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Follow that dream...

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Theoddbird Fri 28-Apr-17 11:09:31

Last year I asked for thoughts on someone my age (66) buying a narrow boat to live on. I had lots of interesting replies. So the update... I am in the process of buying a lovely boat. She was the eighth of the ten I looked at in real life. I did look at hundreds online though. I felt at home as soon as I got on her. So I will be living on her from early June if everything keeps on track. The downsizing is stressful though. Detaching myself mentally from a couple of lovely pieces of furniture was difficult. Charity shops have done well with clothes...hahaha I have secured a residential mooring in a lovely marina (residential means I will have a post box). My home will be 57ft by 6ft 10ins. It will take a bit of getting used to but I am looking forward to cruising on the local rivers and maybe beyond once I retire. I want to thank everyone who encouraged me and gave advice I don't want to look back and wonder what it would have been like. So I will say to everyone...if you have a dream go for it. Don't look back and wonder...what if. Follow that dream xxx

merlotgran Fri 28-Apr-17 23:27:12

Not far from us, oddbird. We spent many happy years cruising up and down the Ouse, Cam, Old West and the bottom end of the Lark at Brandon Creek.

Theoddbird Sat 29-Apr-17 09:22:07

Petra...she is preloved so comes with a cassette loo. It won't be a problem once I have done it once...hahaha Janeainsworth are you a narrow boater? Petra I will be asking you for tips. I have found facebook forums brilliant with their encouragement.

sue1169 Tue 02-May-17 05:59:12

Oh what an awesome new life for you!! Good Luck and much happiness!?☀?

grannypiper Tue 02-May-17 19:04:35

Oddbird She is a fine looking boat, i hope she is all you dreamed of.wine