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A fifty foot narrowboat, that is our home.
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We started cruising in June 2013 and are still enjoying it very much, visiting new places and making new friends along the way...

12/01/2025

The weather we have had recently has been extremely cold with ice and snow in abundance, but, it is supposedly getting better. Yesterday was slightly warmer than Friday, and the forecast promises that the temperature will rise each day until later in the week when it could possibly be 10°C. It seems crazy, but, there it is!
Anyway, yesterday we just had a walk to Morrisons Daily for a few bits and something nice for tea, then back to the warmth of the boat.
Today, well Michelle has already been to get us a newspaper, so, now we just plan a nice relaxing day.
The photos have all been taken around Middlewich over the last few days.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe, we will post again soon❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

11/01/2025

Yesterday was possibly the coldest day of the winter so far, the temperature got down to -9°C, but, we needed a few bits, so we had a walk along to the Morrisons Daily, which is just along Booth Lane from our mooring, only to find it closed, (they had a burst water pipe, although we've heard this morning that they have reopened). So, Michelle had a walk to the Tesco Express in town instead and got what was needed.
It is not quite as cold this morning, the canal is still frozen, but, tomorrow it should be a little warmer, and next week the temperature is set to rise to double figures, so, hopefully we will be able to move the boat to Booth Lane.
We have nothing planned for today, possibly just another walk to the shop to get something nice for tea.
The photo was taken from the front of the boat at 7am today just as the sun was starting to rise. It is looking across the canal at the houses opposite our mooring.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe, we will post again soon❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

10/01/2025

Yesterday's forecast was correct, it did snow, it did freeze, and, as the forecast for today is the same, we have decided we are staying where we are, above Wardle Lock, over the weekend at least.
We did need some food, so, yesterday morning we wrapped up and walked to the supermarket, then, on the way back, we called to see friends Steve, Alec and Evan in Kings Lock Chandlery to wish them the compliments of the season, and get updated on the news.
Last night the temperature got down to -8°C and the canal and towpath are still frozen this morning, so, we are only going to walk as far as the Morrisons Local, just round the corner on Booth Lane, for the items we forgot to get yesterday, (tissues, kitchen roll and milk), then back to the warmth of the boat to spend a relaxing day.
The photo was taken yesterday from the bridge over the Trent and Mersey Canal. It is of the canal basin and the boats outside Kings Lock Chandlery. You can see the snow and ice along with the blue sky, quite an attractive combination.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe, we will post again soon❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

09/01/2025

Yesterday morning above Cholmondeston Lock the canal had frozen over, so, we thought a cruise to Middlewich was out of the question. But, at around 9.30am we had a very pleasant surprise. There was a Canal and River Trust Maintenance Boat that passed us breaking up the ice, and when we enquired as to their destination, it so happened to be Middlewich, and, they were happy for us to follow them after they had cleared a path through the ice. So, we arrived in Middlewich at 2.30pm and got moored up above Wardle Lock, who'd have thought it! Happy days!
Last night the canal froze over again, in fact, the ice appears to be even thicker than yesterday, and the forecast is for more snow today and ice again tonight, so, it looks like we are staying here for a few days, possibly over the weekend.
Today we need to go shopping, then, in the warmth of the boat we will make plans for the next few days.
The photo was taken from the front of the boat this morning just after daybreak, you can see the snow on top of the ice on the canal.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe, we will post again soon❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

08/01/2025

Yesterday morning there was heavy snow which seemed to stop as soon as it had started. So, we moved the boat round to just above Venetian Marina, where we moored up for the day, and, the plan was to head for Middlewich this morning.
Sadly, the temperature dropped overnight and the canal has frozen over, so, at the moment we are not going anywhere. We will have to see what happens later.
The photo was taken from the front of the boat this morning at sunrise, you can see the ice on the canal.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe, we will post again soon❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

07/01/2025

Yesterday, weather-wise, was another miserable day, but, it did stop raining during the evening, and didn't rain overnight.
So, the plan this morning was to do some shopping, but, then the snow came thick and fast, and it started to settle, so, we decided to move the boat round to near Venetian Marina instead, and, just our luck, it has stopped snowing and the sun has come out. Never mind, we were heading this way anyway, we have just arrived earlier than planned.
So, tomorrow, unless the weather is really bad, we will aim for Middlewich and try to moor up above Kings Lock for a few days.
The photo was taken from the side hatch just after we had moored up this lunchtime.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe, we will post again soon❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

06/01/2025

It rained all day yesterday, in fact, it rained until 6am this morning when it snowed for an hour or two, then it started raining again. This atrocious weather is forecast is for today and tomorrow as well, indeed there is a Yellow Weather Warning for snow, rain and ice in place.
Yesterday Michelle went for a newspaper, then we made sure the fire was stacked up so we could rest in the warmth and do nothing but watch the TV, and that is our plan for today too.
We are still hoping to set off towards Middlewich on Wednesday, the Weather Warnings should be no longer in place by then, so, tomorrow I will catch the bus to Nantwich for a big shop in preparation for our journey.
The photo was taken from the front of the boat at 7am this morning, you can see that it did snow a little.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe, we will post again soon❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

05/01/2025

We didn't have anything planned for yesterday, there was ice, snow and rain forecast, in fact, there was an Amber Weather Warning in place. It did rain, so, we suppose that one out of three ain't bad. It was also a very chilly day, but, we had the fire burning, so, we were nice and toasty.
Then, it rained all last night, and heavy rain at that, then at 6am it started to snow, but not heavily enough to make a difference, and as I type this it is raining again, in fact it is forecast to rain continuously from now until 6pm on Tuesday, hey ho, the pleasures of boating eh!
So, apart from Michelle going for a newspaper this morning, we have nothing at all planned for the next few days. Then we can hopefully set off towards Middlewich on Wednesday.
The photo was taken by good friend Jill from NB Galatea as we were cruising away from Beeston Stone Lock on Thursday morning.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe, we will post again soon❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

04/01/2025

Yesterday we said goodbye to friends Jill and Jon on NB Galatea as they left Barbridge at around 10am and set off for pastures new. We have had a brilliant time with them in Chester over Christmas and the New Year, as well as on the journey there and back, so, thanks to them for their company and help with the locks over the last few weeks.
We were going to set off from Barbridge this morning, but, because there are Amber Weather Warnings for snow and ice today and tomorrow we have decided not to. We now plan to spend the weekend here and set off for Middlewich early next week instead.
Yesterday I popped into Nantwich for some shopping whilst Michelle went to the launderette to do some washing, then, we had a nice relaxing evening in front of the fire.
Today, the idea is, just keep nice and warm on the boat and do nothing.
The photo is of the same view as yesterday's picture, but it was taken this morning and half an hour earlier during sunrise.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe, we will post again soon❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

03/01/2025

Yesterday morning there was a very heavy frost, the ground was frozen and so were our mooring ropes. But, a bit of boiling water sorted that out, then, along with friends Jill and Jon on NB Galatea, we set off from Beeston, passed through Bunbury and Calverly and moored up at Barbridge.
This morning is much the same as yesterday, there is a heavy frost and the ground is frozen, but, the wind has got up and rain is forecast, never mind, we are staying here today. I plan to head into Nantwich to do some food shopping and Michelle will go to the launderette. Then tomorrow morning, weather permitting, we can set off towards Middlewich, hopefully arriving there on Sunday.
The photo was taken from the front of the boat this morning looking towards Nantwich.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe, we will post again soon❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

02/01/2025

Yesterday we left Egg Bridge and meandered through Golden Nook Farm and we passed Tattenhall Marina, then ascended two locks, Wharton and Beeston Iron Lock before mooring up for the day.
Where we moored was beautiful, but, it had drawbacks, there was no TV, no Internet and no Phone Signal. Bliss some may say. Luckily, we had posted our Happy New Year post before leaving Egg Bridge, and a huge thanks to everyone who has commented and liked that post.
This morning there was a heavy frost on the ground and our mooring ropes were frozen, but a bit of boiling water sorted that. Setting off at 8.30am we have climbed 4 locks, journeyed through Bunbury and Calverly and have moored up in Barbridge where we plan to stay until the weekend, so Michelle can use the launderette.
The photo was taken at sunrise this morning from the towpath looking towards Beeston Stone Lock.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe, we will post again soon❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

01/01/2025

A very Happy New Year to all our followers and Facebook users, without you this page would have no meaning, thank you...

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