Today it’s started a bit better weather wise with some blue skies so we decided it was time for wash day but before that we went for a visit to the Elsan as you do. We tested our little twin tub when we were in the marina but this is our first proper wash. It… Continue reading Day Five – Gunthorpe – Sunday 23rd July
We’ve woken up to a miserable morning as the weather has come out in force but we couldn’t be cosier on the boat as we planned – as much as you can plan when cruising to stay anywhere on the rivers and canals. But we are set for a couple of nights to see out… Continue reading Day Four – Gunthorpe Floating Pontoons- Saturday 22nd July
8.30 am I’m chilling out doing a few social media posts when I hear a familiar noise coming from the shower pump! It’s all hands to the deck and our new system of ‘knowing where everything is’ has worked well and we soon have a torch and screwdriver to hand with a hammer lurking in… Continue reading Day Three – Hazelford Lock to Gunthorpe Lock – Friday 21st July
Well, after all the thinking and all the planning it was finally time to set off. Of course, the rain poured down as we prepared our boat to leave. We said our final goodbye to our marina friends and with a tiny break in the downpour, we finally left Kings Marina in Newark, our home… Continue reading Day One! Newark to Hazelford – Wednesday 19th July
It’s been a busy old start to the year which started with a stinking cold but once that was out of the way I decided it was time to get my writing and future plans back on track which is why my blog is late! ((go on Peachy, before you go any further, tell them… Continue reading New goals, narrowboat adventures and writing plans!
C.L. Peache 