#Boaters

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Reflection of the day (the origins of glitter) …

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Did you know?

On any night, when the sky is clear, and you can see every star shimmer and sparkle. If you sit back and relax, try to identify every constellation, you are almost guaranteed to see one dart across the sky. So fast you’ll wonder if you even really saw it. But you did, and that star was meant for you. It was a loved one you once held in your arms, waving hello and letting you know that they’re okay. ❤️

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https://www.ocalapost.com/boaters-may-soon-be-able-to-enjoy-the-water-without-being-harassed-by-law-enforcement/

Boaters may soon be able to enjoy the water without being harassed by law enforcement

Photo; Ocala Post

Florida -- Have you ever been out boating and minding your business when you were boarded by FWC or another law enforcement agency? Well, that could soon change. Gov. DeSantis has introduced new legislation that would make it more difficult for state and local law enforcement to stop

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[liliyalara]

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[littlestarnb]

And radio silence broken

Left the marina on the 11th of February, crossed the trent all fine, did shardlow-willington on the 14th-16th of Feb with my partner along for the ride

Since then I've done several days single handing, had my mom and sister on board, and a friend who also wants to buy a boat once her daughter is older. I've discovered I am a BAD teacher when it comes to boating, and I actually much prefer boating alone. That being said I love having my partner on board and we work very well as a team, he makes the tea whilst I steer and it works out very nicely.

See below for where I'm at now and a look at the work I've gotten done so far

I'm currently just above the Cudworth flight of locks (11 in total, I think it's a 76' rise all in all but i may be wrong as I don't have my map to hand), I should be tackling those with my partner next weekend

Last weekend my friend came to refit the subfloor, he's an incredibly talented carpenter and he's done an absolutely immaculate job. We chose not to secure it down and to instead drill finger holes and leave them free for the moment as when it's a bit warmer I'll get them up and treat the rust in the cabin bilge.

Whilst trying to identify the source of the water running down my stove pipe I discovered that it isn't the chimney collar leaking but the seal around pipe itself. The fire rope is old and basically disintegrated when i knocked it so ive bitten the bullet and pulled that and the sealent out. It wasn't previously leaking CO but it definitely will now so the fire is out of action until I reseal that. I'm in two minds as to how I go about doing that, as I want to retile the surround fairly soon and I'm not keen on sealing it twice... BUT I officially vacate my flat in 3 weeks time and it's so very cold at night right now, so I think sealing the pipe twice seems like the only option for my health!

The start (or end, I guess) of the coventry canal near Fradley junction is grim. The banks are all collapsing and there's very few mooring spaces, and with the bottom lock at the junction onto the rest of the T&M closed until the other day all the proper mooring spots were taken. This resulted in me and a friend mooring up in the dark without proper lighting (note to self, get the tunnel light fixed as a priority), she held a torch and I steered. I get terrible night blindness and I don't have any depth perception anyway, so it was more than a bit unsafe. But we managed and found some mooring strip, which felt like a blessing from the heavens! I've moved on from that mooring now but it was a lovely spot, it even had its own woodpecker and I do feel a bit sad to have left it.

It still all feels very surreal, in 3 weeks I'll live on a boat full time. Whenever I'm in my flat now I find myself wishing I was on the boat, but as I've not actually moved in yet when I'm on the boat I find myself wishing I was with my cats! I'm almost packed to move, just got some large furniture to store and then I'll be good to go.

The boating community makes me feel very warm and full of love. On my way into Barton-under-needwood a couple saw that I was single handing and helped me through a lock. Today a kind gentleman held my center line whilst I moored up as there was an awful crosswind making things very difficult. He then returned 20 minutes later with a sandwich and a kettle of water to top my flask back up after I'd mentioned I was out of gas! I could have cried I was so thankful. I'm now full of great pub reccomendations and I feel very connected to life again.

Here's some pictures of the last month, next post will likely be once I'm fully moved in three weeks from now

Muddy shoes on valentines day, views, locks, horses, another bit of river, a very sweet dog friend, new sub floor, and a glance at my view from the tiller

I am living life I guess

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New painting

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Happy to discover that one of my cartoons for the national bargee traveller association was used to illustrate an article published last summer.

[sleep-well-dearest]

Moving the boat to my new temporary marina with my dog!!