Monthly Archives: June 2006

Stratford upon Avon

Posted on June 26, 2006 by admin

I went on a long weekend’s holiday to Stratford upon Avon. I didn’t take the boat with me but still ended up spending half the time on the canal. Bought a tasty burger from this boat: Looked around this floating … Continue reading →

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What does B.O.A.T. stand for?

Posted on June 26, 2006 by admin

Had some repairs done on Bristol Fashion. The shower waste pump had packed in and electrical problems (including a faulty switch) meant I also had no running water or gas hob ignition. Tim Barfield Marina fixed it and the pumps … Continue reading →

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Tagg’s Island

Posted on June 22, 2006 by admin

Bristol Fashion is temporarily moored up at Tim Banford’s Marina until some pressing problems (electrics, water pumps, batteries, leaks) are fixed. I’m living opposite Tagg’s Island, ten minutes from Hampton Court in the middle of the Thames, which has a fascinating community of houseboats. Continue reading →

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First time on the Thames

Posted on June 18, 2006 by admin

This morning I woke at half past five in Brentford and attached rope and chain to the anchor. I’d booked a passage through Thames Lock at six am and together with narrowboat Isis entered the lock. From now on all … Continue reading →

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