Friday, July 15, 2011

Houseboat/ Weekend Reflections

Houseboat on the Trent-Severn Waterway, Bobcageon, Ontario

This is a fun alternative to owning a cottage, don't you think? A new vista every day and no grass to mow!

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56 comments:

  1. Judy July 15, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I would love to have a vacation on one of those.

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  2. KateJuly 15, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I have often wished that this kind of vacation would be part of our summer plans. Looks divine!

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  3. HalcyonJuly 15, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Another beautiful water shot. I need a list of all these places. They are so beautiful! I'd like to visit in person. :)

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  4. Tina´s PicStoryJuly 15, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    That´s a *Feelgoodshot*! :)

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  5. Lois EvensenJuly 15, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Oh, yes, a lovely place to be. We just love being on the water any way we can do it. :)

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  6. KathyJuly 15, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I could take a weekend on a houseboat on a quiet and serene lake.

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  7. MichelleJuly 15, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    This does look nice and the no mowing is a bonus!

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  8. MalyssJuly 15, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I'd like to spend a week in a house boat.It must be so special!beautyful reflection!

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  9. TexWisGirlJuly 15, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    i'd miss my grass-mowing. :)

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  10. ViolaJuly 15, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Oh yes indeed!! I would like to stay and live for some weeks in a boat!!:) A nice and special boat this..

    And --wow-- what a brilliant gorgeous picture below, such a lovely sunset!!!! =) Stunning! :)

    Have a nice Summer time! :)

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  11. Sylvia KJuly 15, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I would love to vacation on a houseboat! And this one looks perfect! Wonderful reflection, too! You always get the greatest captures!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Sylvia

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  12. LowellJuly 15, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Super shot! We had a friend who wanted one of these very badly. Died before he could get one.

    We've been out-of-town with no Internet...will be back blogging in the near future.

    Hope all is well.

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  13. LinneaJuly 15, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Now that looks like a cool way to spend the weekend!

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  14. NancyJuly 15, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I could definitely do a weekend on the houseboat. What a cute home. :)

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  15. FranciscaJuly 15, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I'd want this lovely houseboat no more than I'd want a charming cottage. No tie-me-downs for this gal! But I could spend a little time in either! :-D

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  16. FotokarusellenJuly 15, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Looks like a great way to travel around. Wonderful image.
    (I would love have a vacation like this)
    A nice weekend to you.

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  17. forgetmenotJuly 15, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful Skywatch shot and Reflection shot. I could be on either one of those boats and be perfectly happy! Have a great weekend. Mickie :)

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  18. genieJuly 15, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    My dreamboat with a lovely reflection. I have always wanted a houseboat...I adore them for some reason. Maybe it is that the grass is always greener on the other side. This is a great shot. Wish I had been the one taking the photo. Genie

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  19. JOJuly 15, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I've heard of people renting houseboats for a week... we should try it someday...

    thanks for visiting my blog.

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  20. Ms. BeckyJuly 15, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    this just screams Summer! love it. I agree, I think it would be a great alternative to owning a cottage. no property taxes and what a view - a change of scenery every day if desired. oh yes. have a joyful weekend E.G.

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  21. JamesJuly 15, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Very nice shot! It's been awhile since I last saw a houseboat. I wouldn't mind spending a few days on one. :)

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  22. Crafty Green PoetJuly 15, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Yes, a houseboat would be lovely!

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  23. Kay L. DaviesJuly 15, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    No matter how often I think I'd like to vacation on a houseboat, I've never actually done it. I love the idea of slipping in and out of the water so close to "home".

    —Kay, Alberta, Canada

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  24. DarlaJuly 15, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    We considered a houseboat instead of a cabin believe it or not. The dock fees, etc. were just too much in our area.

    I love the idea tho.

    Darla

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  25. pennyJuly 15, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Sign me up! I would love to cruise around beautiful rivers and canals.. I love this serene photo.

    hugs,
    Pam

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  26. RedPatJuly 15, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    On a quiet peaceful day it would be fab but I would probably be sick on the wavy days!

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  27. JackJuly 15, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Maybe I will start by just renting one for a weekend . . .

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  28. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    They have the right idea! =)

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  29. GeorgeJuly 15, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I think I could be very happy on that house boat -- especially with no grass to mow.

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  30. Diane AZJuly 15, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Yes, it looks perfect! It would be so nice having a choice to be inside or out on the deck depending on the weather.

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  31. jooJuly 15, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    It's lovely! I could spend a while on the board:)
    have a great weekend!

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  32. DianneJuly 15, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Beautiful and peaceful - great for a week-end, You have captured it well.

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  33. VioletSkyJuly 15, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Travelling along a canal by houseboat has long been a dream of mine. Usually, my dream is set in France or England, though. Which may be why it has never become reality!

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  34. VPJuly 15, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Not a bad idea at all!

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  35. JamaJuly 15, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    With new scenery everyday, I wouldn't mind too!

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  36. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Beautiful reflections. They remind me of impressionist painting. I could live on a boat like this one.

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  37. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Hi EG,

    The mouse over thing isn't hard at all or I wouldn't be able to do it. Here's the link... Mouse Over

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  38. JanJuly 15, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    This is an adventure I've never tried. Looks so relaxing.

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  39. Kim, USAJuly 15, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Right! And do they pay property tax? If no I would love to own that one and live there ^_^ Happy weekend!

    Weekend Reflection

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  40. mrs. cJuly 15, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I have always thought a houseboat is such a neat way to travel. Do you know that in Florida there are people that used to put their beehives on their boats and go up and down the river to get Tupelo honey. I don't if they still so this but I think it is so cool. What a wonderful way to appreciate the water!

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  41. SquirrelQueenJuly 15, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    No mowing and a lovely reflection every day. That's a nice looking houseboat, my idea of a perfect vacation.
    Through Squirrel Eyes

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  42. RandyJuly 15, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Now that would make for a fun weekend.

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  43. lotusleafJuly 15, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    It would be fun to live in a houseboat- but only for a short time. Lovely shot!

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  44. Oakland Daily PhotoJuly 15, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Just looking at it is relaxing.

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  45. kayerjJuly 15, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    that looks like a fun way to enjoy the lake.

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  46. PradeepaJuly 15, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    I would love to own a houseboat. It would be absolute fun. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  47. Lisa GordonJuly 15, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Oh, I could get used to this REAL fast!
    What a wonderful image, and thank you for the dream!
    I wish you a beautiful weekend.

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  48. LewJuly 15, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Beautiful reflection! And a wonderful, relaxing way to travel. But boats are high maintenance items. That is a gorgeous sky (and reflection) in your previous post!

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  49. Stewart MJuly 16, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Hi there - what a great boat.

    In answer to your question - I would say that everything I saw that weekend was new - just that some of the things I could have predicted would have been there and some not. The whole aim was to "pay attention" in a way that I dont normally - ie one patch, rather than a wider area.

    Cheers Stewart M - Australia.

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  50. GattinaJuly 16, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    What a beautiful picture ! I could spend some days on this boat !!

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  51. snowwhiteJuly 16, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Oh, what a cool reflection!! Take me there for a while! Stunningly beautiful.
    Have a great weekend!

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  52. Yogi♪♪♪July 16, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I've always wanted to rent a houseboat.

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  53. Cezar and LéiaJuly 16, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Imagine how nice to spend some days in Summer travelling in this houseboat! Wow
    :)
    Léia

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  54. NatureFootstepJuly 16, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I´d like to have one of those. :)

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  55. MeriJuly 17, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    A floating RV -- but doesn't someone have to still cook and clean it?

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  56. RoseJuly 18, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    If I had some place near, i think I could handle having a houseboat!

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