Christmas is here and we are all busy getting ready and meeting up with friends.
Just take a moment to consider those you may be far from their friends and families or are on their own and offer a hand of friendship this is equally applicable to boaters.
As a group of people boaters generally are friendly but because we only go on holiday our boats don't forget those who live onboard and may be very pleased just for a chat.
I wish all of those who visit this blog a Very Merry Christmas.

Christmas is upon us and where did 2019 go!
We went from drought to floods, the driest spring to the wettest autumn and our lovely owners still kept cruising our beautiful waterways.
With all the political goings on, the canals are a wonderful way to get away from it all and enjoy nature at its most amazing.
If you have not tried narrow boating it is a wonderful de-stressing experience.
We have some great Christmas gifts of shares at very affordable prices.

Currently I am in the midst of our boats annual meetings, this is a great time for everyone to get together and enjoy each others company.
It is always a pleasure to see owners who I have maybe only spoken to on the phone, they too can put a face to the name.
It would not be much fun without the forever present talk of toilets, I do not think I have ever had a chat about boating without it ending up on the subject of toilets.
Either we are all taken back to our childhoods when lavatorial chat was king?

Currently I have three special offers.
All of these owners are sadly unable to use their shareholdings and are offering them at amazing discounts.

Adderbury (due to breavement ) is being offered at £1000 or offers considered, this boat is exceptionally well care for and has a committed syndicate of owners.

Spring and Autumn are some of the most enjoyable times to be out on the canals.
Lovely sunny, crisp mornings and glorious days with cool evenings to snuggle by a lovely warm fire.
What more could you wish for to let your mind and body recover from modern life.
Now is the perfect time to look out for fungi be aware what maybe under your feet!

The cooler days have arrived with wind and rain over the last few days.
Looking around you can see the leaves are starting to change colour and soon there will be the amazing array of reds and yellows.
Every season is amazing on the canals and keeps us all focused on the wonders of the English countryside and gardens.
With all the talk of mindfulness this is just part of daily life on a narrow boat with the slower pace and being in constant touch with the weather and your surroundings.

What boating fun we have had this year.
Either we have to little water, with restrictions on lock flights and then we have too much water and the river locks are closed.
As boaters and used to our quirky weather this is something to work with.
Our cruising this year showed some very poor mooring options as the canal banks were falling into the canal and I have written to CRT to request attention to the North Oxford.
If you note poor conditions please do report them, it is the only way that boaters concerns can be heard.

With the start of early autumn Ownashare will be attending the share show at Overwater on the 7th and 8th of September.
Why not come and talk to us about realising your narrowboating dreams!
I look forward to meeting and greeting like minded boaters over that weekend.
If you miss this event I would love to discuss your requirements at any point.
I hope to talk soon
Linda 07800902323

Having just returned from a week on the North Oxford.
Our friends with teenagers joined us the the day and a first trip on the canals.
Great fun was had even through the rain.
This is a perfect antidote to the electronic world, everyone enjoyed taking the helm and mastered the tiller with success.
What a wonderful activity holiday for bored young adults and less young too.

With the canals at there busiest you can still enjoy a wonderfully peaceful holiday.
It is a perfect antidote to the busy lives most of us lead and the hectic traffic on the roads.
If you have yet to enjoy the steady rhythm of canal boating, it is like stepping back from the brink and allowing your body and mind to experience complete relaxation.