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At the moment I am caring full time for a family member and when the time comes I will be selling up and living on a narrowboat.I enjoy reading,especially about those living on narrowboats and their daily lives.The tug Nb Resolute in the above picture is NOT mine but is owned by Dave Moore and is something I would aspire to own one day although I am going to look at many boats before I make a decision on the style and interior.Tugs are looking good at the moment but have yet to look around one. My interest in narrowboats started some 47 years ago. As a lad I cycled from Luton to bridge 111 on the G.U.by the Globe to fish and watch the Morton and Clayton boats go by,full of coal with a family on board and always wondered how they kept their balance on the planks that ran above the coal and why the the dogs didnt jump in the canal.That fascination has stayed with me so when I am able I will be there on my narrowboat joining in the great community of boat owners. Find me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/brassiclint or listen to my music site.Use earphones or earplugs depending on your musical taste :) http://blip.fm/Dave_Winter

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Monday, 6 June 2011

WHICH DOG ?

After three years at home being a permanent carer I feel my fitness is gradually diminishing and need something to get me out of the house for an hour or two a day, not only that but something to enliven and give interest and enjoyment to mum who is housebound and later on when I get a narrowboat to be able to live aboard without any problems.

Many years ago we used to have a Dalmatian Pointer cross which was a valued member of the family and I think a smaller dog with similar facial features would bring back happy memories for her.
After looking at many pictures we have come up with the following dogs :-



Welsh Springer Spaniel


English Springer Spaniel


Now I have read all about the habits and nature of this type of dog and am prepared for all of it's mad ways, that is the reason it's name will be Max after Mad Max,both variants are lovely but which one to choose ?
Once we have decided I will start a story in the blog on his escapades and upbringing which will help prevent my brain from going soft and also the transition from living in a house to narrowboat when the time comes. 




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