Saturday morning I was looking forward to a nice shower, how silly of me to think that this small task would go to plan. There I was in the buff ready to run the water when Paul shouted “stop” we need to check that every thing is okay (bit late for that me thinks). So shower pump on, well, no, shower pump didn't work after not being used for 4 months it had dried out. Next, tap on plenty of cold water but no hot. The thermostatic valve was full of dust and bullets so that put paid to my nice shower. As we were meeting Keith and Anne for lunch it meant a quick sluice down and washing my hair in the sink. Then the bus was late so our leisurely wander getting our bits and pieces before lunch turned into a manic rush dodging the Christmas shoppers, still we did get everything we set out to get. Met up with our friends and had a nice lunch catching up and relating our tales of the work to date.
Once back on board Paul set to and sorted the shower out so at least that is working now.
Sunday it was general tidy day for me, my cupboards are to my liking for now. Paul sorted some wiring and made a guard up for the 240v genny and the fly wheel. This is so the dogs don't get their tails caught.
Ok so the engine is filthy but that is Pauls domain give him time and it will be nice and shiny.
A friend very kindly bought us 4 bags of coal courtesy of his mate in a camper van. Was nice to have a chat and to show him the work that had been done. The header tank has also been fitted.
Neat pipe work eh!
Engine control panel is in situ
We have so much varnishing to do it will take us an age to catch up.
Now today, what can I say about today? It was washing day and fit the cooker day and as you can imagine neither went to plan. The washing machine refused to pump out and the clothes were covered in grit and muck. All this was going on while Paul was fitting the cooker so those of you who know him can appreciate that he was a tad overwrought that a) the machine needed sorting and b) getting the cooker in place which meant him putting his 6ft 2in frame inside a cupboard with a torch that run out after 5 minutes was not conducive with a happy husband. Machine was sorted first and we now have clean washing hanging about. The cooker is up and running, the carcass for the cooker was knocked up yesterday.
Tools have been sorted ready to be put away, bow thruster wiring has been done, just in case we can move at some time. I have found the dinette although there is still some stuff on it I can just manage to get one cheek of my bum on it to use the computer. (no comments about the size of my bum please)
Not too happy about the weather forecast for the end of the week and beyond.
1 comment:
I really do admire what you are having to put up with, I know what its like, been there done that, maybe not on a grand scale but similar!
Just think though, by the time the lovely weather is back with us, (don't laugh) you will have your fabulous boat to enjoy, and well deserved that will be too! Keep up the good work, I am loving your blog.
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