In more ways than one! It’s been cool and cloudy outside today. Not that I’ve even ventured off the boat. Kim and I are both feeling under the weather, with sore throats and a bit of a hoarse voice. So it’s been a quiet day. I’ve had a lunchtime work call, and the rest of … Continue reading Day 58 – Under The Weather
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Day 57 – A Life-Changing Event Two Years Ago
Two years ago, Barry and I arrived at Tarleton for our booked passage on the Ribble Link. We'd just left the boat around 8.30 pm when my mobile phone rang.
Day 55 – A Day of Quiet Acceptance
Because really, what can any of us menials do at the moment? Apart from accepting that the UK government are doing the best they can with what they know. Otherwise, all manner of conspiracy theories start to emerge, scary ones about subterfuge and plotting, and I just don't have the energy today to care. I've … Continue reading Day 55 – A Day of Quiet Acceptance
Day 54 – DIY Contradictory Un-Leadership
We didn't waste our time listening to 'the announcement' last night from the Prime Minister. I've heard from many sources it was as vague as ever ...
Day 53 – A Complete Contrast
Talk about a complete change! Yesterday was sunny & hot, around 23 degrees and sunny. We sat outside most of the day, chilling. Today we literally chilled!
Day 52 – News Of Living On a Narrowboat In Lockdown
Day 52. That means it's over seven weeks since Barry and I locked-down aboard Areandare. The ‘30 days to change a habit’ scenario may be taking effect.
Day 51 – VE Day Activities Foraging and Local Wildlife
Seventy-five years ago World War II ended. I must admit I don't know that much about history, Barry's more into that than me.
Day 50 – Averting A Canal Cowtastrophy
Last night it was more apparent than ever that we don't need a TV when we’ve got entertainment galore on the cut! Two cows fell into the canal ...
Day 49 – More Essential Journeying
With two people aboard Areandare working online, Barry has to negotiate essential journeys around our scheduled calls. Today we had to get up early ...
Day 48 – Pirates and Ancestors
A couple of days ago I wrote about new visitors near our mooring bubble. I mentioned the recently appeared cows across the canal, but not the pirate boat ...
Day 47 – More Stories of Life On A Narrowboat In Lockdown
It's been a sitting still catching up day for me. Once again I feel incredibly grateful for the choices we did and be living on a narrowboat in lockdown.
Day 46 – New Visitors Near The Cut
Not much changes on a daily basis here in our bubble mooring, but today we've enjoyed the sight of cows coming to see us from the other side of the canal ...
Day 45 – More Local Supplies
Despite a changeable day weatherwise, this afternoon was fine and Barry and I were able to walk to buy fresh farm eggs then collect wood for the brazier ...
Day 44 – Mayday Reflections
It's been a whole calendar month since the UK went into lockdown now. Some things are starting to change. A good time to reflect on joys and sorrows ...
Day 43 – Re-Braiding and an Inside Job With Friends
It's been a dull day outside, but not so dull inside with unexpected catch ups with a couple of gorgeous girlfriends, and some more DIY by Barry ...
Day 41 – A Personal Plea For Economic Localisation
The global lockdown has surely provided time to reflect and consider what ways we're individually contributing to the downward destruction of humanity ...
Day 40 – A Bit of Baking and a Rare Find
It's been a quiet and calm day on board Areandare today. I've caught up with some online work, and done a spot of baking. Bread and ginger cake. Yum!
Day 39 – Kindred Spirits and Generosity
It's almost six weeks since we started to isolate due to COVID-19. Although it's a worrying time, we're mostly doing okay in our bubble its surroundings ...
Day 38 – COVID-19 Losses and Gains
Some you win, some you lose as the saying goes! We're missing precious time with our grandsons, but we've gain magical moments with Kim in lockdown ...
Day 37 – More Data Required From ‘The Common People’
Writing a blog, especially when you do it daily, increases the 'risk' of being trolled. Hence comments are moderated and not automatically published ...