Narrowboat Tacet

Silent Movement - Our gap year travelling the inland waterways



Sunday, 3 November 2013

Last Post

 

This season of our life is at an end.  Our time travelling on Tacet is up.  We are starting to make the arrangements for the new season of life back in the real world, returning to the bank.

Tacet will still be our home while we put into action the process of selling our old house, buying a new home and selling Tacet.

We want to say thank you to all the people we have met and shared a cup of tea or meal with over the past two and a half years.  Thank you to all you blog readers following our progress. Thank you to those new friends found on the way.  Thank you to family and friends at home who have put up with our absence. Thank you to our God and his goodness and provision for us.

That was beginning to sound like an ‘award’ speech. So lets move on.

Our travel statistics show how much ground water we have covered, practically  twice round the system. Everyone asks what or where are our favourite places.  We find that really hard to answer as we have enjoyed exploring everywhere, some for the beauty, some for the history, some for the interest, some for the people there. There’s nowhere we wouldn’t go back to, but if we had to pick out some, then it would be something like this………….

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Hudd. Narr.24.7 (4)

Hudd. Narr.24.7 (13) Frosty morning (14)5. May,Caen Hill

 

 

National Space Centre (5)

Skipton 140611 (4)

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Fotheringhay (5) 

Frosty morning 17.1 (4)

Foxton locks (4)    

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P1000991 Burnley 24.6 (14)

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Tacet O2

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Salts Mills (6)

 Todmorden, Walsden. Summit (3)

 

  canary wharf (1)

 

What a lot of memories, it was so hard to choose a selection of best bits, and then of course we remember our Jumble, who loved being a boat dog.

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However, I’m not sure that even yet we qualify as proper boaters…………….as neither of us have ever fallen in!

Gosh it’s hard to close this chapter, writing the blog has been a big part of our ‘gap year’, and I’ll miss it, but will still enjoy reading our favourite boaty blogs and keeping in touch with those on the cut. Thanks for travelling along with us………..

 

……………….So long, farewell, auf wiedersehn, goodbye……..

                                                                    

                                                                                            …………………….and safe journeys.

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23 comments:

  1. Leo No23 November 2013 at 19:18

    Ian and Karen - it was lovely to meet you both (and Jumble) when you had your extended stay on the Wey. I am sorry the Basingstoke experience wasn't as good as it could have been but I understand it is so much better now. If you find yourselves in Stoke Bruerne please do look me up - you would be as welcome as the flowers in spring.

    Kathryn

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    1. Ian and Karen3 November 2013 at 19:42

      Thanks Kathryn. Will certainly knock on your door, when next in SB.

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  2. nb Chance3 November 2013 at 20:24

    So sorry to read your last blog. With a tear in our eye. Its been a privilege to have met and traveled with you and dear Jumble. We wish you God's speed for the future and look forward to seeing you again one day when you are this way. Love and best wishes James and Doug xxx

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    1. Ian and Karen3 November 2013 at 22:47

      Thanks guys, a few tears here too. Will keep in touch.

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  3. Adam3 November 2013 at 21:11

    It's been great following your travels, and I'm disappointed we never properly met. However, I'm sure you'll find yourselves drawn back to the canals, so please feel free to come and find us sometime.

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    1. Ian and Karen3 November 2013 at 22:50

      Adam, I'm sure we shall need a canal fix sometime, will keep following your travels too.

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  4. jennyfreckles3 November 2013 at 22:20

    It's been such fun keeping up with your adventures. Very best wishes for the future.

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    1. Ian and Karen3 November 2013 at 22:52

      Thanks for joining us along the journey. When I need a reminder of lovely Yorkshire I shall pop along to your blog.

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  5. Nev Wells3 November 2013 at 23:57

    That is some picture gallery, as they say worth a thousand words. Good luck on the next life chapter....

    Nev NB Percy

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    1. Ian and Karen4 November 2013 at 07:13

      Thanks Nev, there was a lot I could have said, but as you say in the end the pictures speak for themselves. What a great country we have.

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  6. Bob and June4 November 2013 at 08:58

    What a lovely end to a great Blog. We will miss reading about your adventures on the waterways but wish you well in the next chapter of your life.
    Bob, June and Jimmy

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    1. Ian and Karen5 November 2013 at 21:52

      Thank you, we'll follow your travels and news of Jimmy with interest. Keep in touch. x

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  7. Paul and El4 November 2013 at 09:30

    Well done on an epic trip and all the best for the future.
    Paul and Elaine x

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    1. Ian and Karen5 November 2013 at 21:52

      Thanks guys, best wishes for your future travelling too.

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  8. Anonymous4 November 2013 at 17:54

    The best is yet to come.............God speed xx
    Stephen & Jayne
    nb Dolce Far Niente

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    1. Ian and Karen5 November 2013 at 21:54

      Thank you, we're looking forward to new challenges ahead, but I'm sure we'll be back to the waterways one day. x

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  9. Anonymous5 November 2013 at 21:40

    Memorable treasured photos....the very top one being the perfect finish to an always interesting watery blog......and now I shall have to go and find Attic 24, Little Cotton Rabbits, The Quince Tree et al....somewhere else! Bon voyage, bon retour et bonne annee....adieu.....

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    1. Ian and Karen5 November 2013 at 21:56

      Hope you've been inspired by the wonderful scenery our country has to offer and some of the clever, crafty people out in blogland.

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  10. Andy Tidy12 November 2013 at 09:18

    Its certainly a sad end to an era - but as one door closes and all that... Do keep in touch - it was lovely to meet you both in Birmingham and I suspect I will never beat your time down the 21!

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    1. Ian and Karen13 November 2013 at 09:30

      Thanks Cap'n. Will certainly keep in touch and watch the Jam Butty's progress with interest. Would be glad to help you down the 21 and show you how it's done!!! Love to you both
      K&I

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  11. Anonymous13 November 2013 at 10:11

    Hi Karen & Ian
    I've been checking your blog from time to time to see how you've been getting on. Lots of great photos. So sorry to hear about Jumble :( As you won't be returning to live next door I just wanted to wish you both all the best for the future, wherever you decide to settle.
    Ali (Primrose Cottage)

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  12. Jill, Matilda Rose29 November 2013 at 23:26

    I've been a bit tardy with the computer recently and, therefore, only just found your 'last post'.
    I hope life works well for you and I'll always think of you each time I don my lovely hat. Take care lovely people xx

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  13. Linda Gifford-Hull15 December 2013 at 22:35

    I've just found your last post! I knew it was coming but still very sad to see it. I shall miss reading your blog and your lovely photos. Maybe our paths will cross again somewhere and I still have my lovely pink hat to remember you by!

    Good luck in whatever the future holds for you.

    Linda and Richard
    NB Mary H

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