UK Canals - Journey reports

2 day jolly, day 2

Friday November 22nd

Continued to Braunston turn and back to Barby sharpish.  Bought a couple more bags of coal from Midland Chandlers.  It’s more convenient than at the marina.  On the way back there were a few patches of slushy ice evident, but apart from a few very light rain showers sunny with not to much wind.  I’m keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts.  Saturday’s yesterday looked the better of the weekend, now Saturday looks horrible and Sunday better.  So now I’m back in the marina, I will probably hunker down tomorrow and leave early Sunday.  Saturday is “Full English Breakfast Day”, so that is something to look forward to.

2 day jolly. Day 1.

Thursday November 21st

Decided to take the boat to Braunston and back with an overnight on the way to test the solar system.  Will it function as intended.  Well, yes.  If the sun shines.  The opportunity was then taken whilst moored away from the marina, to do an oil and filter change and replace the gearbox oil.  Also the stern tube gland nuts were given a half turn each.  Another cold night but this time no electric blanket.