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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2020 20:01:50 GMT
That is actually a thing- I was in Millets earlier (wearing my public shirt), buying a waterproof and being served by a young lady I think was from the Midlands. I asked about gloves, because my poor little pinkies got quite chilly the last two days (supposed to be bloody August, but hey ho). She explained that its a small store and they dont display gloves at this point in the year, and I explained that I was passing through on a boat and the last couple of evenings had gotten quite wet and chilly- and that was why I wanted gloves. She was really intrigued and excited about the idea of living on a boat, and wanted to come aboard for a boat ride through Peterborough on her lunch break. Needless to say, none of her requests or suggestions were in any way feasible, I was tired and heavily laden, plus I had to scoot asap to find a mooring out of town where I could work tomorrow- but I have found it interesting how some people react when you mention that you live on a boat. Boating is full of unexpected surprises. Get a multifuel stove in your boat asap Never mind your fingers there are a lot of other bits which don't like it when the neverspacher packs in. I must admit this is nagging at me- I dont think the batteries are up to running the diesel CH for too long, and even when I get new ones I am still a tad worried about relying on it as my only heat source. Zero chance of being able to stop long enough to get a stove sorted on the Nene, so I'll revisit this once I get to CRT waters.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2020 20:08:45 GMT
I think there are two parts to this- the first is literally the security aspect, and whether you can trust someone not to nick something you've left lying around. In that regard I was lax earlier, but I got away with it- nothing was nicked, and my judgement that they were just a nice family was correct. That said, if one of the children has covid, then I was running a risk that I shouldn't have, and I hope I dont live to regret that. I've heard enough that I do not want to go through what it does to you. The other part of it is more psychological, and I find that quite interesting. Are people more careful of who they invite into their boat than they would be about who they invited into their house? And if so, why be more careful on the boat? Is it something to do with it being a smaller space? Or is it that boaters themselves are more private in nature, and thats why there is this tendency to not invite people aboard until you know then fairly well? In short- is the nature of the boat living space that tends to make people more inclined to be private, or is it to do with being a boater? I wouldn’t invite a stranger into my house either. People I didnt know would occasionally end up in my house- sometimes it was a friend of a person that I did know, and sometimes an official visitor. But I was always a bit more wary if a friend brought along someone along that I hadn't met before.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2020 20:36:44 GMT
Been invited into several others boats over the last couple of years, including a couple of single young females who fed me very well - one served spag bol the other shepherds pie. May be I just look like a waif that needs help.
Hope so as could do with attracting the vlockies help as I go up Caen Hill tomorrow.
I occasionally go on other people's boats if it looks likely that they will give me some of their beer rations. Don't ask me how you knew that
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Post by phil70 on Aug 31, 2020 20:44:04 GMT
I believe in the 80s (when you were in nappies) it was be A LERT - Britain needs lerts? I was 6 in 1980 I could have been your Dad Phil
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Post by patty on Sept 1, 2020 5:27:12 GMT
Rule number 1 of boating: never allow anyone into your boat. The only exception being women, and a fellow boater, if you become particularly friendly with them. I can see your point on this Ricco, but since the boat is now my home, I'm trying to take the approach that if I would have invited person X into my house, then I'd like to think I'd be ok inviting that same person into my boat. In retrospect, I realised my spare phone and bank card (and various other things) were all lying on the worktop whilst these folks were milling about, and I was probably way too lax in not putting important stuff away before letting them aboard. Hindsight marvellous but no harm done.. I used to let the odd person on my boat..inc a social worker with a kiddy going to visit 'dad' at the prison....at least if they were sussing it out as poss escape vehicle they'd rapidly realise nope... Loved the account of your travels
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Post by patty on Sept 1, 2020 5:32:21 GMT
Seriously, take care - most liveaboards/boaters are quite friendly - lots of socialising - but it usually takes a fair few meetings before we invite others into our small private spaces. I think there are two parts to this- the first is literally the security aspect, and whether you can trust someone not to nick something you've left lying around. In that regard I was lax earlier, but I got away with it- nothing was nicked, and my judgement that they were just a nice family was correct. That said, if one of the children has covid, then I was running a risk that I shouldn't have, and I hope I dont live to regret that. I've heard enough that I do not want to go through what it does to you. The other part of it is more psychological, and I find that quite interesting. Are people more careful of who they invite into their boat than they would be about who they invited into their house? And if so, why be more careful on the boat? Is it something to do with it being a smaller space? Or is it that boaters themselves are more private in nature, and thats why there is this tendency to not invite people aboard until you know then fairly well? In short- is the nature of the boat living space that tends to make people more inclined to be private, or is it to do with being a boater? More people visited my boat than Ive ever let in my house.....but then being on towpaths and at locks I saw more people. Present house Ive been here 2 years and apart from grandchildren when parents work I've only had 2 sons stay and daughter in law...and one of that was to bring grandchild whilst they worked One son has a room here cos he lives in a white van but he used to come to the boat quite a lot...
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Post by naughtyfox on Sept 1, 2020 5:39:24 GMT
Rule number 1 of boating: never allow anyone into your boat. The only exception being women, and a fellow boater, if you become particularly friendly with them. We've shown the inside of our boat to lots of people, and let their kids on board when we've been going up and down in locks, and let their kids drive the boat a bit (me standing right next to them, of course). People are curious, and it's promoting the waterways.
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Post by naughtyfox on Sept 1, 2020 6:23:37 GMT
An acquaintance, whilst locking into Stratford, agreed to a guided tour of the boat by three attractive Spanish ladies. On mooring in Bancroft basin shortly after, he discovered his wallet and phone were missing. I bet they were Romanian gypsies. Did they try to sell him The Big Issue also?
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Post by naughtyfox on Sept 1, 2020 6:35:35 GMT
Rule number 1 of boating: never allow anyone into your boat. The only exception being women, and a fellow boater, if you become particularly friendly with them. ...I was probably way too lax in not putting important stuff away before letting them aboard. On the other hand, venturing into your lair, they are unwittingly placing themselves at the mercy of a potential mass murderer who hides their bodies in the water tank.
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Post by quaysider on Sept 1, 2020 6:36:22 GMT
I have to admit, when I've had a few drinks, I'm not really too fussy about who comes inside the boat for a nosey - so long as a) it's tidy and b) they look clean.
I always have my wallet and phone somewhere hidden anyway and getting a laptop out of it's wall holder is a right faff for me and I know the nack (knack?) On one occasion in Leeds, a group of young ladys on their way back from October fest, all desperate for the loo came in for a nosey (and 8 wees) which was most jolly ... more so when their boyfriends arrived - we tried to get the girls to leave the blokes behind of course but failed...still, no harm was done and it made for an interesting end to an evenings drinking for all concerned.
Thoroughly enjoyed your account though - very witty.
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Post by naughtyfox on Sept 1, 2020 6:43:11 GMT
I was 6 in 1980 I could have been your Dad Phil Perhaps you are?
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Post by phil70 on Sept 1, 2020 7:01:44 GMT
I think there are two parts to this- the first is literally the security aspect, and whether you can trust someone not to nick something you've left lying around. In that regard I was lax earlier, but I got away with it- nothing was nicked, and my judgement that they were just a nice family was correct. That said, if one of the children has covid, then I was running a risk that I shouldn't have, and I hope I dont live to regret that. I've heard enough that I do not want to go through what it does to you. The other part of it is more psychological, and I find that quite interesting. Are people more careful of who they invite into their boat than they would be about who they invited into their house? And if so, why be more careful on the boat? Is it something to do with it being a smaller space? Or is it that boaters themselves are more private in nature, and thats why there is this tendency to not invite people aboard until you know then fairly well? In short- is the nature of the boat living space that tends to make people more inclined to be private, or is it to do with being a boater? More people visited my boat than Ive ever let in my house.....but then being on towpaths and at locks I saw more people. Present house Ive been here 2 years and apart from grandchildren when parents work I've only had 2 sons stay and daughter in law...and one of that was to bring grandchild whilst they worked One son has a room here cos he lives in a white van but he used to come to the boat quite a lot... Crikey has it really been 2 years? Phil
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2020 7:30:10 GMT
I have to admit, when I've had a few drinks, I'm not really too fussy about who comes inside the boat for a nosey - so long as a) it's tidy and b) they look clean. I always have my wallet and phone somewhere hidden anyway and getting a laptop out of it's wall holder is a right faff for me and I know the nack (knack?) On one occasion in Leeds, a group of young ladys on their way back from October fest, all desperate for the loo came in for a nosey (and 8 wees) which was most jolly ... more so when their boyfriends arrived - we tried to get the girls to leave the blokes behind of course but failed...still, no harm was done and it made for an interesting end to an evenings drinking for all concerned. Thoroughly enjoyed your account though - very witty. You're clearly a generous-hearted person Quaysider, in allowing 8 women plus boyfriends to use your toilet. A nose through the boat is one thing, but the toilet- well.... I'm sure I remember hearing somewhere that if a boater is visiting another boat nearby, its considered bad form to use their toilet. I think this was a bit tongue in cheek, and would only apply to a short visit, but it did make me smile. With a pumpout toilet you could've had half the festival use your facilities, but I've got one of those Simploo separating toilets, which although great, does have some limitations in terms of capacity. So before allowing the ladies to proceed, I would have had to ask them: "Can you promise that collectively you will not produce more than 3 litres of urine?" I think it would've all been a step too far for my hospitality, and more importantly for my toilet.
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Post by patty on Sept 1, 2020 7:54:44 GMT
More people visited my boat than Ive ever let in my house.....but then being on towpaths and at locks I saw more people. Present house Ive been here 2 years and apart from grandchildren when parents work I've only had 2 sons stay and daughter in law...and one of that was to bring grandchild whilst they worked One son has a room here cos he lives in a white van but he used to come to the boat quite a lot... Crikey has it really been 2 yeats? Phil Well rounding up it has...4 years approx I owned(I think) Horror House..Time flies past
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2020 7:56:16 GMT
Crikey has it really been 2 yeats? Phil That's just what I was thinking. It only seems like a few months!!
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