Can't stay away

I couldn't say no to a last minute invite from R &L to sail as bowman on their Humphreys 30. Didn't exactly cover myself in glory, unfortunately, but we survived a pretty blustery day. I'm glad I'm not doing bow on the new Swallow next year, is all I can say - 707s are a doddle after a big boat.

The origin of Tiffin

Just reading about this makes me drool. But the delivery system itself is amazing, too.



A bunch of us have been assembling meals in the office of late - it's more relaxing all round than rushing to make a sandwich in the morning. it also seems to work well.

One heart bypass coming right up

Bodean's, originally uploaded by bent udder.

Bodean's in Poland Street will kill us all some day...

Back from the Ionian

, originally uploaded by bent udder.

Not much wind, but loads of sun, food and lounging around with friends. Living on a cruising boat is surprisingly easy, and certainly dead relaxing.