authorlife, boat, canal, diy, routine

First bike ride of the year… Day 252

Saturday 30th March Day 252 It’s a beautiful bright start to the day and so we decide to crack on early doors with finishing the painting on the roof. That done, we get the push bikes out and cycle about 15 minutes into Measham to get some milk and bread. It’s Easter Sunday tomorrow and… Continue reading First bike ride of the year… Day 252

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Narrowboat life, YouTube and author adventures… Day 247 – 253 / Mon 25th – Sun 31st

Monday 25th March Day 247 To the dinette as we start another week, working on freelance stuff whilst Chris varnishes the wood in the bathroom. We are still trying to get through our snagging list of jobs to finish off as the weather is a little too iffy and cold to start the roof. Around… Continue reading Narrowboat life, YouTube and author adventures… Day 247 – 253 / Mon 25th – Sun 31st

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The benefits of a power nap… Day 243

Thursday 21st March Day 243 Today we broke our bodies by wandering into Hinkley and around the charity shops and buying some shopping we needed. I don’t know how far it is but it was one of those when you feel like you’ve been walking forever! A bit like when we walked the Yorkshire Three… Continue reading The benefits of a power nap… Day 243

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Uh Oh… a problem on the canals! Day 239

Sunday 17th March Day 239 After a fab nights sleep – fresh air and exercise really is the key we are having our traditional coffee in bed and Chris sees an update on the Oxford canal landslip and uh oh… they have changed the date from beginning of April until mid-May! We were planning on… Continue reading Uh Oh… a problem on the canals! Day 239

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A glorious day to cruise. Day 238

Saturday 16th March Day 238 What a glorious day as we wake up to blue skies. There is still a nip in the air but once that sun is out it’s wonderful! We decide to go back to visit the Priory. I’ve already explained why and I’m so glad we did. Not only was it… Continue reading A glorious day to cruise. Day 238