Monthly Archives: June 2013

It’s not selling. Then put the price up!

Posted on June 23, 2013 by theprofessionallitterpicker

Winter 2011. On my boat in Cherbourg Northern France. Money running out. Three months work available in the UK. But I don’t want to do it. I’m a cabinet maker, yes, but I want to work with driftwood, reclaimed timbers … Continue reading →

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“Twitter might help!” part 6.

Posted on June 21, 2013 by theprofessionallitterpicker

…So I took the two buses! Finances would have lasted because bread, fruit and veg can be found cheap enough for a few days rations but the two blisters? No, not worth it. So a few hours later I was … Continue reading →

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“Twitter might help!” part 5.

Posted on June 19, 2013 by theprofessionallitterpicker

…I managed 28 kilometres in the end! It was a breeze and I have finally come off the “Voies Verte” pathway! That must have been about a 90 kilometre trek from Cherbourg to Coutances-where I am now. Beautiful cathedral with … Continue reading →

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“Twitter might help!” part 4.

Posted on June 18, 2013 by theprofessionallitterpicker

…So, did I get a decent night’s sleep? Oh yes! I found a campsite who let me string up my hammock and tarp in a small wood full of stout pine trees for only 5 euros. Was it dry? Yes! … Continue reading →

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“Twitter might help!” part 3.

Posted on June 17, 2013 by theprofessionallitterpicker

6.28pm in a place called La Hay-du-Puits, 60 kms South of Cherbourg. Not too bad for a day and a halves walk. And did I receive my request for the lake, beautiful view, two trees at least 8 feet apart … Continue reading →

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“Twitter might help!” part 2.

Posted on June 16, 2013 by theprofessionallitterpicker

So I’m in Cherbourg, Northern France. I have a boat here, an old one. I’m not rich! I would like to make a living from writing, amongst other things-so I’m going walking! I have a friend about 120 miles south … Continue reading →

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“Twitter might help!” part 1.

Posted on June 15, 2013 by theprofessionallitterpicker

So I want to write a book-at least I think I do! The amount of times I have started to is ridiculous! I must have owned at least 15 typewriters or keyboards and several of those have received my heavy … Continue reading →

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