For a variety of reasons, you may've formed an impression that most people living and trading on the Inland Waterways are in a fairly 'senior' age bracket. As in not quite ready (or old enough!) to retire. Like Barry and I. Actually, when you think about it, that's an anomaly as my theory is you have … Continue reading Trading Tales – The Beverage Boat and Phoenix Gifts
Floating markets
Mercia Marina’s First Floating Market
Returning to Mercia Marina last week, for their first Floating Market, produced many more magical memories for us. Shortly after mooring up on the trade boats pontoon, at almost the same spot we spent November and December 2015, there was a knocking at the canalside kitchen window. We like to believe the playful swan attracting our … Continue reading Mercia Marina’s First Floating Market
Two weeks to go for The Home Brew Boat’s first trading event of 2015
We're really looking forward to trading at canal-related festivals again, the buzz of being a part of a like-minded community is quite a thrill! Barry's been doing a bit of online and towpath trading too recently which is fabulous - the bank manager will be happy too ... This evening we're catching up with Helen … Continue reading Two weeks to go for The Home Brew Boat’s first trading event of 2015