Covered!

Who would have believed that I'd end up having my picture on the cover of a magazine? And especially because of a boat, a subject about which I virtually know nothing.

Okay, it's not quite Rolling Stone Magazine, but it's very close in the echelons of my finest achievements. Motor Boats Monthly have done me proud - although I don't think I actually did say "I bagged a free boat" at any time, as quoted on the cover. Editor's license.

The magazine comes out today, but unfortunately I can't get it here in Saarf Fraaance. Also hence I can't put any pics up of my extensive research into the boats of the Canal Du Midi (technology hitch relating to camera cable and Internet deficiencies).

But I can reveal, without any reasonable doubt whilst on my hols, that Leffe Blond is a rather fine beer.

Indeed. Hic.

And so I say cheers to all those who helped me to get where I am today, with a free boat in the bag and my mug-shot on the shelves of WHSmith's.

Now I Know What It Is (I Think)

After all this time of believing that my boat is either a Callumcraft, a Teal, or a Norman, the good folks at Motor Boats Monthly magazine seem to think that in fact it is a NAUTICUS 23.

Well, I'll be blowed, and knock me down with a rope with a feather attached. But what would they know anyway? They only publish the world's best boating magazine, and decided to include a SIX page article about my Boat For My Potplants, the Quay Characters of Wivenhoe, little ol' me, and of course the Lovely 'Erindoors.

The magazine comes out tomorrow, ie Thursday, and should be available from all good newsagents.

What FUN!

Ten Steps To Heaven

Step One: Go down to the boat in the sunshine

Step Two: Tinker around, turn motor over and have a listen

Step Three: Beckon Canoe-Man Jon to come over for a beer

Step Four: Have a nice chat with Captain 'Erindoors

   

Step Five: Turn on hi-fi

Step Six: Get ready for bed

Step Seven: Play Dark Side Of The Moon very loud

Step Eight: Wake up. First thing's first

Step Nine: Put the kettle on

Step Ten: Rustle up some breakfast

That's it. Simple