I've had a fascination with the canal era of transportation for quite a few years. I read everything on canals I can get my hands on. My wife and I travel to canal sites. I have started doing educational talks on canals.

When it came time to chose a forum name, the first thing to pop into my head was Canawler. Canawler was the name used to describe those who made their livings on the canal boats of the 19th century.