Saturday June 11th
Nuggler is on the move again! Still suffering from the personal damage of lockdowns, the need for the BSS exam and its result of needing a new stove collar, things are slow to get going. Couple all this with the fact that Pat, first mate, is not well at present, only short excursions have been possible. This is the first attempt at something a little longer - just 10 days. Unusual for us. So we are trying to get onto the Ashby. Just the three locks at Hillmorton because I am now effectively single handing and need to break myself in gradually. No problems so far, except that I still half expect Pat to act, like jumping off at the right moment with a bow rope, when, of course she isn’t. The weather has been good to us, but mooring possibilities not. I was aiming for Rugby because our stores are low and Tesco there is, I suppose, as good as it gets. The problem at Rugby is that the moorings are on an S bend and it is impossible to judge the possibilities until alternatives are way behind you. So no moorings at Rugby. Newbold was the next possibility. There is a Coop store (and a really good fish shop) just down the road from the Barley Mow pub. Meals at the pub from 5pm to 8 pm, no need to book for small groups. Unfortunately this is another popular spot with moorings limited by a longish length of permanent moorings. However, our space was waiting for us right near the bridge. Great relief. We opted for the fish shop which was doing a roaring trade. (Well it is a Saturday)
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