On this day, commemorating all those died protecting or freedom. This commemorative plaque is for a very brave young man, First Lieutenant Arthur L. Brown USAAF, who died preventing his Thunderbolt crashing on the town of Nantwich on January 14 1944 #Nantwich #USAAF #ArmisticeDay

Please remember, especially on this Armistice Day, all generations who fought to protect our freedom today 🙏 (My father fourth from the left)

What a wonderful day to be out on the cut, whether boating, walking, or even taking photographs! Approaching Rocky Lock on the Staffs & Worcs canal, just north of Stourton. #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive #photography #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature

Where we are now, on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal just north of Stourton. We've deliberately moved somewhere remote to avoid fireworks. #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive #photography

Buster the Boat Dog keeping up to date this morning watching the Sky News. Although why it has to be upside down not sure 🤔😂

No apologies for posting yet another pretty canal photograph. On the lovely Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal, just above Kinver by ‘Geese Beach’. Taken on 30th October. #boatlife #photography #nature #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive

Please please please check those bonfires 🙏 #nature #uknature #hedgehogs

In 1966 an unstable spoil heap from the nearby coal mine engulfed Aberfan, killing 116 children and 28 adults - one of favourite composer’s wrote this in memorandum 😢 open.spotify.com/playlist/5qY...

Currently moored in Kidderminster on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal. Anyone who’s travelled here will recognise this view, but with these wonderful autumn colours I just couldn’t resist! #photography #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive

Yesterday, a rather misty chilly walk from Wolverley to Whittington (and back) on the lovely Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal - took these at Whittington Lock. #NarrowboatCommunity #photography #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive

Narrowboat Eliza safely moored on a very autumnal Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal, just north of Hyde Lock. #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive #photography

As we are rapidly approaching the silly season PLEASE read this carefully - it applies to any time really but please don’t make it easy for them.

Andy busy polishing his shiny bilge. 😂😂😂 #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive

While we're on the subject of noisy neighbours - Canada geese are argumentative, noisy horrors 😂 #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #nature

Couldn't resist posting these from this morning - Buster the Boat Dog and myself walked up the Stourbridge canal to Wordsley Junction - what a spectacular place it us! #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive #photography #nature

A few of where we are - this is such a beautiful spot - all taken today on Mabon 🙏 #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive

Where we are now; possibly at one of our favourite places on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal, just north of Hyde lock. Major shout out to a CRT chap who helped us out big time at Kinver Services. #boatlife #ukcanals #canals #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive #NarrowboatCommunity

Just back from Buster's walk, firstly he scared this heron, which then sat on the opposite bank looking somewhat annoyed! #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #nature

Just randomly bringing this up again.

A damp walk back home from the pub, Kinver on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal! #NarrowboatCommunity

On the Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal - still just in Worcestershire by about 50 metres! Really don’t need a degree in Geography to work it out #NarrowboatCommunity #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive

Something a little different, the outfall from the top of Wolverly Lock, on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal. Nikon D780 + Tamron 17-35mm f22 5sec ISO 100 18mm #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive

Taken this morning, unfortunately a plane didn’t fly over at the same time, but managed to capture 4 forms of transport! Severn Valley Railway train on the Falling Sands Viaduct, over the Staffs& Worcs canal, UK.

Taken this morning, I was just sorry a plane didn’t fly over just as I was capturing this. But managed to get 4 forms of transport in it. Severn Valley Railway,on the Falling Sands Viaduct, over the Staffs& Worcs canal, UK.

After spending a fruitless afternoon fishing, I was fortunate to see this beauty opposite to where we’re moored on the Staffs & Worcs canal, UK. #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #nature

A very welcome sight, finally some rain, although I did have some sympathy for this chap. The picturesque Caldwell lock on the stunning Staffs & Worcs canal. Is it one of the most stunning locks on the network? #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive

I’m so fortunate to live where I live - at the moment just south of Falling Sands lock. #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive

Obviously an Egret day today, until a few years ago a relatively rare, but now in certain areas a familiar sight. Taken on the River Severn near Stourport upon Severn. #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #nature

Nothing to see here, just a duck - no doubt a good looking Mallard, but just a duck! #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #nature

Managed to get our favourite mooring in Stourport after a remarkably trouble free & easy journey up from Gloucester. Very pleased to be back here and starting our retirement journey 😃 #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive

Andy is off to Birmingham to join the anticipated thousands lining the cortege route for Ozzy Osbourne - ‘Yes, I've been a bad guy, been higher than the blue sky And the truth is I don't wanna die an ordinary man’ Ozzy wasn’t a bad man and most certainly no ordinary man…. #OzzyOsbourne

If you've got a building to clean, what's the best way to go about it?

So sad to hear the news that Ozzy Osbourne has died - I wasn’t a particular fan, but I do understand those who were 😢. My favourite- open.spotify.com/track/6eEYGG... #OzzyOsbourne #BlackSabbath

Pleased to see someone at work today! #bees #bumblebee #nature #naturephotography #photography #flowerphotography

I’ve posted this before elsewhere, it still makes me giggle!!😂

On this day in 2021 we moved on board to live!This photograph of Narrowboat Eliza on the River Avon in Tewkesbury - taken 4 years ago (although not taken on 19th July). It’s been a blast, not a single day’s regret!! #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive #Tewkesbury

Taken 6 years ago today, on the banks of the Paraguay River, in Asuncion, Paraguay A Pied Plover, also known as a Pied Lapwing (scientific name Hoploxypterus cayanus or Vanellus cayanus). #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #nature #Paraguay #Asuncion

Ever wondered how to get all your ducks in a row? On a tributary on the Gloucester & Sharpness canal . 😂😂. (Reminds me that we need a new boarding plank!) #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #nature

Happiness is……… For us, who more or less rely on solar power (during the summer) for all our electricity, 100% batteries charged before midday is definitely a sign it’s going to be a good day!☀️😃

At our current mooring just outside Gloucester Docks, with the Lightship SULA in the foreground. #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive #Gloucester #GloucesterDocks

Taking Buster the Boat Dog out for his walk yesterday, the path went under this road bridge. #gloucester #photography

Saw this little beauty this morning #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #nature

Oh my America, North Korea really has his number! Must watch.

This photograph taken in Lima in 2019 on Fathers Day, in the post we ‘tagged’ our sons as a gentle reminder 😂😂😂😂 #fathersday #Lima #beer

With all the terrible things going on in the world - here’s the really important question, what’s it called? #bread #questions

I truly understand why people are envious about how I live now - taken exactly 2 years ago outside NB Eliza, on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal. #boatlife #ukcanals #canal #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive

I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Pride month #Pride #pridemonth #lgbt+

I don't know if there is a more appropriate goodbye to Loretta Swit, than her last scene in MASH in the series finale. Loretta won two Emmy's for her role as Major Houlihan.

A lovely sunny walk around Alney Island #birds #alneyisland #gloucester #photography #wildlife

While waiting for a routine appointment, I took the opportunity of wandering around the lovely Victoria Pleasure Gardens in Tewkesbury, UK. An amazing effort to get it looking so good as it frequently floods - well done to all the volunteers. #gardens #flowers