Popular Post Daniel cain 45,150 Posted November 17 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 17 Not been happy living where we are,for a few yrs now,been looking at options to free up some cash,and have a change of lifestyle/pace....Just accepted an offer on the first house,when it's sold,we will be purchasing our first narrow boat,moving onto the water fulltime...got a few jobs to do,next few months before selling the second property to a cash buyer... money will be cleared in 28 days...with that cash we plan to buy a wide beam for the Mrs and Myself to live aboard...my 3 teenagers will have the narrow boat to live on...we will both still be going out to work for at least the next 5 yrs,but our outgoings will be reduced considerably , allowing us to save a nice nest egg to top up our savings...can't f***ing wait to move out of the city and into the countryside,a whole new way of life for us all ,new beginnings,new friends ,the option to move about and not be tied down to the same old place..... finally start living for the first time...instead of just f***ing existing 36 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 23,359 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 15 minutes ago, Daniel cain said: Not been happy living where we are,for a few yrs now,been looking at options to free up some cash,and have a change of lifestyle/pace....Just accepted an offer on the first house,when it's sold,we will be purchasing our first narrow boat,moving onto the water fulltime...got a few jobs to do,next few months before selling the second property to a cash buyer... money will be cleared in 28 days...with that cash we plan to buy a wide beam for the Mrs and Myself to live aboard...my 3 teenagers will have the narrow boat to live on...we will both still be going out to work for at least the next 5 yrs,but our outgoings will be reduced considerably , allowing us to save a nice nest egg to top up our savings...can't f***ing wait to move out of the city and into the countryside,a whole new way of life for us all ,new beginnings,new friends ,the option to move about and not be tied down to the same old place..... finally start living for the first time...instead of just f***ing existing Good luck with the move, all the best for the future . Cheers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WataWalloper 343 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Daniel cain said: Not been happy living where we are,for a few yrs now,been looking at options to free up some cash,and have a change of lifestyle/pace....Just accepted an offer on the first house,when it's sold,we will be purchasing our first narrow boat,moving onto the water fulltime...got a few jobs to do,next few months before selling the second property to a cash buyer... money will be cleared in 28 days...with that cash we plan to buy a wide beam for the Mrs and Myself to live aboard...my 3 teenagers will have the narrow boat to live on...we will both still be going out to work for at least the next 5 yrs,but our outgoings will be reduced considerably , allowing us to save a nice nest egg to top up our savings...can't f***ing wait to move out of the city and into the countryside,a whole new way of life for us all ,new beginnings,new friends ,the option to move about and not be tied down to the same old place..... finally start living for the first time...instead of just f***ing existing Doin summat similar myself pal, all the best with it, times will get hard but remembering your goals will help ye through them Edited November 17 by WataWalloper 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francie, 2,154 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 21 minutes ago, Daniel cain said: Not been happy living where we are,for a few yrs now,been looking at options to free up some cash,and have a change of lifestyle/pace....Just accepted an offer on the first house,when it's sold,we will be purchasing our first narrow boat,moving onto the water fulltime...got a few jobs to do,next few months before selling the second property to a cash buyer... money will be cleared in 28 days...with that cash we plan to buy a wide beam for the Mrs and Myself to live aboard...my 3 teenagers will have the narrow boat to live on...we will both still be going out to work for at least the next 5 yrs,but our outgoings will be reduced considerably , allowing us to save a nice nest egg to top up our savings...can't f***ing wait to move out of the city and into the countryside,a whole new way of life for us all ,new beginnings,new friends ,the option to move about and not be tied down to the same old place..... finally start living for the first time...instead of just f***ing existing Goodman Dan fair play,is a narrow boat the same as greys? Is it a yearly mooring payment or what way does it work? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 4,534 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 Big respect for having the balls to do it mate!! I sincerely hope it all works out for you all!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 22,658 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 Good luck DC. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borr 5,879 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 Exciting times ahead , well done for doing something different, I'm sure you'll thrive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,261 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 1 hour ago, Francie, said: Goodman Dan fair play,is a narrow boat the same as greys? Is it a yearly mooring payment or what way does it work? Narrow boats are 7ft wide and upto 70ft long I,m on a fat boat 11ft, pay your moorings monthly quarterly or yearly they are charged per foot 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,261 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 1 hour ago, Daniel cain said: Not been happy living where we are,for a few yrs now,been looking at options to free up some cash,and have a change of lifestyle/pace....Just accepted an offer on the first house,when it's sold,we will be purchasing our first narrow boat,moving onto the water fulltime...got a few jobs to do,next few months before selling the second property to a cash buyer... money will be cleared in 28 days...with that cash we plan to buy a wide beam for the Mrs and Myself to live aboard...my 3 teenagers will have the narrow boat to live on...we will both still be going out to work for at least the next 5 yrs,but our outgoings will be reduced considerably , allowing us to save a nice nest egg to top up our savings...can't f***ing wait to move out of the city and into the countryside,a whole new way of life for us all ,new beginnings,new friends ,the option to move about and not be tied down to the same old place..... finally start living for the first time...instead of just f***ing existing Good luck with it all mate you have my number if you need any help or advice on the way, you’ve seen how we live mate it’s a nice life you’ll do alright Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 9,872 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 Well done Dan lad, you be OK you and family, the kids will soon adapt to a boat, and you will. The money will deff make massive help..I wish I could get a offer on my bungalow, then.i move back to South staffs.then make new start, after my wife died.But nothing yet, prob next summer now, if I can get a offer. Ps what's a wide beam? Is that a bigger boat, or a property.,? Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 45,150 Posted November 17 Author Report Share Posted November 17 26 minutes ago, Greyman said: Good luck with it all mate you have my number if you need any help or advice on the way, you’ve seen how we live mate it’s a nice life you’ll do alright Just got back from down by your place,had a walk around the village ,show the kids the area,booking an appointment for one day this week,find out about availability of a mooring etc... When we find a boat,we will be in touch , will be needing your help and advice,and a second opinion on whatever we decide to buy,we will All have to learn to drive and maintain them,that includes my 3 kids,I honestly can't wait,to f**k off all this f***ing shite and tat,that we accumulate,but don't really need in life 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 45,150 Posted November 17 Author Report Share Posted November 17 26 minutes ago, bird said: Well done Dan lad, you be OK you and family, the kids will soon adapt to a boat, and you will. The money will deff make massive help..I wish I could get a offer on my bungalow, then.i move back to South staffs.then make new start, after my wife died.But nothing yet, prob next summer now, if I can get a offer. Ps what's a wide beam? Is that a bigger boat, or a property.,? Ray Ray a narrow boat is 6 ft 2/10"wide,a widebeam is 10/12 ft plus wide as a general rule mate, from what I've learnt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,261 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 26 minutes ago, bird said: Well done Dan lad, you be OK you and family, the kids will soon adapt to a boat, and you will. The money will deff make massive help..I wish I could get a offer on my bungalow, then.i move back to South staffs.then make new start, after my wife died.But nothing yet, prob next summer now, if I can get a offer. Ps what's a wide beam? Is that a bigger boat, or a property.,? Ray Wide beam is a fat boat, traditional narrow oats are 7” wide wide beams are anything from 10ft7” upto 14 ft 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qbgrey 4,089 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 Good move mate, get out the rat race, I sometimes sit in traffic that years ago would of been a free flowing road and just think to myself I’m just a rat in traffic jam with loads of other rats , all rushing to earn a dollar. Seems quite pathetic don’t it. We get conditioned to run out the house to pay the govt, tax, utilities etc 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,870 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 Just saying DC that a wide beam will restrict the water ways your'll be able to travel on but all the very best with the next episode of your lives bud.. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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