As far as I know, the longboat, officially called narrowboat was built to fit the narrow canals of the UK. There are similar boats in The Netherlands, France, and even America, don't remember the state now (would have to ask my husband, who might have been the person you saw talking about the narrowboats).
I think the hardest things for me to part with was a lot of my clothes that were gifted to me by my best friend that passed away. The decision was easier though because I knew how rewarding it was for her to give clothes and other gifts to unfortunate and some poorer persons in communities. I held on to many items in memory of her.
I thought letting go of was a tricycle that I had in the Philippines would have been difficult, because I had such fond memories of it. However, for the 7 years I was there, I only had 1 accident a few months before leaving and I damaged the fork. I used that as a sign and happily parted with it.
What I do miss most (and regret parting with), is my knee high socks. The first ever winter pairs of socks that I bought:)
Why on Earth would you part with those, when you are out in the weather so much in the winter??? Not your best choice in making extra room 😂
Haha! I parted with those socks when I was relocating from the Philippines back to the UK.
Bad decision!!!!
Just saw your comment :)
🤣 you must have forgotten how cold it could get! I'm sure you found some good replacements though :) ...
Yes, Found some thick replacement socks, but still need to pop into a town to buy some knee high ones :)
Are you still stuck behind the padlock??? I hope you can get everything you need soon :)
Ah, no! We were freed yesterday. Today I've been traveling through a flight of locks. I only just popped inside the boat now and have another two locks coming up.
It's great to be moving again:)
That's awesome, enjoy your trip 🙌