Sorry for the massive delay in update.....

[Sade]

Hi guys and gals!

 

So sorry for the massive delay.....we officially moved on 28th December but have had one disaster after another.....on top of the lovely weather!

 

Just a quick list of our wonderful adventure so far.....

 

Moved on and after 2 days the diesel generator decided to pop open and spill diesel all over the back cabin. Then our gas bottles were leaking so only lasting us a couple of days. I got gangplank fear and couldn't get off the boat and then I started getting ill with a bug. Then Dean got stuck in Pewsey in the van during one of the floods and I was stuck waiting for him while he got towed back.....plus only had about £2 in my pocket LOL!

 

The weather obviously hasn't helped but Dean managed to fix the generator. Then our propulsion problems started and we're in the middle of trying to sort out the gearbox etc which isn't easy with this old de-engineered kingfisher!

 

Other than that, we're settling in and getting used to life afloat. I'm loving all the nature and being so close to the weather ....we've met some lovely people and they've all been great, helpful and kind......

 

I'll look forward to updating with some photos etc in due course, just wanted to tell you that we're still alive and hope that the weather isn't having too ill effects on you all........batten down the hatches xxx

[deckhand]

Hi Both, Glad to hear that against all odds, you are settling in. Looking forward to your pics when ready.

[Athy]

Bon courage, as yer frogs say.

Illegitimi non carborundum, as the Romans probably didn't say.

Nice to hear from you, as I say.

[carlt]

Illegitimi non carborundum, as the Romans probably didn't say.

Definitely not.

 

The version I prefer (as it is actually Latin) is "Noli nothis permittere te terere" but it is doubtful that they even said that.

[Athy]

Noli

This must be Latin for "truth".

Edited February 12, 2014 by Athy

[Machpoint005]

You want a 'numquam' in there somewhere (never...)

(GCE O level Latin, grade 6, ie scrape through))

Edited February 12, 2014 by Machpoint005

[Phil Ambrose]

Stick with it,it gets better.

Phil

[Machpoint005]

Stick with it,it gets better.

Phil

Agreed, if addressed to the OP. Otherwise, unlikely!

[carlt]

This must be Latin for "truth".

No,it is the Latin for "do not"

[Machpoint005]

Noli numquam would be a double negative then, so greater emphasis (IIRC)

[carlt]

You want a 'numquam' in there somewhere (never...)

 

(GCE O level Latin, grade 6, ie scrape through))

Why?

 

The expression is "Don't let the bastards grind you down."...no need for an adverb.

[Machpoint005]

Are we posting out of phase here?

[Ace 01]

Glad to hear you're settling in, looking forward to seeing some pics.

 

Ann

[carlt]

A double negative would make it a positive.

 

Such as "You don't know nothing" actually means "You know something".

[comfortably numb]

Oh dear Sarah what a baptism of fire. Welcome to the world of living afloat. Great to hear from you, I was wondering how you were getting on.

It should get better, especially when the weather improved and you'll begin to enjoy it more I'm sure.

[Sade]

Hehehe thanks peeps! Keep up the Latin lessons! x

 

Managed to find a gearbox for the Kingfisher engine, just got to wait a couple of weeks to get it fitted and hopefully move somewhere more sensible.....we're at Wide Water on the K&A and although its a beautiful spot (and right next to where Dean is working) its pretty horrendous on the towpath and quite a long walk to the van......we will not be beaten!

[Athy]

Are you aware of www.kingfisherdiesels.org? I don't think they supply parts themselves but they have links to things like engine manuals, and also have a register of boats fitted with Kingfisher engines, whose owners may be able to help with any engine problems you might have.

[Machpoint005]

A double negative would make it a positive.

 

Such as "You don't know nothing" actually means "You know something".

In English, yes, but in many other languages it emphasises the negative. I honestly can't remember if that applies to Latin!