I’m 73 years old and still have my 45’s from the early 1960’s plus many albums. What is old can come back in style again. Lol

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

You can never throw them out! I remember raiding my parent's record collection and discovering the likes of Led Zep and Pink Floyd :)

That really sucks that there’s issues! Really sorry guys. Hope the builder rectifies it for you! So lucky you got her out early! 😮‍💨 Can’t wait to see the finished paintwork!

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😔 hopefully will get sorted soon! Hope you're both enjoying sunny boat life season ☀️☀️

I had a survey done last Friday, the hull & 15mm base plate fine but surveyor said think about grit blasting & 2 pack, spent today ringing around, forget shiny paint & fancy interiors , the hull is the most important component. Good luck.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Yep the grit blasting is a must for the epoxy! Yep the hull is the most important!! Thank you 🙏

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Yup. Two pack sounds good, although I'd worry about how long they claim it lasts. We quite like getting the boat out every couple of years for blacking... It gives the opportunity to give the hull a once over

Only yesterday I had a friends son over in my garage and loading his cage trailer up with all my old computers, electric motors and a lot of small loose bits of metal to clear some space. He took it to the cash for scrap place and got himself $140 although they didn't take the old CRT monitors which went to the tip. Now I have a lot of empty space which is nice for a change. Clearing out is always hard while you do it but feels good later.

I looked around your boat just before it went to you. I took delivery of the boat just after yours. My boat is on a hard standing at moment just about to be fit out by myself. Will check the blacking closely

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, send me a quick email and I'll tell you a few of the other issues we've had. There's a few things you're probably going to need looking at but let's see! thistinylife@outlook.com

@stillafloat-narrowboat

Жыл бұрын

Emailed you. Very worried about my boat now. Fingers crossed and good luck with yours.

Grit blast and epoxy for hull protection should be prioritise over shiny paint on the top sides..I enjoy your videos.. thanks

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

Roxy Music "Viva Roxy Music" an Album released in 1976 (just after my 16th Birthday) bought by myself the day it was released. still have it and still play it today. I'm 63 yrs old now and it still gives me goosebumps. There again I couldn't let my Genesis collection go either lol . . . .

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Great album!!! Bryan Ferry is such a legend... Love that your original vinyl is going strong, how special... Do you still add to your collection?

I’m so sorry you’re both having to go through this worry. Gosh, I’m just thankful for you that it’s been discovered before it got out of hand. Big hugs guys, go have a lovely time with friends & take some time to relax xxx

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It is good we've discovered it now rather than later and we can get the problems sorted! Hopefully she won't be in the shed for too long whilst we get her fixed up 🙂

Oh wow, Beatrix potter, Jemima puddle duck rocks, can’t believe you have vinyl version.. you will make a lot of happy memories playing those stories for little one on trips up and down canal…we have happy memories of listening to Beatrix potter on long car journeys with our little ones..

Over the years I have come to believe that the reason for storage is to eventually realise that you don’t need 90% of the stuff originally stored. It’s an expensive lesson to learn, or realisation to come to, but it happens.

Definitely keep your record albums, get rid of everything else in storage, save money, new baby will bring tons of new and used stuff…remember “ live tiny”..simplify,simplify,simplify, you will be much happier…good luck on the boat, doesn’t look too bad on camera, have seen much worse..Gabby, stay off ladders!!!! Take care of yourselves 😊

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Great advice! That is the mission for the next few weeks, hopefully we can claim back a bit of money by selling things on marketplace! And yes, definitely can never part with the record collection!!

What a nightmare! Just what you didn’t need, and so stressful. As you said though, it’s a good thing you found out now and the boat hasn’t been in the water too long in that state. Hopefully it won’t be too long before you can move back on board knowing it’s all sorted out. I know you can’t talk about it, but I’m sure you’re looking at who should be funding the reblacking and other issues which should have been rectified before you bought the boat. Good luck getting it all sorted 😊

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

It's a pain but you're right, at least we're able to nip it in the bud now. We're going back to the builder and yes, can't say too much. Might not get anywhere but we'll see! Just frustrating more than anything but another life lesson learnt :)

Awww how awful you just didn’t need the stress hope you ok how good you have friends and family to take you in hope all is sorte soon tc now thinking of you your oldies sending hugs🤗🤗🤗🤗🌹🌷🌺

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Hey Ann! Thank you, at least we're able to get everything sorted now. It's just frustrating but lessons learnt ❤️

Everything but the girl - Eden. Just love it 👍🏼

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Oh! I shall add it to the list of albums to listen to :)

Ngl that storage unit made me feel a bit anxious haha! My rule is that I havnt used it for 6 months then I don’t need it - however I have tonnes of useless stuff bc I count “use” as looking at it 😂

Aww bless you guys, hope you get yur boat sorted soon.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Beverley! It's a bit of a set back but good we've discovered it now rather than when it was too late 🙂

What a nightmare, 😢 Hope all gets sorted, then you can put it behind you and start finishing your boat. ❤

Hi you 3 sorry to hear about the barge I suppose you will hear lot's of advice but after having a shop I was always told that goods have to be fit for purpose so I would think you should have some claim against the boat builder so keep 😊

I moved out of a 3 BR house that I owned several years ago and into my Toyota Prius, by choice. The adjustment, while “fun,” was stressful and challenging. I still have a storage unit nowhere near where I am most of the time, so I only go there when I need something in it or want to get something out of it to give away to my children. One of the “things” I have stored is a very large collection of 33 LP vinyl records. Most of them are from the late 50s to the early 70s and I have promised them to one of my daughters…or so I thought, until another daughter said SHE wanted them, too. Being basically a coward and not wanting to “choose” who will get them, in the storage unit they stay. My Prius currently runs well, but in my future somewhere lies the time to replace the large battery that powers this magical car. That is an expense I currently cannot afford, so like you, I am happy that I do not need to find a lot of money just yet. I wish both of you the best; your life has challenges! Always remember, as I am sure you do, that you have each other, no matter what.

Feel for you, silver lining, as you say, you're found out now and not in three years time! Good luck with the decluttering.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! At least we can nip the problems in the bud now :)

Desert island disc , Save a prayer -Duran Duran

@thistinylife

6 ай бұрын

Great song!

Ah man, just watching the section regarding Artichokes base plate and lack of work ethic from the boat builder. I so feel for you guys. You seem to be on top of it even though it came as an unexpected shock. Thoughts and prayers for you that the boat builder does the right thing and reimburses you for whatever it takes to put right..

If the boat is only six months old, surely the boat builder bears some responsibility and liability?

@alisongalloway1455

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. They must have insurance? I have just watched another vlog where nobody picked up on how bad the base plate was and how it yours? I would not accept this issue.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Ongoing so we can't say too much!! Just all rather infuriating! Thank you

Normally when you buy just a shell or a part built boat they come as standard with a light coat of blacking as a holding coat so the purchaser can decide what they want to do with it you should never put it straight in the water without putting extra blacking on it

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Not when you've paid for two pack epoxy which is meant to last 10+ years.

@bigKDL

Жыл бұрын

If that is so it has to be down to the builder to put it right at their expense I can only guess that they never bothered to sandblast it before applying the epoxy

Hi you two are doing amazing, hopefully its not too costly. Love the fact you are not getting rid of record collection! My fave would be "Pelican West" - Haircut 100 (80's). Im taking my record collection and record player on my new boat! When I move on it. Good luck guys!!

Grateful Dead and Beatles, both necessary to survival. 😀 So frustrated for you. Hopefully it all comes to a good resolution. You both are an inspiration.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Heya Donna! It's frustrating but hey that's life sometimes! At least we can get most of the problems patched up :) what's your favourite beatles album?

@donnaburske1925

Жыл бұрын

@@thistinylife I have two fav--a very old vinyl of Revolver and also Abbey Road and it would be hard to choose one over the other. I saw Paul McCartney live last year (Orlando FL) and he is still amazing.

Firstly, many congratulations on your wonderful news! Don't be fooled into thinking they're tiny for ages! It'll go so quickly and he or she will be leaving school!! Make the most of every second and don't be in a hurry for them even to be sitting up on their own. 😊 So sorry to hear about the shoddy workmanship, hope it's sorted in your favour. On the subject of records, I've just turned pension age so impossible to choose one! Zappa, Joe's garage, Queen night at the opera and Jackson Five Destiny closely followed by B52s and UB40 cassettes !!! sorry but it's a big desert island with a big dance floor!!! 😃💜

Keeping those records in the storage unit is not good. Most of those units aren’t temperature stable and your records can warp. You should get them somewhere they are in a stable temperature. If you can’t keep them with you, give them to a friend or family member to keep for you until you can make space.

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I really hope that you can get some compensation from the people who were supposed to do proper blacking in the first place. Regarding records - well with major downsizing we got rid of our collection many years ago. However, if I had a record player then I would keep a record of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. It has the capacity to cheer me up even when I'm feeling really down. Of course, I can listen to it on other devices these days but somehow nothing is the same as vinyl!

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Us too! Thank you. Ahh what a shame - totally get what you mean, there's nothing quite like the ritual of pulling the vinyl out the sleeve and settling down to listen to a record - feels much more respectful of the music somehow!

Definitely make a claim with the builders. It’s awful for you. ❤

Tina turner!😊

Guys, just been watching an interview with a chap called Chalky (80 years on the canals) I reckon he'd make a fantastic subject for a documentary and as that's your thing I thought I'd mention it 😊💜

I’m now trying to remember if this is before or after you discovered the leaking water tank inlet 😳 Corners were definitely cut and in seemingly the worst possible places. I’m so glad that you discovered this before you had your baby. So glad that the people painting your home were looking after you both, or that you felt that way.

@thistinylife

5 ай бұрын

Very much before! Thanks for going back through all our videos!

The only thing I can say is :"GOOD LUCK"

I have the og Now that’s what I call music on vinyl

@thistinylife

9 ай бұрын

Oooo nice!!

It really sucks that things were botched up on your boat before you brought it but I hope they were all rectified to your satisfaction without it costing you more than you thought guys, by the way the one song i couldn't live without is bohemian rhapsody by queen

Save the records. Consider them and investment that will draw more money. With the technology advancing to the computers, your vinyl records are valuable, who sooner or later you’ll be able to sell them as a collection and make money to buy more boat stuff.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

That's the excuse I'll use when I next add to the collection! I also love having something physical in my hand rather than tapping a spotify playlist on

There are a lot of narrowboat KZreadrs. I'm sure many of them would be happy to warn potential boat purchasers about the clearly negligent vendors who supplied your boat in an inadequate condition. Maybe you should mention that in your negotiations.

My record collection is over 3,000 and I don't say that to boast. Yes I love them but the majority I inherited, unfortunately my personal collection was stolen years ago from our moving van. Anyway, good question not sure of absolute favorite. But one that was stolen was the Star Wars album, I saw the first movie in 1977 and got the album when it was first released. Sounds silly maybe, but I was also involved in the orchestra at the time and we were playing a lot of the songs from the movie as well. It was a blast playing along with the original composition. Anyway, sorry for going on...... Take care and good luck to you.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

3000! That is impressive - we'd need a whole flotilla to accommodate that many I think. I bet the Staw Wars album would be a fantastic record to put on. John Williams has such an incredible back catalogue, I'm always on the hunt for the Jurassic Park soundtrack!

I have had records since the 1960s. 🇦🇺🎸⚡️🤘🏿🤘🏼💋❤️

@thistinylife

9 ай бұрын

You must have quite the collection!!

@reannejarvis9464

9 ай бұрын

@@thistinylife yes I love them music is life

So disappointed for you! I’m so sorry. I hope the builder will step up and look after you!

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jayne... us too! 🤞🤞

I am guessing the hull wasnt grit blasted before it was blacked. It is an optional extra sometimes and basically they would have just blacked the mill scale or oxidized metal. If it wasnt offered to you then you may have some claim for recompense.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

That's exactly what's happened, no grit blast before the blacking went on. It's just a bit frustrating but seems to be a common theme with the builder we've used

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Think that was the case - thank you 🙏

So many people dont get their boats grit blasted when they are new, mill scale is so often rubbish for paints. Almost pointless painting over anything if there is mill scale in the steel.

@thistinylife

11 ай бұрын

To be honest it wasn't anything we had heard of before! Good to be able to get it sorted though

Pink Floyd. Master pressing of Dark Side of the Moon.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

That's a great record, do you play it often?

@zivadivathedog9392

Жыл бұрын

@@thistinylife not as often as I would like. But I have seen them live. Showing my age now.

Oh my! I was watching "The Narrowboat Good Life" channel yesterday, episode 14, in which they go into their first years costs after moving aboard their brand new narrowboat. They had had to have their boat completely reblacked (after less than a year). Take a look and get in touch with them to find out if it's the same boat builder... it could be they are using faulty paint or applying it incorrectly. Either way, you should not be paying to rectify any of the faults.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Oh really?! We'll have a look/send a message! Thank you

Hi Guys, such terrible news, I'm hoping for the best, praying we can rally the troops and all help you through this. I am a new to your channel and haven’t gone through all your videos, but a couple questions. Is this a new boat (or build) and wouldn’t the shipyard be responsible? You are so young an adventurous i am so envious, I wish i could do something like you're doing, keep living the dream. Also i have 6,185 record albums, 1,127 45 rpm records, 875 cassettes and 5,312 CD’s. Its an incredible collection of music, bootlegs some of which will never be officially released.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Craig, means a lot. Trying to stay positive! It is a new boat, we had the sailaway built by a boat builder and was delivered towards the end of last year. Ongoing discussions there.... That is SUCH an impressive collection!! Where do you keep them all?! Do you have a log system to find them?!

The hull has not been properly prepared, and the blacking will continue to come off, unless the job is done correctly. That means going back to bare metal, and someone who knows what they are doing, sorting all the problem areas. Bearing in mind the fact they have been unable to coat the hull properly, there are likely to be numerous other problems, and court action in respect of a full refund is really the only sensible option.

I could never get rid of any of my Beatles records. I worked to hard to collect them. I think I would be saddened the most to lose my Rubber Soul album.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Rubber Soul is a great album, I picked up a first pressing of it a few years ago in a charity shop and it's one of my most treasured records... Also picked up Please Please Me too!

@jaybug564

Жыл бұрын

@@thistinylife I would LOVE to have please please me! Very cool!

Cruising on the border channel has also had problems with their blacking paint. Sounds like faulty paint.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Oh no! I think ours was because it wasn't grit blasted first sadly

Incidentally.. I inherited a record collection from someone who I love.. it's not for sale..

We finally sold our record collection. It was a sad day. If you have not used in a year donate or sell.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

There are some records I don't think I could ever let go of... I have some original pressings of The Beatles first few albums and they're very precious! Managed to pick them up from a charity shop. You're right, the rest of the stuff needs to get sold or donated!

@christineprice5463

Жыл бұрын

@@thistinylife goodluck

Would have been good to get an idea how much that storeage unit was ... im looking for the very same reason

The vinyl's I refuse sell: Jeff Waynes "War of The Worlds".. The Beatles "Magical Mystery Tour".. Alice Cooper "Welcome To My Nightmare".. KISS "ALIVE II".. "The Star Wars Soundtrack".. Mike Oldfield "Tubular Bells".. Jean-Michel Jarre "Oxygene".. I have so many great albums that I cant bare to get rid of.... I was fortunate enough to go to both of the Alice Cooper and KISS concerts But, If I could only take one album, it would have to be: Pink Floyd "The Wall" . . 😁🎶

See Emily play by Pink Floyd

@thistinylife

11 ай бұрын

Great recommendation, thank you :)

Music was my first love by John Miles is the record i would have

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Oo not heard of this, we'll have to have a listen!

im a qualified painter and decorator with over 6 years in the trade.... and I can tell I looks like they havent used any etching primer, or even a basic primer. if you paint metal you need an etching primer to help make the very surface of the steel more porus. sucks they cut corners on a new boat. who every built the boat should have to pay to have that repainted im my opinion.

Paint it black by the stones

I've not owned a record of any kind since maybe 2005? So I'd be fine haha

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Fair enough! There's some in my collection I don't think I could face letting go of

Probably not much consolation but both put new tractors ceased to function shortly after delivery. As a retired mechanical engineer l have to bite my tongue .I’d have to keep all my Stones records especially Jack Flash 👍

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Oh no! That's so annoying, did you manage to get them up and running? As a self confessed tractor geek, what sort were they? Definitely keep the Stones records, I have a copy of Sticky Fingers with an actual zip on the sleeve... Looks great but scratches all the records around it

@tonycarter3756

Жыл бұрын

@@thistinylife l’m probably not supposed to name the make of tractor ,they were both fixed under warranty but that’s not really the point .And yes Sticky Fingers does mess up other album covers.l keep mine separate just in Case 🧐

😀😃😀

Only album to keep? Mike oldfield, omidawn.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

We'll have to have a listen!!

@alanjohn6355

Жыл бұрын

@@thistinylife it's an amazing album, my opinion, better than his big album "Tubular Bells"

We sold up, decluttered and moved into an American caravan. Got rid a couple of thousand albums. Sold out have away. The piles. Charity, junk and keep. If you havn't used it in the last couple of years, you probably never will again.

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

That's the strategy I need to embrace... If it's been gathering dust it probably won't be missed!

have you got those electro's on the side of the boat ,used for earthing while traveling

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Hey Malcolm, we have anodes at the rear and bow

@malcolmone1

Жыл бұрын

@@thistinylife fine ,as i could not se any on your boat at the boatyard ,,one thing i did notice that some of your blacking had been eaten ,all those small round circular marks

Tubular Bells.🍺🍺

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Lovely! Feel it would suit an early morning cruise well!

Beethoven piano concertos

Omg how heart wrenching. Hope it gets sorted. Is there any comeback to the boat builder who sold it to u ? Re records. I thought mine had value. Old beetles hits etc but got £15 for about 200 including dj white label 12 inches and some 78s. No value at all sadly. All time fave would be my first 7 inch I ever bought ‘ Bobby Dazzler’ Best wishes. ❤

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Trevor! The good news is we're able to sort the problems now rather than discovering them later down the line when real damage would have been done! Just a bit frustrating to find they've cut corners. We're talking to the builder at the minute but don't hold out much hope!

Didn't you have a survey done before you purchased it oooops,

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Spoke to a number of surveyors who told us as it's a new shell, we wouldn't need a survey. Second hand boat we would have done

Who is the boat builder

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

It's ongoing with the boatbuilder so don't want to publicly name. But if you're going through anything similar or having a boat built and wanted to check, drop us an email to thistinylife@outlook.com

Fleetwood Mac Peter Green - I Need your love so bad.😊😊

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Ooh not heard of that tune, we'll give it a listen!!

@patmacleod684

Жыл бұрын

@thistinylife let me know what you think when you listen to it, please.

@johnmccann1960

Жыл бұрын

Original Fleetwood, great call. He truly was a genius. His Guitar playing is sublime.

If you have not used it, not needed it, not even remember ehat you have over the past 3 years, do you really need it?

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

Exactly... We're going to clear out the unit as soon as really. It should have been sorted a long time ago but covid meant we weren't able to get back to where the storage is. Hopefully we'll be able to sell a few bits too

You say you don’t like /fear of tossing things out but guess your not afraid of tossing out your cash to keep all that crap At some point you could have got all that stuff new with the money you spent to store it

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

It's been on our to-do list ever since we bought our first boat, but as the boat isn't anywhere near the storage unit it has felt like a HUGE task to empty it... Months have turned into years and we try to not think about the money wasted... Ahhhhhh!

@edgotbait

Жыл бұрын

@@thistinylife maybe get a small tow behind narrow boat as a storage unit It would be yours and free storage after you pay it off

If the building company will not remedy this for you. (one way or another) You should POST their name every time you make a new video. Maybe others will not fall under there scam of doing cheap work.

Why are you paying for it if your boats under 12 months old? Or the people that did the blacking would be liable for cost.

have you thought of instead of blackening find out about 2 pac treatment

@thistinylife

Жыл бұрын

It had two pack on it originally but the hadn't grit blasted. To be honest I quite like the traditional bitumen as getting the boat out the water every few years gives a good opportunity to have a look at the hull.