FlowerGirl 5 Report post #1 Posted October 9, 2020 Anyone in need of a boatsitter? If so I’m available based in UK immediately. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardang 427 Report post #2 Posted October 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, FlowerGirl said: Anyone in need of a boatsitter? If so I’m available based in UK immediately. With great respect, I am not sure that anyone will respond positively unless at least you give some details about yourself and your experience of boats. You are asking a lot for someone to trust a total stranger to live on your boat without a lot more knowledge of their background and knowledge of boats. Good luck in your search, however, and welcome to the forum. Howard 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rumsky 120 Report post #3 Posted October 9, 2020 Personally I'd feel much more comfortable leaving my boat unattended along the towpath, which I've done many times without incident, than have someone unknown to me 'look after it'. Having said that, I hope you find people who don't feel the same way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goliath 384 Report post #4 Posted October 9, 2020 FFS Give the OP a chance 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardang 427 Report post #5 Posted October 9, 2020 39 minutes ago, Goliath said: FFS Give the OP a chance I have done, FFS! I respectfully asked her to tell us something about herself, wished her well in her search and welcomed her to the forum. What more do you want? Howard 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goliath 384 Report post #6 Posted October 9, 2020 Well, FFS, with great respect, why should the OP tell you owt? Unless you’re interested, Then PM them. Why have to give a CV on the first post FFS 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardang 427 Report post #7 Posted October 9, 2020 39 minutes ago, Goliath said: Well, FFS, with great respect, why should the OP tell you owt? Unless you’re interested, Then PM them. Why have to give a CV on the first post FFS I asked her in the spirit of being helpful, i have no interest personally. We'll just have to differ. Howard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goliath 384 Report post #8 Posted October 9, 2020 OP, There was a member on here who used to sit boats. Lived in Holland I think. He’d be over here for months on end. Met him once on the K&A. So it possible to boat sit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWM 398 Report post #9 Posted October 9, 2020 4 hours ago, howardang said: With great respect, I am not sure that anyone will respond positively unless at least you give some details about yourself and your experience of boats. You are asking a lot for someone to trust a total stranger to live on your boat without a lot more knowledge of their background and knowledge of boats. Good luck in your search, however, and welcome to the forum. Howard Even more so at this time of year, with stoves, potential battery issues, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurie Booth I.S.M. 432 Report post #10 Posted October 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Goliath said: OP, There was a member on here who used to sit boats. Lived in Holland I think. He’d be over here for months on end. Met him once on the K&A. So it possible to boat sit. Yes a nice chap, helped us with some stunning curtain patterns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bod 125 Report post #11 Posted October 10, 2020 On 09/10/2020 at 12:06, howardang said: With great respect, I am not sure that anyone will respond positively unless at least you give some details about yourself and your experience of boats. You are asking a lot for someone to trust a total stranger to live on your boat without a lot more knowledge of their background and knowledge of boats. Good luck in your search, however, and welcome to the forum. Howard Exactly my thoughts. Bod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike on the Wey 47 Report post #12 Posted October 11, 2020 "Boatsitting" in London is usually a code-word for non-compliant renting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ditchcrawler 2052 Report post #13 Posted October 11, 2020 Well Flowergirl keeps popping back but she doesn't seem to want to give anymore information Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goliath 384 Report post #14 Posted October 11, 2020 18 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: Well Flowergirl keeps popping back but she doesn't seem to want to give anymore information Perhaps more of a Wallflower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuthound 2478 Report post #15 Posted October 12, 2020 8 hours ago, Goliath said: Perhaps more of a Wallflower Or a shrinking violet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlowerGirl 5 Report post #16 Posted October 12, 2020 Good morning all! 🙃 Now to put those of you whose minds are racing read on if you have time🙏 Thank you first all of you for the warm welcome - nothing less would I expect from the boating community. It took a lot of courage to post the minimal text in the first instance so thank you for your understanding. I have only ever posted once on forums like this.. to buy a bike! Secondly I’m more of a sunflower bringing sunshine and joy wherever I go not to mention the many seeds I sow of good fortune and peace. My desire is to help anyone being as practical and sincere as I can be & this would be evident if anyone wished to PM me. I thank Goliath for your kindness in particular in wishing to give me a chance and being so open hearted. In these challenging times we all need help comfort and peace! I have just finished serving others much more vulnerable than me and am in need of a home and work. I have my hands full right now as some of you may be able to imagine hence my overdue reply 😉 I’m not irresponsible in anyway and neither do I enter into anything in a lighthearted manner. The limited background I wish to post openly here: that my great grandparents and grandparents worked and lived on the canals. If anyone wishes to genuinely PM me then please do. May you always bring a ray of hope and sunshine into someone else’s day. 🌞 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doratheexplorer 1312 Report post #17 Posted October 12, 2020 2 hours ago, FlowerGirl said: Good morning all! 🙃 Now to put those of you whose minds are racing read on if you have time🙏 Thank you first all of you for the warm welcome - nothing less would I expect from the boating community. It took a lot of courage to post the minimal text in the first instance so thank you for your understanding. I have only ever posted once on forums like this.. to buy a bike! Secondly I’m more of a sunflower bringing sunshine and joy wherever I go not to mention the many seeds I sow of good fortune and peace. My desire is to help anyone being as practical and sincere as I can be & this would be evident if anyone wished to PM me. I thank Goliath for your kindness in particular in wishing to give me a chance and being so open hearted. In these challenging times we all need help comfort and peace! I have just finished serving others much more vulnerable than me and am in need of a home and work. I have my hands full right now as some of you may be able to imagine hence my overdue reply 😉 I’m not irresponsible in anyway and neither do I enter into anything in a lighthearted manner. The limited background I wish to post openly here: that my great grandparents and grandparents worked and lived on the canals. If anyone wishes to genuinely PM me then please do. May you always bring a ray of hope and sunshine into someone else’s day. 🌞 Welcome Flower Girl. Some of the regulars just don't realise how intimidating this forum can be for many. Do you have a minimum period you'd boat-sit for? And an area in mind? Presumably you wouldn't travel hundreds of miles for an overnight sit? Do you want payment for this? I know of a boatsitter who I trust who just loves boats and will sit for free as a sort of cheap holiday for him. He's also great with pets. How are you with cats and dogs? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlowerGirl 5 Report post #18 Posted October 12, 2020 Hi Dora it’s good to hear from you. I really am fairly flexible! I’m currently trying to assess the lay of the land here in the North near Leeds and my parents are in the north west not a million miles from The Anderton Boat Lift. Maybe best we PM each other with details, once I work out how to PM that is, perhaps best you PM me first? 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyG 832 Report post #19 Posted October 13, 2020 It may be that you need ten posts before the pm service will work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlowerGirl 5 Report post #20 Posted October 13, 2020 Ok thank you for the tip! 😇 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dor 760 Report post #21 Posted October 13, 2020 3 hours ago, LadyG said: It may be that you need ten posts before the pm service will work. Last time(a few months ago) I said that I was told it no longer applies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
