One for Andrew on Granny Buttons I recall he evangelised about common shared internet and he said he would make his wireless open access in his new abode. Well if you are a BT customer you can subscribe to BT and FON This allows you (or BT) to set...

I rewarded myself with a ride over to check Waterlily this afternoon. We have not been aboard since the 24th October which is too long. Lots of stuff on at the moment which is keeping us away from Waterlily. Still she sat waiting patiently for us. A...

Marketing types - these are the buggers who convince us we want 'stuff'. They are the modern age snake oil sales people. I have fell for their tricks and clever positioning of stuff for many many years. Not now - no now I try and adopt a marketing...

I thought it might be a nice option to look at the various layouts of marina's on the system. As my boat is moored on the Trent & Mersey I started there. However I was disappointed to only get as far as the new Mercia Marina before google maps and...

What good news - the biggest Midland Chandlers is being built at Mercia Marina - 10 minutes from my front door !! Read the Derby Evening telegraph story here The grass roof is a nice touch. See my upcoming post about marinas - by the time the new...