Oily oily

Today was spent oiling the new woodwork. 

 Once I had done that I put my office/second tv watching chair together.

I perhaps should have done it the other way around

as I have managed to get finger marks around the edge of the seat in the process.

Probably a bit late to leave it covered but I intend to try save it from the worst of my excesses until the oiling is done.

I will try and remove the marks once I have some water.  But hey I knew white was a bad idea.  It was unfortunate the chair was the only one that fulfilled the criteria.  It is so comfortable in both modes I just had to get it.

Much warmer this time.

Got to the boat lunchtime and lit the fire straight away.

One Pillow airing.

One copper bed warmer for the use of.

One fire brick with aw fo corners cut off.

I was much warmer this time and the fire stayed in all night as well.

I read the stove instructions!!!

One replacement spare mattress storing cupboard/desk/dinnette.

So we can still accommodate guests - they will just have to sleep at floor level.

This just gives us more room to manouvre when it is more than just me on board.

One person can sit at the side and other in front and plenty of elbow room.

Now I just need to get an office chair comfortable enough as second tv viewing chair.

I think I have found one - just need to actually purchase it.

Happy New Year

Heres hoping we all have a wonderful year to look forward to, to enjoy while it happens and to look back on with fondness.


A Narrowboaters Daily Prayer


May your water tank be full and fresh and your batteries full of vim.

May your diesel tanks remain bug free.and your engine fire with vigour.

May your propeller not be tangled and your bilges clean and dry

And when it comes to rest awhile your mooring always level.