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 2nd October Our first morning in the marina and we have a few jobs to get stuck into and one of them is Chris cutting the lockers out of the bow. A few reasons for this; one is that the lids are metal and so heavy I cannot even lift them and two, they… Continue reading Day 78-84 – Mon 2nd Oct – Sun 9th Oct
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
((WHAT'S GOING ON???)) Today we mainly faffed with the boat as we get the it ready for winter. The main difference being we will need more space for logs and coal for the fire so we moved things around in the bow area to fit in Chris’s bike so that over winter it’s easier to… Continue reading Day 69 – Sun 24th Sept – blog news… Brackets might be upset!
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…
C.L. Peache 