I Still Don't Have a Boat

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[@louiemcallister66]

I hope everything is okay with you, and I just want to say I miss you and your videos. Looking forward to seeing you back!

[@andrewpoloni4197]

Keep the faith LJ … nothing good comes quickly (or easily). We’re all hoping you get your boat done exactly how you want it ASAP!

[@ClareHenney-hd2hy]

Love the colour and the name , we had a Narrowboat called Foxglove, LMS. It brought us many happy years so I’m sure yours will too. Looking forward to seeing the inside. It will all be worth it xx

[@eamonfire]

Keeping fingers crossed for you Lorna. In the meantime, David might need a little help in steering his wee cruiser at some point.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

How frustrating but how bloomin’ gorgeous does she look!!! What a fab shade of pink too, I’m keeping everything crossed for you that they finish her ASAP 🩷💐 🦊

[@Jonathan_55018]

Thanks for the update can't believe your not onboard now but it WILL happen don't give up the dream love the boat name the artwork is incredible I hope you have a happy Christmas and the new year brings a new boat keep smiling your incredible xx

[@steveowens398]

Someday you'll look back on this and - still not be happy about it. But you'll have the boat and be on the water, and that might make up for things a bit. In the meantime, David can take you out on his canary boat!

[@pootlingalong8928]

I think this is the prettiest narrowboat I’ve ever seen. I hope you will take the keys soonest ❤️

[@wendybrealey8368]

You've been absent for a while. With all the delays with the boat so depressing just checking in you're OK. It's fine not posting til you want to so no pressure there but just wanted to make sure you're doing all right 🤗

[@lynziekirby8882]

It is a month on from this vlog so I do hope that things have progressed for you Lorna. Everything about the little boat seems to have been taking ages and must be so frustrating. However, look on the bright side, you will have so many adventures and may even take your 'boat husband' on some lovely cruises. Happy new year.

[@christinehammell6365]

O Lorna , so frustrating. Thank goodness the price is fixed. Like others though I love the artwork. I hope the excitement returns when you accept the keys at the handover 🎉

[@christinegibbins6105]

The sign writing is just beautiful. I love the colours. Sad to hear of the dulling of your enthusiasm. It is a long wait. You take care.

[@wellyftw]

I can fully sympathise with you. I was a live aboard boater for about 7 years and took my boat into a boat yard to be fully resprayed. The 6-8 week estimate turned into a year at which point - they still hadn't finished the work - I decided to take it elsewhere to another boat yard to complete the work. The second boat yard's 3 month estimate turned into 8 months and so in total I was without my boat for almost two years. It was frustrating, costly and, as you say, disappointing. Every milestone was missed and I was continually lied and bullshitted to by both boat yards. It took the shine and excitement off the whole experience which I had also been looking forward to. I've got the boat back but I don't suppose my boating life will be the same after that experience. Luckily the second boat yard did a great job (although there were some issues that I decided to just swallow rather than try and press the boat yard to fix) and the boat looks great but after being without my boat for two years, things aren't the same. Good luck with yours! It's looking grand.

[@itsjustanidea]

It looks close Lorna, I'm sure I've seen that fox somewhere near Kingsbury. 😉 Are canal boats launched with a bottle of champagne, I think " Foxglove" should be, a nice pink one !!

[@t1n4444]

Yes. Indeed narrowboats are launched with champagne. However what with narrowboaters being exceedingly "thrifty" the champagne is converted to a sterile fluid first. Protection of paintwork and so forth. In fact narrowboats are being continuously "re-christened" with the same sterile fluid for years after. You might suppose it's easy to aim at the canal itself ... but it's not. Some blokes don't always feel obliged to stop cruising, not even for a moment ... Not all benefits bestowed by the Almighty are enjoyed by both genders on an equal basis. I don't suppose all ladies can write their name in the snow either ...

[@PoppysMum2]

The colour of your boat is absolutely gorgeous 😍 Delays are so frustrating - I hope you get her early in the New Year and I hope you can bring her up the T&M sometime to Shardlow - imagine how cute NB Sea Glass and NB Foxglove would look together - like Mother and Daughter 😍

[@lornajaneadventures]

My inspiration 🥰

[@MouseToes]

Just HANG ON! It is going to be SO worth all this frustration when you are IN this wonderful and special boat. The Foxglove color is fantastic. You WILL live aboard; keep the faith.

[@bradleybolton3843]

Sorry to hear this. Thank you for letting people aware so they can stay away from this company if they want a new boat

[@pilpelet100]

That must be so frustrating. I hope that your boat will be ready very soon. In the meantime - that artwork is beautiful.

[@marthaanderson2656]

I am sorry your plans have been messed about but OMG the art work is enchanting! For that I am so happy for you

[@JISJ1964]

I´ll keep my fingers crossed and hold my thumb as much as I can!

[@geordieal]

Hope you are doing ok, miss the vlogs. Dying to hear updates on foxglove!

[@raymaulder7383]

I feel your frustration, keep smiling beautiful lady. Sign writing looks fantastic.

[@blackbird365]

Aww, poor Lorna, all that endless waiting & faffery must be sooo frustrating indeed! Hang in there, keep enjoying your beautiful fox & foxgloves - GORGEOUS! Best of luck & good wishes.

[@EeeDee1]

I commented on Loverboy's latest video that he should name his new boat the Lorna Jane which he gave a like to.

[@pfalzgraf7527]

interesting idea 😂

[@redfox1066]

Foxglove looks a wonderful boat. I can understand your frustration at the delays but everything has been affected by Brexit and Covid etc for supplies and deliveries, it’s a real pain to get anything done building wise. When Foxglove arrives and you are out on the water enjoying your new boat I hope the memories of these delays will fade and wish you many great adventures.🙂😺🦊🌿

[@JackNance22]

The one lesson life keeps hitting me over the head with is that "nothing is easy", especially if you're pursuing something interesting. Best of luck, I bet the frustrating memories will fade once your plans are back on track.

[@jaynecopland]

So frustrating but you know the ole adage “good things come to those who wait”. It looks amazing from the outside. I love the color!

[@SomchaiSpeaks]

Good to see you again, after spotting you on Jen on the Move. Oh my it does seem such a drawn out process and anyone would be frustrated. But it looks like 2024 will be such a fantastic year for you as you catch up with the people and places you had planned for this year. You will be able to "tower" over David in his new boat! Hang in there, I am holding my breath for you. Hope to see you soon.

[@marj1585]

Ugh. I first saw my boat in September, and had an offer accepted. I certainly hoped to be onboard for Christmas, but even the process of buying a boat is much more long winded than I expected, nevermind building! I finally got her home last month. Hang in there, it will be worth it!

[@stevendrennan167]

Don't get too frustrated LJ. This is beyond your control and probably partly outside your builders too. Parts, people availability and cost are big factor in any construction at the moment. Keep focus and stay excited

[@andynightingale7335]

That artwork & colour is brilliant Lorna, very impressive. Just keep looking forward to getting out and about next year.

[@hymek7017]

Thank you for the update. The night is darkest just before dawn and boat building might be similar in that you've already waited for far too long for Foxglove but look how close to finished it is. From outside it is stunning. It's horrid having all your hopes and dreams delayed but they are just delayed, not cancelled. Can't wait to see you out on the water with your gorgeous cat. Next year will be better. 😊

[@jayne1905]

The paintwork on your boat is absolutely gorgeous !! Keep the faith Lorna you will get there 😊 all good things are usually worth it in the end 😊

[@rachelleottereyes364]

Just checking in to see how the build is coming. I guess its not done yet - I’ll keep checking - hope you are keeping your spirits up

[@ireneshortt984]

Lorna I do hope your boat is finished soon. It must be so frustrating having to deal with the delays. xx

[@katied6130]

Oh Lorna she's going to be beautiful 💜 It really does suck when things take way longer then it should, but I feel some of your sweetest dreams will come true when Foxglove is finished. Chin up, and smile 💜

[@nbflyingfox4672]

Well from Flying Fox.... Hello Fox Glove... Great job that sign writing and the fox.... 😊

[@margaretknight8690]

The boat looks fantastic - the name and fox image is really beautiful. It must be very frustrating but you will get there!

[@quavernote4307]

Wow what fantastic artwork Lorna the colours are gorgeous of your new boat easy boat to transport anywhere too 🚛 I have a Midway 23 ft 5 so nice to be able to turn it anywhere just for a change of view sometimes so no more winding holes for you time will fly by now as it's only the small jobs now take care from David !! Not the David with his luxury cruiser 😃👍

[@jamesbrashear1664]

Hi Lorna, enjoy your videos especially the ones with your narrowboat husband David. Lorna I would like to purchase the eco friendly shampoo and soap, the same kind the narrowboat community uses. Can you inform me of the name? Can't wait till your new videos make their appearance staring your New boat.

[@robertbrierley7083]

Sorry your vot floating yet, Some time ago you said you were waiting for the engine as that at least arrived yet,stay safe.😊

[@lornajaneadventures]

No, no engine yet

[@Jax240jk]

I moved off my boat for a survey early May 2021. It needed over plating and blacking and a load more jobs but i didnt expect to still be sofa surfing now. Im 54 and have a little dog. I stayed with a friend for a week then my son fir 6 months then to my sisters house for nearly a year and now im at another son's house. Most of that time ive not had a car so not been able to get to my boat much. I dont know how long it will be now until its finished. But im keeping my chin up because i know at some point i will be back home and very happy 🙏 one thing is for sure you and i will be on our boats next year 😊

[@jillchew-tetlaw3388]

Love the paintwork and the name. You’ll be onboard soon I feel sure.

[@mdutch]

Here's hoping that shortly, you get that welcome and surprising telephone call, asking you "when do you wish to launch?" In the meantime, we'll look for you in David's channel(s), as well as Jen's.

[@prestoncrewnarrowboaters8619]

it's a very difficult thing, waiting for a boat to be ready,in our case we gained from the waiting for engine parts,as we fitted our boat out ourselves.but it was still frustrating at times.you boat looks great and she will be ready soon,once that happens your life is yours again xx Alex and Maria

[@marvindebot3264]

As I said on Patreon, the name art is utterly gorgeous! I love the fox, he (she?) came out great. As for the delays, you have more patience than I do; I'd be on the warpath by now as this has taken far too long.

[@t1n4444]

Season's Greetings and all that. Will presume no update as yet? It occurs to me that if nothing else the paintwork will setting off and curing hard enough to resist the first brush with the bastard thorns and branches overhanging the non towpath side. Looking forward to launch day!

[@billabongoneill]

When your boat was outside and was a sort of matte pink I thought omg what is she doing but when I saw her on Gladys the narrowboat’s update of his boat this week I have to say that I was wrong she looks absolutely amazing I’ve watched all of your videos please keep us updated.

[@Tinhare]

She looks lovely. Love the sign writing and artwork. Hope you get her soon. Sorry to hear you’ve been messed about.

[@marthaanderson2656]

also pink is a tricky color and these color tones are perfect!

[@wendybrealey8368]

Can emphasise totally but hang in there. The artwork is brilliant. Celebrate the small steps like how gorgeous that is despite being totally p* off about everything else. It looks close enough, surely, for a 2024 Spring launch. 2023 has been a shite year for most people we know and we’ve certainly had better - onwards. Bring on the new year and have a happy Christmas.🤗🧚‍♀️🎅🏻

[@myhillslife27]

Absolutely! LOVE! the signage! beautifully done! love it

[@jamietomaino9260]

That paint is gorgeous!!!

[@edwardbibbins4647]

Feel your pain Flamingo Girl. Over promising, bullshit and missed deadlines seem now to be present in everyday transactions, however big, small or ordinary. In my world communication and truth are king. Tell me straight and keep me informed so I can plan. It's not difficult to do and earns respect from day one. Anything else makes you look like you don't care,and in business that's not a good look. Love the paintwork and sign-writing, very professional and "stand-out". It's going to look fab. Hang in there F.G., seems it's going to be worth it. x

[@t1n4444]

The only problem is that some boatyards might be scratching about for work and might be less candid than customers would like. It's inevitable that we will learn the name of the boatyard and that might have a bearing on "future" customers looking for a boat builder. It might be that a third party, with no connection to either boatyard or Lorna, has no qualms about criticising said boatyard. Reputation counts for a lot on the cut where customers are concerned. It is not unheard of for poor reputations to be discussed all along the network.

[@johnchristmas310]

We know who makes the Aintree Beetle. One of 6 builders we visited in 2021. Our boat will be ready in Jan 24, 8 months after hull started. Decisions had to be made on alternative power due to engine supply difficulties but glad we chose someone else.

[@scottfw7169]

Lorna, that's going to be/already is a pretty boat.

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Love the colour and the artwork - awesome - but omg you have patience’s of a saint. How long does it take to build your new boat ! I sense you wanted to say a lot more but understand in order to keep the peace you daren’t out of courtesy. Well done you. Let’s hope it’s launched very soon and is well worth the wait. Best wishes.

[@kaitlyn__L]

Honestly, I totally get how a lot of this feels. So many things in my life have been very slow progress over years or even a decade. It can be hard to feel like any progress is even real, sometimes. But it always is real, and it's always still worth doing!

[@Matthias9319]

That sign is stunning, good luck to you and Foxglove

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one Lorna I seen your boat on another Narrowboat channel it looks well tidy but it’s been a wile now lass you must be well po with it hopefully you will get it soon have a Top week 🙂😸✌️

[@louiemcallister66]

I hope everything is going well for you.

[@ElizabethShirley-s2x]

Our Beetle is almost done. It's lovely but 18 months late! Has been almost ready for months. I understand how frustrating the delays and unpredictability are. It will be worth it. The sign writer is a genius.

[@WildernessGuyBC]

Wow! That looks so good! Hang in there, Lorna. It will be worth it in the end.

[@RenaissanceEarCandy]

That really is a stunning paint job

[@garithisnthat3356]

Lorna, well done and a big hug for dealing with what has happened and for being so upfront and honest about something that clearly has been a horror story, through no thought of your own. I think all of us completely get it and can read between the lines. You controlled your words and emotions very well. You're right, the colour!! and sign writers art work is amazing. It did not look like a half finished boat, thankfully! Light at the end of the tunnel (excuse the pun). Best wishes for 2024 it will be amazing and definitely pink 🩷😊

[@pfalzgraf7527]

I think it was the wrong time to not underestimate the difficulties about boat building! Just talk to anyone who has a slightly larger building or craftsman-project going on ... ! ! So, I would say that probably nobody is actually B-S-ing you. The problem is, I believe, that deliveries take loads of time all over the world. Wish you all the best! And I just hope that once you have your boat, it is going to be everything you wanted it to be! The artwork is really phenomenal! Thanks for the update and ... watch you when I watch you (hopefully soon).

[@lornajaneadventures]

My contract stated delivery October 2022…

[@CheckFred]

Sounds like a case of - 'Being GOT! By The Short'n'Curly's 🤨 .... Hope You take delivery very soon Lorna 🤠

[@floatybyboaty]

You can come any play on mine, to get you boat 'Fix' You will need a paint brush, for inside touch up, and you never know, dinner on the cards also. Keep the faith.

[@hamshackleton]

They are certainly dragging it all out, Lorna. I hope the price isn't creeping up pro-rata!

[@lornajaneadventures]

Price is fixed

[@t1n4444]

​@@lornajaneadventures Perhaps discount is warranted?

[@endeavour2968]

Keep your spirits up, thought it would be done by now but as we are in winter closures, and it’s cold on the water, so you might prefer the house for the next 3 months, but looking forward to seeing you out cruising come 2024 season

[@t1n4444]

They haven't sourced an engine, then? I speculate of course. But, I don't need to speculate on the artwork, at all. Signwriter person definitely knows their trade alright. Will look forward to you taking ownership and hope David does the shooting so you can just enjoy navigating on your maiden voyage. Changing the topic slightly ... are you and/or David intending to visit the upcoming trailboat event at Moira perchance? I speculate, again, David could get Twiggy to Snarestone and thence to Moira via the puddles and morning dew as his new boat only draws about half an inch.

[@Sim0nTrains]

Setbacks do suck being honest and it is disappointing to see that Foxglove have been set back but don't give up on your dream, it be worth the wait and the artwork on Foxglove is impressive and cute, really like it.

[@m4rkph1ll1p5]

I feel so bad for you that you are not on your dream boat after all this time. I hope it becomes available soon and you can get on the water. Love your work BTW ! X

[@adamcresswell696]

Nothing like a company over promising and under delivering. Hopefully they will offer you some form of discount for the delays. Did you have any completion date included in your contract of build? If so they have failed you big time. Hopefully you will be on the water soon.

[@trevortaylor5430]

Best wishes and I hope you soon have all your hopes and dreams fulfilled.

[@ClareHenney-hd2hy]

Any news on your boat yet? xx

[@andrewbarnard667]

You have way more patience than i have. At the rate they are going its going to be another year before it sees the water. If nothing else we know who not to go to for a new boat. Good luck.

[@ronniemanuel6287]

So good to see you again 💖 all good things come to those that wait 😊

[@louiemcallister66]

I love the name. It will be totally worth the wait. Keep well

[@WelshRob1964]

Sorry to hear there are more delays with your boat 😥. I can understand your disappointment 🤗. Not a good advert for those making it. Foxglove does look great and hope your aboard very soon 😍.

[@derekhindle5219]

A you tube channel called Gladys the narrowboat just popped up and he is having his built at same place his is being fitted out outside then he done a tour inside showing your boat.

[@Gladysthenarrowboat]

yes that's right, I did. I must say the paintwork and signwriting on Foxglove are top class 👍

[@LittleKenny]

Was just thinking of you this past weekend and that we hadn't seen anything. So sorry it's been so drawn out. Thinking good thoughts for you and Foxglove.

[@stevendrennan167]

How are you. Any updates on you and the boat

[@TomTremayne]

Lorna Jane, you are the best!

[@vinny142]

Just to re-iterate, you _can_ change the name of a narrowboat, you are not stuck with it forever, it's a matter of a few forms and some admin. Ofcourse you can change the name, imagine all the people who named their boats after some celebrity who later turns out to be a very very bad person indeed. It would be absurd not to let them change the name. Now, as for superstitions around it being unlucky... we'll you'll just have to get over it, statistics say it's not.

[@davidd3899]

Any updates yet

[@Иван-н7я7ц]

❤

[@good7saint]

Love that fox

[@katelights]

did you change your mind on the purple gunwhales?

[@lornajaneadventures]

They were never going to be purple

[@jamesjetty625]

post covid build drama!! every thing getting parts post covid is a major pain and the quality is total crap!! and you can put up fairy lights when ever you like!! the joys of being a adult LOL

[@davidd3899]

Brexit

[@t1n4444]

Lorna, dare we ask?

[@garypayne6233]

What has happened to your vlogs not seen anything in months hope you are well

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid not good no boat yet thank update vid boat looks good thanks lee

[@allanbrian611]

Very disappointing for you. How is your other venture of boat inspector progressing?

[@lornajaneadventures]

Even worse…

[@allanbrian611]

M

[@jasonbrooks1003]

Drama queen