Ep:2 The Great Loop on a Shanty Boat | "Into the Mississippi..." | Time Out of Mind

Howdy! fellow adventurers, in this episode of "The Beagle Barge Beagle Adventure" Wavey and I pass into the Mississippi (just below the Twin Cities) and start making our way slowly south, trying to stay in that autumn sweet spot and one step ahead of winter. So far, so good...;)
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--Brenton and Wavey

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Ep:1 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4TCdnScorB-d6Msi=z-i7oLY2M80coRXd

[@gangsterghost7200]

Have fun

[@gregjohnson9051]

Good job.

[@gregjohnson9051]

Awesome mpg!

[@gregjohnson9051]

I love Res Wing❤️❤️❤️

[@maryleebullock1420]

I found your journey while checking out pictures on Facebook. I'm in Dunedin, Florida. Just moved from Cincinnati Mar 1st. I'm hooked, so I will be following your journey. Very cool!!

[@doncollins786]

Walking without a Walking Permit??? Good Lord, Man! This was a great watch, Buddy!

[@jakeyboy8402]

I had a vision of Wavey in pup cuffs, having her rights read and being booked with mug shot taken! Just for walking and sniffing on a trail! Unbelievable!😎

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Imagine what small beagle cuffs look like ;) lol

[@CarolinaGuy]

I'm 57 Brenton and was a 42 year smoker up until just 4 months ago when I finally quit. Just started my second week going to our local gym at the county Rec center as it's free for me and 5 minutes from the house. It's rough and tough for sure... My friends say I bet you feel good and when I tell them I feel like crap they look at me like I'm crazy. It sucks but I'm trying to create a habit of going to the gym and getting healthier. One day at a time... Loved the video and always looking for the next one! Enjoy yourself!

[@markmark2080]

I'm 76 and thankful I got my roaming and exploring done in the '60s-'90s, I'm staggered by the costs of everything these days and how developed once empty regions are... Love what you're doing.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I feel like these are the last days for such adventures. I hope I'm wrong. It certainly isn't going to get easier...or cheaper.

[@billydaniel900]

There's a lot to be grumpy about. lol 👍

[@user-qf6eq3dw5z]

It is all in the head. If you want it enough you can drop the 20 lbs. I am 85. went from 195 to 160. Feel 20 years younger.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Yes sir ;) I do love to eat though.

[@brandonboand]

I’m 52 the 2nd day after you turn 52 it gets super easy shedding the winter 20lbs and staying fit🤠🤣🤔🫠

[@charlesnorthruo4221]

Man I hope I get to watch all these videos this is so cool you are truly blessed

[@melvinaltis3725]

What a great day on the Beagle Barge. You both look like you're having fun. Be safe and enjoy the freedom while you can. All your subscribers and friends are envious.❤

[@russellmims9529]

Love the dumbbells. 👍🏼 Eat normal and cut out all carbs after 4 pm. Here’s one, you know why fish are thin ? Answer, they eat fish. 🍺🍺

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Perfect! Good advice ;) can I still have a couple beers? Wavey and I walked 4 miles today

[@raybrdjr]

man i ym glad you checked out mark twained. i also told him about your channel and how youd be rolling southbound on the river and to look out for you! I think he is around vicksburg, ms right now.

[@sailorjmp1]

Well balanced video! Enjoying you your narration and videography. Thanks for sharing your faith as part of your journey...it makes a difference!

[@charlieward9990]

Thank you

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Absolutely;) thanks for coming along

[@timvaughn4905]

Hi Brenton just saw your in my neck of the woods. Might be to late but I live on my sailboat in Lake City at the Lake City Marina on lake Pepin. I also work here, could get you a slip for a night or 2 if it is to work out. Would love to meet you in person. Big fan of yours.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Oh man! That would have been awesome. Lake City is a nice little river town. We anchored just off the break wall to the south. Walked all over and took in the sights. That's a town I could spend some time in.

[@timvaughn4905]

So sorry I missed you. I work at the marina here and cant believe I didn't see the beagle barge. Yes love Lake City! Safe travels!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@timvaughn4905 lake city footage in next episode;)

[@stefanlittauer9365]

Agree with you . Would also be grumpy

[@glenscott8302]

Two things, I started jogging and counting calories at 52 and lost a pound a week. Also, I've been watching marktwained for a couple years and it's very informative.

[@Bill.Hicks.51]

Thanks, Brenton! Enjoying life, brother.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

We'll get you on the water soon buddy...

[@curthenry9398]

Tax cuts, now fees for use. We now need to make difficult choices on what is funded with taxes. St Croix river flowing into the Mississippi the fishermen are fishing the mud line between the rivers. Lots of walleye's stage on the line waiting for something to swim by.

[@cliffandrews]

If I was to do what your doing I don't think I would ever come home. "No sign is a good sign" 👍

[@garywilkus7495]

Thank you!! Capt Wilkus I love this! And your dog! Have an great trip!!!

[@huckpippifinnlongstocking3529]

We all think it , a few speak on it. Sign , sign , everywhere a sign. Enjoy y’all’s trip. Peace

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Love that song;) Tesla (the band, not the man...or company) did a great version of it.

[@charlesterrell2507]

Couldn’t agree with you more the problem is greed one-word greed

[@outdoors-with-Den]

What a great time! I can't wait to watch the rest. I just finished winterizing mine, your trip will get me through the winter blues! lol

[@swiftcaution5170]

Oh man I had no idea! You're a regular Desperado Mr. River!! The trail Nazi could have popped out and gave you a big fat ticket 😂..! A Real American 👍🏻👍🏻, keep on floatin brudda😎

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Living on the edge! Lol. Thanks for finding us. Welcome ;)

[@jeffdege4786]

The docks in Prescott are there to give the sailboats somewhere to tie up while they wait for the bridge.

[@Workbench2257]

Thank you so much. Never thought about doing this adventure, but you have given me such hope. Thank you again and I'm looking forward to following you. Safe travels

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Welcome! Thanks for finding us ;)

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Brenton, we'll be following along with you and Wavey. What a great adventure, good luck.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you. I hope we can meet up again later this winter when I'm back in your neck of the woods. I'm always watching your videos, you deserve all the success you're having. I knew your channel was something special.

[@danielnicholls6868]

should use some buckets of river water for weights save 30 lb of extra boat weight empty and refill👍👍

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Not a bad idea ;) when the 15s feel to light, I'll use them for spare anchors and switch to buckets

[@chiggervillefarm]

You could always use one or both weights as anchor sentinels should you get in a blow or a crowded anchorage. 💡@@backwatersandbackroads

[@areguapiri]

The inside of your boat looks cozy. I could chill out there all day on the water. I think your dog loves the inside of the boat too.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

It turned out really well. I tried to make it feel like a cabin on the water. Still a lot of little things to do, but those can happen slowly. Thanks for coming along ;)

[@josephbrinkley7572]

Great videos

[@kevincourtney7312]

You're doing it! I love it, something I'd enjoy as well. Be careful and watch those charts.

[@user-ed6pr8li4g]

Thank you for taking us along with you.. As always great video.

[@DavidDavid25365]

Thanks for the inspiration. Changed my whole mindset in life. I am now building a van for traveling and doing it all as cheap and minimalist as possible.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That is wonderful to hear. Makes it feel worth it to share one's life with the public. The world was created for us to explore. Always made perfect sense to me :) thank you for the message

[@michaelgarrity6090]

Nice trip on the river so far. Your boat looks really great. Good job on it. It is a good thing that you have the 60 horse Yammie. It's a good motor.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

So thankful to have that workhorse on the back.

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Good video Brenton and Wavey 😊watch that MarkTwained , you might see him down south

[@williamjarvis3473]

Thanks for the Galatians reference brother. One of my favorites

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Me too ;) we're free. Not slaves

[@Poppy_love59]

Yay!!! Great job on the doors Brenton !!!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you ;) still a few finishing touches, but definitely getting the job done

[@jimsteele7108]

You are living the dream, my brother! Thanks for the video!

[@user-qf6eq3dw5z]

Outstanding video.

[@erikyoutube5692]

I love trains too man I love when you show those train, tussles or trains, passing by or the train bridges over the rivers! makes you think where you could go I just like the sound of trains

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Do you watch "hobo shoestring'? ;)

[@erikyoutube5692]

@@backwatersandbackroads I’ll have to check it out..thanks

[@erikyoutube5692]

@@backwatersandbackroads dude I know Wavy is useless lol but my daughter won’t walk the dogs in the rain come on man! Just kidding I’m watching Ted. Thanks for inspiring all of us man!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@erikyoutube5692 Ted is a great movie. The epic 5 minute long fight scene is for the history books :)

[@erikyoutube5692]

@@backwatersandbackroads lol Dude so much fun “you got guts we got guts”

[@Old-bold-pilot]

Really laid back, I like it! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊

[@IntheBlood67]

What a pleasant JOLT! WOW! Yer doin it, Brotherman! Take it slow and easy and THANKS fer taking us along! Can't help but be excited! p.s. I gotta smile about the watchman giving you two clicks on the Mike. Just like a LP acknowledgement back to the Perimeter!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I like it when they respond more, but they're busy folks that keep the rivers going. Hardly any time for a humble shanty boat captain;)

[@IntheBlood67]

And as you chug by covered by a shawl moaning Unclean, Unclean THEY cluck their Tongues and click their Mikes! lol.@@backwatersandbackroads

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

I see it every day lol.😊 and MarkTwained is another one I follow. It's good to 😊

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Starts getting cold 🥶 here in Oquawka Illinois Saturday, rain 🌧 today and tomorrow but at least still in the 60s

[@MrSheymie]

Doors look great! Inside looks like a cozy cabin. I'm no diet expert, but I'm a bit older and have found adding a bit more protein and reducing carbs keeps the fat from building up around the middle. Replacing bread with baked oatmeal is good too (and cheap).

[@BruceGordon925]

I was born and raised in St. Croix Falls. Surfing the tube and just found you. I live in WV now, But the St. Croix River was my play land for 25 years. I always thought about taking the river to New Orleans, never got past thinking about it. NOW I'm already hooked on this channel.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Welcome! Thanks for finding us. The St. Croix is a beautiful river. I'd like to explore more of it further north than Hudson. Maybe next summer.

[@gstone42]

What a great trip this is going to be! Thanks for taking us along!

[@user-we7ii6zx9t]

Great day Brenton! Superior land I beautiful this time of year but you left at the right time.. kutos from northern Michigan!

[@DeanFamilyAcres]

Great recap! Keep the freedom and adventure coming. Let me know when you think you’ll be in SC, maybe I can make a run to the coast. I would be happy to treat you and Wavey to a meal.

[@joeshevlin1188]

This is so cool! I would love to do this some day, I'll be watching the whole trip (with my beagle laying at my feet) 😀

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you! Welcome. So many beagles here...y'all will fit right in ;)

[@drewsours1705]

Great video, I love the whole plan of freedom of traveling the loop. Keep them vids coming

[@lesliefleming4359]

Seems so nice and leisurely on the Mississippi. up here on the Hudson River and Erie Canal it’s much different. when I single hand my 27 foot cruiser I’m burning 15 to 20 gallons an hour and almost tearing my arms off in the locks. Thoroughly enjoying your videos

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I'll be there in the spring ;)

[@lesliefleming4359]

@@backwatersandbackroads i’ll give you suggestions of towns to visit on the Hudson and Erie. I’ve been to most

[@bucklundie]

I'm a Minnesotan, grew up here and at 56 yrs old am just amazed at the fees and permits for everything, absolutely ridiculous. The land where there's a fee for everything. Enjoy your trip, so glad you're brining us along. Safe travels Brenton and Wavy!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you! I do love many things about Minnesota, but they do seem to be trying for the California of the midwest. That's one reason I spend most of my time in the UP. Glad you found our little channel

[@phillippmorris4109]

Hello from the quiet cool Ozarks Brenton! Hope your well and enjoying your day! You gotta love sighns we pay for that people cant read. I see people walking out in the middle of the street instead on the sidewalk we pay for. Maybe they need a permit too! Another video of value and informative. your videos have greatly increased in quality and its been enjoyable to spend time as you begin your adventure! Grace be with you. tight lines and bent poles!

[@chrisdargontina1047]

Just got all caught up! It’s really happening!! So excited for you and Wavey. What an awesome adventure and a great way to spend the winter. Can’t wait for episode 3. Until then, safe travels!!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Working on episode 3 this evening. Should be ready to publish by Friday. Thanks for being a member of the channel Chris ;)

[@juliaparks06]

Great video thank you !!!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@juliaparks06 Thank you Julia ;)

[@rockydog523]

Just shared this on Facebook.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you! ;)

[@juliaparks06]

I just found your videos they’re great thanks !!!! I want to do the great loop too !!!😊

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@juliaparks06 welcome! Please stick around ;)

[@raybrdjr]

youre not grumpy, just a concerned citizen over the police state

[@IntheBlood67]

Preach it, Brotherman!

[@tolson5680]

We need to educate Wisconsin and Minnesota cities on the opportunities that could exist in tourism . Simple docking accommodation's for Looper are needed.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Absolutely. I imagine there are more docks in summer. I hope there is

[@harryfatcat]

You need a permit to pull up half of the river bottom... 🙂🙃🙂🙃

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Exactly! Lol ;)

[@williamscarbrough8123]

You could add a small electric motor to ad some more power when the batteries are full.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

We are in talks with E-Propulsion now ;)

[@JustinDrake-gl3zq]

Need to start pillaging some castles…. Lol

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I know right?! So many of them too ;) and tilting at windmills

[@jimnash526]

Just splendid ! You are living my dream !!!

[@kevinhoffman8214]

OUTLAW !! I agree we have lost our free public areas mostly around the water, kids fight for it ! I am old

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I'm getting there;) someone said here once "more people more problems" that's unfortunately true. It's why I moved to the middle of nowhere UP of Michigan. The crowds are finding that too!

[@tedbryer2512]

Im jealous! Trying to find an old pontoon to do the same as you - we live on the Rideau and Trent system in Ontario. Great trip!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

It should be fairly easy to find a pontoon boat. If you can, a tritoon...and at least 24 feet. Lots to toons out there, or at least here in the midwest. I fetch one for 600 bucks recently. The trailer is the trick to find

[@baldyetichronicles]

I like how you've done up the shanty boat. Thanks for sharing. Give Wavey a scratch for me.

[@JDawghasaTruck]

Beautiful weather so far! I am living in Madison Indiana on the Ohio river very close to where the Hubbard’s lived. Reading “Shanty boat” now, this is giving me some visuals of what it’s like on the river.

[@ColinWetherelt]

you rebel!!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Always! The rebel beagle ;)

[@gregorious_funk]

That's straight out of Ron Swanson's playbook! Libertarian Park System at its best!😂

[@Liam__G]

I share the outrage, over needing a permit for using a sidewalk! Holy cow! I'm enjoying your journey.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

It's getting ridiculous. Peaceful non compliance. Welcome. Thanks for finding us

[@kayakchrispy]

Walk on the shoulder of the highway

[@MD0100]

These sort of rent seeking maneuvers by state/local governments really reveal a sort of deep desperation. They are so desperate for revenue that they construct concrete paths and boating docks purely as revenue generation tools, not for the enjoyment and use by the local populace or tourists who have choose to travel and enjoy their beautiful community. If they could, some of these people would try and tax us for the air we breathe freely.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

You got it

[@yepiratesworkshop7997]

I once "cured" the two small fender problem by buying a bunch of them at Walmart (they were really cheap!) and stacking three of them together, side by side, so the extra 'fatness' would protect my boat from a certain dock. I made up about three of these, expecting to take them apart when I was finished using them, but they cushioned the boat so well I just kept them together and used them for a couple of seasons on the Chesapeake Bay. Always keep your eye out around marina dumpsters. Sometimes some 'yachties' will toss out old fenders because they've become dirty and they don't want to clean them up. I guess they figure it's easier to just buy all new fenders than to simply scrub the dinge off the ones they have. Anyway, I've seen so many good and great things getting tossed at marinas and yacht clubs, I never miss a chance to scan the dumpsters.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I'm a dumpster diver king buddy. Thanks for reminding me ;) I occasionally find them in the weeds in the bays too

[@roydesignedthat]

I like to stand at our helm as well, Brenton. I also agree how restricting access to public places is becoming an issue! We have "No Parking" signs going up on country roads so we can't hike areas I've been hiking all my life! Water access is also being pinched off! Navigating these changes can be more frustrating than navigating the Mississippi! Lol! BestRoy

[@backwatersandbackroads]

At some point, we're going to have to not comply. The Mississippi has been much more welcoming so far. The St. Croix apparently is known for an abundance of rules as regulations. Minnesotians can be uptight. I've been putting a link to your channel in descriptions of videos. Maybe when I reach the Kentucky Lakes in a few weeks, we can talk about doing an interview. I'm sure we'll both have to learn some tech to make it happen ;)

[@davewellner7845]

Well dam.... well there's a beach tax in new Jersey.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Of course! Lol ;)

[@michaelosmon]

I was in lacross a few weeks ago and there were areas closed due to flooding so not sure about the river being low. 14:45 before marine engines they would use locomotives or horses to pull barges up stream

[@erikyoutube5692]

You’re inspiring me to work out too looking good man. Oh on a sidenote, Wayne actually replied back to me lol I’m too much of a rambler and a scatterbrain Hey, do you know did they ever think about putting locks and dams and canal system from Duluth down to the cities area for barge traffic and ship traffic, etc. ?

[@MV_Checkmate]

I’m enjoying your laidback cruising. There are two push buttons on the left side of your radio. The top one is to talk. The second one down is your squelch button. Press that once, and then press the up arrow to increase squelch.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you. I watched a YT video on this model, and was able to turn it down. What exactly is the purpose of squelch anyway??

[@MV_Checkmate]

@@backwatersandbackroads to squelch out the noise.

[@gregjohnson9051]

I’m the Geumpiest Ild Man!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Gustavsson!! ;)

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Supposed to have your life jacket on in the locks 😊

[@EM-zj2ul]

👍👍👍👍👍great day on the river

[@MrMontanaNights]

That unknown building you mentioned wondering what it was at 13:40 is the Cervenka Center. It's some sort of R&D incubator for a company called Interfacial. In case you're wondering how I figured that out, you showed a shot of your GPS right after showing it so went from there. There's a pic of it on Google Earth in the area and it just happened to be the right thing.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Good job! They must be doing well, the place looked like one of Bill Gates' get aways.

[@mikecrawford7352]

Get a walking treadmill for your helm, constant walking while driving

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That's not a bad idea ;)

[@MrEveready299]

Only half way thru 2nd video I love the great Loop. I have to ask how are you able to afford this journey. I'm 65 and ok but never planned for something like this. My heart is with u 🥰

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Welcome. Thanks for being here. I can't really afford it! Lol. God gives me just enough to keep going somehow. It amazes me the most. I live frugal (that helps) but currently the bucket is draining faster than I can fill it up. It will all work out...stay tuned

[@jamesfreach1022]

They just want to be reimbursed for pouring all that concrete for you to walk on.😂 lol

[@karaDee2363]

You're doing great and I'm really enjoying the video and your commentary, it's perfect . So far so good and I predict you will get large subscriber following, especially in the coming months because the videos are coming out great.🍸🥂

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Next goal 10k.;) we just hit 8k this morning. Thank you for your encouragement, it helps.

[@davewellner7845]

Be a grumpy ol man. Beware the chain of rocks. My friend.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That's the spot around St. Louis if I'm not mistaken?

[@raybrdjr]

ill give you a pointer.... tugs usually stay on a certain channel depending the area you in but ch 66 is a good start. if you pass him on your port side thats called "passing on the #1 whistle.... starboard is passing on the #2 whistle! just a cool way to communicate with them while navigating on the river.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I think I remember that from the Shanty Boat Beagle Adventure. Thanks for reminding me ;)

[@deadsoul6452]

Hi Brenton. It’s been a while since I have checked in on your station, and I am happy to see you thriving and on another grand adventure. I want to thank you for all of the great content over the years, and I am looking forward to following along with you and Wavy on this epic trip. I have made a long overdue donation to your enterprise via PayPal, and I know that you will put it to good use. Keep up the good work!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Was that you?? Thank you! Yes...very helpful. This should be the adventure to end all adventures....at least the Back Waters side of things;)

[@deadsoul6452]

Yes indeed! Glad to do my part to contribute to your journey. BTW, I think you are really hitting your stride now with this channel, and I am excited to follow along on this journey.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@deadsoul6452 thank you. After 7+years...you'd think it would be bigger (and 420+videos) but here we are...still sharing the adventures ;) Thank you again for the gas and treats $. This winter is going to be right, but worth it. Weekly videos...at least

[@kurtkohl151]

Good luck on your trip from Stillwater. It'll be quite the adventure.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you! I'll be back next summer God willing :)

[@jimthewoodcarver4882]

I am one of his followers but he does talk pretty rough sometimes he has been talking about the river being so low be careful Brenton looking forward to following you down the river

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Mark Twained?

[@scable-eq7bp]

Hi Brenton, great episode. Now I now why all my friends moved from Minnesota to Florida. We just completed a cool adventure with our boat, we sailed from our home base of Key Largo, Florida to Key West, Florida and back. It's about 87 nautical miles each way, so we ended up staying in Key West for a couple of days. Our boat is a 2020 Corsair 880 Sport Trimaran and it's wicked fast, on the way down we were reaching speeds of 17.2 knots under sail. Even at those speeds the boat is very stable and easy to sail. The fastest this boat has ever reached is 21.3 knots.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That IS fast. Wow. I've heard cats are fast. I'll be under sail someday.

[@davewellner7845]

Making good time . Safe travels

[@RamblinRoverMatt]

Sidewalk permits?? Im sorry i thought this was America! If i make it onto the loop (which i hope to) im bringing cash only and phone tap payment capability so i cant pay with cards at these kiosks. Lol im with ya!

[@erikyoutube5692]

Man, I have to start working out again turning 52 this year. I’m just like a skinny flabby guy. I’m like Gumby.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

It gets hard! Fight the good fight ;)

[@erikyoutube5692]

@@backwatersandbackroads you are right! “Obviously..LOL”. For me I just have to start and then it gets to be a habit which helps but then if you quit for just a little bit it’s like oh man now it’s two years later and I haven’t done anything

[@billybell5286]

The only channel I have found of freedom other than you and Martin (atap) is Hobo shoestring. My top 3 by far. Love you guys.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Shoe string is awesome;) the real deal. I wish he'd stop taking the pokes though, wrecking his health:(

[@maggieward1892]

@@backwatersandbackroads so sad when he passed a few months ago.

[@Matt-ty6pq]

Those 24 min went so fast.

[@GJCAMPING]

Loving the trip so far.have fun and be safe one day I’ll make that journey ✌️🛥☕️

[@davelawrence6777]

It think the inside of the beagle barge looks as good or better than any home you've had so far. Great video

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thanks Dave. ;) I hope the river cottage is as nice someday. Next summer the beagle bus build;) it never ends!