Just completed looking through the above titled book written and photographed by John Bishop with paintings by Barbara Bishop published by Bright Pen.
What a nice large paperback with every page having a picture of narrowboats or views of the canal system.
John walked the selected canals in both directions covering over 750 miles after having to retire in 1998 due to chronic back pain.The programme of pain management included 2 hours of walking per day and regular long-distance treks.
For those of us that can only get to a local canal on the odd occasion and dream of living on a narrowboat, this book fills the gap between those visits,bringing the thoughts of spring to the fore in these cold and snowy days.
About Me
- Dave Winter
- 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
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Monday, 4 January 2010
Sinking Narrowboats
Reading in the Canal World discussion Forum about a narrowboat in danger of sinking and the owner away in Australia.
I do understand that people sometimes take advantage of others but some of the negative comments from some boat owners i.e."It's his own fault as he's done this before so if it sinks tough" I think are unjustified.
I would be the first one to offer help if I found that a boat was in trouble.
It's strange but I find that boats have some sort of soul,an individual character that proudly shines through as they glide majestically past and to see one sink is very sad.To stand by and watch it happen is unforgivable whatever you think of the owner.
I do understand that people sometimes take advantage of others but some of the negative comments from some boat owners i.e."It's his own fault as he's done this before so if it sinks tough" I think are unjustified.
I would be the first one to offer help if I found that a boat was in trouble.
It's strange but I find that boats have some sort of soul,an individual character that proudly shines through as they glide majestically past and to see one sink is very sad.To stand by and watch it happen is unforgivable whatever you think of the owner.
Sunday, 3 January 2010
All electric NB
Thinking about an all electric NB.
I don't know if this would work but to save on battery usage,switch the fridge off at night,put the food under the cratch cover and put ice from the canal in a sealed plastic bag inside the fridge.This would keep the fridge cold enough to stop it using extra battery power in the morning.Just a thought :-)
I don't know if this would work but to save on battery usage,switch the fridge off at night,put the food under the cratch cover and put ice from the canal in a sealed plastic bag inside the fridge.This would keep the fridge cold enough to stop it using extra battery power in the morning.Just a thought :-)
Monday, 30 November 2009
Hooray,
I have just been aboard my first narrowboat for a visit to NB Oakfield at Leighton Buzzard to see 'Bottle' and 'Wozie'.What a nice couple and full of information on their narrowboat which I find invaluable.Just confirms that living on a boat is great.Thanks for the coffee and hope to see you again.
I have just been aboard my first narrowboat for a visit to NB Oakfield at Leighton Buzzard to see 'Bottle' and 'Wozie'.What a nice couple and full of information on their narrowboat which I find invaluable.Just confirms that living on a boat is great.Thanks for the coffee and hope to see you again.
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