22/09/2023
Someone’s ‘gotta do it, so it may as well be us!!
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21/09/2023
Mmmm …. interesting day yesterday!
20/09/2023
After a with the family on the and it’s back to work for our final four trips. After 13 years it’s also my last month running Tranquil Rose 🥲. ?
02/09/2023
VirginAfloat. Ok, I’m sure it’s not called that but I believe this is Sir Richard’s replica of his original house boat that started the rolling all those years ago. Still moored at the entrance to . Your for £900/week! It would be cheaper to stay on a !
31/08/2023
It’s funny how when you do not have any guests on board there’s a constant need to fill up with water 😳. .
29/08/2023
…. and we’re off after a quick pit stop from Andrew and it’s time to leave Berko and (for last time of mentioning) to head for the big smoke and our next set of lovely guests at . They call this work, but we call it
27/08/2023
Last evening after a few days off in Berko, maybe one last visit to the Rising Sun?
20/08/2023
“…. but what to you DO on a …..” not much, that’s the point! !
17/08/2023
Time for Nathan & Lindsey to tackle Blisworth tunnel. Two different approaches, Lindsey laid back and relaxed (possibly due to wearing a bright yellow rain jacket), and Nathan more studious, he-man T-shirt (did I mention this is the wet tunnel! 😳) and not blinking for the whole trip! Thanks guys and we’ll done, brilliant steering!
14/08/2023
Guests have arrived and sun going down at Stoke Bruerne over Tomorrow morning sees us travelling through the . Penultimate trip on TR through the tunnel, must get Lindsey steering for a while … maybe through the wet bit 😂😂☔️. Watch this space for photographic evidence!
12/08/2023
Last day and our finish in Stoke Bruerne. Ploughman’s ready on the roof ✅, laundry ready for delivery to Towcester Launderrette ✅, open them paddles and let’s get going!
12/08/2023
Last day and our finish in Stoke Bruerne. Ploughman’s ready on the roof ✅, laundry ready for delivery to Towcester Launderrette ✅, open them paddles and let’s get going!
08/08/2023
With Braunston and it’s tunnel behind us, we moored at Weedon Bec on our way to Stoke Bruerne on the GU. It’s a great village with many reasons to stop for the night. Here is a pic of the Military Ordinance Depot, built around 1805/1806 to house small arms and larger items such as field artillery. The sixteen large store houses are built around an arm off the GU, and the gateway building (in the far distance) has a portcullis, presumably to defend it against the dastardly French, charging up the Grand Junction Canal to attack the armoury. Plenty to see and wander around.
07/08/2023
Last day of our Birthday Break, and off to the Gongoozlers Rest in for a lovely crew breakfast. I’m beginning to think is my favourite meal of the day, especially in a great place like
05/08/2023
Ok. Slight hiccup with the last post. and remember to check the photo’s! It was great that so many previous owners managed to turn up to TR’s 50th gathering, thanks to David, Andy, Anne, Steph, Veronica, Steve, Chris and of course our 2023 crew, Nathan and Lindsey, for being here on TR’s celebration year! But a special thanks to Tim Coghlan (demigod of the waterways) and John Pinder (the builder of TR way back in 1973) who were the . A great day, and all the better for meeting up again with all those who have been associated with TR in the past half century …. Cheers 😊
05/08/2023
Happy Birthday TR 🥳🎉 ! A lovely lunchtime spent with past owners at Braunston a couple of days ago. Plenty of reminiscing, great food and birthday cake, with guest appearances from Canal Royalty, Tim Coghlan, owner of Braunston Marina and all round supporter of the canals, and John Pinder who built TR way back in 1973. Thanks to all who attended to make this a day to remember; David, Andy, Anne, Steph, Veronica, Steve, Chris, and importantly, Nathan and Lindsey, my excellent 2023 crew.
02/08/2023
Well it’s TR’s official 50th birthday tomorrow, so she’s tucked up early for the night here in Braunston. 🤞for a good weather day tomorrow 😎.
31/07/2023
Early start from Cosgrove, avocado on toast, the sun has got his hat on …. happy days 😎 If there’s a better view from the office, I’d like to know what it is!!
30/07/2023
Evening mooring near the Iron Trunk Aqueduct in Cosgrove. This time we moored close to the aqueduct instead of in the village as it gave our guests the opportunity of exploring the Heritage Walk, Ouse Valley Park, and walk beside the River Ouse. A great afternoon was had by all!
29/07/2023
Cake! The way to a coal boaters heart (or stomach).
27/07/2023
This is the sight that greeted us as we trundled along the GU near Ivinghoe. A new Centre Parc location? Over the top glamping park? Exotic bouncy castle experience? No. Munchkin land has been built on a farm for the filming of Wicked. Well I never 😳.
25/07/2023
End of Nathan’s first full week of working on TR and cheerfully steering along the GU summit at Tring. Guided by Lindsey his cooking skills are increasing daily, and now he’s getting his teeth (so to speak) into the dark art of steering TR. Keep it up Nathan, you’ll soon be matching her skills in both spheres. 😀
24/07/2023
Evening off in Berko at The Rising Sun. Even better, it was FreeFoodFriday! Pizza slices, sausage rolls and plenty of lovely ciders 😳.
23/07/2023
First rule of M.O.B, take photo, second rule, check paintwork for scratches (take photos of scratches for future litigation), third rule, enquire as to well being of crew and when are they going to be back at work. Easy 😀. (and slightly not afloat)
22/07/2023
It’s great to be back on the GU again. So many to ogle. Here’s Andrew with moored at Watford. next.
19/07/2023
A favourite photo opportunity whilst traveling into London on the The aqueduct over the , all those people going to and from work, a lovely sight for our guests!
17/07/2023
We’re not going to loose our guest Rod in this outfit!
15/07/2023
Only three more visits to Windsor this season. So here’s the first of the last three pics of our favourite mooring at Windsor, beside the . The fact that the is a few hundred yards away is of course!
07/07/2023
A sad farewell to Pat, who has been holidaying with for 25 years! That’s longer than most (s) have been operating. If we had a long service medal Pat would be first in line to receive it! Pat, all the best for your future adventures 😊
05/07/2023
It’s goodbye to the K&A, and goodbye to Chris, the and a great friend to the in this neck of the woods. Thanks Chris for 13 years of service to me and TR, and countless other hotel boats over the years.
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