Monday 20 January 2014

some extra pics of work in progress

I've published a few pics of the 'bed' area, a work in progress.




As can be seen in the above picture, with the flaps down I have a wider berth than the original one.
In fact its only 2 ft 6 ins at the widest part. I've hinged the flaps so that when the bed is not in use i can fold the flaps up which leaves the walkway clear to the front steps out to the well deck. Also, having the Flaps up makes a handy bench or seat, and as can be seen in the picture below there is space for storage boxes beneath the bed base


Opposite the 'new' bed is the 'shed', well thats what it resembles at present. Above the shed is the upper bunk bed. This will be removed  (next project) and the resulting space will house a chest of drawers and a small wardrobe for hanging the smarter 'T' shirts and fleeces. that i tend to live in :)



Watch this space :)












Saturday 18 January 2014

A few days afloat

Saturday 11th January

Seizing the opportunity to get afloat for a few days before more 'pressing' things take up my time.
It was lovely to get back to the boat, get the fire lit and put my feet up and listen to the birdsong. My brother came round and we spent some time planning the project, that is to construct a new bed in the front cabin.
Saturday evening Jenny invited me to her place for dinner, delicious stirfried chicken and vegetables. Very nice too!
Slept ok Saturday night, toasty warm in the boat. On opening the hatch Sunday morning i was amazed to see everywhere white over with frost.

bad night Monday night, woke in early hours of Tuesday morning drenched in sweat, the inside of the boat was like an oven! I had to open the hatch to let the heat out, in fact i ended up leaving the hatch open all night. that'll teach me to make sure the vents on the fire are completely shut before going to bed!
Pushed ahead with the project during Tuesday  and by Wednesday i had a bed to sleep on at the cooler end of the boat.
Thursday and Friday was spent clearing up.
Many thanks to Jackie for bringing her dyson over on Thursday as i was almost knee deep in saw dust and wood chippings! She did a sterling job of hoovering all the way through the boat.
Friday i was shattered, and after Jenny and i had eaten Breakfast i had a 'chill out' day and rested my aching bones.
Jenny had invited me for dinner Friday eve, and my nephew Pete and fiancé Sam also came. We had a great meal, and lots of chatting.
Saturday was a finishing off day, some wood trims round the shelf, and re-sited the fire extinguisher
Sunday i have to go back to Sheppey. I have 3 hospital appointments this week before my treatment starts on the 27th so it may be a few weeks till i can get back to Bracken.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time afloat this week, the peace, the quiet, and the solitude. Also being able to spend time with family has been wonderful.

Wednesday 1 January 2014

Happy New Year!!


Just a short post to wish everyone all the nicest wishes for 2014.
Whatever the year may bring may we continue to communicate and think well of each other for we are all friends and family.