A few weeks ago we bought ourselves a self pump out kit. You can buy cards to enable use of some pump out facilities but the cards can be a bit temperamental. There is nothing worse than a full toilet tank and a card that won't work.
This morning we needed to use the kit for the first time.
We moored up by the Tyle Mill facilities and set the kit up.
Unfortunately the hose was a couple of inches short so instead of the hose fitting into the elsan point the best I could do was to hang on for grim death and point it in the general direction. Gallons and gallons of macerated shit pumped out of the hose at high speed. It hit the stainless steel surface and splattered everywhere. By the time the tank was emptied I was generously splattered in shit.
But at least we know the kit works, Steve is complaining that his back aches from all the pumping and he says he'll man the hose next time. I bet he'll change his mind after a short time.
Scrimping and saving, ranting and raving. Past retirement age.
Saturday, 17 August 2019
Friday, 16 August 2019
Wednesday, 14 August 2019
Beano
An update about Beano.
He is still doing well, he has put on weight and gets lots of exercise.
We bought him a dog tag with our phone numbers on, top of the range, solid brass. It was so heavy Beano started to look like Quasimodo. So off it came, we will buy him a lightweight one instead.
He's had a couple of frights lately, first a couple on a tandem riding along the towpath at dusk with the biggest, brightest headlight I've ever seen on a bike.
This morning he was frightened by a chap using a garden parasol as an umbrella, he was struggling to hold it and was weaving about. I always put Beano on the lead if he looks nervous, not because he will attack, but because he will run away and I worry he will get lost, usually he runs for the boat but I don't want to take any risks.
Beano still hates the rain and gives me such dirty looks as if the weather is my fault.
He likes to sleep on our bed if he can sneak in.
He is still doing well, he has put on weight and gets lots of exercise.
We bought him a dog tag with our phone numbers on, top of the range, solid brass. It was so heavy Beano started to look like Quasimodo. So off it came, we will buy him a lightweight one instead.
He's had a couple of frights lately, first a couple on a tandem riding along the towpath at dusk with the biggest, brightest headlight I've ever seen on a bike.
This morning he was frightened by a chap using a garden parasol as an umbrella, he was struggling to hold it and was weaving about. I always put Beano on the lead if he looks nervous, not because he will attack, but because he will run away and I worry he will get lost, usually he runs for the boat but I don't want to take any risks.
Beano still hates the rain and gives me such dirty looks as if the weather is my fault.
He likes to sleep on our bed if he can sneak in.
Tuesday, 13 August 2019
Buy no new clothes for a month
There is a lot of talk about not buying fast fashion. People are being encouraged to buy nothing new for a month.
I bought a new bra a few months ago now, before that the last new item I purchased was a dress to attend a family wedding and that was before I retired.
I don't even buy much second hand either, three skirts and two tee shirts are about it.
I do buy new shoes regularly, usually Sketchers or Hotter I'm hard on shoes and need something safe when clambering over the locks.
I bought a new bra a few months ago now, before that the last new item I purchased was a dress to attend a family wedding and that was before I retired.
I don't even buy much second hand either, three skirts and two tee shirts are about it.
I do buy new shoes regularly, usually Sketchers or Hotter I'm hard on shoes and need something safe when clambering over the locks.
Friday, 9 August 2019
An assortment of neighbours
We are moored in a very popular area and in the week we have been here, a lot of boats have moored nearby, some have moved on with others taking their place.
We have had Granny Spice, Bodger, Foxtrot, Together Forever, Oberon, Twelfth of Never, Lingalonga to name but a few.
One of our neighbours has plants all over her boat, tomato plants, bonsai trees, huge cacti and flowers. I'm hoping to get permission to take some photos when I see her next.
We have had Granny Spice, Bodger, Foxtrot, Together Forever, Oberon, Twelfth of Never, Lingalonga to name but a few.
One of our neighbours has plants all over her boat, tomato plants, bonsai trees, huge cacti and flowers. I'm hoping to get permission to take some photos when I see her next.
Wednesday, 7 August 2019
Colonising
Some boaters like to colonise the tow path when they moor.
The posh ones set up their recliner chairs, picnic table with parasol, wine cooler, BBQ etc.
Some set up a BBQ and swing ball and maybe some blankets.
These only appear in the summer months.
There are other boaters, full time liveaboard's, they tend to unload wood, a fire pit made from a washing machine drum, a clothes airer, a couple of folding chairs, a pile of bricks and a wheel barrow.
Someone passing our boat asked why all boaters had a wheel barrow on their roof, we don't so I'm not sure she,asked me but I did explain that a wheel barrow was the best way to transport stuff along the towpath because the terrain can be rough.
The posh ones set up their recliner chairs, picnic table with parasol, wine cooler, BBQ etc.
Some set up a BBQ and swing ball and maybe some blankets.
These only appear in the summer months.
There are other boaters, full time liveaboard's, they tend to unload wood, a fire pit made from a washing machine drum, a clothes airer, a couple of folding chairs, a pile of bricks and a wheel barrow.
Someone passing our boat asked why all boaters had a wheel barrow on their roof, we don't so I'm not sure she,asked me but I did explain that a wheel barrow was the best way to transport stuff along the towpath because the terrain can be rough.
Sunday, 4 August 2019
Pass the lavender
It's that time of year and I've been bitten to buggery.
So I've got the lavender oil out, wiped it around the window openings and anointed the bites with the oil, not on broken skin though as it stings.
I have two bites that instantly blistered and popped, one in my eyebrow and one on my finger where I wrap the yarn round when I'm knitting.
The other bites are just lumpy and itchy but I have so many on one hand I am struggling to bend my fingers.
So I've got the lavender oil out, wiped it around the window openings and anointed the bites with the oil, not on broken skin though as it stings.
I have two bites that instantly blistered and popped, one in my eyebrow and one on my finger where I wrap the yarn round when I'm knitting.
The other bites are just lumpy and itchy but I have so many on one hand I am struggling to bend my fingers.
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