Life on a houseboat is casual and social.
Boaters say they feel an instant rapport with one another.
Gordon and P.J. Burkett's houseboat on Lake Cumberland is more than a home away from home. It is home for up to eight months a year. The Cynthiana couple, both 52, have their mail forwarded to the Lee's Ford Marina and Resort's post office box. Their business cards list both their boat and Cynthiana telephone numbers. Book adds fun to water safety Los Angeles Daily News Scorching temperatures have made the neighborhood pool an inviting place for children.