Exploring the mundane and obscure

Ship’s log
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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
Good to see some of our fellow creatures going about their daily lives.
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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
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
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
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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