Nathan here. I don't reckon I can ever remember it so dry here. Even last weekend's storms haven't made much difference. In a land of water it is a strange thing.

"Can't beat Gloucestershire in the summer", says Nathan.

Saw this today. Swans cut through 600 yards of ice. What you might call natural determination!

I shall be avoiding running into the buffer at the 'End of The Year' station. Always a risk in the pub at this time of the year.  It will be a quiet evening with a few friends like Scratchy and Bendy Bob.  While this year has seen a rise in homeless people I remain opt...

It was right crispy around the gunwales first thing today. The frost was thicky chilly and white. Now look at it here! Keep warm me hearties!

I need something different in the food way. Getting tired of the usual. Sausages, bacon and the occasional fish. I need a cook book for a limited kitchen. What ideas have you?

So we have Putin, Trump and not to mention a host of other assorted power mad cracker jackers around the world all trying to make people submit to their twisted will. So I thought it was time to declare a state of independence here around the camp. Anyone entering has...

Warmed up some grog on the fire. It's cold down here by the river. Off to see me mates in the pub later. Wishing you Christmas cheer and spare a thought for those who are down and out and better still do them a kindness.