Looking Backwards - Monomad Challenge

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Hail to the Hive!

It’s a New Year. We have all made it completely around the sun again and we didn’t even need to ask for directions. Well I didn’t I’m not sure about any of you 😉.
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I always find myself at this time of year reflecting, thinking back, looking back it if you want, at all that’s happened in the previous year.

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Last hear was the year we returned to the UK from Asia after seven years in the Philippines and a spell in Jamaica before that.

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It was also the year we moved onto a little narrowboat and began our nomadic floating life exploring the UK canal and river system.

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We had breakdowns and tows. We replaced the engine and had all manner of things done to the boat. The hull blacked, new headlamp, new furniture, replaced the stern decking, heating installed and more.

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All the while we were continuously cruising with no home base. Just @millycf1976 and myself finding our way, adapting and generally winging it.

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We have definitely spent the whole year looking forward to new places, new canals, new moorings, new views.

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But as I sit here now reflecting on all that we have managed to do in the past year I am choosing photos of us looking back from the stern deck behind Badger the Narrowboat. It has been quite the journey so far.

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This year we will explore so much more. It’s going to be great!

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Looking back I can homestly say it has been one of the best decisions we could have made. Adventure at 3mph we can highly recommend!

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What a lovely look back at your & @millycf1976 's year. I think you guys are living the absolute dream. Nothing tying you down other than your temp moor ropes and knots, the freedom it affords you must feel so liberating.

Even with the replacements needed on Badger, you clearly have both enjoyed the challenges and met them with little complaint. I think you should both be super duper proud.

Onwards and upwards guys, I admire your tenacity so much.

Have an absolute blast together this year, I hope your wishes & dreams for the year ahead come to fruition.

Stay awesome
Cheers
Ranger Andy

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Hey Andrastia,
Happy 2022 to you. I wish you a great year ahead with accomplishing all your desires and more:)
It's been a journey for us indeed; One full of many challenges that seemed so daunting, yet we've gotten this far🙏
There's no going back for us I think. We're looking forward to exploring and discovering so many new things together this year; All being well, of course:)
All good wishes to you and family xx🥂😘

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Wao it was a great time and a great experience you had with @millycf1976.. nice you guys final got a better place and I hope you both enjoy your time. Cheers to togetherness

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Thank you very much, and best wishes to you too:)

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Thanks and I hope you enjoy your time out there

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