Monthly Archives: October 2013

We arrived back in Crick, having toured from Braunston, and up the Braunston locks, past the infamous pub where I was poisoned earlier. We then traversed the Braunston tunnel, finding that, indeed, meeting a boat is possible without collision. We … Continue reading →

Lots to report, but first, thanks to all who post replies or comments. I appreciate your interest and input! The church in Hartshill was a surprise. The interior was enormous, white, with a false ceiling, installed in the late 1930’s. … Continue reading →

We have proceeded south, back down the Coventry canal, having turned off the Trent and Mersey. We went into Atherstone after doing the 11 locks on the way there. The weather had been predicted to be lousy: rain and wind, … Continue reading →

We decided that we should retreat from the flood waters, and have returned up the trent and Mersey canal, back to Burton on Trent last night, and on to Alrewas through another, very small section, of river/canal. The water was … Continue reading →

Lots to report today: this was an eventful one. Clare joined us yesterday in Burton upon Trent. She came by train from London, and we hustled along to be able to meet her there. We had been able to attend … Continue reading →

Coventry Canal is almost history, as we have toured north, through Nuneaton, Tamworth, and are presently moored between Coton and Hopwas. The day started grey, but got much nicer as things went on, until late in the day as we … Continue reading →

Sorry, it has been a while since the last post. I spent the week in Braunston and environs, getting boat parts, setting bits of the boat to rights, etc. I am now more ready for cold weather, with insulation in … Continue reading →

The wind, she blew. There has been a dramatic change in the weather. The wind is from the northwest, is damp, and 10 degrees colder. The leaves are starting to swirl and will soon be a nuisance on the water. … Continue reading →

Sorry, it has been a while. I am back in Braunston, having met the boat painter I think I will be using to paint the boat completely, likely during my Christmas sojurn to Canada. Came back down the Ashby Canal, … Continue reading →