Category Archives: adventures afield

Oct 5

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

  Richmond. This was the intermediate step between Hampton Court Palace, and the tidal Thames. All good. Had some shopping, and then a chance to ring the 12 in All Saints, Richmond. Nice bells, they had a full band, so … Continue reading →

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Sept 25

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Thames (still continued) Well, Henley was a bigger disappointment than I expected. Besides having to pay for the mooring, no one showed for the promised ringing practice! Oh well, on to Marlow. Nice gentleman is a scruffy boat indicated … Continue reading →

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Sept 20

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Thames (continued) What a week. Not too much boating travel, but a very large amount of boat stuff! Contradiction? Nope: I moved my boat about 6km total, but saw so much in terms of boat knowledge growth (and refurbishment!). … Continue reading →

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Sept 13

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Thames. I’ve followed the river as it twists and turns, revealing different character and places around each bend. Above Oxford, low bank and very rural. The villages are set back- likely to avoid flooding, but the end result is … Continue reading →

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Sept 6

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

An interesting break and then back at boating. I spent the last week helping my friend Nick, and shopping for a boat, round two. It was an interesting time, and I am glad to have had the break while Pat … Continue reading →

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Sept 1

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

PPFOTM. It’s a Mortimer thing- the rest won’t understand… I’ve arrived in Devizes with my friend Nick and his boat ‘Pendragon’. We had a great trip across the Kennet and Avon, exploring the town of Newbury, the pumping house at … Continue reading →

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August 13

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

We’ve moved along from the Rochdale. We spent a day in Manchester, visiting the Museum of Science and Industry, and really got a great impression of the focus of innovation that centered on Manchester and drove much of the industrial … Continue reading →

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August 1

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

From Thorne, we cruised to Barnby Dun, where Pat and Kerry met a former student from their experience in China some 18 years ago. An interesting experience for all. We visited a local museum/manor house in Doncaster, and then returned … Continue reading →

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July 19

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

A very different week! I traveled, instead of by boat at 5km/h, by rail and air to Canada, through Manchester to Calgary, much faster! I spent the week visiting family and friends; primarily at a family reunion at a guest … Continue reading →

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July 7

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Back on the canal system. We made our way up the Northampton flight of narrow locks, reveling in the easy, small gates, and good weather (broken clouds, slight breeze). Saw the smoke trails (red, white, and blue) from a distant … Continue reading →

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