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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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Wednesday, 18 July 2012

A Walk Along the Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal

Today was my four hour release from caring so it was either walking the dogs or a visit to the local canal.The weather dictated my choice as walking the dogs at Appledown Boarding Kennels http://www.appledown.co.uk/ would not be allowed in the rain so off I went to Marsworth to park and walk along the Aylesbury Arm before having to turn back because of the time constraint as I needed to get the weeks shopping in.
Here are a few photos taken in the rain with my small camera.I must take my larger Canon camera out one day as I can only stop down to F8.

Lock Keepers Cottage


I noticed that the bushes were encroaching onto the canal which could be a problem in a few weeks.


There must be hundreds of pictures of herons and wondered how close I could get with my small camera before it took off.

Answer, not very, about 30ft.


 So I caught up with it further down the cut and had another go.


I think this is one occasion when I needed my longer lens.

Next week I'll have to see what the weather is like.



1 comment:

  1. Wozie24 July 2012 at 09:44

    Very much enjoyed perusing your well composed photos of this canal and the Marsworth area. We spotted Kingfishers when we were moored at there. They were briefly perching in the twigs on the bank opposite Oakfield. With much patience I managed to photograph one from our side hatch. Glad you are able to enjoy a bit of freedom and we look forward to the pics of your next 'adventure'.

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