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
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…
We crack on with the final jobs doing the stove ((Honestly is this the longest renovation in history! How much longer can you string it out!)) Look it takes a while okay, we’ve had to wait and order things to be collected from the local postoffice and various other reasons – ((Oh yeah, like having… Continue reading Day 67 – Friday 22nd sept – boat jobs – we get boarded!
It’s up early again after a rubbish nights sleep due to the hot weather and adopting the same plan as yesterday we cruise early to avoid the hot midday sun. I decided to email the marina and see if our space is free for another night as we have about 3.5 hr cruise to get… Continue reading Day 53 – Fri 8th Sept – onwards to Mercia Marina
We’ve woken up to another drizzly day but boat jobs wait for no-one and it’s off to the Elsan and to fill up with water to do some washing. Tomorrow I’m off to visit mum and go on holiday to the Isle of Man so Chris is boat alone, so the blog will be having… Continue reading Day Twenty Seven – A little hiatus – Monday 14th August
C.L. Peache 