Arrived home safe after a rock n roll passage, ferry crossing.
In Dog language, ruff.
Two other ferries were cancelled.
That really was one rock n roll ride.
Arrived home safe after a rock n roll passage, ferry crossing.
In Dog language, ruff.
Two other ferries were cancelled.
That really was one rock n roll ride.
Another hour and I board the ferry for a stormy crossing. In many ways I’m sad to leave England, so much affection shown, good foods, the best of beers, pictures sold, so much innovation here … Whatever, given the Force 11 I guess I’ll have the restaurant to myself. More when I can, Gordon
Portsmouth and Southsea this morning with Peter and Katy Goodwin … The past couple of weeks have been very hectic, purposeful, good fun and fruitful. Tonight I am scheduled to sail for France. Likely to be a bouncy crossing with [force 11] 70 mph winds forecast. I have some Brexit meetings in France then hope … Read more
Yo hoe hoe, Smeaton’s Tower on Plymouth Hoe. Can you keep a secrets? Especially, don’t tell #mayflower400uk
From Portsmouth, been to Plymouth and Charleston among other places, things quite hectic at present. I’m quite tired, things going quite well. Next I must prepare to meet ‘The Editor’ from Bloomsbury, tomorrow at 09.30. When I get ashore on Thursday in France I have to go direct to a meeting at Dinan re Brexit. … Read more
Not quite Stonehenge, near though, in deepest Wiltshire. last night with my new friends [and client] near Stonehenge, arrived in heavy rain and found my car this morning heavily frosted. Poor car, from sunny Toulouse she is not used to this weather. She is coping well though. I’ve treated her to new screen wipers and … Read more
A sortie to England, I’m at sunny Southsea today putting final touches to my schedule for the next 10 days and further prep for the various meetings.
Southsea Pier, includes ‘The Palace’, the best fish n chips restaurant I’ve eaten in, ever.
Great food, drink, service, decor with extensive views of The Solent Waters including the famous Spithead anchorage.
A wee test here, thinking of the book I’m asked to submit a synopsis for, about my work and life, lets see how sharp this image is … I’ve just converted this image from a png to a j.peg …
Ships head turning towards England. My schedule is planned to include Portsmouth, Bexhill, Hastings, Wilsford, Plymouth, Charelstown, St Austell, Emsworth, maybe Penzance then back to Portsmouth … Not all in one day .
It’s not often I post an entirely new page. Resultant from an ongoing enquiry, you can now enjoy “Sailing into Legend, further reading” “Sailing into Legend (HMS Pickle)” the original oil painting measures 62 x 47.5 cm [24 1/2 x 18 3/4], available, ex studio, ex frame. £5,000. Sailing into Legend, further reading