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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.

Wednesday 21 May 2014

C&RT said yes

It threw it down last night and just after I had watered the plants! Water seeped through the stitching in the cratch cover soaking everything in my tackle box. Happened to look out of the window as these geese came past completely unfazed. I had hoped for thunderstorm as the sky went really dark but no such luck (I do love a good storm!) 



After another night of  disappointment yet again, (no phone call) Ian was up very early, like 6.30am, and took Jade for her first walk. He came rushing back calling for the camera. Two Canada Geese with 22....yes 22 goslings came gliding past. I don't believe these are all her brood as I have heard of gosling creches and I do think the second gosling from the front is larger then the rest.




After breakfast Ian continued with the top box. To make the new lid fit he had to make the box smaller. Not a problem for him as out came the jigsaw which did the job beautifully. Quite where he keeps all his tools is beyond me. All I know is every space toward the back of the boat is utilized. No wonder we draw 2' 4"instead of 2'. Ian also phoned C&RT today to ask for an extension on the 14 day mooring. No problem at all so long as it's not for a month. Apparently the boat moored behind us (arriving 4 days ago) are also waiting for their daughter to give birth but instead of leaving after the birth, they want to stay for a month so have paid C&RT for a short term mooring.

Must get the measurements correct!

Jade waiting for me for a change! The blue boat is on a 48 hour mooring and paid C&RT for the month


Taking out all the screws.
We did get a phone call from Christine but only to remind us of Josh's sports day starting at 1.30pm. No sign of baby coming yet though.
Ian completed the box just before midday and after a spot of lunch arrived at Josh's school in time for the first race. Josh only had two races, relay and hoop relay.




His team (the green team) came first overall so well done Josh.

Took these photos only 10 minutes ago (9pm) Seems the creche has grown even more.





And tonight's sunset.



4 comments:

Kath said...

Lovely photo's of the goslings.
How frustrating is it waiting for a baby! But it can't be much longer.
And good luck at the hospital tomorrow.
Kath (nb Herbie)
PS. I haven't been able to comment on your blog for ages, don't know why today is different, but glad it is :-)

Ian and Irene Jameison said...

Thanks Kath we are keeping fingers crossed for tomorrow. Not sure whats going on with the comments but glad you managed to get through. We are hopefully going to Crick by car (if baby arrives sooner rather then later) so hope to see you then.

Jacquie said...

How exciting waiting for the baby Irene.

Whose are the ducks on the mushrooms ? I want them !

Happy waiting,

Jacquie

Ian and Irene Jameison said...

Hi Jacquie,
The ducks on the mushroom are ones we have found along route. I clean them up, paint them and stick them on the omni aerial. I have still more ducks to fit on! Xxx

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