Back at the start of December we decided that it was about time to update our Blog at http://narrowboatmuriel.spaces.live.com/. We were on board at the time, so I sat and merrily typed away on my laptop. Then when we got home, I tried to post it. That was about a month ago. Whether it’s because we hadn’t used it for so long, or for some other reason I don’t know, but we couldn’t actually access the site to post the update. I tried e-mailing the Spaces help desk on numerous occasions, but they haven’t even replied. So, finally we gave up, and decided to start again on a different Blog site.
Having chosen this site, we now have to try and figure out how to use it! We’ve moved one of old posts over as an experiment.
As for Muriel, we’ve just had a rear cover fitted by Wilson’s. It looks pretty good, and after a seriously wet and windy night, it’s still upright which is a good start. She’s much better equipped inside too. Before Christmas, apart from The Pan, most of our kit was odds and ends that we didn’t need at home. Now we have a second and slightly smaller Pan, again from Mary, which means we can save even more gas. Then there’s the new matching kettle, T-pot, jug, and crockery, all courtesy of my sister. Muriel’s galley no longer looks like a stall at the jumble!
We haven’t actually been out for a while due to the cold, wet or windy weather every time we visit. We’re still suffering from a few minor glitches which we must get back onto the New Boat Company to sort out e.g. a couple of the windows still leak a bit, some of the roof panelling has dropped slightly, and the front doors are snagging. However, we still think she’s great, and spending a weekend on board all snug with the fire glowing is great, even if we don’t get out. We have popped into the Boat House café in the marina a few times and had some very nice meals, which makes up for not getting out on the canal.
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