The Crew of '82
As I explained in the comments attached to the previous photo added to my ‘Messing about on boats’ album, thirty odd years ago I was finding my job and life in general somewhat stressful. Some friends invited me to join them on a canal cruise which slowed everything down and successfully de-stressed me. For a couple of weeks at any rate….
For well over a decade I spent every opportunity messing about on boats. Most of this was done before I had kids – I’ve only had a couple of trips on water with them along since my wife had a panic attack every time one got on the roof or walked along the ledge outside. In truth, she thinks boats are a bit, well, basic…..
I’m going to add some of my favourite photos to this album, most of which were taken before I’d ever heard of digital. This photo is of a trip taken in the autumn of 1982 involving the Shropshire Union and Llangollen Canals. It helps to have a few women on board in the hopes that one of them might cook. Also, they can be useful navigating through locks. Well, somebody has to take the photos….
The Crew of '82
As I explained in the comments attached to the previous photo added to my ‘Messing about on boats’ album, thirty odd years ago I was finding my job and life in general somewhat stressful. Some friends invited me to join them on a canal cruise which slowed everything down and successfully de-stressed me. For a couple of weeks at any rate….
For well over a decade I spent every opportunity messing about on boats. Most of this was done before I had kids – I’ve only had a couple of trips on water with them along since my wife had a panic attack every time one got on the roof or walked along the ledge outside. In truth, she thinks boats are a bit, well, basic…..
I’m going to add some of my favourite photos to this album, most of which were taken before I’d ever heard of digital. This photo is of a trip taken in the autumn of 1982 involving the Shropshire Union and Llangollen Canals. It helps to have a few women on board in the hopes that one of them might cook. Also, they can be useful navigating through locks. Well, somebody has to take the photos….