Comments for Indigo Dreaming

Comment on Odds blog: Shaken and Stirred by indigodream

indigodream — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:13:34 +0000

Thanks Kath – we were lacking music but I can’t imagine that any instrument would have survived the clouds of flour in the air

I’ve had a couple of requests for the jewel bread recipe so I’ll find a way to pass it on; a post might be too cheeky on the copyright (though people have been sharing recipes for millenia so there’s a stronger precendent there I think).

In the meantime, if you like bread making, the recipe came from a great book called “The world encyclopedia of bread and bread making’ by Christine Ingram and Jennie Shapter – it’s brilliant! Richard bought me my copy as a present – he’s not daft is he?

Comment on Odds blog: Shaken and Stirred by Kath Corbett

Kath Corbett — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:07:09 +0000

Sounds like a super day. We used to know a couple who ran a ’stir-up sunday’ in their local pub, invited all their folky friends and had a fab music session that lasted most of the day. The pudding was mixed in a dustbin it was so big! In the middle of the pub would you believe? (A very understanding landlord). Everyone did something towards getting it mixed and filled their own pudding bowls to take home with them. So sad when they moved away.
Yes please, I would love the jewel bread recipe.
Kath (nb Herbie)

Comment on Odds Blog: A weekend of two halves….. by Lesley

Lesley — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:08:38 +0000

After that last comment Richard I’d be surprised if you are still standing – I can see the swipe from Sue a coming boy.. Anyway, here are our best wishes for the invalid from all aboard Caxton. Take care
Lesley

Comment on Odds Blog: A weekend of two halves….. by indigodream

indigodream — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:55:00 +0000

Well she does take the two of them for a lot of walks so I am sure Sue gets a lot of exercise.

Comment on Odds Blog: A weekend of two halves….. by Kath Corbett

Kath Corbett — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:09:09 +0000

Poor Lou! And poor you, you must be exhausted. Don’t feel too guilty – she’ll end up enourmous
Kath nb Herbie

Comment on Boat Blog: A quick shuffle… by indigodream

indigodream — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:17:08 +0000

I’d always assumed that the Alperton moorings were typical store 24-hour moorings; I’ve got vague memories of other boaters telling us that the moorings there were ok – like you say, maybe not unattended.

I haven’t noticed any pubs around Perivale – every time we’ve stopped there we’ve stayed on board – usually enjoying the spoils of a raid to Tesco’s in Bulls Bridge! If we’ve had the car with us then we’ve just driven back to the Black Horse.

I’m back there next wednesday for the cruise back to Paddington. I’m intending to go by public transport so I’ll have a look around for shops/pubs and let you know. Don’t hold your breath – I don’t think there’s much around there…..

Comment on Boat Blog: A quick shuffle… by Neil Corbett

Neil Corbett — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:14:44 +0000

I love reading people’s accounts of cruising a patch I know well and yours was splendid. We too mused over the Alperton moorings. I might risk it overnight if I was aboard. However we’d never thought of mooring at Perivale. Are there any shops nearby, or perhaps a nice pub?

Neil

Comment on Boat Blog: Charity Cruise 2 by Neil Corbett

Neil Corbett — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:01:58 +0000

Funny, I was just musing today about how we had spent an hour chatting without mentioning toilets!! A record. Let’s hope we can meet up again and have longer to talk ( but not necessarliy about loos).

Neil & Kath
PS thanks for the beer/ wine.

Comment on Boat Blog: Charity Cruise 2 by indigodream

indigodream — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:26:34 +0000

Aye Aye Skipper!!

Comment on Boat Blog: Charity Cruise 2 by Greygal

Greygal — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:07:46 +0000

This is your bossy captain speaking. Another fab day, thank you so, so much for your hospitality and generosity and for letting me have my narrowboat ‘fix’. I can’t think of a much better way to spend a Sunday than being in the company of good friends, raising awareness of greyhounds, pootling along the cut and consuming vast amounts of coffee. Awesome. Can we do Brentford to Limehouse next?