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Early Morning Cranes, A Good Cry, and a Bit of a Moan

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:24:54 GMT

A slightly different one this week…

We wake to the eerie, beautiful call of cranes just beyond the boat — a rare sight in the UK and something that still stops us in our tracks. From misty mornings and ancient landscapes to swallows returning and a surprise bittern sighting, it’s been a proper nature-filled week.

But it’s not just about wildlife. We talk about the quiet kindness of people — strangers stepping in to help when it really matters — and how those small acts spread further than you think.

There’s also a heartfelt chat about a book that genuinely moved us (Tuesdays with Morrie) and why it might just change the way you look at life and relationships.

And, of course, it wouldn’t be one of our podcasts without a bit of a moan… this week it’s a big one.

We finish on lighter things — spring weather (briefly!), Archie living his best life, and somehow… cheese dreams.

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Rich and His GIBBON Moon and Dog Biscuits in the Coffee!

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:04:23 GMT

This week’s podcast starts with one of those days, where nothing quite goes to plan.

From there, we wander through full moons and “senior moments”, Easter traditions past and present, and life as always on the canal — from houseplants and allotment growing to supermarket deliveries in the middle of nowhere.

We chat about everything from moon phases and planting by nature, to the origins of Easter, community life, and why this time of year always feels like a bit of a reset.

It’s a seasonal episode as we head into the Easter weekend — with a bit of humour, a bit of reflection, and plenty of everyday boat life along the way.

Wherever you are, we hope you have a lovely weekend.

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Boat Life, The Hunger Gap & A Year of Challenges Ahead

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:28:52 GMT

Spring has arrived on the canal, bringing longer days, restless nights, and plenty of change.

This week we chat about sleep struggles, meditation mishaps, and the realities of getting older. Back on the allotment, there’s a new challenge, growing everything from seed while we work towards being more self-sufficient.

We also share signs of the season—chiff chaffs, ducklings, and the “hunger gap”—plus thoughts on rising diesel costs and what it could mean for boat life.

Simple living, nature, and life afloat this week.

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From Disco Nights to Skylark Flights

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:29:59 GMT

This week finds us being thoroughly rocked by wild March winds sweeping up the Severn estuary.

Inside the boat, the galley has turned into a floating garden centre with seed trays, grow lights and hopeful young plants everywhere — signs that allotment season is gathering pace.

Join us for a reflective catch-up about spring rhythms, boat life realities, and the small things that continue to make us smile after eight years afloat.

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Small Victories: A £23 Dentist and the First Signs of Spring

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:25:52 GMT

This week we’re catching up on the small things that have filled our days recently.

Fran has finally faced the dentist — expecting the worst and discovering it wasn’t nearly as bad as feared. Meanwhile the first real hints of spring are appearing around us: blossom on the trees, birds getting lively and the allotment beginning to wake up.

We’ve been busy sowing seeds, experimenting with grow lights on the boat and enjoying the rare feeling that we might actually be ahead in the garden for once.

There’s also a new fascination with ancient trees after discovering the Woodland Trust’s Ancient Tree Register, which has sent us looking at the landscape around us in a completely different way.

Along the way we wander into memories of childhood freedom, playing outside until dark, tight blue jeans in the 1970s, and why debate and conversation seem harder to come by these days.

Just a gentle chat about everyday life, the changing seasons, and the small things that catch our attention along the way.

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An End of an Era? Our Big Canal Decision

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:57:16 GMT

After eight years of cruising, we’ve made a big decision.

A letter from the Canal and River Trust pushed us to rethink how we live aboard. We’ve taken on a mooring on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal — not to settle permanently, but to slow down and protect the life we’re building with our allotment and creative work.

We talk rain, blossom, spinning, sheds, funding for the canals, and finding contentment without constantly chasing miles.

Sometimes freedom means moving less.

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Noises in the Night & Reasons We Didn’t Choose Normal

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:39:39 GMT

This week was meant to be simple. It wasn’t.

Noises in the night, allotment chaos and conversations about why a “normal” life never really suited us. This episode wanders through shed talk, dogs aboard, nightime storms and the joy of choosing freedom — with a laugh never far behind.

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Naked Ladies and Gaffer Tape

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:50:22 GMT

What does The Smiths mean to Rich and why are we talking about naked ladies and Gaffer Tape? What are we planning to do in our shd and why can't Fran swallow bancmange? It's all revealed in this podcast.

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Ultimate Journeys and Letting Go of Stuff

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode we talk about our ultimate dream journeys — the physical ones and the inner ones that change how we live. Rich explores the idea of going minimalist with tech: what would we really keep if we stripped everything back to essentials?

Meanwhile, Fran takes us back to her childhood, reminiscing about wandering around London alone at just ten years old.

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Before the Year Closes. Our Kind of Christmas

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Possibly our last podcast of 2025. We chat about our Christmas preparations, how we actually spend the day itself, and what really matters to us at this time of year.

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The Weaver, The Rant, and The Really Grumpy Dog

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:43:15 GMT

In this episode we talk of the gentle start to the day and how it set the tone for the morning. Rich shares his thoughts (and frustrations) about the greenwashing surrounding solar farms, while Fran catches us up on a very busy week of weaving ahead of an upcoming Christmas fair.

We also share a few podcasts we’ve been enjoying recently, and of course, Archie the spaniel makes an appearance in his usual slightly grumpy way.

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We're In a Bit of a Pickle

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We start with a particularly sharp jar of pickled onions and quickly move into reminiscing about our childhood food traditions and the performance of Sunday Tea and memorable family dishes. We talk about World Television Day and the move from three fixed channels to democratized, on-demand viewing. We also check in on the allotment after the season's first major frost, exploring the rapid shift in the garden and our struggles with the 'no-dig' approach. Finally, we challenge ourselves with a taste test of some preserved goods, including pickled nasturtium seeds.

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Oh No, November!

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week on Floating Our Boat, we drift through all sorts of topics: the mighty River Severn, the magic of winter murmurations, Fran’s well-deserved moan about Black Friday, Rich’s fascination with Samuel Pepys’ diary, a chat about climate change, and a slightly ridiculous musical quiz that puts Fran’s knowledge to the test.

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The Uncultivated Mind

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Join us for a ramble through our award-winning allotment garden's woes, wins and beyond. We have a good moan about the F-word (and social media), and discuss everything from canal water shortages to our struggle with mosquitos and this year's hot, hot summer. We’ll also be sharing what we're reading now and how many books we’ve managed to get through this year, or not.

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SPECIAL EDITION: Why We're Still Living This Life After 7 Years! Special Episode With Haven Knox-Johnston

Thu, 22 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Dive into the joys of narrowboat life with us and Paul from Haven Knox-Johnston.

In this, the first of our new season, we share our exciting journey, top tips, and why we’re still loving every moment after 7 years on the water. Join us for an upbeat chat filled with inspiration and practical advice!

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Cranes and Boats and Drains

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Happy New Year
This episode we talk wildfowl, leaking canals, Fran's dream to do something different and boy is Rich tired of food.

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Where Does Father Xmas Get Off?

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Merry Christmas everyone. This week we talk about Fran's return, the vicar who tells the truth, our presents and ringing the changes.

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What The Dickens'?

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:00:00 GMT

What Dickens novel are we reading this December? Find out and read along with us. We talk AI, Hadrian's Wall, Motorhoming and Books.

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Life's a Beach

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT

What has it meant for us to lose one of our faithful dogs? Walk with us along Rhossili Beach on the Welsh Coast.

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No Pumpkins On This Boat.

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT

We talk Halloween, Fran's new toy and we're all sentimental over old songs.

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Taylor Swift in a Charity Shop?

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode we celebrate 5 years of married bliss and Fran reveals where she buys her fashion. YouTube and its algorithms, how does it affect our channnel? And why Rich loves an early night.

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Is There a Doctor in the House?

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT

This week we talk about the frustration of seeing a doctor when you're continuously on the move and topics including Curlew's, how we power our boat and living on a really short canal.

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No Freebies Here! No indeed.

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT

We're back after way too long (again) with a new podcast hosting provider and a fresh start.
Were did it go wrong? Keir Starmer et al, Motorhoming and David Cassidy all covered in this new episode.

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