tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post4018952255676415756..comments2023-12-01T10:35:12.938+00:00Comments on Boatlife: Cruising Aboard NB Valerie: One Year Without HimLes Biggshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-88990076392157263532018-02-02T22:06:37.761+00:002018-02-02T22:06:37.761+00:00Thanks for the info. When we move out from Stourpo...Thanks for the info. When we move out from Stourport-on-Severn later in the month we will head up the Shroppie so may give it a try. Hopefully we will finally get to meet as we pass. XXX Judith Judith nb Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07702254353871564739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-74892263790010382122018-02-01T12:12:10.101+00:002018-02-01T12:12:10.101+00:00Hi Judith,
Yes the canals are still overwhelming...Hi Judith, <br /><br />Yes the canals are still overwhelmingly filled with lovely folks. <br /><br />The cost of having the fuel polished with Cheshire Marine Services was about half the cost of your quote. Roger is the Me's name and he is brill. they do charge extra if they have to come out somewhere and find you. I was in a marina about six miles from where he lives so that helped. <br /><br />Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-55626800906461719602018-02-01T12:08:27.706+00:002018-02-01T12:08:27.706+00:00Hellooooooo Tom and Jan!! How lovely to hear from ...Hellooooooo Tom and Jan!! How lovely to hear from you. <br /><br />Well I cannot deny anything you'v aid so I shall just nod my virtual head and smile. Yes I do find the tank holds more diesel now. It gives me a measure of peace as well. <br /><br />Love and hugs to you both, <br /><br />Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-23030216416454237822018-02-01T12:06:42.745+00:002018-02-01T12:06:42.745+00:00Oh Kath that is so kind of you to say. I am please...Oh Kath that is so kind of you to say. I am pleased I entertain and do not leave you bored. Perhaps we might meet up over this next summer if you and Neil are heading north? If not I will continue to enjoy your blog as always. <br /><br />Love to you both, <br /><br />Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-83533298632932530232018-02-01T12:05:06.469+00:002018-02-01T12:05:06.469+00:00Hi again, Marilyn,
I have sent you an email rega...Hi again, Marilyn, <br /><br />I have sent you an email regarding some of the things in your comment. I do have a trolley but I am using cloth bags in order to keep me from spending too much on groceries. I am limited to what I can comfortably carry in the two bags. It seems to be working. <br /><br />I will pass on the Thai food. I dislike Thai and Indian foods-curries, etc. Best to eat in and save dosh. :)<br /><br />No more Job Seekers allowance. Now it is Universal Credit and it is pretty dire. I have applied and I am hoping they can review my CV and application skills to see what if anything I may be doing wrong. I've applied for six jobs since mid-November and not gotten a nibble on a single one. Still beavering away at it though. Hope springs eternal. <br /><br />Love to you both, <br /><br />Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-24637841245633125112018-02-01T12:00:30.679+00:002018-02-01T12:00:30.679+00:00Hi Irene,
You are correct it is a common buzzard...Hi Irene, <br /><br />You are correct it is a common buzzard. I manged to find it in a bird book after comparing it to a Kestral, a Red Kite and a Sparrow hawk. <br /><br />Yes the flu was absolutely debilitating. It was all I could do to keep the fire going and bring coal in, I ached so badly. I managed to think ahead a week prior and went to Holland & Barrett for throat lozenges and Sambucol, and to the grocery store for Long Life juice, Strepsils, aspirin and Kleenex. It dawned on me that I no longer have a husband to nip into town for things should I fall ill so I have to be proactive now. good thing I was!!<br /><br />I hope we do catch up with one another over the summer. That would be a delight and something wonderful to look forward to. Many thanks for the good wishes. I need them. I have been applying for jobs since November with no response. <br /><br />Love to you both, <br /><br />Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-21076641406907127952018-01-30T23:52:22.860+00:002018-01-30T23:52:22.860+00:00Lovely post. Glad to hear your on the mend and at ...Lovely post. Glad to hear your on the mend and at your intended destination. A lot of hard work for you nice to have help with the locks, there are some lovely people about. Was the fuel polishing an expensive job to have done? It's something we could do with having done but the only quote we had last year was £400+,so at the time didn't persue it. Hope you have some luck with the job hunting. Take care. XXX Judith nb Serena Judith nb Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07702254353871564739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-40666817111875036582018-01-30T02:32:51.542+00:002018-01-30T02:32:51.542+00:00Who do you think you are kidding Jaq. You'll ...Who do you think you are kidding Jaq. You'll need another bag of cocoa shell in six months. Everyone knowns even little Alaskans are full of it! We've all read how much shovelling you have to do. :-)<br /><br />On a more serious note. Did you recover much usable tank capacity once the 'crud' had been removed?Tom and Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277996736846008000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-33332187267123414532018-01-29T23:41:25.966+00:002018-01-29T23:41:25.966+00:00I never fail to be moved by your posts Jaq, someti...I never fail to be moved by your posts Jaq, sometimes to tears, sometimes laughter, but always admiration. You are an amazing woman!<br />Kath (nb Herbie)Herbie Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16159526146136750929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-74332551860775648232018-01-29T19:19:06.916+00:002018-01-29T19:19:06.916+00:00Hi Jaq, darling,
If you don't already have one...Hi Jaq, darling,<br />If you don't already have one, consider finding a folding shopping trolley for your supermarket excursions - David and I bought two in Argos, £14 each. They are the go for making bringing shopping easier to bring back to the boat. Saves the shoulders, arms and back.<br />And if you want a treat, Simply Thai, 17 Welsh Row, is a lovely restaurant ...<br />And have you been to DWP yet to sort out the Job Seeker Allowance or whatever it is called in the UK? I am fairly sure you qualify, and the conditions, while actively job seeking are reasonably easy to fulfil.<br />Mxxoo with more of those Biggs hugs.Marilyn, nb Waka Huiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485346080040799974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-40942543484817607832018-01-29T15:46:50.253+00:002018-01-29T15:46:50.253+00:00I'm afraid to say it's not a sparrowhawk b...I'm afraid to say it's not a sparrowhawk but a red kite. You were right that it is a bird of prey. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-21380783586608887572018-01-29T15:37:35.257+00:002018-01-29T15:37:35.257+00:00Hi Jaq, I'm pretty certain the bird is not a S...Hi Jaq, I'm pretty certain the bird is not a Sparrow Hawk. The markings seem all wrong. Most likely a common Buzzard but like Jennie I to am open to suggestions. Glad to see you are now on the mend after the flu. If the strain you had was the Australian flu and having had that in Oz last year, I know how ill you felt. I would not have wanted to go through that alone and how you coped with the everyday running of Valerie is beyond me.<br />How lovely that you got help at the locks. Restores one faith in mankind and now that you are in Nantwich I hope your job hunting will be successful. Hope to see you sometime later this year ( we are off in the motorhome to Ireland over the summer)as we plan to head up the Shroppie. Sending love and hugs. Xxxx<br /><br /> Ian and Irene Jameisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15619780891302537493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-87725169121161783572018-01-29T10:20:10.164+00:002018-01-29T10:20:10.164+00:00HI Marilyn,
Thank you for the tip on the osteopa...HI Marilyn, <br /><br />Thank you for the tip on the osteopath. Will do! And thanks for continuing to hold me in your thoughts. I so appreciate it and it really does help. <br /><br />Love Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-28236413637291557352018-01-29T10:18:20.900+00:002018-01-29T10:18:20.900+00:00Hi Karen,
There is a lot to take away from child...Hi Karen, <br /><br />There is a lot to take away from childhood abuse and not all of it is bad. For those of us who survive and make a conscious decision not to be like our abusers there is the knowledge that one cane and has survived worse and in doing so we are made of tough stuff indeed. I had to out one foot in front of the other in front of the other to grow up enough to get away and take control of my own life. It has stood me in good stead through adulthood. <br /><br />I am glad you love the quotes. I have always been a quote collector. They make a declarative point around which to write an essay, find a title or make a point. I will send you my address in an email. <br /><br />Love Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-31473459827401117402018-01-29T10:13:55.643+00:002018-01-29T10:13:55.643+00:00Hi Sally,
Thank you. Even when generally feeling...Hi Sally, <br /><br />Thank you. Even when generally feeling ill and under the weather if something must be done I usually just gird my loins and get on with it. <br /><br />Thank you for the offer of a letter of recommendation. I may take you up on that!!<br /><br />Love Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-38919894501465637412018-01-29T10:12:07.235+00:002018-01-29T10:12:07.235+00:00Hi Jennie,
Oh lovely, a Sparrowhawk. Well it was...Hi Jennie, <br /><br />Oh lovely, a Sparrowhawk. Well it was a boon to see it sitting there. It often lands on the picnic tables along there. Les would have been chuffed to bits to see it.<br /><br />I too am grateful to feel at least well enough to move when I needed to do so. the weather didn't take long to close back in, with rain and high winds. I had thought to stay in the marina for four more days but when I looked at the long term forecast I quickly realized I might find myself stuck there even longer due to the weather.<br /><br />Love Jaq xxx Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-67031447259828353532018-01-29T04:28:50.072+00:002018-01-29T04:28:50.072+00:00Hi Jaq,
There is a great osteopath clinic in Nantw...Hi Jaq,<br />There is a great osteopath clinic in Nantwich. http://weaverhouse.com/ Ph 01270 629933<br />Ask to see Grace - I went to her a few times while we were moored about where you are, and she is great: empathetic, skilled, thorough.<br /><br />Have been thinking about you lots lately, as you know. <br /><br />Kia kaha, my inspiring friend, and sending you Biggs hugs,<br /><br />MxxooMarilyn, nb Waka Huiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485346080040799974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-45513473668531247452018-01-29T01:49:32.945+00:002018-01-29T01:49:32.945+00:00What impresses me Jaq is that you just keep puttin...What impresses me Jaq is that you just keep putting one foot in front of the other in front of the other. It will get better and one day you will be glad you endured during these bleak days of loss and winter. AND I love your quotes. Also, share your new address with us if that is possible.<br />No winter here in Pullman - KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-3023020300528520062018-01-28T20:18:04.219+00:002018-01-28T20:18:04.219+00:00I am as ever in awe of your determination and abil...I am as ever in awe of your determination and abilities! Glad you are feeling better. If a letter of recommendation would help let me know. I could use my posh academic credentials not my Online ones 😂. <br />SallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-61454052668739786182018-01-28T15:32:53.531+00:002018-01-28T15:32:53.531+00:00My bird recognition skills are not the best, Jaq, ...My bird recognition skills are not the best, Jaq, much to our son's disappointment who has makes his living from his passion for ornithology, but I think it might be a sparrowhawk. If no one comes up with a definite answer, which I am sure they will, I will ask our son. I am so pleased to hear you are feeling better and have managed to move on safely and delighted to hear you had help at both locks. Jennie xxJenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991436741087480533noreply@blogger.com