Writer: Helena Bergström
It doesn't get much better than this! We unpack a box every now and then. But mostly we sit on the deck, enjoying the sun and listening to reggae. You don't want to miss such fantastic days. I hope you also had the opportunity to enjoy the summer heat!
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Moving into the houseboat
Yesterday we completed the purchase of the houseboat at the broker and got the keys. Then it was time to move! We didn't have much to move, just boxes and some lights. But our houseboat is located at the far end of the dock, so it was still a lot of work to drive all the boxes out on a small cart.
The work also became a bit more complicated as there were some showers with heavy rain. Luckily, we had help from Robin and Alexandra. And now we are finally here, and the sun is shining!
Labour and celebration
First we carried heavy loads, and then of course we had to celebrate! Early in the evening we had roast beef and potato salad on deck. Later there were crayfish at our new kitchen table. It rocks softly and we already feel at home in our new accommodation!
Our first morning on the houseboat
This morning we woke up to fantastic weather! The sun is glistening in the water and the boat is gently rocking in its moorings. We are right at the entrance so we can enjoy watching all the boats going in and out. I also saw five small perch this morning when I opened the front door.
We're actually busy unpacking, but we're not rushing and are enjoying our new home. We just took our first swim from the boat. Peter jumped straight out of the boat, and I used our little swimming ladder.
The kitchen
The kitchen is really cosy, with a gas stove and a dishwasher. The cabinets are much smaller than we had in the apartment, but we've managed to fit most things in anyway. We bought the dining table on Blocket two days ago, and the colour matches the rest of the kitchen perfectly!
Lower deck
The room on the lower deck is big! We still thought it would be difficult to get the beds in through the door, but it was fine! (We brought them in through the door you see at the top left.) In the old engine room is our crawl-in closet. It holds more than you think and we have all our clothes (except for some shoes).
Upper deck
On the upper deck we currently have an inflatable guest bed. Later we will buy other furniture for this room.
On deck
There are tables and chairs on the deck, and a great view of course!
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Houseboat life in winter - how we live in wintertime
Lifting a houseboat - this is what happened when our houseboat was lifted
What is it like to live in a houseboat? - we answer questions
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Respelion says:
Talk about a holiday!
02 August 2013 - 17:41
JoY says:
It looks really beautiful. You are right to be out in the sun, you can unpack in the evenings.
Hugs
02 August 2013 - 18:23
Lennart says:
Cosy!
It must be a record-breaking summer!
Live well!
02 August 2013 - 18:42
Ditte says:
Totally agree! Take the opportunity to enjoy! We enjoy the sun, sailing, good food and drink in the Stockholm archipelago. And it doesn't get any better than this...
02 August 2013 - 19:03
Matts Torebring says:
You have probably found the right place by now. Those who own their boats seldom travel with them, they usually stay in the harbour and just enjoy the waves.
02 August 2013 - 20:32
Nils-Åke says:
It looks really lovely. Can swim, sunbathe and fish yes you can have dinner on the hook. We enjoy ourselves in our "summer house that we have started to call the villa now".
Have a great summer.
Nisse
http://carthago.bloggagratis.se/
02 August 2013 - 20:53
BP says:
Yes, as I see in the previous post, you do not have to go on a bathing holiday anymore. Perfect!
Great that you are enjoying yourself and taking it easy. It was a wonderful day today and tomorrow will not be worse.
Oh, Peter has the same watch as me. I like the colour - lime green:-))))
02 August 2013 - 21:35
Steve says:
It's great to have that headline.
02 August 2013 - 22:02
admin says:
Lennart, it's a great summer! Just enjoy it!
Ditte, it sounds like you are having a great time! A perfect boating summer this year!
Nils-Åke, it sounds like you are not having a bad time either! We have seen others fishing, so maybe you should try it one day!
BP, oh now the watch was approved too! My husband likes colours, he has a bunch of different colours on his watches!
😉
Steve, absolutely true! And you have to take advantage of that, don't you?
02 August 2013 - 22:12
Rolle o Carina says:
Looks wonderful, perfect and close to take a summer bath!!!
Take care/Kram
02 August 2013 - 23:18
Hörni says:
But oh how exciting, it's a dream I have, to live on a houseboat! So you are going to live there now for real? No apartment where you will live over the winter? What is it like to live like that in the winter? You may not know that yet... will be great fun to hear in the future in that case. 🙂
03 August 2013 - 6:18
admin says:
Guys, this is our permanent home now. We've sold the flat. We still have the motorhome, but it is in the houseboat that we will live. We don't know exactly what it will be like in the winter, so we'll come back to that! There are about 40 houseboats here, which people live in all year round.
03 August 2013 - 6:56
Kors och Tvärs says:
With such a wonderful summer going on, I have to make a joke and comment "At least we were lucky with the weather".
The sun makes it easier to enjoy - if you had moved in last summer, the feeling might have been different.
03 August 2013 - 7:43
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03 August 2013 - 12:47
Ninni, Henrik och husbilen Hjulius says:
hello
Yes it seems undeniably lovely! Take care!
05 August 2013 - 19:23