Bringing Bartimaeus to temporary lodgings.
The very short cruise planned today has a surprise in it.
Bartimaeus gets bluer and so do I.
Another day when we go further than we expected, by boat and bike.
We investigate the original meaning of stoker – no tandem involved.
Getting involved in a steamy experience
We spent some time get things ready for leaving the boat for a while.
Staying still and still sorting stuff.
Deciding about leaving our parkside spot; when, where to and whether with each other or not.
Getting things organised is the order of the day – but it can’t all be resolved.
Today we find out that we no longer need to stay near Burton-on-Trent, but that we can’t leave either.
Weathering storms continues and we visit a hospital building Shane won’t be treated in.
Getting to grips with different methods and doing some double takes.
Wood reconfiguration is a major feature of the day.
Clare does all the work to get the batteries and her experience points topped up.
Into Burton upon Trent in the morning and sheltering from the storm in the afternoon.
Yet another change of direction and a change to the boat.
The key to a happy relationship is not always gifts and pampering.
Incredibly we have a winter visitor!
We make a number of connections, including meeting a friend.
Hot shots and surprises
No big events but what there are go my way.
A day of seeing things we’ve seen before – but slightly differently.
Rolling, reeling and raining.
2 wood walks, taking stock.
A sudden change requires a quick change of plan.
Shades and winter woollies: expect the unexpected!
We take a trip to find out more about what Johnson got up to.
A fair weather trip to enjoy the literary, ecclesiastical and architectural delights of Lichfield.
Today we were back on the river but going upstream.
From Burton to Branston: trying not to get in a pickle in the wind.