I caught up with Barry and the boat in Birmingham last Monday, after an emotional weekend in Brighton saying 'farewell for now' to my beautiful, brave younger daughter. I'll miss her loads, and my mini-breaks to the seaside. It reminds me of the spirit of Gisborne, though the beaches are a complete contrast. Gisborne's are … Continue reading Brilliant Birmingham Greenways map and a journey with bonuses
Month: July 2016
Moving boats – and a return journey I never expected to make
It's been another full, fun and fascinating week for Barry and I living our 'life less ordinary'. You know the saying '... like ships that pass in the night"? Well that's been us more so than our 'normal' recently - and is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Maybe that's one of the crucial … Continue reading Moving boats – and a return journey I never expected to make
Trading Tales – The Oatcake Boat
What wonderful tales we've had to date - The Pirate Boat, The Art Boat, The Glass Boat, The Doggie Boat, The Borders Cheese Carrying Boat, The Beverage Boat and Phoenix Gifts, The Bag Boat, The Jam Boat, and The Floating Art Gallery Boat. This week sees the tenth tale - and sadly the last one I have lined up. When (rather than 'if'!) … Continue reading Trading Tales – The Oatcake Boat
Idle Women Finding Their Feet On The Cut
As a Life Coach for women, I'm inspired by stories of the ways in which as a gender we've changed, grown, and discovered our strength and sense of purpose in the world. Which is (thankfully) no longer just getting married and having babies! Despite the progress made, to this day it frequently feels as though … Continue reading Idle Women Finding Their Feet On The Cut
Trading Tales – The Floating Art Gallery Boat
We've received some encouraging comments about our 'Trading Tales' series (keep the comments coming!), and I'm feeling hopeful traders will continue to send me their tales to publish for a good few weeks yet: "Hi Sandra Wanted to let you know how much we have enjoyed reading your series about the trader boats on the … Continue reading Trading Tales – The Floating Art Gallery Boat
Timely extra special evidence from C&RT and ‘YOURS’ for Barry’s visa application
It doesn't take a genius to recognise our living and working circumstances are a little outside the 'norm'. As 'Continuous Cruisers', living aboard a 60 foot long, six-foot ten inches wide narrowboat, we're not terribly conducive to ticking boxes exercises. Both being self-employed, running three quite different businesses, only adds to the complexity for those in authority comparing … Continue reading Timely extra special evidence from C&RT and ‘YOURS’ for Barry’s visa application
Trading Tales – The Jam Boat
This week's Trading Tale features a couple who've been greatly missed on the cut so far this year. Sometimes life throws us a curved ball and we take time to readjust and refocus. We're hoping to see them at the three events they currently have scheduled in September ... Introducing Helen and Andy What’s the … Continue reading Trading Tales – The Jam Boat