Actually, we all live quite luxuriously. All of you reading this probably have running water (hot, too), a shower, fridge, freezer, cooker and TV. Perhaps you live a little more simply in the summer cottage or on the campsite for a few weeks during the summer, but otherwise.
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ShareAmenities become a matter of course
Is it obvious to have running water, a freezer and a TV? Yes, in Sweden in 2013 it is. But for lots of people, in other countries and in other times, it is and has been far from that. So it is certainly worth appreciating, even if it is easy to take for granted.
Hot water - what a luxury!
When we moved into the houseboat at the beginning of August this year, there was hot water here, but only for a little while at a time. We've been able to take a hot shower every day, but just when you've managed to get shampoo in your hair, the water gets cold again. And then we had to wait for it to heat up again.
Now that we have installed the water heater, we have hot water. all the time. What a luxury! Now we really enjoy the shower and understand how to appreciate the hot water. Hope you enjoy your morning shower too!
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BP says:
We take hot water for granted! We ARE spoilt. Many in Africa, Afghanistan, Pakistan have no water at all. In fact, I sometimes think about how good we have it!
07 October 2013 - 8:05
Aila says:
I'm a bit lazy, I visit your site but rarely write here. I'm trying to keep my wits about me.
Wonderful to follow your "journey" with the houseboat. Excited to see all the improvements you make, because it's going to be great...
It's so unusual to live like that. I wish I could live like that.
Maybe you should write a book about it?
Looking forward to seeing more of your improvements...
Take care...
/Aila & Niklas
07 October 2013 - 8:14
admin says:
BP, that's right! And it is so easy to forget how good we have it!
Aila, glad to hear that you enjoy following our "journey" on the boat! A book? Yes, but who knows...?
😉
07 October 2013 - 11:14
Elisabeth says:
Sure, we have many comforts that we take for granted. We tend to complain that we have so much to do. If I compare it to my mum's working day when I was little, we are generally lazy. But of course she never had the time or energy for self-development. However, she fought for a better life for everyone. Bye! Elisabeth
07 October 2013 - 12:43
admin says:
Elisabeth, we have become comfortable and at the same time a bit lazy. Maybe it's nice, but the question is whether you can handle the wind...?
07 October 2013 - 22:02
Camilla says:
Yes, you sometimes forget how good you have it. I think it is nice with our summer house out on Holmön, where we only have outdoor toilets and previously we did not have running water in the kitchen but had to fetch 2 km away. There you get some distance to life in the city.
10 October 2013 - 8:44
admin says:
Camilla, yes, it provides some distance, and can sometimes be relaxing in a different way. At least when you are free and do not have the stress of everyday life to consider.
10 October 2013 - 15:18