n/b treespirits re-birth

[canals are us?]

It's really heart warming to see tree being refitted. A big motivation will be when the boat is lined out and then all the nice things going in like kitchens, bathrooms etc.

 

You have done superb! If I lived closer and I wasn't on JSA I would of offered to help you.

 

James

[tree]

tankies keble,happybunny, alanj, greedyheron,jackster, tillerxx,kwacker, fellow yorkshire tyke-8hairyfeet xxx, and everyone else

 

Richard I have sent you my contact number and Gazza i will pm you it as well, and thank you kindly as with you being closer to moi, you might save anyone else wasting their time, if indeed no hope for 'mildred' name of my engine !! i know!!! i know!! tree

 

aww.. James I know that you.. like others here would help with practical stuff if you could with yours adn everyones elses support on here... it keeps me chin up

 

Cheshire xx treescrunching huggles ( you will be due oddles when we next meet up) its a wonderful and lovely idea.. trouble is moi is dreadfully shy ( oI! stop laughing you lot i ruddy am..) i felt quite nervy at the thought of meeting you all, at the xmas banteroo.. and you will recall i was ok, when i dropped stuff off as i was with 2 of my saplings. But later on for the evening auction..moi tried to do a runner.... well at the time a 'hobble' lol.. but then i heard... 'are you tree by any chance'...YIKES..... moi had been rumbled by Nigel and Mike31 who were behind me on the way to the xmas banter.. so i was stumped lol literally hahahaha.. and tried to spend the evening hiding near pykebird and her wolves and alanj .. the only time i forgot myself was when i was bidding for kathys bow and arrows.. because i so wanted them

 

I like helping others, its just my nature.. but i really really struggle with accepting help from other people..I hope you all dont think that i am being ungrateful or owt.. as that is the furthest from my mind, its just groups of people, i find hard to deal with. Yes i know on here i never shurrup..lol adn once i get to know people and feel comfy .. ime ok lol.

 

I just want to thank each and every one of you for your words of support and encouragement.. it means a lot

 

curtsies and smiles to you all adn blessed be

[Alanji]

tankies keble,happybunny, alanj, greedyheron,jackster, tillerxx,kwacker, fellow yorkshire tyke-8hairyfeet xxx, and everyone else

 

Richard I have sent you my contact number and Gazza i will pm you it as well, and thank you kindly as with you being closer to moi, you might save anyone else wasting their time, if indeed no hope for 'mildred' name of my engine !! i know!!! i know!! tree

 

aww.. James I know that you.. like others here would help with practical stuff if you could with yours adn everyones elses support on here... it keeps me chin up

 

Cheshire xx treescrunching huggles ( you will be due oddles when we next meet up) its a wonderful and lovely idea.. trouble is moi is dreadfully shy ( oI! stop laughing you lot i ruddy am..) i felt quite nervy at the thought of meeting you all, at the xmas banteroo.. and you will recall i was ok, when i dropped stuff off as i was with 2 of my saplings. But later on for the evening auction..moi tried to do a runner.... well at the time a 'hobble' lol.. but then i heard... 'are you tree by any chance'...YIKES..... moi had been rumbled by Nigel and Mike31 who were behind me on the way to the xmas banter.. so i was stumped lol literally hahahaha.. and tried to spend the evening hiding near pykebird and her wolves and alanj .. the only time i forgot myself was when i was bidding for kathys bow and arrows.. because i so wanted them

 

I like helping others, its just my nature.. but i really really struggle with accepting help from other people..I hope you all dont think that i am being ungrateful or owt.. as that is the furthest from my mind, its just groups of people, i find hard to deal with. Yes i know on here i never shurrup..lol adn once i get to know people and feel comfy .. ime ok lol.

 

I just want to thank each and every one of you for your words of support and encouragement.. it means a lot

 

curtsies and smiles to you all adn blessed be

 

I much enjoyed meeting you on my birthday (and the next day). You have no reason to fear being accepted by a crowd. People like you

[deckhand]

Congratulations Tree, such beautiful pics, the love and admiration just oozes out ))

 

Kim

[jake_crew]

I assume that she was maneuvered into the caisson, and then boat & caisson lifted / pumped out as one.

 

I guess you need deep water to do that, but its easier as you don't have all the window and door holes to sheet over.

[churchward]

I have been late in spotting this thread.

 

Well done in keeping at it and being determined to get your boat back to its former glory.

 

I admire your tenacity and spirit Tree. Well done.

Edited July 13, 2013 by churchward

[tree]

I assume that she was maneuvered into the caisson, and then boat & caisson lifted / pumped out as one.

 

I guess you need deep water to do that, but its easier as you don't have all the window and door holes to sheet over.

...... nope it took 2 days to raise her, as due to her being stuck and settled in the mud for so long, the first day the poor divers bless, had to dive down and clear space , so that they could get the lines underneath to attatch the' balloon thingies', adn the next day thankfully they managed to raise her and pump her out. The divers had to work in icy cold conditions and I will always be so grateful to them and all the team at River Canal Rescue who were so kind to me and so professional

I have been late in spotting this thread.

 

Well done in keeping at it and being determined to get your boat back to its former glory.

 

I admire your tenacity and spirit Tree. Well done.

Thank you for your kind words, i recon we all would do owt to get our boats sorted

[tree]

Alan, its not a fear of being accepted, as that has never bothered me.... as i am a bit of a loner and i know that most boaters are woverly people anyway , I am jsut a bit of an oddity lol.... because I am ok with people in any situation that has to do with my work or community/green issues.

I once was attending a conference regarding disability rights as an invited person, and was then out of the blue, asked if I could fill a 20 minute spot because one of the other people was unable to attend, I had no problem doing this, even without any notes ectera and it was in front of over 100 people, including our mayor and local councillors ( who over the years i have badgered and given a hard time lol , and I spoke for 35 mins talking and answering questions from the hall...haha...( i can half talk

.Infact i am involved in another new campaign and have writen to my local MP here as well as other MP's and received a letter back today from No. 10 regarding my letter which will be forwarded on to the department of health. I was also invited to be on my Counties Citizen Panel back in Wales, and I am also active in other areas, so ime not really a' shrinking violet' sort of person in that way... only when it comes to 'socialising' outside my work comfort zone.

 

I just dont want folks to think that i am being a bit offish or funny , because ime not its just the way that i am and have always been .

Congratulations Tree, such beautiful pics, the love and admiration just oozes out ))

Kim

 

huggles to fellow CanalworldDivas band member

[Graham Davis]

I love reading your comments, Tree.

Have a "cwtch" from over the Border.

[DHutch]

Reading this thread and seeing those photo's brings a lump to my throat and a knot to my stomach.

Yeah, our galley is very simular indeed, the l-shape, stove location, age of fit out. Makes you think 'I guess thats what out boat would look like if it went down'.

...... took 2 days to raise her ...... divers, had to dive down and clear space , so that they could get the lines underneath to attach the' balloon thingies', and the next day thankfully they managed to raise her and pump her out. ....

Ahh ok, than then once floating under her own power, into the caisson for docking.

 

For the un-initiated. What was the cause of the sinking?

 

 

Daniel

[Pykebird]

Great to see you back posting, having already seen the pics, I know how far you have come. Well done, hun. I know to well how much blood sweat and tears it takes to get your pride and joy back to where she was, but you are doing it. Big pat on the back and don't be too proud to take the help and advice offered from your many friends, it does not make you any less of a person. You will have truly deserved your break next week end, can't wait.

[tree]

Yeah, our galley is very simular indeed, the l-shape, stove location, age of fit out. Makes you think 'I guess thats what out boat would look like if it went down'.

Ahh ok, than then once floating under her own power, into the caisson for docking.

 

For the un-initiated. What was the cause of the sinking?

 

 

Daniel

She wasnt put in a caisson, once the drivers and the RCR staff managed to get her raised and pumped out, by using big 'ballon' thingies she was left at the mooring and I had to return back home to Wales. The engine as far as I am aware was not started. I took time off to come back in the spring and arranged for her to be towed with the lovely and very helpful Clive, to his marina ( Willy Watts marina ) where I blacked the hull Regarding the cause of her sinking I dont think that it would have happened if it was not for the horrendous floods and winds that occurred at that time, and I am unable at the moment to comment any further. All I can do is focus on today and tomorrow and getting her back to her beautiful self and move aboard and start gettign my life back on track.The caravan that i am living in is ok and comfy... but it aint 'home' edited ..regarding 'mildred my engine' she hasnt been started since i took her to billing last april, hence my concern that she may be lost

Edited July 14, 2013 by tree

[tree]

I love reading your comments, Tree.

Have a "cwtch" from over the Border.

diloch yn fawr x and tankies Graham

 

I so so miss being in Wales it has only been nearly 3 months.. but it feels forever ... its my spiritual home and i will always think of myself as being 'adopted' by Wales and its wonderful people. As much as i really like being here in middle albion at my beautiful mooring and such nice people...i know that once my boat is finished then my original( intended ) journey to the North Walian canals lol will continue as the draw to return is jsut too powerful for me to resist and its a place where i was extreemly happy plus all the rugby yippee and the wonderful language and accent... hearing a Welshman speak to you makes me knees go all wobbly and if i am attracted to them WELL!!!! hahahaha... moi is indeed 'putty in their hands ' (ok!! too much information tree hehehehhehe ...sowwryy

[bizzard]

She wasnt put in a caisson, once the drivers and the RCR staff managed to get her raised and pumped out, by using big 'ballon' thingies she was left at the mooring and I had to return back home to Wales. The engine as far as I am aware was not started. I took time off to come back in the spring and arranged for her to be towed with the lovely and very helpful Clive, to his marina ( Willy Watts marina ) where I blacked the hull Regarding the cause of her sinking I dont think that it would have happened if it was not for the horrendous floods and winds that occurred at that time, and I am unable at the moment to comment any further. All I can do is focus on today and tomorrow and getting her back to her beautiful self and move aboard and start gettign my life back on track.The caravan that i am living in is ok and comfy... but it aint 'home'

I think your boat Tree had a hood on the back so not much rain water should have got in during the floods and was probably held down or heeled over by too taught mooring ropes and or helped by a strong current and wind. However I would double check everything that could let water in like engine exhaust outlet and all water drain skin fittings ect that might be too close for comfort to the waterline. Weed box lid gasket and secured properly, prop shaft stern tube gland drip could be excessive. No doubt these things have been checked but I'd make double sure. Keep focusing Tree your doing a treemendous job.

[Graham Davis]

diloch yn fawr x and tankies Graham

 

I so so miss being in Wales it has only been nearly 3 months.. but it feels forever ... its my spiritual home and i will always think of myself as being 'adopted' by Wales and its wonderful people. As much as i really like being here in middle albion at my beautiful mooring and such nice people...i know that once my boat is finished then my original( intended ) journey to the North Walian canals lol will continue as the draw to return is jsut too powerful for me to resist and its a place where i was extreemly happy plus all the rugby yippee and the wonderful language and accent... hearing a Welshman speak to you makes me knees go all wobbly and if i am attracted to them WELL!!!! hahahaha... moi is indeed 'putty in their hands ' (ok!! too much information tree hehehehhehe ...sowwryy

 

Diolch yn fawr, Tree.

And if you are ever in Llanidloes I'll treat you to the best coffee and organic chocolate cake in Mid Wales.

Good luck with getting everything finished.

Edited July 14, 2013 by Graham Davis

[tree]

Great to see you back posting, having already seen the pics, I know how far you have come. Well done, hun. I know to well how much blood sweat and tears it takes to get your pride and joy back to where she was, but you are doing it. Big pat on the back and don't be too proud to take the help and advice offered from your many friends, it does not make you any less of a person. You will have truly deserved your break next week end, can't wait.

 

Great to see you back posting, having already seen the pics, I know how far you have come. Well done, hun. I know to well how much blood sweat and tears it takes to get your pride and joy back to where she was, but you are doing it. Big pat on the back and don't be too proud to take the help and advice offered from your many friends, it does not make you any less of a person. You will have truly deserved your break next week end, can't wait.

 

 

Great to see you back posting, having already seen the pics, I know how far you have come. Well done, hun. I know to well how much blood sweat and tears it takes to get your pride and joy back to where she was, but you are doing it. Big pat on the back and don't be too proud to take the help and advice offered from your many friends, it does not make you any less of a person. You will have truly deserved your break next week end, can't wait.

and moi fellow canalworlddiva... band member, seeing how you coped does indeed inspire me.. you must have some Yorkshire blood runnign through your veins and your pride and joy is looking awesome hunny hmm.. does that mean you have 'finished'!! off that lickle bit of painting that you had LEFT for moi ( shes a cheeky mare hahahah) well my bag is packed and i may indeed arrive earlier, just to check that you aint missed any paint bits .... regarding help from woverly folk here.. ime trying sis i really am, but you know what i am like and it really is 'hard for a leopard or indeed alpha female to change their spots '

I think your boat Tree had a hood on the back so not much rain water should have got in during the floods and was probably held down or heeled over by too taught mooring ropes and or helped by a strong current and wind. However I would double check everything that could let water in like engine exhaust outlet and all water drain skin fittings ect that might be too close for comfort to the waterline. Weed box lid gasket and secured properly, prop shaft stern tube gland drip could be excessive. No doubt these things have been checked but I'd make double sure. Keep focusing Tree your doing a treemendous job.

Master Bizzard your comments and advice are valid for every boater and always appreciated very much by moi thanks:) with my lickle touch of OCD ( some might say a LOT hahaha) now that I am near my boat she will be just fine and dandy...

[tree]

 

Diolch yn fawr, Tree.

And if you are ever in Llanidloes I'll treat you to the best coffee and organic chocolate cake in Mid Wales.

Good luck with getting everything finished.

such an wonderful offer and one moi is unable to refuse .. coffee and yummy choccie cake and excellent company ..tis perfick

I will probably stay here till the spring and then amble slowly back homeward bound

oh eck ..sowwry for posting x3 to pykebird's comment ..as my lappy went a bit bonkers

[Jamm]

How's it going, Tree? We need an update

[tree]

How's it going, Tree? We need an update

wotcha fellow chatternatterer

alas since moi moved aboard Novemberish... the river has had moi beat .. due to moving here there and everywhere

 

but never fear there is indeedy 'light at the end of the tunnel' ... the EA have re-started the repair works to the lock ( not sure moi told yer this bit when you came to pikeys boat)... once these works are finished, then moi can return back to moi mooring and carry on at full steam ahead. Even with moi working 2wks away and 2wks home .. ime an eager beaver to get cracking on again .. as she will be more beautiful than she was before ( she = moi boat

 

Moi had the joy of meeting up with Captain Fizz of this parish and our Nigel C today, and they both gave moi excellent advice and some work was completed ..ta Nigel drinks on moi .. so with the help of Captain Fizz to do some welding works to enable easy access to the engine.. then the engine will be taken out and worked on by another good friend.

Hence will only be the fitting-out works to be completed and with moi boat only being lickle, and most of the white goods aboard then , hopefully it wont take long... as moi yearns to take her out for a cruise.. its been far too long since moi was bimbling along our beautiful waterways

 

Hope all going well your end Ben ... soon .you will be oft along the 'cut' moi friend ..soon

[Captain Fizz]

Great to meet you yesterday Tree.

As soon as you get back on your mooring, I will get down and cut out that engine access. Then we can whip out the engine and have a serious clean up of the engine space.

If EA are delayed, let me know and we will lift the engine anyway so that you can crack on.

[Jamm]

That's great, Tree. I hope to hear that you are cruising about, spreading your happiness and light, very soon!

 

What a great community with helpful boaters

[tree]

That's great, Tree. I hope to hear that you are cruising about, spreading your happiness and light, very soon!

 

What a great community with helpful boaters

tankies Ben, such a good bunch of em around.

right back at yer

Great to meet you yesterday Tree.

As soon as you get back on your mooring, I will get down and cut out that engine access. Then we can whip out the engine and have a serious clean up of the engine space.

If EA are delayed, let me know and we will lift the engine anyway so that you can crack on.

 

Many thanks and it was woverly to meet you as well.. moi still cannot think of 'circus performers' without bursting out laughing.

 

The EA chaps are really working hard and despite the windy weather today, managed to get quite a few of the blocks in, to barricade the lock, so hopefully when next back off work, it will be nearly finished. Hope your good lady enjoyed the wine

[patty-ann]

I think its lovely how everyone pulls together in crises on the canal world. In civvy street I have felt so alone, when I had my career torn away fro me my "friends" at work dropped me, it's been a tough few years and stories such as this re-establi9sh my faith in people. I have been into hell and back and now life beckons. Tree you have done so well, I admire you

[tree]

I think its lovely how everyone pulls together in crises on the canal world. In civvy street I have felt so alone, when I had my career torn away fro me my "friends" at work dropped me, it's been a tough few years and stories such as this re-establi9sh my faith in people. I have been into hell and back and now life beckons. Tree you have done so well, I admire you

tankies patty-ann, moi is just very stubborn and will not let nowt get moi down for long

Just glad that the waterway commnity is full of lovely helpful people as it was 30 years ago.

One saying that keeps me motivated is 'tomorrow is another day.. and its going to be so much better than today'

You have made friends here already and good friends will always be there and never let you down.

huggles

[Pykebird]

Get a bloody move on bird, need a partner in crime for the welsh adventures! Will be far too quiet without the full quota of songs from the stage!!!

Plus I will need help to eat the ton of ice cream

Edited March 21, 2014 by pykebird