authorlife, canallife, routine

Here comes the rain. Day 286

Friday 3rd May - Day 286 The promised rain arrived at about 4am this morning and as the rain battered the roof it was one of those downpours which just when you think it cannot get any heavier, it does. I got up in the end to check for leaks – as you will know… Continue reading Here comes the rain. Day 286

blogger, books, cruising, narrowboats, routine, Travel Book, Travel Journal

We are cranking it! London bound… Day 253

Sunday 31st March Day 253 The clocks changed last night, so of course we spend the day saying "well it would have been so and so time". We desperately need water – you can tell the boat is sitting higher at the bow ((You could just sit in it to balance it out!)) and I… Continue reading We are cranking it! London bound… Day 253

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

research, routine, writing, writing goals

SNOW DAY and my writing routine

Tuesday 9th January Day 171 This morning we wake up to snow and apparently, it’s been 10 years since Jersey had proper snow like this! ((It’s totally your fault Peachy!)) We are supposed to be collecting the hire car today but looking at the snow which has already settled and more to come, we decide… Continue reading SNOW DAY and my writing routine

routine, self doubt, writing goals

Cruising, editing and failing my wordcount! Day 130

Wednesday 29th November Day 130 It’s a last wander into Stone this morning and finally the postoffice is open. Then it’s into Bear for our final coffee and then last bits of shopping from Morrisons we will need for the next few days until we are back in a marina and can have a supermarket… Continue reading Cruising, editing and failing my wordcount! Day 130