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What do they say about bird poo and good luck? Day 274

Sunday 21st April Day 274 Well, what a charming start to the day as when Chris goes out to check the newly painted boat there has obviously been some very; shall we say ‘regular birds doing their thing’ and it’s covered in bird poo! Absolutely covered – I don’t know what the birds had been… Continue reading What do they say about bird poo and good luck? Day 274

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Time to leave… Day 269

Tuesday 16th April Day 269 Today is the day we leave the Saltisford arm – I feel like we could stay here forever. What a wonderful place. Everyone is so friendly and it’s a short walk into beautiful Warwick – we did ask about a winter mooring but unfortunately they only offer 5 months moorings… Continue reading Time to leave… Day 269

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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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If you go down to the woods today… Day 241

Tuesday 19th March Day 241 Various noises coming from the direction of the woods wake us at 1.30am. It’s probably just animals or just maybe the wind moving the buoys. Of course, my brain thinks of serial killers or vampires and before I know it my imagination is off making up characters and stories so… Continue reading If you go down to the woods today… Day 241