Today was all about getting the boat ready to cruise. I finished cleaning the main area of the boat whilst Chris put another coat on the bow. I think I quite possibly snuck in a power nap. ((It’s not a power nap though is it really? I mean ‘power’ nap suggest a high flyer. I suggest we change the name of your to something like… ‘lazy nap’ or ‘middle aged nap’ I will have a think. If anyone has any good suggestions let me know…)) We enjoy the last evening in this area as it gifts us the perfect temperature on the stern so it’s chairs out and a drink in hand to enjoy the beautiful sunset and we spot the familiar flash of the kingfisher and heron as well as watching the fish in the crystal clear water.
We end up chatting to Pete as he goes to walk his dog Max. Pete runs a towing and everything in-between to do with canal boats for his job and he needs to get to the end of Erewash tomorrow so we come up with a plan to go together. Not only does it make sense because it will be quicker for us all with having more hands to help with the heavy locks but also saves the boat moving in the lock as they are much more stable with two boats in them and probably the most important saves on the precious water on this canal.
A short one today! Until tomorrow. Xx ((P.S. don’t forget the Vlog should be live later today if Peachy gets around to uploading it! Click here)) It’s not my fault Brackets. The internet hasn’t been good enough for streaming and downloading vlogs. I’m hoping once we get the new router sorted it will be better although that’s not been the greatest!
Published by C.L. Peache
After living in various parts of the UK, including Wakefield, York, Derby, and the Yorkshire Dales, I now live on a Narrowboat cruising the canal network. I enjoy reading, writing, travelling, walking, kayaking, watching all forms of motorbike racing and socialising (networking).
At the beginning of my writing journey, I started my blog which tracks the ups and downs of writing. ((I need to mention that my blog posts are usually visited by ‘Brackets’!))
To the books…
My fantasy series, Festival of Time was completed with the publication of Book Three: Battle in November 2022 and now joins, Book Two: Rescue, and Book One: Escape. Click ‘books’ on my website to find out more and follow me on social media for updates – I love chatting with readers and authors.
In 2021 I joined Saga Fiction and now have three stories published on their app; A Christmas Wish, Decisions, Decisions, and A night lost to the past. Power of Nature a thriller/mystery novel is available on eBook. Finding Love, is my latest romance/rom-com novel and is available as an eBook and paperback on Amazon.
I’m part of a wonderful writing group based in Newark; The Fosseway Writers and have stories in various anthologies including; The Brinwade Chronicles, which is a collection of 28 Gothic stories by 13 writers. Burning Old School Ties, Blood, Sweat and Typewriters and our latest book, Writings on the Walls, Available on Amazon.
In February 2019 I was lucky enough to travel to New Zealand. During my time exploring this wonderful part of the world I kept a journal and this became 187 Kilometres, turn left – which is a guide to our 43-day bucket list adventure. Available on Amazon.
In December 2018; Game of Souls I published my first horror novella. Available on Amazon.
Current projects:
SagaFiction: Mystery/thriller novel based in Jersey
I’m very excited to start rewriting my psychological series, which will hopefully be published in 2024!
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