This has proven to be a good thing, as working in the narrow confines of a Narrowboat in sweltering temperatures is NOT a pleasant experience!
First Walls: Wiring and Insulation
Looking Aft Towards the Galley
Looking Forward From the Galley
Friday, July 31, 2009
Lining Out - Part 2 - She's Coming Along Nicely!
Helen and David have been 'taking advantage' (so they tell us) of the Washed Out Summer that the UK is experiencing.
This has proven to be a good thing, as working in the narrow confines of a Narrowboat in sweltering temperatures is NOT a pleasant experience!
First Walls: Wiring and Insulation
Looking Aft Towards the Galley
Looking Forward From the Galley
This has proven to be a good thing, as working in the narrow confines of a Narrowboat in sweltering temperatures is NOT a pleasant experience!
First Walls: Wiring and Insulation
Looking Aft Towards the GalleyLooking Forward From the Galley
Friday, July 24, 2009
July 21-2009 ER II CURRENT NEWS
While we are waiting for more pictures to come our way, I thought I would post the most recent email from Helen and David.
July 21. 2009
We have decided not to take the boat to Wales for those two festivals in September. Too much to get done and its 100 miles away (canal miles).
If the organizers approve we might still set up a stall and sell cheese.
We were down in Cosgrove outside Milton Keynes this weekend with Mike and Geraldine (Cheese Boat 1).
Helen tried out her selling skills.
Even though it was chucking it down (David's wonderful words for UK Rain) and the crowds were sparse, she still sold 400 GBPs (approx 800 CAD) worth of cheese in five hours.
She is a natural!
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J says: I will second that! from my experience at the Clearing Out and Getting Rid Of Stuff from our late father-in-law's place in CR.
They held a 2 day garage sale and all that was left, was the dust on the driveway as they drove off, after locking the place up for the last time.
July 21. 2009
We have decided not to take the boat to Wales for those two festivals in September. Too much to get done and its 100 miles away (canal miles).
If the organizers approve we might still set up a stall and sell cheese.
We were down in Cosgrove outside Milton Keynes this weekend with Mike and Geraldine (Cheese Boat 1).
Helen tried out her selling skills.
Even though it was chucking it down (David's wonderful words for UK Rain) and the crowds were sparse, she still sold 400 GBPs (approx 800 CAD) worth of cheese in five hours.
She is a natural!
***
J says: I will second that! from my experience at the Clearing Out and Getting Rid Of Stuff from our late father-in-law's place in CR.
They held a 2 day garage sale and all that was left, was the dust on the driveway as they drove off, after locking the place up for the last time.
Friday, July 17, 2009
What are 2 Canadians doing in the UK 'fitting out' a 2nd Narrowboat?
Good Question!
However, if you click on the 'Cheese board' on the right, it will take you to the Cheese Boat link.
What in the world is a Cheese Boat?
Glad you asked.
It's a Narrowboat that sells cheeses at local canalside Festivals, and Events.
Helen and David's ER II will be Cheese Boat II and as you can see from the Diary 2009, they have to 'get their skates on' so that the boat will be ready for the two events listed in ....ready for this?
SEPTEMBER!
This means at present, that the two of them (yes it is only the TWO of them) work literally from dawn to dusk, fitting out the ER II's hull, so they can be ready to sell cheeses out of the side hatch that had been specifically made for that very purpose.
As more photos of the ongoing work come in, I will put them up here for folks to enjoy.
Have fun with clicking on the links on the sidebar....look at the wonderful 'truckles' (cheeses) for sale (makes your mouth water doesn't it?) and wish them along with us, blessings and luck!
I'm sure they would appreciate it as currently, they are winning the TOO DAM BUSY Award!
LN
However, if you click on the 'Cheese board' on the right, it will take you to the Cheese Boat link.
What in the world is a Cheese Boat?
Glad you asked.
It's a Narrowboat that sells cheeses at local canalside Festivals, and Events.
Helen and David's ER II will be Cheese Boat II and as you can see from the Diary 2009, they have to 'get their skates on' so that the boat will be ready for the two events listed in ....ready for this?
SEPTEMBER!
This means at present, that the two of them (yes it is only the TWO of them) work literally from dawn to dusk, fitting out the ER II's hull, so they can be ready to sell cheeses out of the side hatch that had been specifically made for that very purpose.
As more photos of the ongoing work come in, I will put them up here for folks to enjoy.
Have fun with clicking on the links on the sidebar....look at the wonderful 'truckles' (cheeses) for sale (makes your mouth water doesn't it?) and wish them along with us, blessings and luck!
I'm sure they would appreciate it as currently, they are winning the TOO DAM BUSY Award!LN
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Roughing In Begins and Hiking the Roaches
Starting to Rough In 12 Volt Wiring
(That's Helen in the back, and the 'Miracle Aerodec Honda parked outside on the right)
Wires Installed Waiting Overhead Plywood Panels
First Overhead Panel, 9mm Oak Plywood
All Overhead Panels in Place
One Side of the Boat Lined Out
Two Thirds of the Line Out Complete 
TAKING A BREAK - Hiking the Roaches (Local Hills)
Flash,the highest village in The Peak District. (Flash was noted as the centre for counterfeiting money, which became known as 'flash' from its place of origin.)
Climbing The Roaches
As Soon As We Are Finished the Boat,This Is Our Next Project!
Flowers on the Side of Five Clouds,Peak District
The Cloud, Seen From The Roaches
(That's Helen in the back, and the 'Miracle Aerodec Honda parked outside on the right)
Wires Installed Waiting Overhead Plywood Panels
First Overhead Panel, 9mm Oak Plywood
All Overhead Panels in Place
One Side of the Boat Lined Out
Two Thirds of the Line Out Complete 
TAKING A BREAK - Hiking the Roaches (Local Hills)
Flash,the highest village in The Peak District. (Flash was noted as the centre for counterfeiting money, which became known as 'flash' from its place of origin.)
Climbing The Roaches
As Soon As We Are Finished the Boat,This Is Our Next Project!
Flowers on the Side of Five Clouds,Peak District
The Cloud, Seen From The Roaches
Saturday, June 27, 2009
THE ELIZABETH ROSE II IS IN THE CANAL!
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Yeatsall Farm - where Helen and David will be staying while 'outfitting' the Elizabeth Rose II.
St Stephens Hill Farm - the view across from Yeatsall Farm .
So Here They Are-Yeatsall Farm - where Helen and David will be staying while 'outfitting' the Elizabeth Rose II.
St Stephens Hill Farm - the view across from Yeatsall Farm .The Much Anticipated further updates on Helen and David's Narrowboat Adventures in the wilds of the Midland Canal System (UK).
Backstory - the ER2 Narrowboat is 60 feet long - a few feet longer than of some of the older canal locks, therefore, once she was 'seaworthy', she had to be craned into the Coventry Canal (which could take her length) and then 'sailed' from there to her mooring at Kings Bromley Marina on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
This is the email I received this morning:
Hi Guys,
Crazy days! Got rid of rental car at Manchester Airport, M6 was a parking lot. Had a great evening with our Cheese Boat friends got home at midnight. Heather (daughter) and Jamie (son in law) coming for the weekend. Feel like I should be writing a telegram.....Spend lots a time on the road,stop.....Get gun shoot oneself,stop..........
As promised and you are the first to see her in flight.
So Without Further Ado...On To The Pix taken by David Wanamaker (c) 2009
1. 15 Metric Tons Spun On A Dime
2. Almost There
3. Elizabeth Rose II Meets The Coventry Canal
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