Blogs about: Dottie
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A look at Supernatural’s ‘Long Distance Call’
Worth watching for my excellent Sam and Dean impressions.… more →
Dottie Smith's Verbal Menagerie
Cool to Iron
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wrote 2 weeks ago: Having discovered from the wash instructions on my Henri Lloyd Foul Weather gear that its possible t … more →
RACE START
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wrote 2 weeks ago: Having spent all morning hovering around my computer waiting for the announcement of where the the R … more →
Sharing my Bed with Another Woman
wrote 2 weeks ago: Well, this is something I never thought I’d say! But for the last week I have been sharing my … more →
Man Overboard
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wrote 2 weeks ago: During my level 3 training I found myself shouting out Man Overboard for real. In terms of heartstop … more →
Essential Kit - Don't Forget Your Tea Towel
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wrote 3 weeks ago: I was feeling pretty pleased with my crew kit list, until I read Robin Knox-Johnstone’s A Worl … more →
Little Dot
wrote 1 month ago: Dottie trys out the new guest room pull out sofa. … more →
Crew Allocation
wrote 1 month ago: So, how was crew allocation for you? I was really nervous beforehand. I knew I was finding things to … more →
Adding a Leg
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wrote 1 month ago: WARNING – NOT EVERY ONE SPEAKS CLIPPER A conversation with a friend this morning. Me (very exc … more →
The Ultimate Nightmare
wrote 1 month ago: So, we’re all sitting in the Guildhall at Crew Allocation. The Skippers get up one by one and … more →
Making a Spectacle of Myself
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wrote 1 month ago: I think I’m doing well on my kit. Working from the bottom up – I have my Dubarry Ultima … more →
Confessions
wrote 1 month ago: I have a big confession / admission to make. I had planned to leave it to crew allocation but after … more →
Sea Sickness
wrote 1 month ago: The Clipper race has certainly added to my experience. Not only had I never sailed offshore before, … more →
