Monthly Archives: June 2014

June 29

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Today was ringing Sunday: I had intended to ring at the Cathedral on Wednesday, their practice night, but there was a concert on, so no ringing. I decided that I’d try on Sunday and see. Hmmm. Ordination service (big deal … Continue reading →

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June 28

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

A very laid back week. I had expected some crew, but plans changed, so am touring the city, doing boat stuff, and generally chilling. I leave Manchester tomorrow to get a new pram cover fitted, and to vacate the mooring. … Continue reading →

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June 23

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

On this special memories day for me, I think back to the introduction to canal life, and sharing that with others. I hope that I can continue to do that with those that would care to experience that which I … Continue reading →

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June 22

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

A laid back kind of day. Rang this morning for sunday services here in Worsley: they have a 10, but someone had broken a couple of ropes, so there were issues. We rang just the inside 5 today (there were … Continue reading →

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June 18

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

I spent a long day on Tuesday. We made ready to leave Liverpool, gathering in Canning Dock at 0830h to await C&RT people to operate the lock. There were 4 narrowboats and 3 large Dutch barges. We were last in … Continue reading →

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June 16

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Laid back day as I made ready for exit from Liverpool. Shopping for groceries, water in the tank, etc. I did discover yet another part of the city center that was different again: much of the ‘business’ buildings, rather than … Continue reading →

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June 15 Part 2

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Wow! The Mersey River Festival has taken place this weekend, with events all along the waterfront, and docks. Many events are taking place in the dock right in front of the boat, so I have the best seats in the … Continue reading →

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June 15 part 3 Delayed!

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Hi, Well, Father’s day and birthday continued in fine style. The Festival was buzzing with stuff, and the raft race and water jet man were right in front of the boat.

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June 15 Part 1

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Happy Father’s Day, and Happy Birthday to those who’s special day it is… Today started out spectacularly. I will deal with yesterday in a separate post. I went to the church of Our Lady and St. Nicholas, who have a … Continue reading →

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June 13 part 2

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

I spent the day exploring further, with lots of things to see and experience.Some drama along the way. I began, on a glorious blue-sky morning by touring the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral. There is lots of history with this building, … Continue reading →

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