thoughts on quitting our NARROWBOAT restoration
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Episode 22 - In this episode I share my thoughts on quitting our narrowboat project, we start giving the boat's entryway a makeover & we make a controversial purchase!
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Hi guys, hope you enjoy the latest video that Nesha has created. On a technical note..... The diesel heater we have shown with its components comes in a kit. Unfortunately these kits do not pass BSS & require different or extra components to be safe ... So ... when we do the install we will run through all the extra components needed to pass the dreaded BSS but also we will drop links for anyone fitting a similar thing. Hope everyone has a great week.😊
The Robert Collier quote is spot on. When I get overwhelmed I plan; I write a list of jobs with an estimate of how long they take so when I’ve got an hour, I do the hour jobs. When I’ve got a day I do many smaller jobs or a day sized one. Ticking Stuff Off is so important too as it shows you what you’ve achieved. Sometimes thinking about what you have achieved strengthens your resolve to move forward.❤
Nurse Neesh, you're so entertaining to watch & you're getting there so keep up the good work guys 😊👍😉🥰 We can't wait to see the end of your project, I'm sure you'll make a fabulous job & a cosy home for you both. Take care & no more injuries Mike, Neesh needs you to hand whenever possible haha 😂 XxX
Aw thanks! We’re so happy to hear you enjoy these vlogs as we put a lot of effort into them 🥰 thanks so much for watching! I’ll tell Mike to avoid any more injuries please hahaha
Things take time young lady I cannot imagine the stress your going through, but saying that you’ve done such a lot and so impressive to see what you have both done and it is a positive thing so I hope things will ease as you get to the finish sending a hug take care both of you ❤
All projects can seem overwhelming and the little jobs seem to go on forever. They all are steps to getting to the bigger goal. You are doing fantastic
Go out and buy over the ear noise canceling headphones. Find any of a number of brown noise playlists on CZcams and play it at a volume that suits you while you work. It will shut down all of the excess thoughts and allow you to enjoy and stay productive in the moment. Save it for the heavy moments, dont overkill with it or its effects will die down.
Guys don't despair remember one day you'll wake up onboard ready to cruise away! Cheers n beers Marty Australia
Keep going guys you have got so far I am sure the end is in sight keep smiling through take time for a hug and a cuppa all will be fine Ann n David the oldies 🤗👋👍🤗👋👍
I agree with L. Having also renovated an old house, I too felt quite low at points, but when you qualify what you have achieved so far and keep going. Then one day soon you will realise you are nearly there. Then your motivation will return. Also, I found that but identifying thing little things that bug you, and sorting them, you will feel so much better 😊
Keep going guys, small things all add up your doing so well
Stay positive and keep going, thanks
You can do it! Remember how far you’ve already come. One day you Will have a fabulous home onboard. X
I found the information about the heater very helpful
Ur doing so well!!! I honestly wouldn’t be able to cope or have the knowledge,,, well done to u both x 👍💪
Remember little by little and you will get there in the end. Better to break the project down into phases it will not seem so overwhelming then, single phase to focus on plus a big pat on the back or wee dram when phase is completed.
Hi guys, love your videos. Have been fitting out my boat for longer than I care to remember, yeah that long, due to working night shifts for years, money and family, is that light I can see at the end of the tunnel, please 🙏. It certainly takes times but its worth it. Take care and keep well xx
Always remember for every step you move forward you will always have the odd step backward. But overall you will move forwards. One more always remember time to do one job is twice as much as you think.😊
i like the color I think you two have made a good chose good work keep it up
hello you two i know how you feel about the work but the sense of joy when u have done the jobs makess it feel all worth while. and believe me i know it sounds daaft now but when u look back say after a year or so u will see what you have achieved and how far you have come/ stick at it
I make a daily project list and a overall completion list, and focus on a completion of 75% of the daily list I don't find my time wasted. Lists help set manageable goals that don't overwhelm you.
I’m a lists person too 👍 love a list.
@@DriftwoodFolk Yes I am semi retired and it's a way to prove to myself and my wife that I have done something that day. I know about building boats. I built a Bruce Roberts designed sea going trawler in the North West corner of South Dakota in the early eighty's out of spare metal from the oilfields. It now resides on my cousins ranch never to see water. But a daily list is a way to keep moving and never give up on a dream.
@@lorencolt 1000% agree and I love that you said it’s a way to show yourself that you’ve done something that day because I think that’s one overlooked by important effect of having lists haha. I have a “to do, doing, done” list so I can see what I’ve achieved and not just what there is to do and that helps. And the boat you built sounds so amazing! Wow 🤩
Your doing fine remember how do you eat an elephant one bite at a time you will get there you both look so happy together xx
Your doing a great job guys , keep going it will be worth it in the end
All will be brighter and your hard work will pay off, also the warm weather is on its way.
Never give up on a dream.
You are knocking of those jobs fast now, your view of things will change don't worry you're both amazing
Cheers Graham!
Another entertaining instalment with a lot of quiet wisdom and food for thought.
However daunting the seemingly endless tasks might appear, any progress is still progress, and you can both take pride in how much you've already achieved.
Nothing worth having is ever easy, and it will make your satisfaction all the greater when you're finally finished.
Agreed, small progress is still progress & I’m glad that message came through in the vid x
Great video, wow you’re coming on leaps and bounds 🙌🏾I think we need to start a ‘buy Mike a sandwich’ to save his fingers & keep him safe lol 🤭🤣do take care guys, keep laughing you’re a gorgeous couple 🥰🤗💕
Thanks Jeannie! Loving the sandwich idea 🤣🤣
So love your vlogs, iam 5 yrs in to a refurb, maintenence, programme. As a CC non livable owner. Keep focused on small bit sized goals. Love to you both ❤
Yes, small bite size goals are the best way to go! Love to you too & wishing you so much success with your refurb. You got this x
having renovated a house, concentrate on finishing one job at a time, stop jumping around jobs, they remain unfinished and that is what makes you feel overwhelmed - start a part of the reno and finish it and finish the shell before you bring things in so the area remains open, if you keep buying the things and bringing them in before you need them they just get in the way, and broken - again making you feel overwhelmed with stuff in the area.
Love the Quotes !
You guys are amazing & I know your get there as you have strength & courage. It will be beautiful & a dream home one day. Keep going you can do this!❤
i have severe m.e and only manage an hour a week on my boat if im lucky..i just breakdown into tiny tasks and know it will get there eventually... also i try to enjoy the journey to getting it finished.. xx
That's the best you can do so that is enough (& also incredible!). Thanks for sharing. I can relate in a different kind of a way, I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder a couple years ago and that impacts my approach to the project. But just gotta do what we can and enjoy the journey as you said! x
I have enjoyed all of your videos a lot. I’m sure your all aware of this but I have to say. Mistakes will be made it’s called learning, you get frustrated at times wonder why why why did we do this. Just know it’s because it’s your dream and as they say dreams do come true. I will continue to watch and on occasion will comment I truly wish you both well in this. I always say and do mean it. May Peace Health and Happiness follow you and yours
That's so true, we all learn from our challenges and our mistakes, not from our successes.
Ok, there are many, many people who would love to be in your position, despite your seemingly overwhelming tasks, they are minuscule compared to others issues. I hope completing your boat, you can appreciate fully the life you have. 9:10 😊
Agreed, yes there are! And I appreciate that, it’s one of the reasons I share the journey here 😊 What I spoke about is definitely a minuscule problem compared to bigger problems in the world. But we all get overwhelmed sometimes and I share those moments to remind people they're not alone in that, and that appreciating your small wins is how to combat it. I love my life and I can share my human, anxious moments while still being grateful for what I have 💛
Keep going guys you’re absolutely smashing it!
Tiny wins are still wins and they keep you moving in the right direction.
I’m glad you resonated with the message of the video 😊
Nice job Team keep at it. ;0)
When you come to install the heater, please make sure you fit a proper marine silencer and not the one they have supplied.
The ones supplied are designed for external use only (not in an engine bay) THEY LEAK CARBON MONOXIDE even in your engine bay it would build up after a period of time and leak into your living space.
The marine stainless steel one is much better made and safer. Do not risk the one supplied unless you’re putting the silencer outside.
Great work by the way, keep the videos coming 😊
Thanks for your comment ... Oh we will dw there's alot that needs to be done to pass the BSS that being one of them. Will explain it all in the next video 💪🏽
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This vid is especially appreciated today, on my part, 'cause I am sitting here dithering, knowing that I have to tackle a plumbing job in the house that I have absolutely no idea how to do. What's worse, if I make even one tiny mistake, I can't turn the water supply to the house back *ON* until I get it right... I found that I had to learn all sorts of extra skills when I first bought the house--things I never dreamed I needed to know. I can now replace sinks and toilets in record time, for instance. I've also had to learn how to hardwire an electric stove & oven into the household wiring loom 'cause the original doesn't have a plug socket, LOL! OK, I'm off to don my "crawling under the house to shut off the water at the mains" clothing. Wish me luck! And Keisha, you're right about finding joy in accomplishing the little jobs. All the little jobs do add up, after all.
How did it go, Dan? I love that you shared this! You’ve got this 😊
@@DriftwoodFolk I got into the crawlspace and shut the water mains off, turned on the outdoor spigot to start draining the water from the pipes, then the faucets in the house. After that I figured out how to adjust the soldering torch and the old valve came off in less than a minute. While I waited for the pipe to cool, I put the fire extinguisher and torch away. After filing away the old solder on the pipe, I put the new valve on & tightened it up, reattached the hose from the toilet tank to the valve, closed the faucets in the house and shut off the garden hose, then went back under the house to turn the water mains back on.
Everything worked just fine! I had to tighten the mounting nut on the new valve a bit more, but that stopped the dripping. Turns out all I was really afraid of was failure.
Thank you for the pep-talk!
As people are saying, projects can get overwhelming and lists help. May I offer a slightly different list technique that may help you. ( I caveat this with the recognition you may already be aware of it)
1. Break ‘deliverables’ in 2 or 3 week chunks you can theme these chunks to narrow your focus e.g “I want to get wiring replaced”
2. Reflect on how many realistic hours you can work in that timeframe
3. Make a list of tasks to complete in your chunk and make an estimate against each task.
4. Now you have a list with time estimates and you can see what is achievable (its still daunting and your estimates will get better over time) e.g. you have 30 hours available time, but 90 hours of work. Time to sort that.
5. Prioritise the list. A Project management technique calls this MoSCoW ing
Must do or should do if I have time, or could do if say we need to switch tasks while say waiting for a delivery, or would do if you had time & money and everything else is done! Or Priority 1,2,3,4 if you prefer.
In your time box, make sure all your Must Do tasks are the focus of your effort/time.
This way all your Must Do get done in the allotted time and everything else is a bonus
It takes a bit of effort but you will be less overwhelmed I hope. You can then move say the incomplete ‘should do’ list to the next 2-3 week cycle and up the priority to Must Do etc if needed. the trick is to estimate tasks to your time boxes, then your not looking at a huge mound of stuff and you’ll have a realistic plan to deliver.
I love lists & systems 👍 thanks so much for sharing yours! My problem isn’t my list system though, I have an anxiety disorder so my problem is my brain lol But as I shared in the video, appreciating the small wins is what helps & I hope the reminder helps others too
Those silencers are dangerous when used on a narrowboat. Replace it with a Webasto marine type silencer. The one you have will kill you.
Thanks for your comment & concern! As Mike mentioned in the comment we pinned, we’re replacing some components and we’ll show that in a future video :)
@@DriftwoodFolk Good, Mike did talk about fitting the silencer and it was at this point I made my comment. The exhaust pipe stuff isn't very good either. I worry, people have died with these things.xx
@@paulroberts5677 All very valid concerns & thank you so much for saying! Because if we hadn't already looked into replacement parts, your comment could have saved our lives! We really appreciate when you guys give us advice like this & sometimes you pick up on things we haven't so thank you! x
Correct me if I'm wrong but looking at that bracket which the holes did not line up on. Surely the bracket was meant to go over the unit then the holes would line up ?
No, it's clearly been folded the wrong way after the holes had been punched. Should really have been sent back for replacement, but drilling a couple of extra holes was obviously more convenient.
Hey guys, yer I think someone bent it the wrong way but it was a decent bracket and popping one hole in to make it fit was so much less hastle then trying to return it ... Odds are we would probably get sent the same again ha. Thanks for your comment guys, it means alot to us even if it's only pointing a small thing out 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Like your blogs but unfortunately you put music which is too loud for when you’re talking. It’s very hard when you’re hearing isn’t as good as it used to be
Thanks for letting me know! To my ears it was fine but it's helpful hearing feedback from others & what it sounds like to them. I'll try and sort that out in the next vid x
Thank you Because we both enjoy your blogs
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Thinking too much... 🤔
Tụt tụt tụt really cut yourself and fainted badly thankfully your girlfriend was there and did her nursing bit for you I cut my hand a few years ago, but I’m on blood thinners and it took three days to stop bleeding I ended up having it seen to at the doctors