We're frequently sent emails via this blog of potentially 'newsworthy' material. Mostly we don't feel the subject matter would be beneficial or interesting to readers. Occasionally, as attested to by our April 1st post (not sure how many people spotted it was a 'spoof'?), we feel something IS worth sharing. The guest post below resonated … Continue reading Frugal Brits Prefer a Night in with Friends
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Friends on board – a few challenges and achievements with the ‘ests’
We welcomed some beautiful people on board during our Hebden Bridge soiree. Friends I grew up with in Sutton Coldfield during the 1960s now live in nearby Todmorden, so it was such a treasure to be able to see them. Because of my visit to Brighton, it was a bit of a squeeze to see … Continue reading Friends on board – a few challenges and achievements with the ‘ests’
Brewing on board and a brewers meeting
During my 48 hour boat-break pass last weekend, Barry put a home-brew beer batch together. I grasped the opportunity to capture the process for posterity - and of course for this blog, The Home Brew Boat blog, and our Facebook page. Experimenting with a new beer brewing method Barry decided to try out Captain Ahab's method. This involves … Continue reading Brewing on board and a brewers meeting