A disappointing not Light Night in Nottingham
We last visited Robin Hood’s fair city in 2009, aboard Northern Pride. Friends arrived at the station to spend a long weekend with us – which for some reason I can’t recall, entailed moving swiftly...
View ArticleFoiled again by The Beast
The luck of the draw definitely isn’t on our side at the moment! Although Tattershall Castle would normally be open on weekdays now from 11 to 5pm, today it’s highly unlikely anyone there would be...
View ArticleStranded at Bardney by Emma and The Beast
Knowing some essential supplies would soon be running low, yesterday we made the decision to move up River a short distance. The journey entailed forging through some fairly thick ice, dramatically...
View ArticleCasualties caused by the current cold
The past few nights have been surreal. An eerie light emitted from a full moon generally leads to brightness, but when it’s magnified by the reflecting whiteness of a ground carpeted in snow, even...
View ArticleIce Breaking success and some rescheduling required
You’ll be pleased to know (if you’re ‘friends’ with me on Facebook you’ll probably already be aware), that Areandare, with lots of encouragement from Barry, broke through the ice above Bardney Lock...
View ArticleJoin NB Areandare on Facebook!
We’ve recently set up a Facebook page for NB Areandare, which is intended to complement this blog. There we’ll post brief updates, generally daily – and even the occasional ‘Live’ video. If you’re keen...
View ArticleContinuing to discover ways to sustain our flexible floating lifestyle
It may seem to some readers we spend most of our time enjoying ourselves. Together, with family, and with friends. True, life in the Teutenberg/Walsh boathold (no household here!) it’s vastly different...
View ArticleA succession of summer visitors part 4b trains, rock houses and a river
The main narrowboating portion of Ray’s experience with us, came between our time in London, and a week of travelling up and down the UK (quite literally! But that’s the next post …). As always, Barry...
View ArticleWhen Hire Boaters Make Life Worse by Water
There’s been an astounding amount of publicity around the new Canal and River Trust (CRT) logo, announced and widely placed on the Inland Waterways of UK this year. We’re certainly not engaging in this...
View ArticleFinal ILTR Visa Documents Submitted
This week we submitted the final documents and evidence to support Barry's Spousal Sponsored Visa application and Indefinite Leave to remain. Now we wait ... The post Final ILTR Visa Documents...
View ArticleFinally Through Fradley Heading North West
Having remained in a defined geographical area for over five months, we finally travelled up Lock 18 at Fradley on Saturday before it closes for repair. The post Finally Through Fradley Heading North...
View ArticleOur Tribute to The Manly Ferry Author
When we set out on our blogging journey in April 2009, little did we realise how many people's lives we'd touch, and the number of friends we'd make through this medium. During our first six-month...
View ArticleTime with Friends – Expected and Unexpected Surprises
In the last couple of weeks we've had the pleasure of the company of a few fabulous friends. Some we hadn't previously met, another not for decades ... The post Time with Friends – Expected and...
View ArticleTen Things I Love About Living On A Narrowboat
There's been rather a resurgence of interest around all aspects of the Inland Waterways of UK in recent few years. Including an abundance of TV programs featuring well-known celebrities - Great Canal...
View ArticleThoughts on Thriving And Surviving As Liveaboards In Winter
This is the first year since living aboard Areandare that we've 'properly' continuously cruised in winter. There's lots of positives, and a few downsides ... The post Thoughts on Thriving And Surviving...
View ArticleCelebrating On The Winter Solstice
We're celebrating this weekend. One reason can be shared by many. The other two are rather special for Barry and I. ~ In the northern hemisphere it's the shortest day (usually it's the 21st but I'm...
View ArticleA succession of summer visitors part 4b trains, rock houses and a river
The main narrowboating portion of Ray's experience with us, came between our time in London, and a week of travelling up and down the UK (quite literally! But that's the next post ...). As always,...
View ArticleWhen Hire Boaters Make Life Worse by Water
There's been an astounding amount of publicity around the new Canal and River Trust (CRT) logo, announced and widely placed on the Inland Waterways of UK this year. We're certainly not engaging in this...
View ArticleFinal ILTR Visa Documents Submitted
This week we submitted the final documents and evidence to support Barry's Spousal Sponsored Visa application and Indefinite Leave to remain. Now we wait ... The post Final ILTR Visa Documents...
View ArticleFinally Through Fradley Heading North West
Having remained in a defined geographical area for over five months, we finally travelled up Lock 18 at Fradley on Saturday before it closes for repair. The post Finally Through Fradley Heading North...
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