“Faffing Brings Its Own Rewards” The picturesque Cumbrian Mountains close in around Brother’s Water on three sides, but that morning … More
Tag: swimming
Aqueous Interruptus
“Aqueous Interruptus” I was late down to the lake the other day, which can be unwise because certain members of … More
The Day we Dived off Portishead Pier
Up the coast from the beautiful Clevedon Pier – a regular feature of my drawings – is another pier. This … More
Water Sprite
In a day of much weather I walked up the steep path to Scales Tarn, which lies in the arms … More
It’s all about Mary
Mary gets into the lake 22/4/22, Clevedon marine Lake: “It’s All About Mary” There is a fine line between faffing … More
The Reverse-Faff
“An Excellent Day for Reverse-Faffing” There was a freezing gale by the lakeside, and Andy and Chris declared that reverse-faffing … More
Sunbow over Ullswater
Sunbow This picture is true, if not strictly accurate. Persistence of vision exists, and if poetic licence may permit me … More
The 2022 Calendar:
The Calendar for 2022 is here, with another year of swimming under the sky, and especially with Mary.
The Jellyfish Maze swim caps
(…and how to get through the maze.) If you’re on my email list or you keep an eye on my … More
The Fashion Show??
(you can click on the picture to see this full size) “The Fashion Show??” To me, at a glance this … More