Well, sorry about the lack of pics.
Internet issues…
I am back on the move, after a number of days in the Braunston area. Karen has returned to Canada, and promised a review of the experience for prospective gap year applicants.
I have spent a couple of days pausing to regroup, to deal with boat issues (coal, diesel, a pew parts ,TV antenna, etc). My car had an interesting issue: the passenger window suddenly disappeared into the interior of the door. I tried to retrieve the thing, to no avail (expert body work advice needed to take apart a door!) No luck so dredged into my Volkswagen past, and manufactured a new acrylic window as a temporary fix, as I had done 10 or so years ago on a very cold December day when the driver’s window shattered all over me. Took to Coventry repair shop and all fixed appropriately, at reasonable cost (just took the best part of a day to do so).
I’m now north of Braunston, on the Oxford canal, a stretch of canal I now know quite well (3rd trip). Will go slowly, getting boat details addressed, but weather is spectacular, so bike rides, short canal trips, and general enjoying the lovely autumn is in store. There is no rush. Installed further sound insulation, and will also install hospital silencer (big muffler) when I get that tomorrow at the Hillmorton Canal Shop chandlery ( a favourite place- they are great, provide service, advice and are really cost effective compared to the cold, more expensive, Midland place in Braunston, that I don’t really like.) The place looks like my Vancouver office, but the people are great, and I really like going there. They have the best diesel prices too, though I like to support the travelling fuel barge.
I’m going to see the lay of the canal system to see where to go next: The Coventry canal is interesting and I might spend some time exploring the Ashby as well. We will see.
