Monday 2nd August 2021
We certainly cannot complain about the speed of our sale. She went on the market with New & Used Boats on Wednesday 21st July. On Saturday 24th we got an offer which we accepted. So here we are just 10 days later and everything is done and dusted, the money is in the bank and we met the new owners in the marina this morning to hand over Tentatrice.
David and Deborah have been out on a boat at least once a year since they got married 35 years ago and they have owned their current 42 foot boat for 12 years. The time has come for them where they want a bigger boat and will go off further afield. I know we probably shouldn't care what happens to Tentatrice now she is no longer ours, but we do and we are so glad to know that she has gone to a couple who will love her and look after her in the same way we did.
David and Deborah's mooring is in Kinver. They sailed to Hanbury Wharf in their old boat arriving yesterday. This morning they walked across to Droitwich Spa Marina and were there when we arrived. We have a granddaughter with us at present and once we had 'handed over' (ie gone through the general workings of the boat etc and answered their questions) David and Deborah were kind enough to allow Evelyn, Monty and I to travel to the top of Hanbury locks on Tentatrice.
Just a few photos of our final trip and David, Deborah and Tess's (Cockerpoo aged one) first trip on Tentatrice.
Tracey (our next door but one neighbour) was there to wave us off. We will miss seeing her, Jo and boat dog Shackleton, but we will, I am sure, keep in touch.
We wish David and Deborah many happy years and a lot of great adventures on Tentatrice. If you see the boat, do wave and say hello. The name may change, possibly to 'Rumah Kita II' - that is a decision they will make in the fullness of time. The colours and scroll work make her fairly easy to spot, whatever her name is. We know Tentatrice is in good hands.
Our final stats are:
3942 miles
3664 locks
240 swing bridges
135 tunnels
I may well pop in every now and then when something special occurs and I will certainly keep reading the blogs that I follow. The next big event for us is the end of this month....
Until then I will say Au Revoir and if anyone is down this way please give us a shout - we are always ready for a cuppa/ pub lunch etc.
12 comments:
Well done, I hope Evelyn wasn't too upset. You shouldn't have a problem if you get a hire boat and you have her as crew! We dipped a toe in the water looking at a hire boat out of Packet Boat, but as it looks as though you need your own boat to be able to book a London mooring, and we'd rather spend the money on a boat of our own, we changed our mind.
It's a relief, having finished the process, I expect, but I'm sure you and Chris are still feeling sad.
Best wishes
Debby x
Jennie & Chris.
Although I've never had the good fortune to meet you, except through the blog, I feel that I know you!
I've always enjoyed both your writing and photographs. I do hope that you can still put up the occaisional post.
As I'm discovering myself, old age doesn't come without complications.
Good luck with your health and future life.
Kind regards,
One of your many appreciative readers,
Graham
Congratulations!
Blimey you can hardly have blinked before you got the offer!
A sad day I'm sure, but also a good one knowing Tentatrice is in good hands and will go on to new adventures. We will certainly keep an eye out for her on our travels.
On to new adventures for you Chris and Monty, we look forward to hearing about them.
Pip, Mick and Tilly
I have tears in my eyes Jennie! You know it was meant to be when it all goes off without a hitch, as that is not usually how life progresses. In all that time sadly we never got a chance to meet bow to bow with our boats. Ah well...here is to the next chapter in your lives. May be as interesting and filled with delights.
Love and hugs to you both!
Jaq xx
Yes it was sad, Jaq, but probably not as sad as it was for you to leave your beloved nb Valerie. She is in safe hands and will be well loved. Onto other things. Jennie xx
A lovely result for you and Chris, Jennie, but no doubt, a sad day all the same.
You have had some wonderful times on Tentatrice, spent time with great friends and made new ones.
Isn't it a privilege to have been able to be narrowboaters?
Now time for the next of life's adventures... And I look forward to reading about them on your continuing blog.
Big hugs, Mxx
Thank you Marilyn and yes it is a privilege to have been a narrowboater and to have had the chance to make so many new friends as well as meeting up with old ones. We will come and search you out one day when you make it back to Waka Huia. Jennie x
Hi Debby, Evelyn was fine and did a sterling job on the locks. I do hope you find the boat for you very soon. Jennie x
Hi Graham, it is strange this world on the internet isn't it? I am glad you have enjoyed our travels over the years. You are right, this growing older malarkey is not all it is cracked up to be! I hope your health issues do not hinder you too much. We have to learn a different way of life, which we will. Maybe nothing much this year - too much covid around, but hopefully next year we can spread our wings. Jennie
Thanks Pip - yes it was all very quick and New & Used made it very easy for us. Hopefully our paths will cross again one day. In the meantime I will continue to watch your travels. Jennie.
Our boat cassitta also sold within 2 days but it is always the right decision at the right time
Yes, it is a good time to sell if one has to which does sweeten the pill somewhat. I wish the crew of Cassitta well with whatever the future holds for you.
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