Firstly, thanks to everyone who has sent birthday messages -- via the blog, facebook, and by text.  They're very much appreciated. We ...

We had an excellent meal at The Walnut Tree last night.  I had pork belly with lentils and chorizo, and cavalo nero; Adrian had venison with...

Grafton Regis is a nice quiet mooring.  Even the lambs didn't get up early, and certainly weren't of the vocal variety. We set o...

After much too long, we're finally back on board.  The last time we were here was December 29 - I think it's the longest time we...

A quick dash up to Thurmaston today for a boat test.  The sun shone, and we avoided the showers I'd driven through on the way up.  Th...

The April issue of Canal Boat  is out, and includes my boat test of Charlotte  by Bourne Boat Builders .

A long drive yesterday, up to Overwater Marina at Audlem for a boat test, then back again.  It's a lovely marina which we've boated ...