Well, there has been rather a longer gap than we anticipated back in October. We should have been here last week, but the offer of our second jab last Saturday forced a change of plan, and then we had to stay put for the dentist a few days later. You don't miss a dental appointment round where we live if you can avoid it! With factoring in the collection of a new (to us) car from Bristol, it was all too much so we delayed for over a week. But we, our family and our friends have stayed well over the winter and for that we are thankful.
Anyway, here we are, still in the marina as we want to make sure the batteries are well charged up on shore power before we leave. Chuffed was nice and dry inside, though there had been some condensation on the chopping boards which had grown a bit of black mould. I should have put them in a cupboard. But the engine hole was clean and dry, as were all the soft furnishings. We took Meg for a walk down towards Droitwich in glorious sunshine.
Cowslips by the Droitwich Junction Canal
There are plenty of owners around in the marina and we waved to Kay on NB Old Nick, the electrically powered boat that was featured in Canal Boat a while ago and is moored a few boats along from us. But mostly we were just getting everything sorted so we can go out (we hope) tomorrow. The boat was covered in dust, so Dave washed down the port side. The Mikuni heater is working and the radiators didn't need bleeding. The water tank is sorted. We haven't tried the engine yet though .... that's for tomorrow.
Swan nesting by NB Simply Lovleh
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