Only another 2.5 mile travelled!

We did move today,but not as far as we thought. After Ian polished the brasses, and I washed the roof and side of the boat, we left our moorings and made our way to Fradley. Who should we meet on our way ( walking the two spanials, Jess and Brin) Christine Woodhouse. Chris and Alan both hail from Langley Mill ( the end of navigation on the Erewash canal ) Their boat Nb Megan Mary was moored directly opposite the facility block. Alan was busy tidying the boat after his BSS examination. He was very pleased to inform us that he passed the inspection with flying colours. We decided to moor in front of them and catch up with tales of their escapades during the summer cruising season. After lunch they left us to begin the journey back to their winter moorings. As the wind had picked up again both Ian and myself didn't really fancy going much further, so after emptying the loo, watering up and luckily finding the next lock empty with gates open, we got to the top and made the left hand turn onto the Coventry canal. There was only one  mooring vacant on the 48 hour section and after Ian had paced it out and assured me we could get in, I skilfully( even though I say it myself ) slotted the boat in without nudging either the boat behind or in front.( Give's myself a pat on the back )


The usual mayhem at Fradley



Slotted in nicely. Glad that we wer'nt moored any further along. Didn't fancy the noise of that generator for hours on end!!!

   If the weather is good tomorrow Ian has decided to make a start on the frames of our other two solar panels. We don't really need to be at Huddlesford until Thursday, and as we only have about 4 miles to go, staying put seems like a good idea.