Our World This Week

In this episode we talk of the gentle start to the day and how it set the tone for the morning. Rich shares his thoughts (and frustrations) about the greenwashing surrounding solar farms, while Fran catches us up on a very busy week of weaving ahead of an upcoming Christmas fair.We also share a few podcasts we’ve been enjoying recently, and of course, Archie the spaniel makes an appearance in his usual slightly grumpy way.

We start with a particularly sharp jar of pickled onions and quickly move into reminiscing about our childhood food traditions and the performance of Sunday Tea and memorable family dishes. We talk about World Television Day and the move from three fixed channels to democratized, on-demand viewing. We also check in on the allotment after the season's first major frost, exploring the rapid shift in the garden and our struggles with the 'no-dig' approach. Finally, we challenge ourselves with a taste test of some preserved goods, including pickled nasturtium seeds.

This week on Floating Our Boat, we drift through all sorts of topics: the mighty River Severn, the magic of winter murmurations, Fran’s well-deserved moan about Black Friday, Rich’s fascination with Samuel Pepys’ diary, a chat about climate change, and a slightly ridiculous musical quiz that puts Fran’s knowledge to the test.https://floatingourboat.comYou can support us through:patreon.com/floatingourboathttps://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat

Join us for a ramble through our award-winning allotment garden's woes, wins and beyond. We have a good moan about the F-word (and social media), and discuss everything from canal water shortages to our struggle with mosquitos and this year's hot, hot summer. We’ll also be sharing what we're reading now and how many books we’ve managed to get through this year, or not.Support the showMake sure you're subscribed!Website: https://floatingourboat.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoatSend all your questions and thoughts here info@floatingourboat.comYou can support us here if you like:https://www.patreon.com/floatingourboathttps://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Or support us with one-off donation to https://www.paypal.me/floatingourboat

Dive into the joys of narrowboat life with us and Paul from Haven Knox-Johnston. In this, the first of our new season, we share our exciting journey, top tips, and why we’re still loving every moment after 7 years on the water. Join us for an upbeat chat filled with inspiration and practical advice!https://www.havenkj.comhttps://floatingourboat.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoatSupport the showMake sure you're subscribed!Website: https://floatingourboat.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoatSend all your questions and thoughts here info@floatingourboat.comYou can support us here if you like:https://www.patreon.com/floatingourboathttps://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Or support us with one-off donation to https://www.paypal.me/floatingourboat

Happy New YearThis episode we talk wildfowl, leaking canals, Fran's dream to do something different and boy is Rich tired of food.Support the showMake sure you're subscribed!Website: https://floatingourboat.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoatSend all your questions and thoughts here info@floatingourboat.comYou can support us here if you like:https://www.patreon.com/floatingourboathttps://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Or support us with one-off donation to https://www.paypal.me/floatingourboat

Merry Christmas everyone. This week we talk about Fran's return, the vicar who tells the truth, our presents and ringing the changes.Support the showMake sure you're subscribed!Website: https://floatingourboat.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoatSend all your questions and thoughts here info@floatingourboat.comYou can support us here if you like:https://www.patreon.com/floatingourboathttps://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Or support us with one-off donation to https://www.paypal.me/floatingourboat

What Dickens novel are we reading this December? Find out and read along with us. We talk AI, Hadrian's Wall, Motorhoming and Books.Just Giving for Dogs Trust Charity in rememberance of little Jess. https://www.justgiving.com/page/jess-floatingourboatSupport the showMake sure you're subscribed!Website: https://floatingourboat.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoatSend all your questions and thoughts here info@floatingourboat.comYou can support us here if you like:https://www.patreon.com/floatingourboathttps://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Or support us with one-off donation to https://www.paypal.me/floatingourboat