You might expect without a shower or running water that I’m a bit of a dirty scruff these days. On the contrary, I don’t think I’ve ever been so clean! This is thanks to Todmorden’s leisure centre, which I joined after moving aboard. Whenever I like I can use the pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna …
Category: Downsizing
New office all set up!
…well almost. The BT engineer installing my broadband was a little phased by the boat thing but, having explained the whole situation to BT several times previously I took a deep breath, rolled my eyes and went inside to make him a cuppa. For now I’m stealing neighbour’s internet which is enough to get by …
Sunday jobs
It was a bright, mild Sunday morning so it felt like time for a few chores – cleaning and tidying and some of the little jobs I’ve been meaning to do for ages but not getting round to. First had to be emptying the toilet. I’ve probably banged on enough about the joys of doing …
Bringing it all back home
I’m sitting on the floor by the newly-lit fire, looking around my boat and trying to make sense of the past year. It’s been, without a doubt, the hardest year of my life. Although I’ve started my first business and bought my first home, it’s hard at this moment to concentrate on achievements rather than …
Moving on board
Moving day was Thursday. I spent most of it in the flat cleaning and scrubbing ready for the net tenant (my friend Bridget) and Emma took carloads of boxes over to the boats. It was a long, hard day but we got there eventually – this included a brilliant trip through town with my sofa …
A studio on dry land
I’m self employed and need a base where I can work and be warm and dry during the day – even if the boat was ready to move on board, I still wouldn’t have the 240v electricity, internet access and comfortable desk space I need to run my business. So I’ve rented a studio at …
Jumble sale
My flat has been a jumble sale for the past week, as I tried to get rid of my possessions. At first, this was kinda fun, but after a couple of days, living in a junk shop with *stuff* everywhere was starting to grate. By Sunday Emma and I had had enough. We called around …
Downsizing (1)
Okay. So I rent a tiny flat in Todmorden – it’s not like I have a house full of stuff accumulated over a lifetime the way some people do. But still, moving from a land-lubbing home to a teeny tiny boat is a major downsizing project. I’ve got a wardrobe plus baskets plus boxes plus …