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In 1977 we hired our first narrowboat from Anglo Welsh at Market Harborough.From that moment our destiny was set. In 2006 we finally purchased our own brand new 57' narrowboat which we named 'Free Spirit'. Our aim is to travel the length and breadth of all the navigable rivers and canals of the UK. This will be our story as it unfolds.

Tuesday 30 August 2011

On the move again

But not far!!!! All of 1/4 mile. From Mercia to Willington took less then 10 minutes. Unfortunately our car is playing up and although Ian wanted to return it to our garage in Sandiacre, he thinks one of the fuel injectors have gone. Coming back from Eastbourne the car started misfiring badly and we had to have it towed home. Now all Ian has to do is either fix it himself or let a garage do it. Both will mean spending out loads of money but the first option means we will spend less. So he's off to Burton to have a garage look at it and do some sort of diagnostic on the engine before making up his mind. Looks like we will moored here for a few more days.
Jade is coping remarkably well. I'm not sure if she has realised that Judy, her mum, is no longer with us. She is certainly enjoying the fact that her walks are longer and she is now having to keep up with me rather then waiting for Judy to catch us up. We still miss Judy terribly but every day we can start to think of the good times rather then the bad.
Before we left Mercia we had a spectacular sunset. What is it they say "Red sky at night" and all that. So why did it rain yesterday morning? Not that I'm complaining, mind. As we will eventually be heading down the Grand Union towards Stoke Bruerne in September, we want as much water in 'that 'canal as soon as possible!!!


2 comments:

Jo Lodge said...

Oh heck, that's not good news about the car and not something you needed right now. I hope you manage to get it fixed.
If only dogs could talk, then Jade could tell you how she is feeling. It is good that she seems to be fine and enjoying her walks.
That is a wonderful photo.
Are you coming to the Village at War weekend at Stoke Bruerne, it is the 1st weekend in October. We are booked in, just hope they do not do any more restrictions before then, so we can go. Take care both of you and hugs to Jade. xxx

Ian and Irene Jameison said...

Hi Jo, You'll see on my next post just how much the car cost us! But as we still need it we have to have reliable transport. Jade still seems okay. Give her food and she's happy.
Yes We are hoping to be at the Village at War so long as there is enough water in the Grand Union to get us there. The only thing is we have'nt booked in. Looking at the website it just said that first to arrive will get the best moorings. Hope to see you if we can get moored up!! Irene
XXX

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