Never Two Late – Our Journey

This Week’s Update What a week it’s been! We took a little trip over to Wales to celebrate Steve’s birthday, and it was absolutely lovely. Mexi, our boat dog, had the best time of all — running and playing on the beach is something she really misses since moving aboard, and she made the mostContinueContinue reading “Never Two Late – Our Journey”

 Never Two Late – Our Journey

Latest Update We’ve just got back from spending a wonderful week with Maxine’s parents in our favourite village of Grassington. We went out for amazing meals, had some lovely walks, and most importantly, spent quality time with very special people. ❤️ Now we’re heading north at long last! We’ve made it through Harecastle Tunnel andContinueContinue reading ” Never Two Late – Our Journey”

Never Two Late – Our Journey Newsletter

This Week on Never Two Late – Our Journey

We’re enjoying a peaceful couple of weeks in beautiful Barlaston, taking in the village, local walks, and a few favourite spots before heading towards the Harecastle Tunnel. Next stop — a few relaxing days at Westport Lake before we make the big trip north!

Running on Empty: Life Afloat in a Dry Summer

Troubled Waters on the Canals It’s been a tricky week for those of us cruising the waterways. Closures seem to be popping up all around due to low water levels and breaches, and our planned route has had to change more than once. We were heading into the Caldon, but that’s now closed. So, theContinueContinue reading “Running on Empty: Life Afloat in a Dry Summer”

Foraging time check the hedgerows and bake a tasty cake.

Hi, it’s the time of year again when our hedgerows give us tasty treats. Even with the weather being so dry this year, there is an abundance of blackberries, so why not get out into the countryside and cook up a tasty cake? This recipe is my go-to, and it’s so simple to do, butContinueContinue reading “Foraging time check the hedgerows and bake a tasty cake.”

🎬 We’re on Narrow Escapes! | Watch Us on Channel 4

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that we made our TV debut on Channel 4’s brand new series, Narrow Escapes! You can watch the full series right now via this link:👉 Watch Narrow Escapes on Channel 4 📸 Behind the Scenes of Filming We filmed our episode last year with the amazing team from Bowled OverContinueContinue reading “🎬 We’re on Narrow Escapes! | Watch Us on Channel 4”

Back on the cut. First Cruise of 2025

Hooray! We’ve finally escaped the marina for the week. Marina life always gives me a bit of cabin fever. While it’s convenient with electricity and water readily available, I much prefer the simplicity of being moored alongside the canal and minimising our reliance on those amenities.After stocking up on diesel, coal, and another gas bottleContinueContinue reading “Back on the cut. First Cruise of 2025”

A Narrow Escape: Our TV Debut

This summer, we had the incredible opportunity to be part of Narrow Escapes, a popular TV show airing on Channel 4. The film crew joined us on our boating adventures along the picturesque Macclesfield and Caldon canals. They captured some truly memorable moments that will surely resonate with audiences. One highlight was the dramatic descentContinueContinue reading “A Narrow Escape: Our TV Debut”