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Last Updated: 12/18/2009

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Status: Single
City: The Canal
State: London and South East
Country: UK
Signup Date: 1/26/2006
Sunday, March 01, 2009 

Current mood:  accomplished
Category: Life

So, I live on a narrowboat... with my lovely wife plus no pets or kids (for the time being!).
People often ask me the ins and outs of our chosen life on the canals of England, so I thought I'd write a few words for those who have expressed an interest...

Simply put, it's bliss... utter bliss, we moved onto our boat mid December and we have loved the cold months on board, it's easy to stay warm if you have coal, wood and the odd firelighter! The solid fuel burning stove (see below) keeps us toasty, sometimes it's like a sauna - no kidding. The trick being you never let it go out! Stoke it up before bedtime and it's still burning in the morning.



It even keeps you warm when this is going on outside...



Yes, that's our boat! in the snow! in Paddington basin!
This is how it looks when it's fairer outside...



The above picture was taken in the first couple of weeks of owning the boat, we cruised slowly from Cheddington to Uxbridge - we were stranded in Uxbridge due to severe engine problems (apparently it could have blown up), but it's all fixed now and we have enjoyed spending time in Camden, Little Venince, Denham and Paddington (Uxbridge wasn't overly enjoyable - I've nothing against Uxbridge - I just don't like it!).

People that have visited us on the boat comment on the lack of space, however, I've felt more claustrophobic in most large suburban "homes". It's all a question of perception .

I shall add to this blog from time to time, there are many stories to be told...

Thanks for reading...
Blabs
x



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sophia
Sophia Swift

 
rosey and jim!!!............................................yah yah yah.........................niceone.....sophs and the tk.
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Posted by sophia on Sunday, March 01, 2009 - 8:31 PM
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The Lucky Face

 
I spent ages tinkering with that engine trying to make it blow up! Next time... Pesky meddling kids!
 
Posted by The Lucky Face on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 9:38 AM
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WITHERED HAND

 
i look forward to more tales of the riverbank. i really do.

best wishes with the canal faring life.

see u soon i hope.

dan
x
 
Posted by WITHERED HAND on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 6:25 PM
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Medicine Hat

 
Glad you could join us on t' cut!
Best wishes
Garry - Medicine Hat
 
Posted by Medicine Hat on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 12:04 AM
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Paul Barnston
Paul Barnston

 
What a Great Life!!! Happy Sailing !!(Or Canal-ing? Or Floating? Boating?
Whatever.Stay Happy.!!
Pickle
 
 
Posted by Paul Barnston on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 8:15 PM
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