Monday 25th March 2019



Brenda walked into Alrewas to the butcher we had been hearing good things about. She came back with loads of lovely looking meat. And far too much in weight to be carrying back that distance.

I eventually got the printer working so now can continue with the family history files. Then checked the engine bay. There is a little water under the engine but it is possible this was a bit that had been missed when it was wiped up the other day. It is very difficult to properly reach under the engine.

I took the dog for a walk and on the way back there was a boat that had attempted to wind in the junction and had got himself firmly wedged between each side of the canal. With a lot of tugging and pushing between us, we managed to get him free ……. only for him to do exactly the same. I left him to it.

We started a wash and had another delivery from Asda. So efficient. Once the wash was finished we moved across to the water point. There was a time-share boat sitting on it with their hose connected but the valve not turned on. Very naughty. This water point is slow enough anyway. Eventually they filled with water and only then decided to look for the rubbish disposal. I was not best pleased.

After watering etc, we passed through the junction lock and turned onto the Coventry Canal again, passing through the swing bridge. Hopefully now, this will see us on own way. A very slow cruise took us once again, to the moorings at Fradley village. On the way we noticed the old hangers from RAF Lichfield, and there are many of them. Once you know what to look for they are easily spotted through the trees. 


We will have to remain at Fradley village   until Brenda’s prescription and the TV cable arrive.

I did the cooking tonight. A Yorkshire pud filled with left over brisket and veggies with brisket stock gravy. I only ever follow a recipe to the letter, but it was delightful. Even Brenda was impressed.



Weather: a lovely warm day.



Day Total: 1 lock; 1½ miles; 0 Tunnels; 1 Swing Bridge; 0 Boat Lift; engine running hours 3.7

                                                                                         (including running of engine for hot water etc)

Overall Total: 352 locks; 767½ miles; 32 tunnels; 11 Swing Bridges; 2 Boat Lifts; engine running hours 494.4






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