Family visit and a picture teaser for you.

What fabulous weather for the time of year. It makes you feel rejuvenated after the dull days of winter. As the family were coming over for a meal in the Navigation, it meant Ian could stay here and get some jobs done round the boat. We let the fire go out and while I gave the outside of the boat a spit and polish, Ian scrapped the chimney flue with his home made 'tool' and gave the stove the once over. Then it was time for enjoying the sun. Jade took full advantage of the warm sun, and we got the chairs out to sit and enjoy the first good day we have had in ages.  The solar panels were doing a good job putting 2.6 amps into the batteries, more then enough to keep up with the fridge and radio and put in a small charge. We still have to run the engine, but instead of running for 4 hours to get to a 100% charge, we now only have to run the engine for 2 hours. Quite a considerable saving on the diesel.



Doing a good job.

Colin, Iwona, Iwona's mum Vwacha and our Grandchildren, Oscar and Oliver, all arrived at the Navigation just after midday. Thankfully we booked a table for 6 for 12.30pm because even  that early, the place was heaving. After placing our meal order it took over an hour before it finally arrived. Just to get to the bar and pay at the end of the meal took 25 minutes. Still everything was cooked to perfection and afterwards we took the family for a walk by the locks and then back to the boat for coffee. A thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable day.



Me with Oscar ( L ) and Oliver ( R )




Colin, Vwacha and Iwona.

  




Can you tell what it is yet???