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A Wannabe Liveaboard's Journey
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Updated 5/16/2008
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May 16

Ready yet? Er, no.

 
Well, did I really think for one minute the refit would be done by Whitsun, as promised? 
 
From last Saturday's inspection it's obvious that there is no way the boatyard will meet the deadline.  As you can see from the latest pics, the galley is almost complete (apart from the wiring, plumbing and installation of cooker and fridge).  However, although the bathroom floor is down, little else has been done and there's a very long way to go.  Dylan (pictured) confesses that it has not exactly been top of the list of their priorities, and apologised profusely for the further delays.  He admits that he's dreading the electrical work as he has absolutely no idea what is going on there.  Most of the side panelling and tongue and groove has been put back, as has the floor.
 
I've told him to dump the wardrobe and other storage boxes, as they're black with mould and taking up valuable floorspace which must be slowing things considerably.  
 
There's also all the stuff "down below" to do, and if I remember from the survey there's a list as long as your arm.
 
He's promised me faithfully they will crack on but if I've learned nothing else from this it's not to get my hopes up! 
 
I could've knitted myself a boat from steel wool in the time it's taken them! Eye-rolling
 
 
 
 
May 01

Busy busy busy!

 
Sorry to all the friends I've been neglecting of late - since starting this new job I don't seem to have a life anymore.  The hours are 9 to 5.30, but there's an hour's commute each way and by the time I get home I'm too exhausted to switch on the laptop! 
 
So I've just popped in to wish you all a happy Beltaine and hopefully I will catch up with all your posts soon.
 
No news on the boat - hoping that's good news!
 
Hope you are all ticking along nicely,
 
Sal xx
April 15

This is the sound of me banging my head on the wall

 
Boatyard:  We're having problems putting the laminate flooring back.
 
Me:             Why's that then?
 
Boatyard:  It's sort of difficult, it's bent out of shape.
 
Me:             Warped?
 
Boatyard:   Sort of.  Yes. We were wondering if you would like carpet tiles instead.
 
Me:              Er, mud, water, dog, cat - duh! I don't think so.
 
Boatyard:   Oh.
 
Me:              I want to mop and sweep. I don't want to vaccuum.
 
Boatyard:   Oh.
 
Me:              Perhaps I might accept those padded lino tiles if there was no alternative.
 
Boatyard:   Well, yes you could buy them and we'll fit them for you.
 
Me:             Hang on, it's not my boat yet, I'll have to discuss it with Bruce.
 
Boatyard:  Oh, Bruce said to talk to you.
 
Me:             Right. Did he now?
 
 
 
March 26

Update

Ok, so when I said work had started what I apparently meant by that was that the wrecking crew had moved in and started taking the boat to bits.  If anything it's looking worse than it ever did.
 
I've resolved just to leave them to it for a bit, as I get very demoralised when I visit and find it in such a bad way.
 
I'm posting pics so you can see what I mean.  I'd love to get in and measure up so I can't start getting stuff together,  but it's impossible when you have to climb over a load of junk to get from one end to the other.
 
I can't even paint the gunwales until the insurance company replace the stolen paint.
 
Utterly powerless is how I'm feeling right now.
 
 
March 05

About time too!

I've just heard that the work has started.  I'm going along to the boatyard on Saturday morning to discuss any alterations I'd like,  but in the meantime I've told them to start on the electrical work.  I need to choose a cooker and fridge.
 
This is obviously great news as it means there is a fair chance I can move in by the end of the month or at least not too far into April.  The sooner the better.  So long as I have heating, light and water I will be happy enough.
 
I'm taking a camera along on Saturday so may post some pics next week.  Hopefully it will no longer look like a building site in there by then!
 
BW have now received my licence application and I'm just waiting for my credit card statement to confirm they've mugged me taken the payment.
 
Things are happening at last! 
 
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    michelle k hood
    February 07 11:29 AM
    hey how are you, hows the boat getting on, we had a day of snow white snow on saturday, it was lovely but short lived. the weathers warming up a bit, i think spring will be earlier than usual this year, hope you are having fun... all the best from michelle xx
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    blemy
    January 15 5:14 PM
    it will all be worth it when its finished, these things are sent to try us but you will appreciate it more when your done :-) xxx
    keep up the good work
     
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    Leicester Images
    January 08 7:59 PM
    Thanks for the visit and kind words you made, your space looks very nice and your photos are great.........Kes
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    Barry & Tessa
    December 31 11:31 PM

    Welcome DoorAs the Door Closes On the Old and Opens On the New, May Health, Peace and Happiness Enter. pleased things are picking up. Happy New Year, Barry and Tessa
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    michelle k hood
    November 30 1:54 PM
    sorry to hear you had a break in on your boat, thats terrible, good your looking forward, heres a kitty to cheer you up......
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