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Another wet and dreary weekend
It was only just over a month ago that I took this picture, since then the clocks have gone back, its dark going out in the mornings, it's dark coming home at night and the weekends seem to be grey and...
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West Country day boats
Down among the moorings in Falmouth and going all the way up to Penryn there are normally some interesting day boats. The challenge is getting a clear view from quay.Above the small raised coach roof...
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Fresh air and lifted spirits
As Tillerman pointed out my post last weeeknd about the weather was a little depressing, so for the first time in a few weeks Saturday morning dawned well if not bright but at least fine and dry I...
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River debris
It wasn't an especially low tide, but it was enough to uncover the huge amount of debris and rubbish that's ended up in the river - shocking.
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Good place to keep the dinghy
Keeping the inflatable covered to avoid damage to the fabric from ultraviolet rays is probably a good idea in the harsh Caribbean sun, not sure that keeping it afloat all the time is all that good idea...
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Winter Sun
The cold snap brought with it clear skies, morning frost and a beautiful Saturday morning.After an exhausting week we still managed to get up early and drive through the frosty New Forest to Lymington...
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Blogger Challenge
A box arrived by carrier, it's dimensions 9" tall, 7" wide and 4" deep, neither of us could think what we had ordered online that would fit those dimensions, what could it be?Can you guess or maybe you...
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Norwalk Island Shaprie - Bella
I've been intrigued by the Norwalk island Sharpies for a long time, designed by Bruce Kirby perhaps better known for his Laser design. Apparently the Norwalk Islands Sharpies are evolved from  American...
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Bursledon brick works - winter open day
The heritage museum which is the old Bursledon brick works  site had a pre Christmas winter open day, the weather was fine and surprisingly warm hitting 12 degrees in the midday sunshine.It's been 2...
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Did we get weather bombed?
It was windy through Thursday night and Friday morning, rain was lashing the windows and rattling the slates on the roof, even though we're tucked in the lee of a hill and a row of majestic chestnut...
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Cold Bursledon morning
By the time it got light and I dragged myself out of the house it was after 8.00 AM so not an especially early morning run, but with clear skies all night the ground was covered in a white frost.Light...
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London Lights
We took Joseph up to London to see a few of the Christmas sights and lights. Joseph was very determined to see Big Ben and the House of Parliament, back in November at school they'd been learning about...
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Around the world Laser
No this isn't about the latest record attempt, the laser in question most probably sailed in some exotic locations when it traveled around the world aboard HMS Illustrious.It's certainly well traveled...
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Coffee Shop
Just down the river one of our local marinas had a great little coffee shop, it was a take away but there were seats outside and it was a perfect stopping off spot for walkers taking the river path...
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Pink Boats
What can I say I like pink boats, especially this one.Maybe I'm getting in touch with my feminine side?
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Motor boat design
I confess to not really being in tune with modern yacht and motorboat design, but I know enough to think that this is maybe probably cutting edge in fast launch styling.I was out for a lunch time run...
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T'was the nigh before Christmas
Actually this looks more like a left over from Halloween..It's got to be one of the strangest Christmas decoration ever.
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Have a very Merry Christmas
Must have been difficult landing his reindeer on that, maybe that's why it's called a flying bridge.
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All points north
Matilda Emile our First 21 was sold and traveled by trailer to her new base in Scarborough during November.She's been a great little boat and I'm sure the new owner will have lots of fun sailing her....
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Low down on barges
Low water, on a late autumn morning the view from a small rowing boat gives an interesting perspective on some of the barges on the river.Unlike the east coast the Solent is not renowned for mud, but...
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