Monday 23rd October – Day 99 I decided to keep this blog to weekly and share my wordcount on socials to keep me on track to write 50,000 words in November! ((Thank goodness for that. We see enough of you each day thank you!)) Also, for anyone who doesn't have time to read this in… Continue reading Narrowboat life – Day 99 – 105 – Mon 23rd Oct – Sun 29th Oct
Monday 16th – Day 92 Today we decided to explore a bit more of the Shugborough estate whilst we are staying in the area as there is so much to see. It’s a beautiful, crisp autumnal walk and we are all wrapped up but the shades are on as it’s so bright. The house isn’t… Continue reading Narrowboat life… Day 92 – 98 – Mon 16th – Sun 22nd October
Monday 25th SeptemberToday we move the boat as we have been in this location since Thursday and we are ready for a bit of cruise. We need to fill with water, empty the toilet, empty our rubbish and charge the batteries as we have been moored in shade, so need to top them up. It… Continue reading Day 70–77 / Mon 25th sep – Sun 1st Oct
We treat ourselves to a rare chill out in bed. I make some porridge which we eat in bed! Shocking, I know and watch some motorbike racing but it’s soon time to get up and sort the ‘boat services’. Chris cycles the cassette to the facilities whilst I nip to the post office and co-op… Continue reading Day 68 – Sat 23rd Sept – seeing friends…
Chris didn’t get home until 1.30am so it was a late/early one to bed. Finally, we got up about 9ish and then the usual after holiday activities took place ((erm what do you mean??)) like the washing, ((Phew!)) don't be rude Brackets! which is much easier with having the laundry facilities on the marina. It… Continue reading Day 63 – Mon 18th Sep – He’s home and the boat jobs are back on the agenda!
C.L. Peache 