Monday 18th May
2020
The second wrap-around fender was made for Gaia, boat bracelets Jemima
refers to them as. She had to be turned twice to fit both sides and Danny
allowed me to both start the engine, and turn her. A delight and such a
wonderful experience, starting an engine of this type and handling boat of this
design.
Brenda baked yet more fruit scones, we are being well spoilt. Jemima
did dinner for us all. With her being vegetarian, we had Lentil Curry with
Basmati and Lemon Rice, Fresh Coriander and Cucumber. It was really tasty.
More fire wood was gathered. The fire has now burnt continuously for 8
days and not a single live tree has been used. It is all dead wood that has
been gathered.
The days here just flow one into the other. Days spent with a bit of
work, fishing, gathering wood and sitting around chatting. Since 4th
April, apart from the occasional run into Nantwich for shopping, we were moored
on the Ventian Straight for 9 days and been at Syke’s Hollow, a few hundred
yards further down the canal, ever since. While we are feeling frustrated at
not being able to move, we are in an idyllic place to isolate and see few
people. Boat movements are few although we have seen an increase in the numbers
over the last few days. It will be interesting to see what happens on 23rd
when CRT say boats can leave marina’s, albeit not overnight and not to pass
through locks.
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