More news on Hillmorton.

Leaving Hillmorton behind and the awful thought of what was to become of it, we headed off for Long Buckby and arrived in plenty of time to secure a mooring just before the lock. The night was decidedly chilly.  Ian is one of those people that walks around in his T shirt while I cover up with a vest, T shirt and then jumper to stave off the cold. So far I have managed to keep warm but last night I persuaded Ian to light the fire. In the end though even I had to open the window as the boat got to warm. After all the years of boating I must finally be getting used to the cold.

This morning we locked down with a shared ownership boat Somerton. Just chatting as you do, he informed me that he lived in Rugby and knew all about the plans for the radio station at Hillmorton. He also informed me that to develop the site will be a major undertaking as the amount of copper cables underground is phenomenal. Unfortunately this hasn't stopped the developers from submitting their plans to the council and according to the co owner of NB Somerton the plans are on the verge of being passed. So it appears that Hillmorton will be developed after all!!!

We are now moored just before Blisworth and yes, the fire will be lit again tonight!

I had to leave you with this wonderful sunrise.  It proved very true with the saying, "red sky in the morning shepherd's warning". We certainly had plenty of welcome rain this afternoon!