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Some Jobs while Redundant

by Bigplumbs » 28 Jan 2017, 08:17

Well having been made redundant 2 months ago (not the best time of year) I have kept myself very busy doing much neglected DIY at my house, my Brothers and my Mums. Patios, new sheds, A huge fence, Electrical work, Broadband, Telephone, CCTV Cameras, Hedge work etc etc. So I thought it was time I turned myself to my boats. First job which turned out to be quite easy (despite the ice in the frozen garden hose) was to wash the little rib which I am ashamed to say I put away dirty.

Pic attached of her after she was washed in simple soap and water, Came up nice I think
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by Bigplumbs » 28 Jan 2017, 08:24

You will see she is off the trailer because I need to move the roller position as the rollers hit the tubes and not the hull at the rear. I also decided to give the trailer a referb and paint with hammerite. Isn't salt water fun. Thankfully this is a very simple trailer so not too much work to do.

I also fitted a tiny tach to the boat as I had no way of seeing the revs from the 4 stroke.

My next fun job is going to be to make a removable seat extension on the rear of the seat so when we are both on the boat we have a little more room. Oh and fit a drink can holder, and do a little referb on the prop

When on the water this little boat is so much fun I really enjoy doing little jobs on her.

Dennis
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by Ianfs » 28 Jan 2017, 10:36

Sounds like you've been busy Dennis. I hope you're OK and can secure employment soon.
Maybe you could earn some cash in the Summer on the water with sight seeing tours or exhilarating fun rides. :D
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by betty boop » 28 Jan 2017, 10:49

your doing more boat stuff than I am in my extended unemployment, only 2 excuses, laziness and £ :lol: hasnt stopped me wasting time booking a flights to Thailand though, Which reminds me Im looking for a recommendation on staying and what to do for 3 days in Kanchanaburi. Cant remember without looking at past posts but I seem to recall Im talking to the right person?
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by Bigplumbs » 28 Jan 2017, 13:57

I am not looking for work yet. I will do that in the spring. I am quite happy catching up on all the jobs I have neglected to do at the moment.

I am sort of having a gap year/some months like all those young people do. I am just doing it at 54 :) lol

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by betty boop » 28 Jan 2017, 14:44

Bigplumbs wrote:I am not looking for work yet. I will do that in the spring. I am quite happy catching up on all the jobs I have neglected to do at the moment.

I am sort of having a gap year/some months like all those young people do. I am just doing it at 54 :) lol

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yes i said the same on 2015 and still here, although Im hoping that will change this week with a nice job in the airforce radio sector, ;)
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