I will be the first to admit that I didn’t want the boat. I didn’t think we needed one. Hubby must have talked about it for a full year before showing up with a 14 foot aluminum in our backyard. He was sooo happy with his purchase. You should have seen his face – that big smile stretching from ear to ear, he could barely contain his excitement. I couldn’t even pretend to be mad at him.
Turns out I love it. There really is nothing to do on the boat. There isnt a pile of laundry staring at me, there isn’t a sink full of dishes, there isn’t a garden that needs tending or a house that needs mending. There’s nothing to do but to enjoy the view.
Hubby calls this trolling/jigging/fishing. I call it relaxing.
For the lens artists photo challenge: time to relax
I’ve never owned a boat, and neither did my parents, but for me, fishing from a boat is heaven. Fabulous photo!
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We didn’t spend any time on water when we were kids. Perhaps that’s why I was hesitant. And you are absolutely right – it is heaven 😊 Thanks for the compliment 😊
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Not much better than being on the water. We love our boat too. 😊
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So true! I can’t wait til the kids are a bit bigger so we can try some kayaking. How old were your kids when you first took them out?
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They were pretty young, maybe 7 or 8. On the lake at first and progressed up to some Swift water now, even class I rapids here and there. They’re pretty good now, but haven’t tried them on a serious river…yet. 😃
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I sold my boat for a camper – worst decision ever. Enjoy
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They kind of go together, don’t they? We were just commenting we wouldn’t know what to do at a campground without water…
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That’s a fact – on the water is way better than sitting in a camper all day 😂
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We had a boat and while i loved being out, it was a lot of work and expense so we finally gave it up. You know what they say, better to have a FRIEND with a boat LOL!!! Lovely capture!
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Haha! I know exactly what you mean since we are the friend with the boat 😊 Thanks for the compliment 😊
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Never been fishing; never owned a boat, but I’m seeing the attraction! How beautiful and serene!
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Very! Hubby is all about the fish, I am all about the scenery. It works well 😊
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How cool to own a boat! Beautiful shot. Thank you for sharing with us . 🙂
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Thanks for hosting Amy 😊 I knew this picture would come in handy one day 😊
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👌:)
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Gorgeous image! We’re on our 6th boat in 20+ years. I’ve always been about the scenery too. Many awesome memories over the years. Enjoy!
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Thank you! We are planing a short trip out tonight 😊 We have to enjoy the warm weather while it’s here 😊
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It sounds idyllic. I always wanted the freedom to just float away, but my more practical other half isn’t so sure. 🙂 🙂
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It is freedom 😊 But you always have to return to land at some point. A look at it like a four hour long vacation from reality. You leave your troubles at the shore 😊
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🙂 🙂
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Amazing shot. It must be super relaxing.
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Extremely so! The sound of the water, the boat gently rocking from side to side…it’s like a rocking chair for adults 😉
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