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Life with strangers constantly going by your back yard
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When you live on a narrow boat, some things are best done on the banks.
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Dead slow passing moored boats
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Planning ahead is crucial for finding pubs, supplies, pubs, mooring places, pubs, and being able to return the boat when you are supposed to to avoid penalties.
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Walking back to the boat from Napton. It's that little bit of blue and white in front of the distant trees.
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What else would one wear while driving a canal boat in England?
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High-speed train going by
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Walking back to the boat after dinner
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The passage is even narrower than it appears because the boat approaching us could run aground if it gets too close to the bank.
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Boat emerging from a lock
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All of the bridges have numbers. Some are named as well, but not on the bridge. The old towpaths go under the bridges, which makes your path even narrower.
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Every boat has a plank, a boat hook and a mop. All three traditionally stay on the top of the boat.
