Hello! I hope you’re keeping safe and well and feeling chipper, despite the rainy weather! Today’s poem was written by Jennifer and was inspired by her wonderful memories of Guided Bird Watching Cruises with us – happy times. GREENSHANKS Grey ghostly birds hunt sticklebacks in streams that flow through borderlines of estuary mud. They hunt…

Good afternoon, dear readers!   I hope you are keeping well.   Today’s poem is short and sweet and really tickled me! For those who may not be aware, this makes reference to the selection of ales which we serve on board, from Exeter Brewery. Their most popular ale is called ‘Avocet’ and this is…

Good afternoon, folks. I hope that you are keeping well and have had a wonderful weekend? I hope that you will enjoy reading today’s poem as much as I have.         THE SEA She lies very still in the scorching hot sun Then slowly she covers the sand In the steep jagged…

Good day, folks! I trust this finds you well? The skies are a little more grey here in Exmouth today and I feel a little light-hearted poem will be just the thing to lift spirits and brighten the day! We have already enjoyed a poem written by Fran and Mac and whether you’re a cat…

Ahoy there! Happy Earth Day! A perfect sort of day to celebrate nature and the natural world and what could be more fitting than a gorgeous little poem? Today’s poem was written by a child and was sent to me in picture form. It is absolutely beautiful and has clearly taken much time and thought.…

Good day to you, dear friends! As ever, I do hope that you are keeping safe and well. It is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 94th Birthday! The Queen requested no celebrations today – in light of the current situation with COVID-19, she felt it would be somewhat inappropriate. However, today marks the birth of…

Dear readers, I trust I find you well? Firstly, thank you to all of our wonderful loyal customers who have been sending emails and messages of support and love over the past few weeks – it really does mean the world! There is no doubt that these are challenging times and like so many, we…

Good afternoon, folks! Well, I was sad indeed to hear the news yesterday evening, that the lockdown restrictions will be further extended for at least another 3 weeks. Of course, I fully support this – it would be far too risky to lift restrictions at this point and undo all of the great effort which…

Good day, dear friends! I hope you are happy and well. The gleaming sunshine continues and there is a real sense that Spring is in the air, as gardens come to life and wildlife appears to thrive. Today’s poem fits this theme just perfectly, as well as addressing current concerns and I hope that you…

Good afternoon dear readers, And what a wonderful afternoon it is – it really is a GOOD afternoon! Chilly with that rather unfriendly north easterly wind mind you – well, it may feel unfriendly as I trot along the seafront for my daily jaunt but I mustn’t complain about this breeze for it brings bright…