It’s been a week of many miles across the waterways of four counties as we need to reach a set place in the coming weeks for a family celebration (outside in groups not exceeding 6). This has given time for thought as we chug our meandering way at nearly 4mph along the waterways. Boats, houses,Continue reading “Life reflected in boats, an introduction and preparing to be stuck…”
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Warning – chains, treats, images of underwear and a shoe crisis
I am cursing Boris…for a variety of reasons, but in this instance for forcing me to struggle through 12 bloody-minded locks in drizzle which turned to a downpour in a bid to escape his threatened lockdown and travel somewhere – anywhere! We did it. We… 1.Beat Boris’s anticipated lockdown although like many I am weepingContinue reading “Warning – chains, treats, images of underwear and a shoe crisis”
Man overboard, a marathon and fear
Our first night of permanent living on the boat felt much like another holiday on board, albeit more crowded with ‘stuff’ and surrounded by familiar things from home. Our first morning brought high drama. 6.08am in September without streetlights is dark. Our black spaniel returned to the boat from his morning constitutional and gleefully jumpedContinue reading “Man overboard, a marathon and fear”
Covid has sent us to the…ducks…
It seemed a remarkably easy decision to make after 6 months of working flat out through lockdown – give up the job, house and car. Move onto a 50ft 31-year old narrowboat to live a simpler, ecological more friendly life and see if it is more satisfying, more fulfilling with just ducks for neighbours. IdealisticContinue reading “Covid has sent us to the…ducks…”
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