Friday 15th December Day 146 As the weather seems to be being nice at the moment we decide to head into Lichfield and have a good old wander around the charity shops. I pick up some nice jigsaws, although just lately I’ve had 2 jigsaws from charity shops which have had a piece missing! Shocking… Continue reading I miss a book anniversary and someone steals my jigsaw pieces!
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A little cruise and a cracking wordcount!
Thursday 9th November – Day 116 Cruising day, which doesn’t take very long and we are at the boat services again. The flood water has receded a huge amount, I’m totally guessing maybe 3 or 4 feet since we last came through. It looks like it’s following its normal channel through the countryside now, whereas… Continue reading A little cruise and a cracking wordcount!
Time to cruise. Keeping warm on the boat!
Tuesday 7th November – Day 114 Today it’s up early and a cruise to our old favourite, Tixall Wide and we only have 1 lock to contend with where we encounter another queue the same as on our way up. There is a huge log which would have stopped the gates opening so I called… Continue reading Time to cruise. Keeping warm on the boat!
Narrowboat life… Day 92 – 98 – Mon 16th – Sun 22nd October
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
Narrowboat life – Day 85 – 91 – Mon 9th Oct – Sun 15th Oct
I fill the boat with smoke. We enjoy some beautiful moorings and wanders. We celebrate our 25th anniversary!
C.L. Peache 