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Author: Ian

I'm a retired scientist - better at technology than French and diesel engines but love the cruising lifestyle on Catharina Elisabeth with Lisette. One of the great attractions is having summer in Australia followed by summer in Europe.
2023 Barging France
—  By IanMay 26, 2023

Stage 1 Continues (8/05 – 26/05/23)

Migennes Well, not so much has happened since the last update. Catharina Elisabeth is still in the water waiting to be lifted out. The wait is frustrating but the experience of most people I have met is that being in a shipyard is a waiting…
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2023 Barging France
—  By IanMay 10, 2023

Stage 1 (26/04 – 07/5/2023)

Migennes Startup After I arrived at midday and was picked up by the ever-helpful Simon Evans, the first jobs were to get Catharina Elisabeth’s basic systems operating. Turn on the power, OK and the main battery bank was at 47% down from 71% six months…
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2023 Barging France
—  By IanApril 24, 2023

A busy year begins (24/04 – 25/04/2023)

Sunbury – Migennes Back in France, at least one of us, and the prospect ahead is hard work, uncertainty and enjoyment – what we love about this lifestyle. Lisette will be joining me in a month. The nature of the work we’re going to start…
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2019 Barging France
—  By IanMarch 2, 2023

Migennes and home (21/09 – 27/09)

Auxerre – Migennes – Sunbury We decided to get ourselves settled into Simon Evans’ yard at Migennes a few days before our departure on the 26th of September, leaving us four days for winterising. First, the now practised cruise from Auxerre to Migennes, our fourth…
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"New grandkids are the natural enemy of extended boat cruises."

Harvey Schwartz | 'On a Barge in France' blog

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    Helm and Crew on Stage 1 Continues (8/05 – 26/05/23)May 27, 2023

    It is, perhaps, the most disagreeable part of cruising in Europe but I guess nothing is perfect - although this…

  2. Valerie Poore on Stage 1 Continues (8/05 – 26/05/23)May 27, 2023

    Oh my, Ian. I thought you would be well on the way with your repairs by now. The waiting game…

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    Helm and Crew on Stage 1 (26/04 – 07/5/2023)May 10, 2023

    The tarps save lots of heartbreaking work on the wooden windows - so saving our souls. Happy travels in Europe!

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    Helm and Crew on A busy year begins (24/04 – 25/04/2023)May 10, 2023

    You shouldn't have to worry about passwords - now I've approved this comment, the rest should slip in without any…

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