Progress continues

Up to Crick again today, much better journey than we anticipated though as it was very foggy when we left but was pretty clear all the way.

We had a meeting with the cratch cover manufacturer on site to sort out exactly how we wanted it zipped so that Sarah could have easy access to the grab handles we have had built in to hopefully ensure she doesn't end up falling in again! That went well and then we went through the boat being delighted to see the worktops in, the stove installed, and the hot water tank in situ.

We sorted out a few minor points making sure that the dogs food bin fitted where we hoped and that there was a home for Sarahs sewing machine and then left David to it.

Amazingly there will only perhaps be a couple of more visits before she gets launched in mid January (weather permitting.) After launch there will still be work to do as David doesn't fit the floor till she is afloat so that he can easily adjust the trim if necessary. Then it will be off to the paintshop at Depdale which I have offered to help David with - should be fun - 7 hours on the boat in late January!!

Getting closer!

We now have an estimated launch date of mid January! Its booked to go to the paintshop then so its a fairly definite target for David to aim for.

Progress continues to be good. The shower is in and tiled, the washbasin after much deliberation on height - due to the washing machine now being underneath - is sited, my desk is built, the kitchen and units are ready for the worktops and the tiles have been laid in the hearth for the stove. We've delivered the TV and ordered the brass tunnel light and horn and been up to Yorkshire to test drive the mattresses and got that on order, the cratch maker is coming on our next visit to measure up, wow its all coming together!(The photos were taken before our latest visit)

On a downside the marina we had planned to go to - Barby - is still nowhere near completion and from reports we read on line is unlikely to be under the present owners. No power is yet laid on and given the distance from the road its unlikely to cost less than a six figure sum and apparently the owner has been telling people thats not a problem as he's going to build a wind farm - the only snag with that is that he doesn't have planning pemission!

So anyway rather than getting stressed about it we have been to view Yelvetoft marina and it looks ideal. There is a  nice couple running it, plenty of space within the marina, great facilities and a lovely atmosphere, so another reason to say roll on February!