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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, 1 August 2012

Hot Dog Walking

This week on my four hours respite from caring I went over to Appledown rescue centre http://www.appledown.co.uk/ to walk the dogs. It was a bit warm at 20 Deg C but with a slight breeze it was a pleasant day to be outside.
I don't know why but the three dogs I took out this week were all a bit mad, probably a bit hyped up being in the kennels and it being warm. The first one was called...MUNGO


A lovely little dog with Jack Russell traits but after half an hour settled down. A nice dog for someone who likes company on walks.

Next dog was ...LAYLA


A hyperactive dog who would not keep still, jumping and barking at everything but again after half an hour she settled down and started to enjoy her walk.

Last dog out today was ... FERGUS


He was quite funny as he constantly pulled on the lead trying to power ahead with his legs going twenty to the dozen trying to get away. As you can see it was his tongue that ended up trying to cool such a hot dog.

Outside the office is a picture board showing potential owners some of the dogs in the kennels.


After that I went off to do the weekly shop and look forward to next week to either walk along the canal or walk the dogs again.



1 comment:

  1. Anonymous25 August 2012 at 21:10

    I like the look of 'Mungo' he aught to make a nice little boating dog. I am always fascinated to meet 'boating dogs' and their owners as you probably saw on my Birmingham blog.
    Looks like you have made the most of the summer by exploring the canals all around your area. Lovely pictures btw.
    Wozie nb Oakfield

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