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This afternoon, I have been out to High Tor, Matlock and wandering between the bare trees I gathered together a range of branches, holly, evergreen leaves and pine cones. My plan is to make a Christmas Wreath to hang on the front door. I used a wire wreath frame which I purchased for 90p from a Victorian Christmas Market in Hall Leys Park, Matlock last weekend. </div>
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From my experience as a TA for students studying floristry, I have learnt a few skills in this area which I applied today. Firstly, I arranged the materials I was using and began covering the frame with a base of bare branches threading in and out of the frame....</div>
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I prepared the evergreen branches using a set of garden pruners. Leaving a stalk bare allows for easy threading.</div>
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I began to cover the whole of the branches, turning the wreath as I did to ensure even coverage.</div>
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Once covered, I gave the wreath a hard shake to ensure that there were no loose areas.</div>
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I layered loosely ontop of the frame the materials I had left to form a plan of my design. I had a piece of bright green moss I wanted to use and pinned this in place by unfolding paperclips to form basic floristry pins. You can use the real thing, it is easier to twist the ends together, but the paperclips worked fine. </div>
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I pinned the moss in the centre and at either ends...</div>
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As I pushed the pin through, I twisted the ends together and folded flat, so as not to scratch the door it hangs on.</div>
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Here it is so far...</div>
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And the final thing with the holly, berries and pine cones...</div>
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I love the look on the front door! Mmmm, Christmassss!</div>
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<br />Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174651321117403536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575398377400181034.post-46674661863217953462012-11-17T13:48:00.001-08:002012-11-17T14:06:57.955-08:00Crafty BroochI wanted to make a gift from items I had around the house and discovered this cute brooch design.<br />
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I used a small amount of fabric, some cotton and needle, pins, ribbon, safety pin and a button. </div>
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Using some vintage fabric I had left over from some curtains, I drew out two circles, one the size of a cereal bowl, the other a mug.<br />
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I cut out the two rounds and Delia stepped in to help!</div>
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One at a time, I folded over and pinned the edge of the circle and tack-stitched making big stitches. </div>
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I did the same with the smaller circle, although this time I did it without pins, tack-stitched an edge...</div>
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I flattened the second rosette and stitched the two together, along with a button in the centre. </div>
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Here is the end result, and I made a special card too. I hope she'll like her personalised items. </div>
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A simple, quick and elegant gift!</div>
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Here is The Dove of Belgrade, which has been gradually renovated throughout and is pretty much ready to be snapped up by a buyer to move on and cruise away (or maybe we will just keep her!!). The interior is almost complete and I am finishing off touching up the exterior.</div>
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She is 65foot of British Steel made by Hancock and Lane in 1976 with a Cruiser Stern and easy access to a Lister 3 cylinder Diesel Engine (Air Cooled). She has distinctive Hancock and Lane curves and a canoe bow and with plenty of windows is spacious and bright. We have been the proud owners for the past 4 years and sadly due to ill health we are looking to sell her on. She makes an ideal liveaboard for a couple looking for the good life. She is two berth with the room for a comfortable guest. </div>
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Starting at the stern. Coming in the from the cruiser stern are steps into the galley with a view right through the boat to the delightful multi-fuel stove in the lounge. </div>
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There is plenty of surface space and storage space in the galley. The rug can be lifted and cleaned and the conker brown hardwood floor is easy to mop</div>
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In the galley is a cupboard with the fuse box and battery level indicator. Also, the galley has a Morse gas hot water boiler and the water pump is in easy reach, under the sink.</div>
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Fresh herbs and dry herbs by the galley are ready to be cooked up into a fantastic meal!</div>
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A classic canal boat stool for relaxing and soaking up the good life!</div>
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Through the door is the bathroom with pump out toilet, vinyl flooring, storage shelving, mirrored wall providing full length view, wash basin and behind a shower curtain is a powerful shower and shower tray.</div>
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From the bathroom is the beginning of the lounge with a beautiful a pine wood storage cupboard with space below seating area with the possibility to convert to dining area in the future.</div>
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The lounge is open plan. It is light whilst being cosy and with a modular sofa can be adapted to suit any occasion. The modular sofa can also be used as a guest bed. The curtains were handmade by my mother and I, and keep out any drafts. There is a long solid wood shelving unit and steps to the side hatch.</div>
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On either side of the boat are steel hatches which are covered on the inside by handmade curtains. </div>
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The centre piece in the lounge is the Morso Squirrel Multi-fuel stove which provides enough heat for the whole boat.</div>
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There is a separate room behind the stove wall which had a small hand basin with hand pump and porta-potti. This space has the possibility to be used in a range of ways, small office space, walk in wardrobe, storage space etc.<br>
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There is 12volt electricity supply provided by two 6 volt traction batteries as well as a 300volt inverter to provide a supply of 240volts. There is a sureline connection for 240volts if mooring or to use with a generator. The water tank is 100litres housed in the bow. </div>
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She is such a beautiful boat, remarked by all who visit her and I am so sad to let her go. But she needs to be lived on and cruised as her makers intended and I am happy to sell her for her to have another life with someone else.</div>
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Welcome back followers and hello new readers! Over the past four months we have relocated to the Derbyshire Dales for some time to rest and indulge in homely comforts. In our character bungalow we have all the delights of central heating, bathing and a super quick gas fire! Our belongings from the boat have surprisingly filled the place along with a few new (rather Sue Ryder charity shop buys) additions, including a lovely dinning room table and chairs. </div>
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In our green environment, we have been surrounded by climbing ivy and stone, with artful dry-stone walling surrounding the area.</div>
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I have been spending some time with my fingers sunk into the earth, weeding in the front garden and planting garlic and onion sets ready for summer. I have even picked up some bargin fruit bushes and planted these in the back.<br />
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This is our house on the hill, in 'middle England'.<br />
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We are perfectly positioned for a view down into the valley.</div>
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I have been on a few walks around this area and discovered that the hill above our home looks out from an abundance of ferns toward the hills of the Peak District.</div>
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From the hill behind, looms Riber Castle, at one time a Zoo, until the creatures were freed, it is now undergoing conversion to flats. </div>
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Commuting to Nottingham has it's delights and trials. The train in the morning winds through elegant countryside through to Derby and on towards Nottingham. It was taking me four hours a day commuting there and back which was tiresome, however with a new set of wheels from the lovely folks in Falkirk, we are a 'go-go', there and back in 3 hours.</div>
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One delight to having our homely house is that with a second bedroom we have had lots of guests staying, which was not a possibility on our floating home. During this time, we have, with the help of mother bird and brotherly love, been renovating The Dove of Belgrade to be ready to be sold. See my next post for details of this. </div>
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<b>I conducted a brief interview with Delia Derbyshire on the county of Derbyshire.</b><br />
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<i>Delia, tell me about Derbyshire...</i><br />
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I've skirted the county on my boating travels and have found the rolling hills very easy on the eye. I have been informed that the Peak District has a superb landscape, which I am keen to explore. I experienced a lot of love in the canal area of the county, and would often be greeted on the towpath and welcomed into people's gardens. I'm sure this is quite the same within the Peaks. <br />
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<i>Your name seems familiar, can you tell me more?</i><br />
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I was originally born and raised in Wollaton, Nottingham and was known as Rocky. However, I was saved from an over-crowded household and spent my formative years in Carrington, Nottingham where I learnt to climb the curtains and the trees. During this time, I was renamed Delia Derbyshire a rather quaint name indeed. I was named after an electronic pioneer who worked in the BBC's Radiophonic Workshop. She was rather beautiful, weird and wise. In cat form, I like to think I am much the same and will often walk across the laptops around the home to see what wonderful sounds I can create in my four legged wake. <br />
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<i>I hear you maybe relocating to Derbyshire, can you elaborate?</i><br />
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Between you, me and the bowl of sardines I can reveal that yes my paws shall be exploring the area of Matlock in the very near future. Quite honestly it sends a shiver down my fur as I realise I am being called home. <br />
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<i>Delia Derbyshire, I would just like to say thank you for your time. And in the name of the pioneer Delia Derbyshire, may your sonic explorations live on!</i>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174651321117403536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575398377400181034.post-10801553458213750542012-07-11T13:04:00.000-07:002012-07-11T13:04:34.191-07:00Beeston Marina<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimVuTVCYWfxqzj7_sGTI-8TdxRah9E89cPW_TGU_sUvaTRsjzXFs7iKKNZ7wbo_5aPhMPzcENwcop25cUjQjLTv5HYVfJbNr2PVtDQ3Nv1WojinA6q0tp4PpwDzfhAGTXdwmn47tx5HpE/s1600/boatpontoon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimVuTVCYWfxqzj7_sGTI-8TdxRah9E89cPW_TGU_sUvaTRsjzXFs7iKKNZ7wbo_5aPhMPzcENwcop25cUjQjLTv5HYVfJbNr2PVtDQ3Nv1WojinA6q0tp4PpwDzfhAGTXdwmn47tx5HpE/s400/boatpontoon.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Our lovely mooring at Beeston feels like a retreat, far from the City of Nottingham, moored up on the wooden pontoon the boat gently swaying with the flow of the current on the river Trent and outside of the cabin windows, the delightful beginning of Attenborough Nature Reserve.<br />
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I've got a the week off work and have been soaking up the environment around us from my new favourite seating spot outside...<br />
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The weather has been very mixed with heavy rain showers and glaring sunshine, a strange summer so far. It has been fascinating and frightening to watch the speed of the river flow increase as whole trees were swept over the frothing weir. The boat is well secured to the pontoon and is positioned with the bow pointing against the flow so the water breaks around the boat. As I watch the surface of the river around us, from what seems like nowhere, there suddenly appears whirls and ripples, as the constant movement of the water dances and chases it's tail.<br />
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The pontoon is one long strip which ends with a sudden stop. Stood on the edge looking into the pull of the hypnotizing river is quite unnerving. There are a mix of Narrow Boats and Cruisers on this stretch and we are by far the largest. Leigh was congratulated by another long-standing boater for his Captain skills at manouvering all 65 foot of steel into the marina pontoon. <br />
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We have been met with kindness and friendly faces here, from fellow boaters and the marina employees, which is making our idea of moving off the boat a little sad to come to terms with. However, we have good things lined up for our next chapter of the adventure, so more will follow about that soon. <br />
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Whilst overlooking the beautiful greenery of the Nature Reserve, I decided to go for a walk and explore the muddy paths in the woods and the lakes surrounding them. It was such a joy, I was met with colours, bird song, swaying trees, water dopplets falling from leaves, bridges, benches, shadows and mirroring, shimmering lakes stretching wide... <br />
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We have had good luck this week too, after preparing the boat for the Boat Safety Certificate on Tuesday, we have passed with flying colours and received a new Certificate to cover us for the next 4 years. <br />
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And so, Leigh and I look forward to a pending visit by a good friend from the North-East and our moves out to Derbyshire. <br />
Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174651321117403536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575398377400181034.post-61483188534888454542012-07-11T12:42:00.002-07:002012-07-11T12:43:07.311-07:00Weir<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFlaWvbmcL0RgDFipEi4tDKWuMgA29txbiBLjJxxBReRLNdRsNGQh-aob6-aZaU2AFcVjxmYsUGJDvz4jaSad6iMd_ydeZeKdXouGP7faOfeWXgWVeWjhgW-olWyx8P7HxhOitnbI_E4/s1600/Beestonlockbacklog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFlaWvbmcL0RgDFipEi4tDKWuMgA29txbiBLjJxxBReRLNdRsNGQh-aob6-aZaU2AFcVjxmYsUGJDvz4jaSad6iMd_ydeZeKdXouGP7faOfeWXgWVeWjhgW-olWyx8P7HxhOitnbI_E4/s400/Beestonlockbacklog.jpg" /></a></div><br />
One evening, Leigh and I took a walk to the weir via Beeston Lock which is completely shut whilst the River is in flood. With such a backlog of debris BW have their work cut out at clearing it up. <br />
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As you can see the indicator board (bottom left of the photo below) is showing red so boats currently cannot get on to or off the River. <br />
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The weir was quite breathtaking and the charging water appeared more like the sea than river....<br />
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The sound of crushing water was immense...<br />
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Big changes are afoot. Over the past few months our cruising of the waterways has been very limited, partly due to the immense rain and rivers in flood, partly due to work commitments as well as a lack of physical fitness and issues with the engine. As a result, we have been 'bobbing' around Nottingham trying not to get in the way of grumbling boaters and jobworths at BW. We have been scrimping to get by to pay the license each month and cover maintenance costs. I have made the final payment today for the license, horrah! and it isn't due again now until 1st January 2013. We have however replaced this payment with mooring fees, and we are now on a pontoon mooring at Beeston Marina. <br />
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The pontoon is based on the River Trent and we are moored on the inner side, much to my delight, as we face the wooded walk into Attenborough and are a safe distance from the rushing weir. <br />
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We moved here this evening as the water level for the river was just on the proceed with caution warning. We left the steady canal through Beeston Lock where there is no need to use a windlass to open the paddles as this lock has them welded in place. As we headed out on the river the boat felt slow and sluggish facing the flow of the river. We decided to give it a go to head along the pontoon via the facilites mooring point. Now, in a 40foot boat this would be a sinch. 65foot of steel however and a moored boat in the pathway to access the pontoon, plus the rough current and the odds were against us. Overall this didn't make it an easy situation and we were dragged away from our course bashing into the moored boat and then careering into the footbridge and were wedged between the bridge and boat for a short while. We removed the chimney and bike from the roof to enable us to get under the footbridge and with a bit of barge pole action we were back on course heading under the bridge as opposed to into it and gently passed the moored narrowboats and cruisers along the pontoon. Phew! Rivers sure are tricky. Now we plan to stay put until further notice. <br />
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Delia seems to be coping well for her first evening on the pontoon and has been checking out the other boats around us. <br />
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Our lovely home is warm from the glowing burner to keep away the damp rainy day and the indoor window-box garden is doing splendidly... <br />
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The bush tomatoes have an abundance of flowers and the basil is broadening out like a tree.<br />
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My parsley is looking happy too!<br />
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There is movement in the water and changes in the air as we stir up the cooking-pot of possible pathways and watch the settling of choices we make. <br />
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I pose the question into the ether: Will Delia Derbyshire be living in Derbyshire soon?<br />
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<br />Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174651321117403536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575398377400181034.post-77101572099593154692012-05-29T14:53:00.001-07:002012-05-29T14:56:12.361-07:00Wildlife - TerrapinI couldn't believe what I saw as I stood brushing my teeth and looking out the window to the canal bank opposite...<br />
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It was a terrapin the size of a dinner plate located on the Nottingham canal near to Boots industrial estate!<br />
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I did a spot of reading up on the <a href="http://www.waterscape.com/features-and-articles/features/wildlife/terrapin">Waterscape website</a>...<br />
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"Originally native to the UK some 8,000 years ago, the terrapin has made a fateful return to our waterways in the aftermath of 1980s 'turtle mania'.<br />
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Tiny baby terrapins, roughly the size of a 50 pence coin, were once thought ideal pets for youngsters in thrall of the Ninja Turtle cartoon heroes. Consequently, aquarium tanks became a common feature of many British homes.<br />
Today, these pets have grown to the size of a dinner plate and developed enough strength to break free of their tanks. Their subsequent, and irresponsible, release into the wild has prompted fears for the health of local wildlife, as well as the terrapins themselves who are ill-equipped to survive in the damp British climate.<br />
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Terrapins, along with tortoises and turtles, are known as Chelonians - reptiles with shells. They are almost totally aquatic but also need dry land to bask on during sunny days. Still waters and rivers in the Midlands and Southern England support the largest terrapin populations. These are largely made up of American red-eared terrapins, although snapper turtles and European pond terrapins have also been spotted along our waterways. It is unlikely that these animals are breeding, as terrapin eggs need to be incubated at 25 degrees Celsius for around 60 days in order to hatch"<br />
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Appearance: Similar in colour and appearance to a tortoise. Red-eared turtles can easily be identified by the red stripes on both sides of their head<br />
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Size: Adults can reach 40cm<br />
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Weight: Up to 2kg<br />
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Lifespan: 30 years<br />
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Diet: Terrapins are omnivorous and will eat a variety of fish, worms, small animals, snails and vegetation<br />
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Family: TestudinidaeAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174651321117403536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575398377400181034.post-43187230742075507032012-05-24T14:25:00.001-07:002012-05-24T14:29:08.226-07:00Poetry: sand verse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeVhT6zEnyfof1v0on0iNXb5Vi9lhyphenhyphen3TC9s8u7oDdixygozgCleibYLOLXYY_WRA-avx1IbZrYHaUCQ7OD-wPGMzPGvoVLvVOVtoNQJvgVKYjwMA9iSQ-S6XHq_SxHLx2s2w48E8yJwL8/s1600/poemsetting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeVhT6zEnyfof1v0on0iNXb5Vi9lhyphenhyphen3TC9s8u7oDdixygozgCleibYLOLXYY_WRA-avx1IbZrYHaUCQ7OD-wPGMzPGvoVLvVOVtoNQJvgVKYjwMA9iSQ-S6XHq_SxHLx2s2w48E8yJwL8/s400/poemsetting.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Composed in the sand at Yarmouth, Isle of White.<br />
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<i>Crushing sand and chime of bells.<br />
Whispering wind to shh the sea-salt sails.<br />
Lapping waves and seaweed hairs<br />
washes away the footsteps of the day.</i><br />
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The windows are open, the doors flung wide and the sun has been streaming in. We have been living half outdoors today as the weather has been glorious! And what better way to spend the day than sunning on the roof watching the wildlife?!<br />
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The boat is looking stunning after our hard work last weekend, giving her the first through wash of the year!<br />
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Just look at that cream roof!<br />
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A family of swans have a nest on the bank nearby and have been exploring the reeds opposite...<br />
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Count those little fluffy signets...<br />
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There have been turf wars however between the swans and these coots who have chosen the reeds as their nest...<br />
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Waiting for...<br />
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feeding time...<br />
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The daisy's are out along the towpath, in fully spring-time show...<br />
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And this wild creature has been hanging about the ropes dizzying herself looking at swarms of mosquitos...<br />
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Ah, after so much vitamin D today I could almost burst!<br />
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<br />Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174651321117403536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575398377400181034.post-82687168469647187632012-05-07T16:01:00.000-07:002012-05-12T12:12:56.907-07:00Rain and pollutionWith all the rain over the last month the rivers in the East Midlands have been in flood. All the water levels are up, including the canal. The flow on the rivers has been very fast and the River Soar recently burst it's banks. The biggest issue with rivers in flood is the debris that drifts out. Whilst we were moored at Beeston, the lock was impassable, not only due to the River Trent being in flood but the backlog of debris sat solid against the gate. Leigh took a photo... <br />
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Do you notice the tree? and the metal security gate floating on the surface?<br />
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This reminds me of a time when we left a lock at Sawley and had to ride over a tree trunk wedged across the exit. Not a pleasant experience. <br />
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During the flooding we have resided on the canal network and until the engine is serviced this month, this is where we will stay. I don't fancy the risk on the unpredictable rivers without knowing the engine has had a bit of attention. <br />
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On a walk into Nottingham last weekend, Leigh noticed a film of colour spreading across the canal surface. Unfortunately it appears that there was a leak of, possibly, diesel...<br />
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On a positive note, I have applied for funding to develop our Sustainable Boaters project in the form of a PV Solar system and solar hot water system. Fingers crossed this turns out, as it would drastically reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. I love renewables!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174651321117403536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575398377400181034.post-30072679739046806252012-04-29T04:21:00.001-07:002012-05-01T14:23:16.823-07:00Poetry: chalk worksI have been wanting to try out some outdoor poetry ideas that have been percolating of late. So with a few pieces of chalk in my pocket and camera on my back I found some places in Beeston to sketch my ideas. <br />
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<i>In between<br />
the two of us<br />
you may find<br />
the secret of<br />
the universe.</i><br />
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<i>I watch you and<br />
try to reason.</i><br />
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<i>Often</i><br />
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By the fast flowing river Trent I discovered some tree scarring that has taken place... <br />
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I saw this little fella and couldn't resist...<br />
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<i>Plump stump</i><br />
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Along the trail by the river, a pathway has been made edged with small wooden fencing, I thought it would be ideal for a short piece...<br />
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<i>Rivers wide, carries breath to the tide. </i><br />
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I made these pieces influenced by the surroundings and thoughts which bubbled up at the time. Using chalk was a quick solution, it won't be permanent and would probably wash away in all the rain today. I wonder if anyone might have discovered the pieces, especially those first poems in the hedge.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174651321117403536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575398377400181034.post-26944467680638490472012-04-27T13:57:00.000-07:002012-04-27T13:57:30.305-07:00Keeping warm<a href="http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://forum.warehouseexpress.com/pictures%255C_MG_7271.JPG&imgrefurl=http://forum.warehouseexpress.com/viewprevious.asp%3FPage%3D1%26Month%3D11%26Year%3D2008&usg=__ovRsZ-YMpmeU8sQxM0cxNPvYvjw=&h=768&w=1024&sz=152&hl=en&start=2&zoom=1&tbnid=qdRQBn9RNWuy6M:&tbnh=113&tbnw=150&ei=8QSbT5_1H8L-4QTM9u2pDg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dmarmoset%2Bcuddled%2Bup%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj421HSK4SYbTsfFej07NM3XT083wbrNBNX11lUXM2jQd2xcj8WUVt6awhRqx_Gys4FvB_-dnTkaQ6Jf4wiC89PZSIoArdxu754iCnaqJmL34bHaBoyZeLZw1y2yoxjDnj0UBNRFgFl53Y/s1600/2-Winter+warmer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="281" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj421HSK4SYbTsfFej07NM3XT083wbrNBNX11lUXM2jQd2xcj8WUVt6awhRqx_Gys4FvB_-dnTkaQ6Jf4wiC89PZSIoArdxu754iCnaqJmL34bHaBoyZeLZw1y2yoxjDnj0UBNRFgFl53Y/s400/2-Winter+warmer.jpg" /></a></div></a><br />
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This week, we have still been burning coal to keep the boat warm in between the rain showers. Our fuel stocks are low and after being told by the petrol station attendant that they only provide seasonal outdoor products; it's April there is no coal or wood only disposable bbq's and bags of briquettes, we have been on the hunt for free wood. Fortunately, we found some broken chair pieces in a skip and picked up some kindling from a shop in town to keep us going over the weekend. In Nottingham however, there is a lack of woodland lining the canal so my searches for dead wood have been unsuccessful here and without a vehicle it is not all that easy to collect wood from any distance. Leigh has been doing a spot of research on the weather forecast and by the sounds of it May is going to be cold too. Baa! Time for a cuppa I think!<br />
<br />Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174651321117403536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575398377400181034.post-11860735225416452172012-04-23T15:31:00.001-07:002012-04-23T15:31:04.020-07:00Tuition and The Drought<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidxKPtm_nXtiYmTvmIrt7fnHACbmuUn8G-EHuye3jUeAcd4AyBNauwRUTSCpwEX6kMu-W8QxoA4MTZiaRmscw6NV3q8ZsA1EX1IhZ5ALzluJcaJ8tCXHrViKtsLsiyZmyQDIMK78xkGNU/s1600/river-canal-rescue-logo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="144" width="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidxKPtm_nXtiYmTvmIrt7fnHACbmuUn8G-EHuye3jUeAcd4AyBNauwRUTSCpwEX6kMu-W8QxoA4MTZiaRmscw6NV3q8ZsA1EX1IhZ5ALzluJcaJ8tCXHrViKtsLsiyZmyQDIMK78xkGNU/s400/river-canal-rescue-logo.gif" /></a></div><br />
I am a member of the River Canal Rescue, akin to the AA, but for boats. The engine is due a service next month and I am considering arranging for the <a href="http://www.rivercanalrescue.co.uk/courses-personal-engine-maintenance.php">one-to-one tuition</a> provided by RCR for a cost of £150 plus parts. An engineer comes to the boat, helps/instructs whilst undertaking a service on the engine. This will cover oil changes, filter changes, checks of the alternator belt and stern gland, battery testing, top-up and checks. The tuition will last for 4 hours and can cover further engine specific queries during this time. <br />
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This might initially be quite an expense but it could be of help later on, as I could then complete an oil change and keep a knowledgeable eye on the engine so as to flag up any issues.<br />
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The weather in the East Midlands is quite frankly appalling. It was hailing again today. However, with the drought on everyone's lips as there is a lack of ground water from the south right up to Leicester, the rain is well needed. There have already been restrictions on the canal network, and the holiday season has not yet begun! This doesn't bode well for a summer of cruising. Oddly, we were warned off from cruising out on the River Trent on Saturday due to it being in flood. <br />
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So, here we are still on the Nottingham Canal, awaiting our engine service to then consider any further cruising in either direction on the Trent.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174651321117403536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575398377400181034.post-47711923122651181292012-04-18T13:53:00.004-07:002012-04-18T13:53:57.192-07:00Without the elements<i>by Amanda Young</i><br />
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Without the elements<br />
We yearn for combusting passion.<br />
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Without the elements<br />
We starve of oxygen in air.<br />
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Without the elements<br />
There is no reservoir to wash in.<br />
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Without the elements<br />
We have no soil to prepare.<br />
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Without the elements<br />
There's no cosmos to deify.<br />
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Within the elements<br />
Our nerve endings electrify.<br />
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<br />Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174651321117403536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575398377400181034.post-23843096142356087792012-04-17T12:10:00.000-07:002012-04-17T12:10:25.191-07:00Stained Glass by Suzie YoungMy brilliantly talented artist of a mother, Suzie Young has created this exquisite piece of stained glass artwork for the bow window of our boat. It is set off delightfully by the black cratch cover and wooden frame. We just need to frame the stained glass piece in wood, fix it in place and it will brighten our bow. I can't wait until the bow doors are open, sun illuminates the glass and I watch the twinkling of the windmill from our bed.<br />
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The dwarf beans were far from small so were the first to be repotted and they have loved the transition, jutting up and out...<br />
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The bush tomato and chilli plants are maintaining themselves although still rather small. The courgette's are thick and firm and I am awaiting the next growth spurt of spikey courgette leaves. Out of all the herbs in the window planter, only the basil has come up so I've started over again with the herbs and planted a tomato plant at either end. The garden bed for the roof is not yet assembled and I am waiting for fairer weather before this happens. Still, whilst awaiting the fruits of our plants, we have been tucking into the sprouting seeds in sandwiches and salads, Mmm...<br />
<br />Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174651321117403536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575398377400181034.post-56712828064820727032012-04-03T13:23:00.000-07:002012-04-04T14:27:24.030-07:00Garden on board<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpGoCreOgEVy2OBtsQwFN6ZM26sgMzhcmIhm-3V3qfCxR5JLNhYHh32CYHKzfbI7EMXtqXqE4P6O6PUiTEhoyHMRwtO6TVr8_xBrEuD6DZn8Iq8RUp1qdlUJ620tdkhKgUm5HHGFqJIWs/s1600/lettucetall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpGoCreOgEVy2OBtsQwFN6ZM26sgMzhcmIhm-3V3qfCxR5JLNhYHh32CYHKzfbI7EMXtqXqE4P6O6PUiTEhoyHMRwtO6TVr8_xBrEuD6DZn8Iq8RUp1qdlUJ620tdkhKgUm5HHGFqJIWs/s400/lettucetall.jpg" /></a></div>The raised garden bed which will sit on the roof is still under construction and I am cogitating on resolving it some time soon. In the meantime, we have been occupied with sowing the abundance of seeds donated to us from wonderful mother bird. Leigh has been excellent at watering and keeping the young alive and through the propagator we can see life!<br />
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There is movement in the trays of soil dotted around in the sunny spots of the boat...<br />
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The courgettes certainly are coming on strong...<br />
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And the lettuces are stretching their little green leaves up high to the streaming sunlight...<br />
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We also have bush tomatoes, chilli peppers, dwarf beans and squash which we are waiting to see a peek of green from soon. In the indoor window box, I have planted all the herbs of choice; parsley, coriander, basil and chives. <br />
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And this year we are filling up on micro salads in the form of sprouting seeds, easy to grow, no soil, only wet kitchen roll in a jar, covered with cling-film and they are so good for you...<br />
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So even with limited space, resources and money it is working out well to grow our own food aboard our narrowboat. <br />
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<br />Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174651321117403536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575398377400181034.post-67062704174561667222012-04-03T13:06:00.000-07:002012-04-04T14:27:41.558-07:00Seed bombs<i>By Amanda Young</i><br />
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A flower array in Fibonacci's sequence<br />
like the coiled serpent whose mouth is wide open - listen <br />
with your curly ear, searching<br />
as the wind catches mycelium spores.<br />
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New York's 70's community garden, inspires the introduction.<br />
A Guerilla Gardener's page-turner of green-fingered individuals and groups.<br />
Forking over the city scape to recreate a vibrant vegetative life-force,<br />
where seed bombs explode under flickering street lights.<br />
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Teased, tempted, hungry for community growing - <br />
gypsophilia, gladioli, garlic and green beans.<br />
Disused spaces, reclaimed for usage - we tend,<br />
and engage again with the fruits of all shared gardens.<br />
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All photos of Delia Derbyshire are by Lovely Leigh<br />
<br />Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174651321117403536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575398377400181034.post-4375229887516601762012-04-01T13:04:00.000-07:002012-04-02T13:10:15.274-07:00Wild Woman Sleep<i>By Amanda Young</i><br />
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She softly lifts the green grazing-grass <br />
and lowers herself delicately into bed.<br />
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Covering over with the duvet-turf, <br />
she closes her eyes to the ivory moon.<br />
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Wild horses come close <br />
and rest their heads next to hers.<br />
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The paunches of belly-mounds form new hills <br />
like babes asleep in the wood.<br />
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Children sing a fading tune to the rhythm of a rocking-horse.<br />
She hums along in her sleep, wild woman sleep.<br />
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Silently she pushed <br />
the wet, wooden wheelbarrow up the narrow path<br />
in her long brown coat − elbows poking out.<br />
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It swooped and flapped, striking hard against her legs. <br />
A gust of wind tore her grey and raffia hair across her narrow mouth. <br />
She spat. Curled in her stinging lips. At the bend <br />
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she stopped. A tree-tumbling thud, dropped<br />
the cart of crops. And reached down<br />
with a snap of her aching back − a crumpled sheet of sunburnt paper.<br />
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A photo of a wigwam? <br />
She drew her focus in. <br />
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Three young boys − 7 or 8 in smocks <br />
standing conker-kneed, between the doorway of their tent. <br />
She folded the paper to a triangle and in half again − <br />
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And put it deep into her pocket <br />
amongst a dry stick of lavender and three copper coins. <br />
She took in an ancient breath of smoked-oak, <br />
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lifted again the tired barrow. As she walked, <br />
the cabbages smeared with slug-brown mud <br />
bobbed between crackling onions.<br />
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<br />Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174651321117403536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575398377400181034.post-38257549543852787912012-03-26T15:04:00.000-07:002012-03-27T15:05:55.332-07:00An update along the way<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9o8f3hWEwmq2km5EMpS9ywaYyZ1T74qY72RSs4-Rl2TZp9UmCpL1WzHiH0-VG9nuM4x-geU2TGrpkbKkvL1HB6UVF6kqwg8fk6qGqMaOVoG-qqIwBaBQnWL0f1jY0ijVJrSyN58Ixxnw/s1600/1graf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9o8f3hWEwmq2km5EMpS9ywaYyZ1T74qY72RSs4-Rl2TZp9UmCpL1WzHiH0-VG9nuM4x-geU2TGrpkbKkvL1HB6UVF6kqwg8fk6qGqMaOVoG-qqIwBaBQnWL0f1jY0ijVJrSyN58Ixxnw/s400/1graf.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Where are we then? Somewhere between here, and here...<br />
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Delia Derbyshire the pussy cat continues to look down on us...<br />
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At the weekend, I was working out how to use the timer on the camera...<br />
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and worked it out as we were cruising along.<br />
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