How sad is this, I loved this mat so much I took a picture of it. Problem is - I put it outside on the pontoon while I was cleaning my beloved wooden floor and the rotten wind blew it away.
Its at the bottom of the marina together with a folding chair, fishing keep net, clothes airer and a pair of sunglasses.
Our Nephew steering the boat - he actually holding his line really well. Our family came down from Scotland and stayed with us for a few days, I hope they liked it. I think they were a bit shocked by how small our living accommodation actually is compared to what their used too. Just right for the two of us but a bit of a tight squeeze for four adults, a five year old and two jack russells.
At a junction in our lives, we decided to step back but not opt out. Moving from the 'normal' day to day grind, mortgage and other millstones round our necks - to a new life and new venture. After the first few days, reality hits and questions are raised. Day to day life brings new challenges but definately no doubts.
New to Narrowboats - and so far so good!! But could be better!
Having reached the half way mark in life and the children have fled the nest, we found that lifes needs and wants and changed. We dramatically downsized to live on a nb. Hopefully this is a story of how we manage to adapt for a very comfortable middle-class (expensive)lifestyle to that of a pair of homeless river gypies.