What can I say.... it looks like we have sold our barge. The couple came to visit us last weekend, fell in love with the barge, and today, we have received a formal agreement to sell the barge to them. Peter is working out the details, and a deposit is yet to be paid... but things are moving forward.
I go along with this, with mixed feelings. We have had the barge for 12 years and it is time to move on. We have so many places we wish to go and things we want to do. And as Peter says, we have been offered the loan of friend's barges when we want, and if we find we miss it too much, we will just buy another with lots of 'barging wisdom'.
I love our 'Zee Otter', and believe it is going to a good home. But it doesn't make the sale any easier for me.
Having been some "Aussies" that recently enjoyed your hospitality, staying / travelling on Zee Otter, I too, am feeling a little sad and have empathy for you both. I am thankful that we had the opportunity to have this " once in a life-time" experience. It will always stay etched in my memory. Time to move on Peter, Judy and ZEE OTTER ...... BON VOYAGE to all.
ReplyDeleteKevin on behalf of KLM