It came to me that I have been talking about Jolli and the few trips that we have made so far and that I have mentioned things that some readers may know nothing about. OK so lets put that right now. (and also try out my techno skills in loading photographs from my new camera.
Here's a picture of our much loved narrowboat, "Jolli"
For those interested she's 57 ft long with a 37.5 bhp Beta Diesel Engine (Naff pic I know, they should get better)
Here's a picture of our home marina on a rather overcast morning. We're booked in here until the end of March, and then, weather permitting we'll be off to live like real "River Gypsies"( as the brother-in-law so eloquently put it)
A picture of the particular "Hi-Tec" unit that provides all the heat (and more) that is necessary to keep all four of us warm in even the most inclement weather (we hope). It ahs a back boiler that powers radiators throughout Jolli and we use about 25kg of coal every 4 days.
View of the interior of Jolli looking aft from the saloon
And looking forward from the galley (note all nautical terms are beginning to come quite naturally now0
From the "Pullman Dinette" which doubles as a guest double bed
The next few photos were taken yesterday on a typical morning walk with the dogs. The black one is Tess and has now reached the grand old age of 14. The yellow loon you can see is Tam, he's 12 going on 2. Every bl*&dy time we get near the water he's in. I wouldn't mind, but as I say he is 12 yrs old and the water temperature cannot be much above freezing at this time of year. Still short of keeping him on his lead all the while he'll keep going in. He doesn't look too bad on it though, does he?
Not much else to report at the moment. I did actually go to work today for the first time since we moved on board, and strangely enough it wasn't too bad. Well the lad passed his driving test anyhow, and he seemed pleased. (I'm an ADI, specialising in intensive courses.
Hope your all well, speak soon.
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