We have had a week back at home (where Liz and Neil joined us for a stay before going on to holiday in Dorset) and also visited my Mum in Kingston, having left the boat in a boatyard in Macclesfield by the Hovis Mill (now converted to flats).
Before we left the boat we had discovered that the water pump had been leaking quietly and puddling below our bed. I'm glad to say that when we got back it was dry again after the yard had replaced pump. There is always that worry that it might be something else although Pete was sure it was the pump. More expense though. There's always something!
Today we travelled to Higher Poynton, crossing several aqueducts on this high canal, one above Bollington which looked down on winding hilly streets of dark brick houses backed by green hills and ended in a huge old silk mill; Adelphi Mill, now converted into offices and a canalside cafe. Again, the Macclesfield canal proves to be one of the most picturesque we have travelled on and today has been warm and sunny with only a mild breeze. Enjoyment is greater too because there are no locks; 3hours of slow motoring from mooring to mooring, easy.
Our mooring this evening has woods one side and a public park the other. Pete canoed back for the car some 5 miles and then we went to the pub. There are very few other boats moving around, perhaps the previous bad weather has made people stay put. We still need the fire lit this evening.
Don't seem to be able to include photos with this, it will not publish, so am publishing without - a shame.
Before we left the boat we had discovered that the water pump had been leaking quietly and puddling below our bed. I'm glad to say that when we got back it was dry again after the yard had replaced pump. There is always that worry that it might be something else although Pete was sure it was the pump. More expense though. There's always something!
Today we travelled to Higher Poynton, crossing several aqueducts on this high canal, one above Bollington which looked down on winding hilly streets of dark brick houses backed by green hills and ended in a huge old silk mill; Adelphi Mill, now converted into offices and a canalside cafe. Again, the Macclesfield canal proves to be one of the most picturesque we have travelled on and today has been warm and sunny with only a mild breeze. Enjoyment is greater too because there are no locks; 3hours of slow motoring from mooring to mooring, easy.
Our mooring this evening has woods one side and a public park the other. Pete canoed back for the car some 5 miles and then we went to the pub. There are very few other boats moving around, perhaps the previous bad weather has made people stay put. We still need the fire lit this evening.
Don't seem to be able to include photos with this, it will not publish, so am publishing without - a shame.
Good to hear you are back and thank goodness the weather has improved. As you return to boating we have returned home for babysitting duties. We are planning to get back on the water after the weekend. It will be travelling downstream to who knows where!! Aren't we lucky?
ReplyDeleteThoroughly enjoying the Thames but it sounds lovely where you are. Enjoy!!
Shame there's no photos but I get the picture from your description. Trip seems to be going well now the weather's improved.
ReplyDeleteWeather greatly improved thank goodness. Makes such a difference to be travelling with the sun on your back.
DeletePuddles under the bed? Must be worrying, thinking how incontinence creeps upon you unawares!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back 'blogging', you were greatly missed.
Thanks Sally, glad to say they're not those sort of puddles........yet! Good you're still following us x
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