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Today, Friday, the Ship is being buffeted and blown about. Outside the sun is shining and we have fluffy clouds scudding across the sky, but get outside, and it’s a stiff breeze and none too warm either. Maybe later I’ll hang some laundry from the

In another lifetime (meaning a long time ago) I worked in the Civil Service. My department was an export/import insurance arm for the government. Now, like any company, there are good employees, and not so good ones, and despite it being a long time ago,

The weather here is certainly keeping us on our toes. It’s been very changeable with some glorious sunny days, followed by so much wind and rain I felt it necessary to batten down the hatches and stow the lifeboat. The one day, we had hours of thunder,

Friday, we went on yet another raid to the Midlands. This time for a job interview, on campus, for the Deckhand. The day started dry and clear, and we set off around 08.30. We had a good journey up, leisurely with no incidents, and arrived in good time to

After recent heavy rain, thunder and lightning, Sunday dawned bright and clear. I got a load of washing out on the rigging, and using a stiff broom and a trowel, I emptied out the drains and channels for the forecast storms later today. The Deckhand