Today is the fifth anniversary of Barry and I's first wedding! Maybe that sounds a little odd to some folk? Family, friends and regular readers will know we were a little greedy and had two weddings, one in the northern hemisphere on the roof of our previous narrowboat Northern Pride, on the Birmingham and Fazely … Continue reading Five years later – Yes Dear
Month: September 2014
A different take on a ‘pie’ …
I popped to mum and dad's on Tuesday for 24 hours, to collect our mail, as I'd 'lost' my purse during our visit to Ireland last week (I'd dropped it at the accommodation and it turned up some hours later), and had ordered replacement bank and credit cards. That's one of the limitations of living … Continue reading A different take on a ‘pie’ …
The Home Brew Boat makes national news!
A few weeks ago Barry received an email from a journalist writing for a national newspaper. He forwarded it to his marketing manager - me! "The Observer newspaper is preparing an article about new technology in homebrewing, to be published in the September issue of our science and technology supplement. The piece will entail asking … Continue reading The Home Brew Boat makes national news!
Beer, spirits and mindfulness in Dublin
Beer and spirits Barry took the opportunity for a spot of 'research' during our trip to Dublin last week, spending a leisurely few hours at the Guinness Storehouse. By booking online beforehand he saved £3.60 which can't be bad. Unfortunately that didn't cover the cost of a pint of the dark nectar in Ireland! Such … Continue reading Beer, spirits and mindfulness in Dublin
Caught on camera
A lovely lady called Pip Norton contacted us a few months ago, to ask if we'd be interested in being a part of a documentary she's producing about Roving Canal Traders. We didn't hesitate to say "Yes please!" - both to increase our visibility and to promote the possibilities available to people to live and … Continue reading Caught on camera
Bright and bustling in the Black Country
There's certainly nothing dark and smoggy about The Black Country this weekend. What wonderful, down-to-earth and friendly folks we've had the pleasure of meeting so far. Barry had an endless stream of visitors to The Home Brew Boat - not all were buying, but they took business cards away with a lot more knowledge of … Continue reading Bright and bustling in the Black Country
Home Brew Boat beer tasting at Bumble Hole
We stayed in Birmingham a little longer than planned - it's such a buzzing city and we do enjoy our visits there. Yesterday we moved the short distance to our next Boating Festival at Netherton, near Tipton in the West Midlands. We were pleasantly surprised to find the event's location in a setting one wouldn't … Continue reading Home Brew Boat beer tasting at Bumble Hole
A winter in Worcester
After loving our time at Tattenhall Marina last year, from mid-August to 1st March, we'd planned on returning for winter this year. Being so close to my eldest daughter and grandsons was very special. This year however, my elderly parents have shifted up the priority list, so the plan's changed. We've been looking at either … Continue reading A winter in Worcester
Boozed up in Birmingham
I finally managed to shake off the bug and get to mum and dad's - but not until Sunday. I rarely 'do' ill, it's so unpleasant isn't it? It did however force me to sit still for three days. To rest and reflect. And, looking on the bright side, when I wasn't too fuddled it … Continue reading Boozed up in Birmingham
Shaken and stirred on the way to Wolverhampton
It's not been the best couple of days for me - I succumbed to a nasty tummy bug caught from my adorable grandsons last week. Poor Barry's been a lone boater with a sick wife on board. We've now arrived in Wolverhampton, having accomplished the admirable time of three and a half hours up the … Continue reading Shaken and stirred on the way to Wolverhampton
The Stupendous Standedge Tunnel – better late than never
I know, it's quite ridiculous isn't it, this post is from our time at the end of July in Marsden and the Standedge Tunnel, almost six weeks ago. Oh my, how time flies. Our trading hasn't been as prolific as we'd have hoped this year, deciding as we did (foolishly?) to visit a some of … Continue reading The Stupendous Standedge Tunnel – better late than never
Transposing online contacts into real life people
The past week has seen the stars align in our favour when it comes to meeting three lots of beautiful people we've only previously had online contact with in the past few years. I know there's a lot of chatter on social media about how much it can take over our lives, and remove the … Continue reading Transposing online contacts into real life people