What's going on with the boat?

After ten years living on Tarquilla we have moved to land. I'm often asked if we love the house or miss the boat and the real answer is - both. We still have Tarquilla and we are open to all options at the moment as far as her future is concerned. We will carry on working on her, it would be great to be able to sail her again. The Scilly Isles, Portishead marina, Bristol harbour and Falmouth are all places we have talked about as well as many others further afield. But, on the other hand, if a family was looking for a boat, ready to do the preparation she needs and wanted to take her on then we would sell her. She is not ready to sail off into the sunset but has a lot of life left in her. If you or someone you know would be interested then please contact us. She is 3 ply cold moulded, 42 foot long, one off design built in the 1960's. She has 2 double cabins and 2 single berths, a good size saloon, a decent size galley, head and a covered cockpit. She has two engines and a full suit of sails. We have lots more photos and can provide more details or answer questions. In the meantime, this blog has come to a natural pause for now as we take on new adventures.
Labels

Blogtober 8 - Five little green changes

Climate change can feel quite overwhelming and inevitable at times. It feels like we have no control. Doing lots of little things can have a big accumulative difference though so even one small change can help make a big change. Anything is better than nothing. Here's a handful of ideas for your consideration if you're not sure where to start.

 

1. Washi tape

Two piles of tape of different colours stacked
 

We've stopped wrapping gifts for each other instead using a metal wok lid like a cloche and presenting each gift individually. For other people I have started using paper washi tape to secure wrapping rather than adhesive tape, many of which cannot be recycled and have harmful manufacturing processes. And yes, I have just got some Christmas tape - it's not that long until Christmas!


2. Solid soap

Two wrapped soaps flatlay and one upended unwrapped soap

Another change we have made is from  shower gels to solid soaps. Whilst recycling plastic bottles is better than them going to landfill, reducing the amount we use in the first place is even better. Soaps do vary in how good they are with some turning mushy quite quickly. My current favourite brand contains a hefty dose of sea salt which keeps the bar solid for much longer and therefore means that the bar lasts longer. They smell really nice and are gentle on skin too.

 

3. Washing up sponges

Pink silicon washing up brush held over silver sink

Not every change is a good one or suits everyone. Whilst the rest of the crew like the silicon washing up brush I don't get on with it and still find a sponge easier to use. Let me know if you've been converted by a particular one you think I might like or maybe I'm just awkward!


4. Eating less meat

Large wok filled with large langoustines, mussels, chirizo and other paella ingredients

I love chicken and would happily eat it every day. We have however started reducing the amount of meat we eat, having one or two days a week meat free. There are lots of recipes aailable for meat free meals and its important to make sure that you don't just 'take the meat out' as our bodies need protein. Experimenting with various other protein sources (not just lentils) we have discovered some that are easier to store than meat as a handy bonus.


5 Read this book

Small white book titled Greta Thunberg Noone is too small to make a difference

OK, so Greta Thunberg is a divisive figure but she makes some very good points in this book about the difference we can make. Worth a read.


 




Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular Posts