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Another funny sign from our time on the River Thames, at Sonning, and featured in our latest video!

Made us laugh because there are so many ‘Private No Mooring’ signs along the river 😂

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Yesterday we received a photo from our marina friends showing chains at Cropredy Lock and it’s such a sad sight.

Just like last year, the lack of water has brought cruising to a halt. So many boaters, including many friends, have now had to make alternative plans and find different routes because of the closures, or just sit tight and wait for the glimmer of hope of an opening.

But it’s not just boaters who are affected. The impact on the many businesses that rely on the canals for their trade is devastating. Cafés, pubs, boat hire companies, marinas, chandlers and countless other small businesses depend on visiting boats and the people they bring into the villages and towns along the waterways. When the boats stop moving, so does a big part of their trade.

It really brings home just how serious the water situation is this year. We will be heading back to the boat next week to see the situation for ourselves after our little break on land.

We’re incredibly lucky, though, to have such a great community here at Cropredy Waterside & Marina. Even if the boats can’t actually go anywhere, there’s always good company, plenty of chat and someone around for a cuppa or drink! 🍷 🍺 ☕️

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A little update!

One week on from my gallbladder surgery and I’m pleased to say things are going well and I’m improving every day. Any movements involving my core have been tough though, getting up, sitting down, turning over… it makes you realise how much work those muscles actually do. I think I’ve finally turned a corner today, so hopefully it’s onwards and upwards from here.

I’m also having to force myself to let Pete do everything, which I’m finding difficult! He really has been the perfect nurse though, even if I’m not very good at being the patient!

Staying in the apartment in Whitchurch rather than recovering on the boat was definitely the right decision. Having the extra space to manoeuvre has made life so much easier.

Hopefully another week of taking it easy up here and then we’ll be back aboard One Day More, to enjoy marina life and fully recover.

Poppy, of course, has been supervising the entire recovery 😂🐾

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30,000 YouTube subscribers! 🌍🎉

We never imagined we would be joined on our little narrowboat adventures by 30,000 people from all around the world!

Thank you every single one of you 😊

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Thank you so much for all your lovely messages and well wishes. Surgery went well, and I’m now home resting. Pete has been the perfect nurse, with plenty of help from Poppy, who’s making sure I don’t go anywhere or do anything ❤️

(Pre-op smiles… I’m not posting the post-op photo 😂)

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Thank you so much for all your lovely messages and well wishes. Surgery went well, and I’m now home resting. Pete has been the perfect nurse, with plenty of help from Poppy, who’s making sure I don’t go anywhere or do anything ❤️

(Pre-op smiles… I’m not posting the post-op photo 😂)

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I’ve managed to finish another video before I head into hospital today to bid farewell to my gallbladder, so be sure to look out for it at 5pm! (Available for channel members now) We are planning our lottery win 💷💷💷

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 158

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We’ve left the boat and headed back to land!

Don’t worry, it’s only for a couple of weeks though! I’m having surgery to remove my gallbladder on Friday, and we decided the apartment in Whitchurch would be a more comfortable place to recover, with no steps and a little more space to move around while I heal.

Poppy has settled in straight away and reclaimed her favourite spot on the back of the sofa.

Hopefully the surgery goes smoothly and we’ll be back aboard before too long 😊

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Our latest video is now available! Watch here https://youtu.be/4tSkeuloobo?is=SG2tL... 😊

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The latest video in our River Thames adventure is now live with a new addition to the boat! Click below to watch ⬇️

Forced To Take A Break On Our River Thames Adventure Ep 178
https://youtu.be/7mT0assrXjE

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