Walkman, Kindle, Grid or HS2 (1)
An eclectic mix of subjects to cover in a three part series starting today. Skirting through books, music and HS2. Later having a pop at the national water grid, majo changes on the high street and on...
View ArticleIdea’s for a TV series.
I have had an idea or two for a TV series, the first series is called “The Z List Solution!” It’s where Big Brother contestants past and present take part in a number of additional tests and...
View ArticleDonkeys
It seems like it should be a simple task, we just want to know what we are eating. But recent revelations about horsemeat in beef ready meals, pork in beef pies, and now even suspicions of donkey meat...
View ArticleWalkman, Kindle, Grid or HS2 (2)
Continued from “Walkman, Kindle, Grid or HS2 (1)“ I have a much better idea for an infrastructure project. Now we know that irrespective of the weather conditions over the last year or so. The UK...
View ArticleThe new Pope a prediction.
I was in Rome for the funeral of the last Pope – though to be honest I’m not at all minded by religious belief’s. I just happened to book a trip to visit an exhibition of the artist Monet. The last...
View ArticleBW/CaRT lose after 6-year court battle.
In a press release Nigel Moore has shared with everyone – Mr Moore has won his long drawn out case against BW/CaRT on appeal: “They used to boast that they had never lost a Section 8 case, but the...
View ArticleWalkman, Kindle, Grid or HS2 (3)
Continued from “Walkman, Kindle, Grid or HS2 (2)“ Environmental change might mean that the national water grid also has a role to play in disposing of surplus water in years where like last year the...
View Article15 Different Boat Licence’s Available.
I am continually surprised at the different kind of boat licence offerings that are currently available. These licences are apparently available to almost everyone. However, you will have to look...
View ArticleA licence to procreate
I am coming to the opinion that people are much more strange that you might at first think. Abstract thought displayed by others- is at times a bit worrying. I am expecting sometime soon that there...
View ArticleConvicted garlic smuggler on the run
Hot on the heels of the trade in illegal horse and donkey meat that is being smuggled into your favourite supermarket burger or high street kebab – Comes the now infamous Garlic-Gate fiasco. A...
View ArticleOctober CaRToon Caption Competition
It’s October and the sunny indian summer continues. Now the hedgerows are full of autumnal fruits and berries. Soon we will be able to enjoy the delights of apple pie and blackberry jam. This months...
View ArticleDiver Down!
I had a nice enjoyable walk with the dogs in the warm sunshine along the Tinsley Canal. It proved to be a walk full of surprises. The first surprise was to spot what looked like one of the CaRT...
View ArticleThings are stacking up
Sometimes to get a good perspective on how things are stacking up. Its good to take a look back at what people were saying and doing in the recent past. Its called foresight or in some circles...
View ArticleFlying Ants Update!
Flying ant season has come to a close and the survey data is currently being analysed. You are all invited to hear Professor Adam Hart present the results, either in person or via a webcast. This will...
View ArticleSmartphone Apps for Boaters (23)
No matter which genre of smartphone you own or are thinking to buy. The apps that are available will have an influence on how happy you are with the phone. There are plenty of top quality apps that you...
View ArticleAstrid – Update
On July 24th, the Dutch sail-training brig Astrid sank after running aground on rocks on the Irish coast near Cork. I did a posting about the loss of the Astrid at the time. See previous posting about...
View ArticleThinking Out of the Box
I have taken up the challenge of Richard Parry to write something positive. What I am going to touch upon is the issue of visitor moorings. In a way it outlines a radical concept that requires some...
View ArticleThinking Out Of The Box (2)
I wonder if the canal infrastructure could be utilised once more for doing the things that are uniquely suited to take advantage of the special conditions the canals can provide. One of the biggest...
View ArticleThinking Out Of The Box (3)
The construction of lock gates is a real craft. Anyone who has taken the time to visit the construction facility on an open day would attest to the skills and craft that can be seen display. Time Laps...
View ArticleThinking Out Of The Box (4)
In the latest ‘out of the box‘ thinking, I am going to ask you to think about the unthinkable. We all dislike the stoppage season, but it is essential evil to try and keep the system up and running....
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