tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.comments2023-03-23T10:14:33.879+00:00Narrowboat EllisQuaysiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04372015225898397642noreply@blogger.comBlogger691125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-2268467464413326192022-07-07T08:33:48.408+01:002022-07-07T08:33:48.408+01:00Hi there,
It sounds like it's been a bit toug...Hi there,<br /><br />It sounds like it's been a bit tough, mate. I admire your stamina and fortitude, and I know I wouldn't have the same strength of character.<br /><br />I am really glad that you have a stack of guests coming on board and keeping you company. I have admired the way that you host, with a mix of service and self help/participation - it really does make for a lovely holiday for people!<br /><br />Stay strong and enjoy the summer!<br /><br />Sending hugs, MarilynMarilyn, nb Waka Huiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485346080040799974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-78177405680944806072022-07-06T22:02:18.616+01:002022-07-06T22:02:18.616+01:00Great to see you blogging again Mark and lovely to...Great to see you blogging again Mark and lovely to meet you in Stone a few weeks ago. Your short synopsis of your life so far this year made me along with the other lady who was going down the locks, laugh out loud. Nobody could ever describe you as boring but they could say you were both honest and really, really funny. They’ll be someone out there for you, don’t change and they’re sure to come along. Good luck with the rest of the season. Paula xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-64405077512726761172022-07-04T21:38:47.413+01:002022-07-04T21:38:47.413+01:00Welcome back to blogging, you are on my page ( or ...Welcome back to blogging, you are on my page ( or not as I've also not been blogging) my excuse is I'm turning 60 this year so think yourself lucky as 50 10 as I prefer to call it is not a happy place for me as I'm running out of A) time and more critically B) capability to do all the things I need to do to die happy. <br /><br />Liked the self description in your blog - refreshing, sorry I have no bender mates ( or mates who are benders who I am aware off) but I do sincerely hope you do find that life partner to share the next 50 with. Keep blogging ! Nev Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047359519459723079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-36239107619100248552022-06-30T11:00:30.910+01:002022-06-30T11:00:30.910+01:00Sorry can't help with that aspects of your lif...Sorry can't help with that aspects of your life but i'm sure you'll find someone.<br />Good idea to look for Crew to help in the season, might suit a early retired person more than a student, or maybe someone who wants to see what living long term aboard life is like before they buy their own boat.<br /><br />Just Glad you are still aroundDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14946403289918917808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-78196755156307091042022-06-29T18:54:31.296+01:002022-06-29T18:54:31.296+01:00Good to read a post from you Mark, sorry to read o...Good to read a post from you Mark, sorry to read of some tough times! But hey plenty just dream of what you are doing.<br />Cheers <br />AdeAdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06250670885020492239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-81233559643677427482022-06-29T00:57:05.414+01:002022-06-29T00:57:05.414+01:00Mark we were rather pleased to see a new blog post...Mark we were rather pleased to see a new blog post as we were starting to get concerned!<br />As for turning 50.... All I can say is "Do try to catch up at the back!" :-)<br /><br />Tom & JanTom and Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277996736846008000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-4598471679887776012022-02-03T20:57:23.545+00:002022-02-03T20:57:23.545+00:00Hope you are OK, its been some time since you post...Hope you are OK, its been some time since you posted.<br />Brian and Diana on NB Harnserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569360123827850984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-6308787464702999312021-10-24T17:41:25.969+01:002021-10-24T17:41:25.969+01:00If you are thinking of mooring at Market Harboroug...If you are thinking of mooring at Market Harborough for the winter have <br />a word with Jo and Keith on Hadar as they wintered there a few times https://narrowboathadar.blogspot.com/Brian and Diana on NB Harnserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569360123827850984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-22824315506003407882021-09-13T20:12:26.597+01:002021-09-13T20:12:26.597+01:00Still my favourite blog! xStill my favourite blog! xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-48730260347132251472021-07-20T22:55:37.271+01:002021-07-20T22:55:37.271+01:00Hi Mark,
Sounds like life is a bit tough at the mo...Hi Mark,<br />Sounds like life is a bit tough at the moment. But good to see that you know it is a better choice than your previous life or that of others.<br />A couple of suggestions (from a former B&B host here in NZ where most B&Bs expect people to make themselves at home and not expect to be constantly served) re the guests wanting to be served instead of helping themselves:<br />• make sure you tell them in every communication beforehand, that they are welcome to make their own cuppa at any time, and that in fact you'll be hoping they will make one for you at the same time ...<br />• as you walk them through the boat, show them where all the tea/coffee making accoutrements are, and remind them that they are to make themselves at home and make a cuppa whenever they like<br />• at the end of the tour, remind them again. It's the old training adage, Mark - <br /> • tell them what you are going to tell them, <br /> • tell them, then <br /> • tell them you told them.<br /><br />And just a note: when we were B&B hosting, we found that the English found it hardest to be up front about what they wanted. It was really hard to get them to choose between alternatives offered. I had to say to them sometimes 'Pretend to be a New Zealander, and tell me what you want!'<br />Hence the occasional horrible hinting that goes on because they cannot ask straight out and because they don't feel they can help themselves in someone else's home. The 'help yourself' mantra reminder probably needs to be repeated daily at breakfast...<br /><br />Cheers and hugs, Marilyn (nb Waka Huia, but still in NZ until the UK gets covid under control)Marilyn, nb Waka Huiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485346080040799974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-32406487645986847682021-07-20T10:34:17.015+01:002021-07-20T10:34:17.015+01:00Mark
Your blog roll doesn't seem to be updati...Mark<br /><br />Your blog roll doesn't seem to be updating<br /><br />we popped into a pub quite late yesterday evening when it had cooled off and it felt so weird to go up to the bar to order especially not being required to wear a mask.<br /><br />We always were going to sit outside though, its still not over.<br /><br />Sympathise with the prop, had a hire boat a few years ago that must have had a clout and at certain revs sounded and felt like it was going to shake itself to bits. Only upside was it wasn't ours.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982568694318588048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-29659598126839715372021-06-13T16:44:37.181+01:002021-06-13T16:44:37.181+01:00Hi Mark, I enjoy your blogs and I have missed them...Hi Mark, I enjoy your blogs and I have missed them although I know you have been busy of late 😀. Nice to meet you in passing in Llangollen.Ann Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088498233263217066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-8910345929716242992021-05-10T08:24:59.938+01:002021-05-10T08:24:59.938+01:00We were pedestrians sadly.....Percy is waiting for...We were pedestrians sadly.....Percy is waiting for the next adventure but needs some diy beforehand enjoy the cruise Nev Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047359519459723079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-64318174128875721172021-05-10T07:21:26.830+01:002021-05-10T07:21:26.830+01:00that's right - we leave today with errands to ...that's right - we leave today with errands to run (well chug) and get ready for our first customer next week. Were you boating or pedestrianing?Quaysiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04372015225898397642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-20528013644596651012021-05-09T21:33:05.612+01:002021-05-09T21:33:05.612+01:00I think I spied you in Llangollen basin today .......I think I spied you in Llangollen basin today ....? Nev Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047359519459723079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-48699726287471714312021-05-02T01:28:36.591+01:002021-05-02T01:28:36.591+01:00Brilliant read Mark, got to love a restrained crt...Brilliant read Mark, got to love a restrained crt bashing post! Though it’s not those mainly great folk on the ground granted. Great photos too.Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06250670885020492239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-51781278885386093752021-04-30T16:38:41.613+01:002021-04-30T16:38:41.613+01:00My understanding is that there are three reservoir...My understanding is that there are three reservoirs serving the Peak Forest so there will be a supply but with marginal capacity. Hence the probability of retried travel later in the year.Mike Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00067557327430064111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-13663507007709952142021-04-19T22:09:18.769+01:002021-04-19T22:09:18.769+01:00YOU HAVE GIVEN ME A LAUGH I KNOW WHAT YOU POOR BOA...YOU HAVE GIVEN ME A LAUGH I KNOW WHAT YOU POOR BOATERS WENT THROUGH HAVE YOU TACKLED BINGLY 5 RISE WELL IF I WAS U DONT BECAUSE THERE A 3 RISE AND THEN A 2 RISE THE TRICK IS TAKE PLENTY OF SUPPLIES THERE IS A SUPERMAKET IN GARGRAVE GO FOR A MEAL HAVE A BABACUE AND GARGRAVE IS THE LAST LOCK IN THE FLIGHT THATS AROUND 13 LOCKS TO GARGRAVE FROM BARLICK THEN DONT THINK THATS IT ITS NOT U HAVE 5 SWING BRIDGES YOU MIGHT GET LUCKY AND RESCUE SHEEP THATS DECIDED TO GO FOR A SWIM AND THEY DROWN 1 JUMPS IN THE BLOODY LOT DOES THE SAME HAVE FUN IF YOU WANT ADVICE U CAN ASK ME<br />MY EMAIL is birdg4906@gmail.com<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380144902383673568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-9371606197345580462021-04-05T16:11:44.050+01:002021-04-05T16:11:44.050+01:00tbh, I don't know for certain what the "r...tbh, I don't know for certain what the "rules" are but surely as a CCr, when Boris said it's ok to move, anyone supposedly trapped for months on end would have relished the opportunity to move. Had I been out on the cut, rather than in a marina, I'd have been off like a shot and NOT hogged spaces for genuine (and legitimate) boaters travelling around. <br /><br />AS for the Macc - they haven't even started it yet so it's gonna be more than a month at best when they do. Ergo, we are trapped and unable to be in position for when we're allowed to begin trading - another year messed up AGAIN by CRT rather than covid. <br /><br />end of moan lol.Quaysiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04372015225898397642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-4736097619251544302021-04-05T11:45:54.513+01:002021-04-05T11:45:54.513+01:00Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the CRT ...Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the CRT requirement to move is suspended until 12th April? In the first lockdown we spent 2 months on a 48 hour mooring at Hurleston.<br /><br />Good luck and fingers crossed for the Macc opening.<br /><br />Mick<br /><br />NB OleannaPip and Mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169230665256821649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-3023270398155688722021-02-19T15:03:57.442+00:002021-02-19T15:03:57.442+00:00Those steps look amazing! I also can't imagine...Those steps look amazing! I also can't imagine you looking anything less than for and athleticBoo_afloathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06816370508813139210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-68330412047793031832021-01-29T15:37:24.583+00:002021-01-29T15:37:24.583+00:00Well done on your fitness regime. Have you ever th...Well done on your fitness regime. Have you ever thought of becoming a vlogger. With your style,wit and outlook on life it could become a hit, maybe raise a few shillings. Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740795287872354520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-32855436748912679672021-01-28T00:01:53.257+00:002021-01-28T00:01:53.257+00:00That paintwork looks really smart - good job.
I&#...That paintwork looks really smart - good job.<br /><br />I've never understood why everything has to be varnished wood especially in areas that are going to have wear & tear, far better especially with your set up to have something hardwearing and pratical.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982568694318588048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-82014611855608184602021-01-27T22:05:13.985+00:002021-01-27T22:05:13.985+00:00Well that was a full and positive blog. I'm se...Well that was a full and positive blog. I'm seriously impressed with that distance walking and the weight drop and the industry on the boat, great stuff. As to the dad chat I try and be as open with my lads as your dad seems to be with you. I'm sure he got as much out of the chat as you seemed to. We are getting there.... I almost kissed a little bud on a bush(!!) while out walking today so pleased was I to see nature gearing up for a new season. Nev Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047359519459723079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946325688134943823.post-50500713694868118152020-12-30T22:28:59.151+00:002020-12-30T22:28:59.151+00:00...been meaning to leave a comment. Let's hope......been meaning to leave a comment. Let's hope we have a 2021 we can enjoy and only look forward with lessons learnt globally, internationally locally and personally. Happy New Year Nev Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047359519459723079noreply@blogger.com