On Thursday morning we packed the last of our belongings into the car. A few things had to be taken to Lynne's mam's house for storage and a few things had to be binned. This included some of my books and the electric blanket. But the car was just SO full, with every possible space filled up. Lynne had to climb into the tiniest space possible in the back with 2 of the dogs. Louis if course was in the front next to me! We also had to leave a few things at the cottage, including the iron, an electric heater and a few other bits and pieces. We do have a travel iron with us, this will have to do for now. Part of the reason for leaving some electrical things was also to do with the boats electical systems not being compatible. But that's a story for another day.
We arrived at the boat, late afternoon. The excitement mounted as Brumpoolie came into view. Lynne's face was a picture as she saw the boat for the first time. She loved it!
The dogs do not like travelling by car, so they were well wound up by the time I pulled up into the car park. So a walk was required first, then aboard Brumpoolie. Lots of excitement as everyone had a good look around. We spent the rest of Thursday and all day Friday unpacking and emptying the car. But it was so nice to have breaks and look out accross the canal yesterday as the sun was brightly shining. It was the most lovely day. The dogs were outside most of the day, in particular Minnie. She is most definately a boating dog.
We have met some of our boating neighbours who have all been lovely to us offering all kinds of help. Paul in the boat next to us has been particuarly helpful offering good advice, plus the lend of his long hosepipe!. Unfortunetely it was still too short to reach the water point. We have enough water for a few days yet though.
I have not had too much time yet to take many photo's, but here is one I managed of Minnie onboard Brumpoolie. There will be more photo's the next time.
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