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Post by mischief on Dec 23, 2016 8:24:55 GMT
Nothing, we have a small but very deep bath which is enough for me and when I stay in a house I feel trapped/claustrophobic. I wouldn't swap for anything in the world.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2016 9:16:10 GMT
I last had a bath about 20 years ago. Hate baths! Shower for me at home and on the boat.
Two more shifts to work and then I'm free to get back to the boat (around 29/30) till next October.
I am truly fortunate in that I have the best of both worlds.
I don't mind being in the house, the casual extravagance with power and water, the detachment from the environment.
But I love the boat
You seem to live in the moment so much more. Rather than the weather being something happening outside, it's part of your life and critical to what you do.
I'll readily accept power and water rationing, as the benefits are brilliant.
Rog
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Post by metanoia on Dec 24, 2016 20:05:27 GMT
Can't agree more Rog.
But ten years in, I really DO miss a bath!
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Post by bargemast on Dec 24, 2016 20:18:55 GMT
In the 45 years that I've been living aboard, I've only had a bathe in 1 of my barges, it was useful to give the dog a bath, but we only used it to shower in.
All the other barges and boats only had a shower, a bath needs much to much water anyway, unless you're permanently connected to a waterpoint, it's not really feasable to waste the amount of water it needs.
The boat I've been living on for the last 12 years has 2 showers, which is plenty for me living on my own, I go under the shower about 3 times a day, but to save on water, I rarely open the taps, found out quite recently that you'll get soaking wet if you stay in the shower with the taps open.
Peter.
btw, I don't like houses, and never had one.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Dec 24, 2016 20:56:34 GMT
Can't agree more Rog. But ten years in, I really DO miss a bath! I did enjoy my bath today. If I was looking for other positives about house life I would say there are two shops, a chippy, a Chinky and a launderette all within a five minute walk of here- my mooring is an hour's walk from the village shop, and seven miles from the nearest supermarket. It's nice to spend some time with my ever-patient and supportive girlfriend, probably the next time I will see her will be in May or June when she has some free time to spend on the boat, and the next time I will be in Ramsgate will be when my boat comes out of the water for blacking in September. I've been with her, on and off, for over 30 years now so she has learned to tolerate my shortcomings and extended absences. I am already looking forward to getting back to the boat though, and I only got here 10 hours ago.
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Post by peterboat on Dec 24, 2016 22:19:05 GMT
It would have been the bath but I made sure one fitted in when I designed my boat... cos I'm a smart arse! otherwise I can truly say I miss nothing from a house... certainly dont miss neighbours.... solitude being the biggest reason for buying a boat. (saltysplash...if you have room go for the standard length bath, I went for the 5 foot which is still plenty but occasionally I wish all of me was in the water at the same time) but then I'd have lost a quarter of my bedroom wardrobe so all is well as is. p.s. and go for the traditional enamel, contrary to belief the water stays hotter than in a plastic one. i have a bath and a shower in the boat[same thing ha ha] mine is now enamel after the plastic one died
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Post by peterboat on Dec 24, 2016 22:24:12 GMT
i am jaynes now, but looking forward to going back to the boat on tuesday, for our christmas cruise to thorne for the new year life is good on a boat
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Post by Mr Stabby on Dec 25, 2016 0:02:44 GMT
i am jaynes now, but looking forward to going back to the boat on tuesday, for our christmas cruise to thorne for the new year life is good on a boat I agree, I've only been a permanent liveaboard since June this year, and I did wonder how I would get on with the Winter, but so far it has been fine, even though it's been cold enough to freeze the canal at times. It probably helps that I've spent the majority of the last thirty years living in the cab of an articulated lorry, my narrowboat is palatial by comparison. I am enjoying being at my girlfriend's house, it was lovely to soak in the bath until my skin wrinkled, it is nice to have a shit without wondering when I am going to have to put it in the boot of my car and take it to the Elsan point, I do appreciate having a 24 hour garage and well-stocked grocery shop less than a minute's walk away, but I am already looking forward to the drive back up the M1 next weekend.
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Post by fender on Dec 29, 2016 3:00:11 GMT
Garage for my motorbikes...they live in a van now but I miss being able strip and clean/ fettle them on bored nights, it's taken a lot of biking enjoyment from me! 😢 I totally with you Andy, I have been biking for over 40 years, this is the first time in my life I haven't had a garage for tbikes, having sold house, bought a boat and apartment. i have had quite a few bikes that have come and gone, never could sell my Yam, Thunderace, nearly 20 years old, needs winter TLC to keep it up to scratch, which keeps me saneish when the roads are covered with leave, frost, water, and tractor muck. Seriously having to consider parting with Ace and buying something more maintaintance free, ho hum.
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Post by Saltysplash on Dec 29, 2016 5:00:13 GMT
Hello Fender and Welcome to the Thunderdome
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Post by JohnV on Dec 29, 2016 10:32:00 GMT
Welcome Fender, to the Thunderboat ......... Good to keep the biker fraternity topped up
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Post by Mr Stabby on Dec 29, 2016 12:58:30 GMT
I've just been told I am working next week, so I'll be going back up to the boat on Saturday... It's been nice spending time with friends and family but I have missed the canal and the boat. Just can't wait to set off on this years cruise.
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