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A trip to Stafford. Day 185

C.L. Peache

Tuesday 23rd January Day 185

Today we catch the bus into Stafford as we need to get some bits and bobs for the DIY jobs on the boat. We also want to look at some vinyl and carpet for the kitchen and dinette area. I really like Stafford, it’s got everything you need shop wise. We, of course, do the usual charity shop wander to see if we can find any bargains. I spot some good jigsaws but I was lucky enough to get a couple for Christmas and don’t have the space on the boat to store more.

Uh oh, just as I start to think I’ve got away with this illness I start to feel very, very tired as we are walking around. ((Oh come on. You’re stringing this one out Peachy! Just have a cold or something and get over it)) It’s not my fault. It’s this time of year. I used to think getting ill was because I worked in education and when it was the new term after Christmas everyone got together and shared their germs but I hardly see anyone now. I think it’s probably due to a lack of vitamin D to be honest. ((Do you remember that time you went to the doctor and asked him for a prescription for a holiday abroad?)) ha, ha! Genius idea – I reckon a good week in the sunshine at the beginning of January would top everyone back up to avoid the winter colds. He was the best doctor ever, even if he didn’t write me a prescription for a holiday.

We pop into Sainsburys to pick up some shopping and then it’s back to the boat. ((Well, at least you’re not boring everyone with tales of emptying the toilet all the time like you do when you’re cruising. I bet everyone is looking forward to reading about that again!)) Day done. Until tomorrow. x

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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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