Lulu

16.9.19 - Hound test cruise day We left the marina at about 9.00. We just decided to go to St Benets. A short cruise to see how Lulu would react. She surprisingly decided she was happier on her bed over the engine in the helm rather than in the saloon at the back. I saw a bittern on the way but unfortunately hadn’t got my camera to hand . After mooring up we went for a walk to the abbey as a reward for Lulu’s bravery. My parents joined us on their boat for a few hours before going up the Ant where they met Seagypsy. We spent the rest of the day NBN people spotting - Hazelgirl, Petersjoy, Robin, Speedtriple and Nyx.

14.9.19 & 15.9.19 Arrived at the marina where we spent two nights getting Lulu our greyhound used to the boat. Selsie has made some bespoke steps to assist with getting Lulu in and out of the boat. Our parents arrived for a quick stop on their boat they have hired. Lulu was most surprised to see ‘grandma and grandad’

Potter is the plan today. We are just doing small cruises to try and get Lulu (our hound) used to the boat.

Yep, there’s a few of us family out and about this week. I don’t know what boat you are on to give you a wave. I must start my Luna’s Log write up. Seen so many NBN people yesterday

That was me and Selsie!

Donor engine

Its out !

Latest is ‘ready for moving’

I got this update from Selsie earlier. Unfortunately I couldn’t go with him today. “ I’m removing RT’s heart and Dave is removing the doner one.”

We had this discussion in the quiz last Friday. A knitting party to make prop warmers is being organised. If anyone wishes to join us, they will be very welcome!

That must be such a hard decision :( Shes an absolute darling boat and I wish.... photos taken at Stracey before the show

I think it might be where there are lots of seagulls and where I learnt to putty

Its like the wooden boat show all over again

No rush at all. :)

Please post some photos of Brilliant over the next few days Polly!

Warm welcome to the forum :)

Really enjoyed your write up and photos Kron.

We just got woken up by a crow or rook hammering his beak on the window which has been going on for weeks but never seen him up until now. This now explains the frequent times we think someone is knocking on the neighbour’s door but no one to be seen.

Great quiz, thank you TH

Have a fantastic time!

Warm welcome to the forum :)

Is that a clue? Is it near to where he sank?

Jeckells have been brilliant with the three jobs we have given them

Thank you Carole and likewise, please feel free to pop round!

12th August continued We decided to see if there were any moorings at Ranworth but didnt hold out much hope and sure enough it was full. We debated going to Salhouse and walk to the pub for lunch but in the end decided to go back to the marina to top up the fuel tank and get a pump out. As we wound our way back to our mooring I patted Luna and thanked her for looking after us on this massive adventure for us novices. Selsie said she had been brilliant and hadnt missed a beat. He was just starting the reverse into our berth and the engine cut out! We managed to get her in using the ropes. We couldn’t believe it but Selsie said he thinks it was a dirty injector. He got it to start again thankfully. We worked out we had cruised for a total of 18 hours and had used 2.27 litres of fuel per hour. The holiday was amazing. We have learnt so much and cannot wait to get out and about again. I know we wouldn’t have pushed ourselves to go south this year so thank you Janet Anne for giving us no choice! It was brilliant and we met up with old friends and made new ones. Special hugs to Hazelgirl and Timbo’s Gracie (hope the ducks are happy in your butterfly room Gracie ;) Luna’s log to be continued......soon I hope