The names we bestow upon inanimate objects tell us so much – generally about ourselves – our identity, personality, sense of humour (or lack of it). Onomastics or onomatology, the study of names, absorbs some people for years. Looking at narrowboat names I can understand why – they offer up a entire world of education,Continue reading “Education, inspiration and pure entertainment – it’s all in a name”
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Everything you’ve wanted to know but had no-one to ask about living and working afloat
Since we left bricks and mortar behind to live and work from our 50ft floating home we’ve encountered recurring questions. This compilation of what we’ve been asked may cover things you wanted to know, so this week’s blog is for you. Every boat and every boater differs – our answers are just that – ours.Continue reading “Everything you’ve wanted to know but had no-one to ask about living and working afloat”
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