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Thanks Cher.....the name is even more apt then since my husband is a fiddler plays the fiddle. Rubble Queen....oh my goodness...realization hits...must drive you nuts? We still have time to change it I suppose? When we first started looking for a builder I thought it was funny to tell everyone that we were calling our boat "The Swingers"......noone would wave and say good morning would they?One couple that we met and had lunch with have not responded to any emails or texts as a result.......hey if that upset them then twas only a joke!

Thanks Tuscan and Steff for your good wishes. Thanks IainW, It really is just how we imagined it....so so lovely....I love touching the woodwork...makes me feel good. Thanks Water Rat....are we related do you think? I'm so glad to have this site to share my enthusiasm with like minded people x

Hi DeanS, Yes, we are having solar panels integrated into the lid of our top box which can be angled if need be....thanks for the comment though.....any other thoughts or comments most welcome especially about items you wouldn't be without? Ta muchly x

Tee Hee Snigger....had to look up Louisiana Cajuns! But, alas, no we are not....Jack Duckworth from Coronation Street called his wife Vera "My little Swamp Duck"......my hubby thought it would be funny to refer to me in the same endearing way.....Not being very impressed but trying to be very quick I replied "I love you too my little Swamp Frog" and now it seems very apt. I wonder if we should declare ourselves Louisiana Cajuns? Might even develop our own dialect? Told you I looked it up! Yes Tyler Wilsons are highly thought of....as are Milburn Boats...they have been truly amazing, patient, honest, enabling and just all round lovely people and they continually help us to achieve our dream boat. Thanks for the good wishes x

Just needed to say....our new boat "Swamp Frogs" should be ready early February. We designed every detail ourselves and she is looking lovely. Hubby retires on 4th March (after 34 years at the same company).....boat in the water mid February....move aboard....sort out any snags....get to know our new home....then party on the 30th March...everyone stays overnight...breakfast on 31st then off we go! Continuously cruising the beautiful canals.....how great is that? Just wanted to share it with you all...see you out there x Here she is https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.375045755912985.91239.128381970579366&type=1

Could someone please tell me......if a narrowboat is a standard width of 6 foot 10 inches what is the standard measurement of the interior width from gunnel to gunnel?

We will be going for a contract with 3 15GB for £15.99

Okay, so we will be CC's from next March, what address do we have on our Driving Licences? We are sure there will be times when we have to get a hire car!!! YUK! Rob and Suzie

Thank you all so much for your ideas and help......we are going for a Option GlobesurferIII+ with a external Ariel fitted. http://www.3grouterstore.co.uk/index.html This would seem to be the best option? Rob and Suzie "Swamp Frogs" coming to a canal near you next April!

Can you tell me what you are upgrading too?

Hi all....... We are having our boat built and will be ready next March. We will be continuous cruisers and want the best internet connection there is. The best we have found is the "Huawei Black MiFi" from 3.......any body use this or have a better idea? Rob and Suzie "Swamp Frogs" coming to a canal near you soon!

Well, what can we say.......never have had so many replies all saying the same thing. We have spoken to our builder and to confirm we WILL have a solid fuel stove AND diesel central heating. Cheers people for the comments and the laffs...... keep your eyes out for the SWAMP FROGS coming to a Canal near you next April. Rob and Suzie

Help..... We are currently in discussion with our boat builder and we cannot decide whether to have a solid fuel stove or not? we will have Webasto diesel central heating, but should we also have a stove? Neither of us are particularly fond of stoves but we will be continuous cruisers and can't decide? Opinions will be much appreciated Cheers Robbie and Suzie

Love it! This has made us laugh so much as my wife and I have done the exact same thing. Having a boat built now and ready next May, retire in 3 years time. Thats all changed! Boat will still be ready in May 2013 but retirement bought forward to March 2013!! Rob and Suzie (The Swamp Frogs)

Then I am missing something too?

Help, We are having our Narrowboat built and are going with double glazed units. We know that there is nothing to be gained from this on a heat loss, noise reduction way but it's all about replacing the window as the glass comes out as a single unit without the need to take out the frame. Does anybody have double glazed units? if so, in your opinion should we go for full pane without a hopper, or windows with a hopper? The Swamp Frogs.....

You don't know how much your reply made us laugh......cos I (hubby) is with the 90% of boaters and a garden hose is ok! Wifey says no.....

Hi all, Can anybody advise...... can we use a garden hose to fill our water tank or do we need to buy a "food quality" water hose?

Thank you so much for the replies. I have spoken to both Beta Marine today and Barden Batteries who gave usefull info too. It would seem that the batteries are not substantial enough and that a 5KV travel power pack is also needed. As we currently live in a house and pay 12p per watt that seems cheap as its always "on tap" To be contained on a boat is giving me a headache...........but will get there. Thanks again

Help..... We are going to have our boat built and can't get our head around the power needed. we will be continuous cruisers. The boat will be 60ft. Standard fit out but with a washer dryer 4.56Kwh The engine is a Beta 43 with a standard fit 175ah alternator. A 3000Va inverter. 4 standard 100ah batteries 12v fridge 12v freezer gas oven/hob Microwave Tv and car radio Is this enough power or do we need something else? Rob

Sorry.....soon is this Monday 26th March

Thank you for that very useful information....will ammend our overnight stops accordingly.

Hi, We are about to have our first....long awaited...narrowboat trip. Does anyone know of any restrictions on our route? Many thanks From two very, very excited swamp people x