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42 minutes ago, jimxtc said:

Hi Gertie, my boat is under offer but the river trial is on hold because the buyer contracted the virus and had to isolate then we were locked down.  Boats are at a premium currently I understand even though it is the end of the season.  My dreams are on hold while I get beyond my disappointment.  For now, I will lend my capital to my sister so she can pay off her mortgage and retire.  I started by looking to find someone to share an adventure with because I can't do it alone and it's always more fun with two; I drew a blank so thought owning a boat may make the difference but it didn't.  My next post may be 'Looking for someone going on an adventure and needing crew'!

Cheers,

Jim

Hi Jim

I know exactly how you feel... Your sister is very lucky to have a brother like you. It's hard to get over the disappointment of not fulfilling your dreams but it doesn't stop you dreaming, if only you could just switch your dreams off & be content. You sound like your be looking for an adventure like me. Good luck with your search.

Gertie

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11 hours ago, jimxtc said:

Hello Gertie, I didn't get on at all well honey!  I bought a boat in Oct 2018 on the premise that if I had a boat it would be easier to find someone up for an adventure than finding someone with a boat.  In the 2 years I owned it I covered maybe 30 miles at best and didn't find a skipper.  I did have a woman lined up who was going to tow my boat behind hers but I lost contact with her before Christmas last year.  I was disheartened by the attitude of some on here and the parasitic marina I was moored in so have decided to stay on dry land.  I have also shelved the second phase of my dream which was to buy a motorhome and travel the UK.  I shall buy a cat and weave baskets I think!

Good luck with your adventure.

Cheers,

Jim

Hi Jim so sorry to hear that you couldn't start your adventure, think your enthusiasm is commendable so never give up on having dreams & adventures. Do you still have your boat ? 

Jim the world has enough baskets already. Where there are Adventures there is hope. 

Gertie

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Your friend sounds interesting. Hopefully we will find out about how the adventure went ? Hope your coping with lockdown ok ?

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Would be interested in knowing what happened & why are you called Mad Harold ??

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On 18/07/2018 at 10:50, jimxtc said:

Thank you for your good wishes, most people in my position are not as tenacious as I am!  If I can ride a motorcycle trials bike in competition both here and in Europe (albeit badly!) then I am sure I can crew on a boat.  I have done it before on a couple of narrowboat holidays and last year on a cruiser on the Great Ouse.  I recently sat in on the RYA Helmsman course where I paid for a couple of friends to be trained so I know I can do it.  The two skippers I have in reserve don't have the free time to go on a long trip unfortunately.  I am sure there is someone out there who would welcome the chance for an adventure but don't have their own boat - I just don't know where to look to find them, hence my post!

Hi just wondered if you managed to find crew & start your adventure. I am looking to do an adventure & wanted to know how you got on. I have some experience of living on a narrowboat.

look forward to hearing from you

Gertie