It was a fraction of the price of any other cook stove and yet the quality is superb
I play the fiddle badly & art a bit. I live with Billy Ruffian a French Bulldog X Husky. Pro EU. Avid Knitter Neurodivergent #Family #lefty #PatrickO’Brian #Knitter #TheExpanse #StrandedKnitting #Dogs #UK #Fibromyalgia #Narrowboats
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It was a fraction of the price of any other cook stove and yet the quality is superb
The Italians are the best when it comes to wood burning stoves
She’s very talented
I didn’t get trickle vents in mine as they are sliding sash, I have 5 open fireplaces so I thought that would do the job
I gave my AGA to the scrap man and got a La Nordica put in, I love it so much.
I used to have a solid fuel Rayburn, I loved it. My boat stove also does the radiators
Labour could have made the case for a humane immigration system that treats refugees with dignity and respect. Instead, they have fanned the flames of racism and emboldened the far-right. My piece for @tribunemagazine www.tribunemag.co.uk/2025/09/labour-is-paving-the-path-to-fascism
It will be toasty this winter for you with new double glazing. I had mine done a year ago and it made such a difference.
It’s the time of the year when it’s chilly enough to light it but half an hour later it’s roasting. I just burned a bit of wood to take the chill off
Ooh hello September, it’s time to break out the fancy blanket as I was a bit chilly in bed last night. I also lit the fire for an hour. #Narrowboat #NarrowboatDog #BoatLife #Canals
#FlagShaggers
I just love it, every so often I just need to hear it.
I’ve set up a knitting station, I’m loving this pattern. #Knitting #GoldenPoppy
Have a moment of beauty #TimBuckley youtu.be/vMTEtDBHGY4?...
Thank you.
I got me an electric screwdriver so needless to say I had to screw things! Hooks and catches so far, brass cup handles for doors next when I remember where I put them. #CanalBoats #NarrowBoat #DIY
I’m having a sort out and taking home what I don’t need on this boat. #narrowboat #canal
I think she looks amazing.
I gave my flues a good clean out and that’s not a euphemism! #narrowboat #canals #woodstove
I reckon it will take me about 5 days to do it all, my poor knees can only take so much a day!
Don't move your leg human, I'm not ready to get out of bed yet! #DogsOfBlueSky #RescueDog #BillyRuffian
Jaysus this is harder work than I expected #narrowboat #canals #cleaning #Flotex
They are the cutest
The boy loves his comfort, he is pleased I got a new sofa for him. #DogsOfBlueSky #RescueDog
I do have to keep reminding him of who’s boss
It’s hard work, he might be smart but he’s also strong and stubborn
Behold a damp dog, he fell in the canal again. In old boaters parlance that is known as “taking a look”! #NarrowboatDog #DogsOfBlueSky #RescueDog
Isn’t this just perfect?
We had a walk along the canal this morning, Billy was very boisterous and jumped in the water but he was marvellous at obeying “leave” when other dogs came along. #DogsOfBlueSky #RescueDog
That’s Boy, he is a splendid dog.
Here’s what was NOT released today: - the proffer agreement between Maxwell and the DoJ - the agreement transferring Maxwell to club fed - communications showing who waived Maxwell’s sex offender status allowing her transfer and possible work assignments outside prison - the Epstein files
Billy is out playing with his chums. Living his best life. #DogsOfBlueSky #RescueDog
I couldn't keep a straight face...
It’s not my fault, there was an earthquake while you were out #Naughty #Puppy #DogsOfBlueSky #RescueDog
We went back and had an hours kip.
He so is.
He had me awake at 4am, now I’m drinking coffee and he’s snoring! #DogsOfBlueSky #RescueDog
In my dreams I would have ground source and all the renewables necessary
I’m further south now and I’m freezing
Do you have access to the EPSTEIN Files? Want to be inducted into the Whistleblower's Hall of Fame, be glorified in history as the Savior of Democracy & have an annual holiday named in your honor? All of this can be yours if you simply: #LeakTheEPSTEIN-Files!* *victim's names redacted, of course
The boy dog is on his holidays, he is having a fine time #DogsOfBlueSky
There is an off grid house not far from Hawick that I have lusted over.
Wow, what a classless oaf that man is! #TrumpHasNoTaste
Well Shitler has to have his Sturmabteilung.
Zelensky wore a suit this time.
Priceless! #GavinNewsome and his team are on fire!
My daughter said “Ma, Your dog is hench”! I didn’t know if I should thank her as it sounded a bit criminal and he is a lovely happy pup. #DogsOfBlueSky #Frenchie #Husky
Billy has graduated from puppy class, next time he is in with the big dogs! #DogsOfBlueSky #RescueDog
This weeks reading, equally horrifying and fascinating it explains so much about the behaviour of the twats we have as politicians now, even the ones that think of themselves as the goodies! #bookclub
The CD I bought at the homestead of John McKenna when I was in Ireland a few weeks ago is superb and it comes with this excellent little book. I’ve had such a pleasant evening with the pair. #Leitrim #JohnMcKenna #Flute
For all comedy obsessives, discover John Henry, an office clerk who fancied a go at being funny on the radio and soon became their biggest star ... until everything started going wrong. Bigamy Killed the Radio Star is exclusively available from Fantom. www.fantompublishing.co.uk/product/biga...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVcu...
On speeds 1-3 it really is, higher than that it makes a pleasant whoosh like the rustle of trees in a strong breeze.
It’s fantastic, I might just be able to sleep in a cool breeze tonight
I bought a new silent fan, it’s way bigger than I expected, it reminds me of Murderbot #heatwave
We love our walks #DogsOfBlueSky #Northumberland
You haz snatwich…I needs snatwich! #DogsOfBlueSky #RescueDog #FrenchBulldog #NorthernInuitDog
#YourParty
I'm not a big fan either but I like being cool
I stand frozen bottles of water in front of the fan if it gets unbearable
What an utter prick!
The boy dog and I have been floored by it, we walked at 7am and have barely moved since
Ooh isn't it hot #UKWeather #heatwave
Let’s remember why we’re doing this: to transform society so that everyone can live in dignity. My interview with @tribunemagazine.bsky.social on the need for a real, democratic alternative. tribunemag.co.uk/2025/08/jere...
BIG WOES - softcore hardcore lads Kit Proudfoot and Joe Farley make 150bpm post punk laced with poetry and they want you to know that they have 15 friends in Paris #BigWoes bigwoes.bandcamp.com/album/heavy-...
He’s doing it again. Cosplaying Reform is a validation of Reform.
She is just lovely xxx
Billy does love to fling things around, I found him dragging my knitting bag into the middle of the room yesterday in preparation. It’s now in protective custody! #DogsOfBlueSky #Knitting
Oh yes...that's the look!
Ah man, it was beautiful.
I loved this book so much, I'm going to read About a Son next.
It's so cute to watch him sometimes, he has all the coordination of a baby giraffe.
www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump...
Ice agent pats his gut "Solid muscle" trying not to let everyone see it wobbles like jello!
The silence of the United States media on the murder of Al Jazeera journalists in a targeted attack by Netanyahu & the IDF speaks to the lack of integrity that now pervades our media. To date, Netanyahu & the IDF have murdered over 200 journalists & their families. The cowardice is telling
I'd never heard of a Northern Inuit dog before so I looked them up...this is probably how Billy got one side of his parentage. They are more commonly know as the Dire Wolf from Game of Thrones. #NorthernInuitDog #DogsOfBlueSky
He's fantastically clumsy, I'm only in danger of being tripped up or knocked over.
My childhood pet Karl, he was lovely.
The test said he could grow up to 30KG...eek!
Are you still talking about the BIGGEST political scandal of all-time EPSTEIN & how the president of the United States is connected to the most notorious child-sex-trafficker ever AND is covering up his own involvement???!!! Good. #RememberTheUnderageVICTIMS 💔
The DNA breed results are in...I never, never, never would have guessed... #DogsOfBlueSky #RescueDog #DNA
Taking bets! #DogsOfBlueSky #DNA #WisdomPanel
When people are being arrested for holding placards and calling out a genocide, something has gone seriously SERIOUSLY wrong. These are very dark times we are in. It is only the regular people who speak the truth whilst our leaders everywhere are all various shades of liar, charlatan and hypocrite
I loved this book much more than I expected to, very moving and beautifully written. #SaltwaterMansions #Margate #DavidWhitehouse #BlueSkyBookClub
It’s coming along. #Knitting #WIP
Letter of the day (in the Times)
Thank you, you are very kind xxx
He always looks like he’s in a bad mood but he’s the happiest boy.
I’m told this is a great book so here we go. Saltwater Mansions by David Whitehouse www.waterstones.com/book/saltwat...
Making bread might be too ambitious, I dozed off in the chair.
It’s possible to knit both at once with a very long circ needle
I’m the opposite, I really get no pleasure from crochet
What a splendid Sunday morning, I got the back hall wall painted early then I knit for a while listening to “HMS Surprise” for the umpteenth time. I’m going to make bread now.
I loves him but he is a monkey, he needs eyes on all the time or he gets up to mischief.
A true definition of patriotism #corbyn #yourparty #socialism
I can’t crochet, knitting is all I know. I do love making socks.
They are just gorgeous.
It was the self striping colour lab
He’s already had great fun with a new ball of West Yorkshire Spinners sock yarn!