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I grew up with the threat of the Four Minute Warning hanging over my head. At my secondary school it was seriously discussed that we should get under our desks if the siren sounded. What good that would do in … Continue reading →

Fox, the cat, has had a traumatic homecoming from the cattery. First off, he ran everywhere at top speed, obviously very cross at the changes in vegetation etc that had happened in his absence. Then he insisted o­n head-butting every … Continue reading →

Dana Dog is thoroughly enjoying her holiday with friends. If she tries to tell me otherwise, I shall just show her the pictures.

Voice exercises are going better. Wish the voice was.

Back in “real time” again….. the sunshine, view and lack of cooking and chores were all great thank you! The extracts from boating journals are in stark contrast to the sad state of Halcyon of Seil as the estimates for … Continue reading →

From Boat Log: Wednesday 23 July 2003 Early o­n the Captain had to do a propellor-freeing plunge overboard in yucky yellow water (hopefully algae and nothing worse). In a lunch-time stop, Halcyon impersonated a tree-house. All was going smoothly until … Continue reading →

Extract from Thursday 17 July 2003 The unpredictability of the automated locks and their keepers causes a great deal of inconvenience o­n some occasions, whereas when working at their best they are fantastic. The main problem seems to be over … Continue reading →

Also from 14 July 2003 Journal…. Cockpit showers have become a feature and are much appreciated. But we could do with buying at least o­ne new o­ne. (These are solar showers….ideal in the heat.) In the books about liveaboards, they … Continue reading →

From Boat Journal: Monday 14 July 2003 10-50hrs Just past TournosHave just negotiated a lock the Captain had not noticed o­n the chart. o­ne forgets how active a boating holiday is – particularly aboard Hal. In the bleak days of … Continue reading →

From Journal 12 July 2003 Pharmacies have again yielded much entertainment. So far we have purchased French anti-mosquito jelly, sunscreen, a very useful large box of plasters and paracetemol. The French seem to be fonder of pharmacies than the Brits. … Continue reading →