We moved on all
the way to Tixall Wide in sunshine then it rained! We found a space amongst the boats and stayed
the night while the wind blew. We had
appointments with the Hygienist and Dentist so went in to find a mooring
OK. My Doctor wants me to get a blood
test but the surgery won’t do it without seeing him so I make plans to go
‘home’.
A large Union
flag was flying above a boat called Plum.
Dave and his wife sell and fit Solar panels from the boat. “Solar Afloat” can be found at www .
solarafloat . co . uk. They provide a
range of regulators and make and fit their own mounting kits. We were impressed with a demonstration on
Plum. Our two panels are just about
working but really need replacing after 6 years of use. I have convinced myself that they are good
for the batteries when the sun shines.
The new panels are more efficient and cheaper these days and can supply
more than just a ‘trickle charge’.
Unfortunately it has rained most days so the framework cannot yet be screwed
and glued to the roof.
It was while we
were getting water and diesel when Ann fell in the canal! She had the rope in hand and wrapped round a
bollard when it slipped off. The boat
was still moving and pulled her in. I
ran to the front to help her out but could not do it. We both shouted for help. Two men came from somewhere to pull her out
and secured the boat as it was drifting away in the breeze! Ann got on the boat, handed me the wet phone
and went in for a hot shower. I put the
kettle on for a warming cup of tea. I
quickly took the phone apart to dry off.
Back off, battery and sim card out and all available apertures open. The camera lens was misty so not much hope
for survival after drowning.
One of the men
was from the boat yard and proceeded to fill our diesel tank at 89p/l allowing
a declaration of 0% because we planned to stay a while. Ann has recovered well after that hot shower
and a full set of dry clothes. She
rinsed out her mouth before drinking the tea.
She has a few bruises. We are now
back out at Tixall Wide.
We will be going
into Stafford to sort the phone out and for Chas to catch the train on Monday.
8 comments:
Oh dear! Glad she got pulled out OK. Eric and I have both fallen in numerous times! My phone survived too, the camera dried out eventually. Take care, Elsie & Eric
Thank you Elsie, Ann has recovered. Sadly the phone is not well. It was the camera lens on the phone that was misty. I guess it is best to leave the phone on the boat! Best wishes Chas n Ann
Who's a silly billy then!
Seriously, glad Ann's OK, the phone can be replaced....
Enjoy the dentist.
See you later in the year.
Love, Geoff and Mags.
Try Putting phone in a very low Oven
It will dry out its amazing how it works. Glad you are ok Ann Dave Nb Sokai
Thanks for all your comments and concern. Chas n Ann
Sounds odd but it works - put it in a bowl of rice - the uncooked variety!! The rice absorbs the water. Leave the back off.
Ann
The Olmpic swimmers have been chosen so stop praticing.
Glad your ok Ann.
Chas if the boat yard lads pulled her out why do we not have pics.
Les xx
Glad you're OK Ann. Not the best place to chose to have a swim lol Take care x
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