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All Posts by David Neil

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watford to roydon marina - September 9, 2025
By David Neil
Eager to get started on our new adventure I was up and about by 7am, waking Joyce with a cup of tea. I had already completed my engine room checks: cooling system, water & oil levels, check in weed hatch for debris and a general look around to make sure everything is as it should be...
how it all started - April 2, 2025
By David Neil
My previous post told the story of how our life aboard Art Deco ended and I thought that maybe it is a good idea to tell the story of how it started...
iffley lock - a strange occurrence - March 4, 2025
By David Neil
I can’t forget the night at Iffley lock, although I try hard to put it out of my mind. I can go days not thinking about it, but suddenly, for no reason, it jumps into my mind and I get a chill run down my spine.

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