We’ve now moved onto the boat and are living in the marina for a couple of weeks. It has taken some getting used to, but we are enjoying the new way of life so far. We have electricity and water on tap. We’ve had many trips back to our hometown of Redford where we have a lock-up, we’ve bought boxes down, and we’ve taken boxes back we thought we’d done quite well with what we’ve got already got rid of. Still, it’s incredible how little you need. The charity shops around us have been fortunate as they have had some nice things gifted to them; I’m looking forward to setting off because marine life isn’t what we’re looking for; we are just waiting for a CRT to complete the repairs on the bridge near us.
I’m still trying to get used to the gas cooker; it’s completely different to what I’m used to. Still, I’m managing to cook some nice meals. My parents gifted us a Ninja, which is good, and obviously, we’ll use that mostly when travelling as it is electric, but we’re taking advantage of being on hook-up at present.
My father has altered the steps at the front, making them wider, which is much better. He also made us some lovely shelves in the galley area. He and Steve put pictures up, making the boat into our home. My parents made the curtains and the bungs for us which is fantastic, and we absolutely love them and are grateful for their support.
Mexi, our boat dog, took some time to get used to the boat. Still, now that we have the back steps also changed by Andy, who has done the fit-out for us, she can run up and down on his thoroughly enjoying life on the boat
so far. I can recommend this lifestyle. It has been very stressful getting everything sorted, but you have to think about why you are doing this and what you want to achieve and block everybody else out if they’re giving any negativity.
The one thing is I can say everybody we’ve met so far on the water is friendly. We’re looking forward to meeting lots and lots more once we’re out on the cut, so here’s for CRT getting the bridge fixed as soon as possible and so we can actually start making the journey around the waterways, and I will do another blog once we’re out and about.
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