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February 21, 2016 by Chris Goan

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Tree in irons…

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June 24, 2014 by Chris Goan

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Sometimes it is best to flee from light…

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January 13, 2014 by Chris Goan

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Things to do on an empty motorway…

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September 5, 2013 by Chris Goan

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Just in case we needed to be reminded…

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January 4, 2013 by Chris Goan

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Well being; aisle number 5, next to the eggs…

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December 2, 2012 by Chris Goan

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Steve Bell on Justin Welby…

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November 14, 2012 by Chris Goan

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A little tale of community (rudderless though it may be.) My son Will lives on a boat. His tiller had rotted to the point where it is not safe. His friend James took it off the boat and gave it to me to see what I could do with it. My friend Nigel, who has always had boats, had a spare tiller, and gave it to me for Will. It was too short and too narrow but I was sure I could make it fit. I just needed to get hold of a lump of suitable wood... Then yesterday, our old neighbors from England came to visit. We have not seen them for ages so it was lovely to catch up. And even more remarkably, in his boit was a load of hard wood off cuts that he was bringing up to see if I could use. Two of them were perfect to splice on to the tiller. Don't you just love community? When something like this happens, it feels like the world is going to be ok after all... @willgoan you have some favours to return. A boat trip in the sunshine perhaps?

Just back from our annual 'wilderness retreat'. 19 brave souls on a tiny island, spend time in silence and in community. Lots of laughter, lots of deep friendship. Food cooked on open fires. It does not get much better than that. Thanks to all who came and made this weekend so special...

Tidesurge slips her mooring and heads out to sea.

Her majesty had been on the g and t again... #calmac

Here is one for poetry geeks. Could this be described as 'half assed'? If that is to obscure then my work here is done.

Over to the Isle of Bute today to lead a poetry/creative writing workshop for Crossroads carers. What a lovely day, spent with lovely people, all dealing with loved ones who have hands-on care needs. #carers #poetry

Happy (sunny) birthday to my wife, and best friend.

Today's labours. New potato bin, built, filled and planted, then new path created down to the bridge over our little stream. Tired now... #selfsufficiency #permaculture

Wild garlic and watercress presto! It feels so good to be harvesting something. In case you fancy a go; A few handfuls of wild garlic and watercress. Some toasted pine nuts and pumpkin seeds. A chunk of cheese. Lemon juice. Salt. Olive oil. Blend together. Mmmmmmm. #foraging #southcowal #wildgarlic #watercress #permaculture

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