The frantic, frenetic, frivolities of the festive season are upon us once again. Boy this year's flown past hasn't it? I usually find myself reflecting on the reasons I find it such a puzzling time. I enjoy it certainly. with reservations ... There's lots I love about it, including an abundance of treasured memories of … Continue reading Happy Festive Season 2019
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Nearing The End of The Second Half of Our Season
The end of our seven days a week working feels reachable. In less than three weeks we'll have completed our second Calendar Club season as self-employed operators, and be once again relishing time on board Areandare. The poor boat has been rather neglected since we began on 11th October! Unsurprisingly I haven't found much opportunity … Continue reading Nearing The End of The Second Half of Our Season
A calm Christmas followed by a terrifying tyre trauma
For our first day off together since Monday 2nd October, all we wanted to do was chill. And we succeeded brilliantly! Christmas Eve being a Sunday helped. We shut up the shop at 4pm on the dot, and began the transformation in readiness for the Boxing Day and beyond sale to commence. Two hours later … Continue reading A calm Christmas followed by a terrifying tyre trauma
A crazy Christmas with RCTA and Calendar Club
The Roving Canal Traders Association Floating Christmas Market finished on Sunday, after nine days of trading. I suspect that's a record that will be hard to beat! Jenny and I made it to The Mailbox in time for the Radio WM breakfast show (you can listen in to the show by clicking this link, Jenny … Continue reading A crazy Christmas with RCTA and Calendar Club