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Boat trip 2

Well after a good nights sleep on dry land, yes I know its cheating, but there was a very good reason. A very nice Merlot by Rothchilds! Anyway, we have been joined by Jack a Collie who is about two years old and loves boating. The weather has so far been a lot kinder than it was yesterday though it is windy.
We have made good progress and after a quick stop to empty the cassette loo we left Braunston at 1.15. We are now onto the North Oxford, my first time as well. No more locks until Rugby!

Boating in the rain!

Is just on fun. We made really good progress this morning and made it to the Claydon Top Lock in 3.5 hours.
The Oxford canal meanders its way through some lovely countryside outside of Banbury, criscrossing with the M40 in a game of transport oneupmanship.
Being so quiet we arrived at Fenny Compton by 1.15 which is when the rain arrived. Well more later, locks in the now! What fun!

Unexpected boat trip

Well an unexpected boat trip on the narrowboat Shammah helping friends move her from Banbury to Braunston. So mobile to hand I can blog on the way.
The sun is glorious and the wind from last night has died down. If it stays like this it will be a lovely trip.

Carols at Christmas

Had a wonderful time at the Albert Hall. I went to Carols by Candlelight on the 23rd and a great occasion it was. All those people singing together, a really moving experience.
The final Carol service of Christmas was Sunday morning at a lovely church out in the sticks. So thats the carols over with for another year, shame really as I enjoy them.

Carol service

I have just returned from the annual carol service at my local church. My sister, Su, got me involved in the choir for it and I am very pleased she did. A very enjoyable evening and despite the weather a church full of people. Then mulled wine and mince pies. Christmas has really started.

The Top 20 Weirdest gadgets of 2006

Great article on The Register about weird devices. Worth finding a few minutes to read it. I haven't decided which is my favourite yet.

First Carol service

I had a very enjoyable Sunday evening at the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement annual Carol service. It was held at St Botolph's Church, Aldgate. The address by Rev Richard Haggis was very thought provoking and it is a shame that he does not have the opportunity to preach more often. It was good to be able to worship in a welcome an open environment. The evening finished off with mulled wine and mince pies. Lovely!

Government asked to investigate Christmas music torture

This report is on Thursdays The Register and about time too as well. I don't believe I am in the only person who gets fed up with Christmas songs from the middle of the summer!!

Blogging 'set to peak next year'

According to those wonderful technology analysts Gartner, blogging will peak next year. Full story on the good old BBC. Personally I think that new people will continue to join the community as I have, so it might not grow as much but I believe it will continue to grow.

Unboxing: the new geek porn

This could be very sad!! http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/12/08/unboxing/