Monthly Archives: March 2006

Seattle’s houseboats

Took a rowboat out across Seattle’s Lake Union to photograph its houseboats (in the US they call these structures floating homes). Verandahs, large windows, solar panels and bright colours are popular but generally there’s little homogeneity in their design. There … Continue reading

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Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle

I went to Seattle for the NTEN nonprofit technology conference. It was a great event but the highlight of my week was sailing and rowing on Lake Union. I just can’t stay away from the water. The Center for Wooden … Continue reading

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Camden rocks

Three locks in Camden then moored up outside the outdoor market. Wandered round the shops and took some grub from one of the food stalls back to the boat. I’d just sat down to eat and the boat started rocking … Continue reading

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Icebreaker

Driving a boat through thin ice makes the most wonderful tinkling sound, and the sight of sheets of ice breaking up amongst small waves is delightful. It hadn’t been a particularly cold weekend but there was still a lot of … Continue reading

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Angel and wild geese

The geese are so damn noisy this time of year, I don’t need an alarm clock. They are everywhere in pairs. Honking, fighting and mating all day long. I’m moored outside the Narrowboat, a great little waterside pub in Angel, … Continue reading

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