Overseas Visitor

After yesterday's photo of the boat for sale, maybe this one is more in most people's price range.

It is a bit like from the sublime to the ridiculous.

This houseboat has travelled from the other side of the bay where it resides at Tea Gardens.

I have photographed it a few times in its original habitat on the Myall River but this is the first time I have seen it on this side of the bay.

Here are links to the same houseboat at Tea Gardens a couple of years ago.


http://365project.org/onewing/topics/2014-10-19

http://365project.org/onewing/topics/2014-10-20

[Yao RL]

This is very cute, I would love to live in it.

[Annie D]

knew this was you Babs - now this has character hahahaha

[julia]

A real mansion... Saw lots like this when we were up Noosa way..

[Dawn]

Lovely

[Judith Johnson]

Quite delightful!

[Richard Brown]

Great capture it looks a little out of place against its posher friends :)

[Jennifer Eurell]

Looks like it has had an extensions - and a phone box!

[Carole G]

Ah, see what you mean. I prefer this though, full of character

[Valerie Chesney]

Wow, these owners have been to the "secondhand dealer" & put together a very unique houseboat, shows just what you can do.....

[Hazel]

Oh my.......

[sally agnew]

I love this Babs, so very quirky :)

[Heather Colgate]

Well captured Babs, I haven't see it afloat in Nelson Bay before.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Absolutely delightful -- without a care in the world as it floats amongst the rich "friends " !! Lots of loving care in putting this together -- even it's own phone booth !! --A lick of paint would not come amiss !! but then it would loose some of its character and quirkiness ! a big fav for putting a smile on my face !

[Jodie]

That is awesome, I love it!

[Wylie]

What a classic!

[Lee]

I'll bet it turned a few heads, definitely stands out from the crowd.

[Margo Sayer]

Classic example of cocking a snoop! Excellent!

[Merrelyn]

Love it, it has so much character 😀

[Pat Knowles]

I was just about to write exactly the same as @merrelyn I think we all feel the same!

[Kahsia]

Certainly has a lot of character

[Taffy]

Very cool -- looks much loved. And I love the contrast with the other more 'elegant' vessels.

[bkb in the city]

What a contrast

[Lynne]

Wonderful capture

[Fisher Family]

This is a fascinating boat - almost a floating garden shed!

Ian

[ChristineL]

I think this could be more in my league than yesterday's, still no harm in wishing!

[gloria jones]

Great capture, details

[Danette Thompson]

Awesome capture.

[Sylvia du Toit]

Beautiful.

[Pyrrhula]

A great view and shot of the harbour and house boat.

[Margaret Brown]

Amazing it's still afloat, great capture!

[belinda]

This has lots of character

[Marnie]

Much more interesting than the highly exxy Boys' Toy you posted yesterday. This one has lots of character, and some great rust to boot.

[Chris K]

looks a bit like its come all the way from Asia. I love it.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Cute capture. It does look more affordable.

[Helen Sanderson]

great contrast picture to yesterday!!! I love it that you can still find make do boats like this.

[tony gig]

Someone likes it Babs, and it look liveable, great shot.

[Babs]

@yaorenliu It is brilliant isn't it. I don't think the two chaps who own it will be parting with it though.

[Babs]

@annied Definitely, I love it. Beats all the rich relations boats in the area.

[Babs]

@julzmaioro There are lots of houseboats on the Myall River too.

[Babs]

@dawnee @busylady @yorkshirekiwi @happysnaps @quietpurplehaze @hermann @jodies @pusspup @gamelee @s4sayer @merrelyn @happypat @moonmtn @taffy @bkbinthecity @lynne5477 @fishers @seattlite @danette @sdutoit @pyrrhula @craftymeg @adayinmallacoota @cruiser @mittens @tonygig Thanks. I love this houseboat. It usually resides on the other side of the bay at Tea Gardens and only visited Nelson Bay briefly.
The two old gents who own it have a lovely time sailing along the Myall Lakes. I see that there have been one or two additions since I last photographed it a couple of years ago.
Can you spot the changes. http://365project.org/onewing/topics/2014-10-19

[Kathy A]

What a fabulous looking house boat!

[Babs]

@rjb71 Thanks Richard. It stands its ground very well against the posh boats.

[Babs]

@jeneurell It has had a few additions since I last photographed it.

[Babs]

@bugsy It was only here briefly Heather. It parked next to the police boats.

[Babs]

@beryl Glad it put a smile on your face Beryl. I think it puts a smile on lots of faces when they see it too. Its owners have just as much character as the boat does.

[Babs]

@inthecloud5 Even this one wouldn't be cheap. Houseboats in this area cost a bob or two. Not as much as yesterday's boat though. I don't think the owners of this would be willing to part with it though. It is quite a conversation piece in our area.

[Babs]

@golftragic It is brilliant isn't it. I would love it. You can keep all the post boats, this is my favourite.

[Babs]

@golftragic PS Even David should manage not to turn green sailing on this one either.

[Babs]

@hrs There are lots of houseboats in this area and all have such character. I think this one wins hands down though.

[Babs]

@kjarn It is a beauty isn't it, I love it, such character.

[John Brown]

Well captured I just Fav it

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Wow! Talk about "Do It Yourself" carpentry! It is amazing it floats and has held together so well. You have to admire the ingenuity and creativity that went into constructing this. Good shot!

[Pam]

Good shot!

[Stephanie]

Lol, what a contrast to yesterdays boat.... like Ann says I am surprised it stays afloat... and is the name of it Mayday? as in the distress signal?? Another great capture Babs!