014. More changes still to come. I believe everything happens for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Foxglove | Tagged 2014, cruising, Locks, New Years Eve, Takeaway | 6 Comments

Christmas Cruising

Posted on 27/12/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

Well it has been over a week since I have written but I have been too busy with the run up to Christmas visiting friends, having friends over, shopping and baking and ensuring everything was O.K. on Foxglove in preparation … Continue reading →

Posted in Foxglove | Tagged baking, bread, cruising, Kitchen Aid | 2 Comments

There’s so much to be thankful for.

Posted on 15/12/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

We have had a busy couple of days as while Roy was off work we have done some running about Christmas shopping. One thing for sure this year we are not wasting money on any presents that will end up … Continue reading →

Posted in Foxglove | Tagged Christmas, Josh Groban, Noel, Sam Bailey, singing, Vu Qube, X Factor | Leave a comment

A Woman’s Work is Never Done

Posted on 12/12/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

I have had such a busy day today I don’t know how I fit it all in. Woke up reasonably early today………..7.30am………eventually got up around 8am. I love waking up then taking the porthole bungs off first thing and then … Continue reading →

Posted in Foxglove | Tagged baking, bread, carnuba wax, chili con carne, flapjacks, narrowboat, walking | 2 Comments

Showroom Shine & Tigger

Posted on 11/12/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

The last couple of weeks since the fire has been on we have had tar residue running down the side of the boat. Now you know what a clean freak I am and that I like to keep the boat … Continue reading →

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Ladies that Lunch

Posted on 10/12/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

Thanks Barbara for our new nickname…………that is what 4 of us ladies did yesterday…….had lunch. Had a visit back to Mercia Marina and went out with Barbara, Cherrie & Julie. We had a great day together. It was my turn … Continue reading →

Posted in Foxglove | Tagged baking, Blackpool Tower, Cake, Horses, Ladies that lunch, Laughing, Party boat, Pigs, Snow | Leave a comment

Lights, camera, action!

Posted on 08/12/2013 by foxglovenarrowboat

Well if you turn the title of the blog around it will be more suited to: Action: Roy getting busy on the roof of the boat putting the lights on and a bit of drilling for wiring etc!! Lights: he … Continue reading →

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