Mr Farty has been on a field trip carrying out some basic research for his blog. Or perhaps he just had a day out with Mrs Farty. And his S5000.
At first there was nothing to see but scenery.
Thankfully, before long they chanced upon...more scenery.
Just when they felt they couldn't bear the excitement for another moment, they stumbled upon a pair of kids, engrossed in the thrill of fishing.
Glancing down, Mrs Farty exclaimed: "Jings! Thistles!"
Glancing up, Mr Farty remarked: "Crivvens! Raspberries!"
As they reached a canal lock, Mr Farty wondered where they kept the key?
"Perhaps it's in that little house," replied Mrs Farty.
(to be continued)