Wiekse is Dutch - from Maastricht, Stefan.
Also Korenwolf and a couple of other wit beers are Dutch. Though they are based on Hoegaarden I think, rather than on German Weisse bier. A Hoegaarden goes down very nicely on a hot summers day since I can't get any good cider.
It's a shame Heineken took over de Ridder (and therefore Wiekse).

No, no much call for sails on the Kennet and Avon - tacking would be a tad tricky.

My son's boat was completely restored by the previous owner. It had no mast when he bought it, and was due to be scrapped. It has been very well restored, keeping the original lines of the barge and even has the original tiles nailed on the bulkhead in the skippers quarters. The hold now offers accommodation for guests.
My son sailed it as skipper for a couple of years before buying it (her?).

I wish you well with your project, and hope the weather warms up soon so you can really begin to enjoy life on the water.

Mikey and Andy also do brilliant piss take of pixel peepers.

I'll let you know .

Here's a couple of shots on board my son's 100+ years old barge:

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Daughter in law showing husband what to do, while my brother looks on.

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My son at the helm

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In Vlieland harbour.

I can't stand the man. The only thing in his favour is his camera.
He reminds me a bit of the late Steve Irwin - pursuing animals in the wild beyond that which is reasonable.

Well Pentax seem to be as good as Canon and nearly as good as Nikon. But maybe my results have up the percentages - I've never had a bad Pentax lens. Not had a bad Sigma one either for that matter.

We'll hold you to that George.

I've always fancied living on a barge myself.

My son sails one for a living.

No, sadly it is not my camera. Apart from anything else I find it too big for me.

If I got shot of it I would look at the K7 but also at the K-x. I've been using my husbands K-m more than the K20D lately .

If anyone made me a good offer I would seriously think about it.
But at the same time I can't help thinking I should wait until after the PMA just to see what, if anything, is announced there.

I was almost tempted to offer to sell you a K20D to go with it, but seeing your run of bad luck lately you are better off saving your money for other things.

Save your money and buy an Arctic Butterfly. Meanwhile learn how to clone .