We woke on Monday to a dreary dank day following Sunday's persistent rain. Setting off shortly after 7.30 we headed north towards Nantwich where we moored close to the aqueduct so we could go into town. We needed to buy diesel for the Refleks stove in the saloon and a few bits and pieces. We found Morrison's, got diesel and odds and ends then went looking for a traditional Cafe for a traditional breakfast.
Once breakfasted we headed back to Steadfast and moved off to the Nantwich arrive point.
Filling with water
Once serviced we moved on a couple of miles to Barbridge where we moored up outside the pub. We were going to meet Pip and Rog Haynes of NB Windsong the next day for a catch up. They now live in this part of the world though they no longer boat. We met this morning over a coffee in the pub after a quick tour of Steadfast.
We turned on to the Middlewich Arm after we parted with our guests and headed towards Middlewich. After three and a half hours with our batteries re-charged we moored up for the day just short of our planned destination. A lovely sunny day, perfect for cruising.
Our overnight mooring
Lovely to see you both after all this time - we were trying to remember when we had last met, and we think it was when we came over to Braunston to see you and had lunch in the Admiral Nelson, must be at least 5 years ago. Enjoy the rest of your cruise, and we will look forward to seeing Steadfast in her new livery soon. xxx
ReplyDeleteI think you are right. Were we having Yarwood refitted by Wharfhouse?
DeleteGood to see you both a pity about the senior moment of forgetting to take a photo!
A lovely sunny day!! Very good for you two, horrid here. Enjoy yourselves and slow down a bit......
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We will be back at base a week today then back out on the 1st Nov to get Steadfast to Tamworth ahead of the CRT winter closures which start on the 4th Nov.
DeleteLovely photos Lesley. I know all of those places well. Good to see Joe looking well, your beautiful boat, and a sweet mooring spot! xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Jaq good to hear from you (hear?). We are certainly enjoying being back out on the cut.
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