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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 February 2015

Marsworth Reservoir and tea on-board Narrowboat Valerie

 

This week on my four hours off per week from caring I decided to take Rufus my Springer Spaniel to Marsworth for a walk.The day didn’t start well as the stand in sitter was late so I decided to go on my own and have a walk around the reservoir and look at the lock gate which is being held in place with straps.

On the way up to the lock I saw NB Valerie moored up with Daz talking to Jaq through a window on board.

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Returning from the lock I met up with Daz and had a chinwag as you do. Lovely to meet you Daz and keep those cameras clicking.

Narrowboat Lillyanne came out of a lock as I was walking back so not to waste an opportunity I took a picture.

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Here is NB Valerie and Widebeam Still Rocking moored up.

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I thought I would give NB Valerie a knock just to say hello as I have followed their blog for a long time and wanted to introduce myself, Les answered and I wished him well before making off around the reservoir.

On the way back to the car park Les called me over and offered a cup of tea on-board, well who could refuse.

After having a good chat ( don’t mention the Airhead Society ) it was time to go as I had to get back to my caring roll.

A lovely couple and a credit to the boating community who have helped them along the way. This is their excellent blog …….

http://boatlife.blogspot.co.uk/

And here they are

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I hope to see you both again sometime

Take care.

I think someone likes dogs by the name of this narrowboat..

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1 comment:

  1. Les Biggs19 February 2015 at 13:49

    Hi Dave
    Nice to see you and don`t hesitate if you see us again to call in. Glad I caught you the second time after we had finished emptying the loo.
    The Golden Boyz boat sells dog related products hence all the pegs on the outside.
    https://www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyzDoggieGifts
    Not sure about a blogger site, be daft if they haven`t got one.
    Les/Jaq

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