Home mooring
We left at 6:30 this morning and arrived back at 11:00. Karen and Simon have just arrived back after their London trip. We went over to Bath Tub for a cup of tea and then set off for home.
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Hawford locks
Another 7:30 start and, having turned all the locks again, arrived at Sainsbury’s in Kidderminster to do a bit of shopping. We had been following two Black Prince boats who were the most competent. So we thought that it would take a while to get through the staircases, but they both stopped on the services
Wolverly
We managed to wind at the bottom of the locks and set off back down the canal. Most of the locks were against us today. We were heading for Wolverley court lock, one of our favourite moorings. But was very hot and there is no shade there, so we stopped under the trees at Wolverley
The Bratch
A really easy day today. All the locks were in our favour. We left Kinver at 7:15 and arrived here at 12. There was only one space in the middle of the offside moorings, but it was fine. A lazy afternoon followed by a barbeque and then a walk. The day rounded off with a
Stourport
Our plans have had to change because Rob cancelled our Avon trip at the last minute. So we decided not to waste the available time and go for a short trip up the S&W. It’s been a long day today. We left home at 8:15, after topping up the water etc we left the marina
Just overnight
We popped up for just an overnight as we needed to pick up our life jackets for our tidal Thames trip with Karen & Simon later in the month.
Back to the marina
Up early again even though we didnt need to. Back to the marina by 11:30 for an early lunch as Jan & Mike needed to leave.
Stoke Prior
Everyone was awake early. We had breakfast and set off at 8:45. Up the three locks and left at the junction. A stop just above the second lock to walk to Hanbury Hall, where tea, coffee and cakes were consumed. We walked back to the boat for lunch then set off again. After winding at
In The Marina
We are here to celebrate Mike’s birthday. We arrived in time for a late lunch. I topped up the stern gland grease, refilled the water and we awaited our guests. They came soon after 5. We wined, dined, chatted and were all in bed by 10!