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The Curmudgeon’s Corner

Poems and thoughts from our resident curmudgeon


Ship’s log

  • Burns Night collection

    Burns Night collection

    In celebration of Burns night 2026, the Tardy Explorers gathered and shared: Ode to the Turkey Curled at the foot of an ancient oakOn the slope of a…

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  • Wonders of nature

    Wonders of nature

    Good to see some of our fellow creatures going about their daily lives.

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  • A taste of sail

    A taste of sail

    After many years of dabbling and dreaming, I finally set sail again. This August and September Dame Dooms and her executive assistant joined me on the wild waters…

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  • Tea Source Fisherman’s Blend – A Review

    Tea Source Fisherman’s Blend – A Review

    During an unseasonably cool start to September, my home’s thermostat read 60 degrees. Being morally and fiscally unwilling to turn the furnace on at such an early date,…

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  • Aqua Velva Review

    Aqua Velva Review

    Todays review – Classic Ice Blue Aqua Velva aftershave. Having not shaved much for many years, the skin under my beard is not very pleased when it gets…

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  • Ice coverage animations

    Ice coverage animations

    What is the best time to visit the arctic areas around Beechey Island and King William Island without getting stopped by Sea Ice? Sea Ice coverage in those…

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