Saturday, April 30, 2016
An oportunity not to miss
The morning was bright warm n sunny. Just had to take advantage and get the chairs out and watch the boats go by. The cloud formations were discussed and pondered over. Look, that could be a rabbit or a duck formation. Most were like cotton wool with silver linings. Then a dark grey one would get in the way. The sky view kept changing. There was no wind and it was nice drinking tea and eating Geoff's cakes.
Nothing quite like it elsewhere in the universe. But then the wind changed, the sky darkened and we all went back on our boats. Just in time to watch the rain and hail disturb the canal water while the wind blew.
Meeting at Barby
While in Braunston our new engine was given its first service by Justin Green at the bottom lock. He is well known to us in the past and we recommend him.
Once that had been done we set off to meet many friends a few miles north of Braunston at Barby.
It had been a surprisingly long time since we saw them all last time, some where on the 'cut'.
Once that had been done we set off to meet many friends a few miles north of Braunston at Barby.
The gang inside Moore to Life
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Braunston Fish
We continued our journey north and stopped at Braunston, mooring at the first available slot. Later we went in search of friends and got more than we bargained for! Quite a gathering of bloggers here!
Sue n Vic are at the bottom lock getting things done on their boat before its sale. We are booked in next for our engines first service.
Got a bit hungry after solving problems putting blinds up in the galley. So after a heavy shower we set off at 5 to the Braunston Fryer.
On the way back it nearly snowed!
We both enjoyed getting out side the food while the rads got us warm again.
Sue n Vic are at the bottom lock getting things done on their boat before its sale. We are booked in next for our engines first service.
Got a bit hungry after solving problems putting blinds up in the galley. So after a heavy shower we set off at 5 to the Braunston Fryer.
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Out and about
At last we got away from the marina! Pulled out those roots, ie the land line or umbilical chord was cut! Up the Claydon locks as many boats were on the way down. Almost one up and one down all the way. And it was sunny that morning. We stopped at the top, moored on the rings went inside and then it rained!
Central heating on as it got a bit cool outside. Found it necessary to run the engine for an hour to 8 pm to keep our three batteries topped up. Just getting to know our limitations where power is concerned. As I said on previous blog boats are designed for purpose. This one is not for living on full time, just short holidays.
Next day Ian and Alison walked by with their dogs Bosun and Kalub. They are happy walking the tow path rather than delivering diesel for which I thanked them for their past service.
We then moved on, stopping at Fenny for chandlery items before continuing on to Stoneton. Needed pins here. "Oh where did we put our pins?". We have a box of cruising things like windies and a hammer but no pins! Good job the boat came with some well used items.
Central heating on as it got a bit cool outside. Found it necessary to run the engine for an hour to 8 pm to keep our three batteries topped up. Just getting to know our limitations where power is concerned. As I said on previous blog boats are designed for purpose. This one is not for living on full time, just short holidays.
Next day Ian and Alison walked by with their dogs Bosun and Kalub. They are happy walking the tow path rather than delivering diesel for which I thanked them for their past service.
We then moved on, stopping at Fenny for chandlery items before continuing on to Stoneton. Needed pins here. "Oh where did we put our pins?". We have a box of cruising things like windies and a hammer but no pins! Good job the boat came with some well used items.
A mooring at Stoneton on the summit pound.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Summer Season
We arrived back on board last Tuesday and only now found the time to do a blog! We are chasing our dream again after several years away.
Unpacked the car and used two trollies several times to get it all on Moore to Life. Everything needed for our summer season and more equipment to install. Bed made up and clothes put away.
The batteries needed some tlc after being idle for over a month. They were OK the last visit in February. A few cells were thirsty so after topping them up they went on charge from the land line for an hour. After that I got the engine going for another hour. Pleased that the engine powered up first kick. Not been used since arriving at Cropredy marina in December!
I then got busy in the engine bay pumping out the rain water. Apparently cruiser sterns are prone to have wet bilges. But then I discovered the chlorifier pressure relief valve was dripping! Gave it a few turn clicks and kept my fingers crossed.
Ann got busy changing all the curtains with my help cleaning all the runners. Now got our summer set hung. It amaised us to find that the end pieces were glued on! Presumably to prevent the hire customers pinching curtains?
Then we set about putting more stuff away and getting a Tesco order. Definitely need more storage space! Boats are built to purpose so when you change from hire to live aboard many facilities need changing!
A walk round Cropredy village discovered that while the Red Lion remains closed a Post Office now operates in the Chapel. But only open on Mondays and Wednesdays in the morning.
Unpacked the car and used two trollies several times to get it all on Moore to Life. Everything needed for our summer season and more equipment to install. Bed made up and clothes put away.
The batteries needed some tlc after being idle for over a month. They were OK the last visit in February. A few cells were thirsty so after topping them up they went on charge from the land line for an hour. After that I got the engine going for another hour. Pleased that the engine powered up first kick. Not been used since arriving at Cropredy marina in December!
I then got busy in the engine bay pumping out the rain water. Apparently cruiser sterns are prone to have wet bilges. But then I discovered the chlorifier pressure relief valve was dripping! Gave it a few turn clicks and kept my fingers crossed.
Ann got busy changing all the curtains with my help cleaning all the runners. Now got our summer set hung. It amaised us to find that the end pieces were glued on! Presumably to prevent the hire customers pinching curtains?
A walk round Cropredy village discovered that while the Red Lion remains closed a Post Office now operates in the Chapel. But only open on Mondays and Wednesdays in the morning.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Ann's Birthday
We went to Lymington for lunch.
It was a damp day but we enjoyed a toasted sandwich and a drink each.
Lymington Quay
Tuesday, April 05, 2016
moore 2 life . co . uk
Just a short blog to say that I have been updating some pages. See more pictures in the 'NATURE' section. Hopefully now the pages will fit tablets having altered the html code.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Tree trim
We have a Silver Birch in our front garden that needed a 'hair cut'. The top was cut short last year but not done well by the opportunist who called. This time we got a professional. You must cut the branch off just above a growth point so that the tree can heal itself.
Rather him than me. After the trim all the branches were cleared away. Trees are well worth looking after because they are so good for the environment.
Almost every branch got trimmed correctly this time.
Wednesday, March 02, 2016
February visit
We got to the boat on Wednesday at lunch time. Bringing with us a list of jobs to do! Tools, pictures, screws, a small table and fresh bedding.
The batteries were showing 13 Volts having been left with the solar panel connected while we were away. We put water in the tank this time, only fifteen minutes worth but that lasted 7 days. Much better to have water on tap than using the bottles. It did not take long to pump it all out when we left. On with the gas for a cup of tea. Then a snack before tackling that list!
The temperature had gone down to minus three while we were away and was now 16c. So we plugged in the land line to put on the fan heater. The diesel radiators gave us a boost in the evenings.
Our front door desperately needed some draft excluder fitted. So strips of wood with rubber sealant was screwed to the frame, much more effective than stuffing paper in the gaps!
During the next two days we took the window panes out to clean the glass both sides and wipe out the metal frames. They were so grubby that some vegetation was growing there! It was a good job it had been sunny and warm.
The doors at the back are made of mahogany and were difficult to open and close. Much of the varnish had pealed off at the bottom so I scraped most of it off. Then trimmed the bottom edge to free up the stiffness. Teak oil was then applied to protect the wood. In time I intend to replace all the varnish and apply the teak oil.
Our friend Colin was in the neighbourhood and paid us a visit one afternoon. After the work done so far we could do with some time off! Thanks for the cookies, Colin.
A few days later he moved his boat 'Constance' down to Cropredy. We were then able to visit him by walking the fifteen minutes from the marina. On the way we noticed that the Red Lion pub was closed 'until further notice'. It was good to chat with a friend from my employed days.
We continued making progress by putting up some pictures and coat hooks. Things are gradually finding their place on board. The smaller table is proving its worth so the table and chair set that came with the boat has been offered to charity. Our own larger TV was hung on a bracket but we were disappointed when it failed to find a signal. The little TV that came with the boat only just works with a poor picture and will have to do for now. Must be a poor signal area here half way between Oxford and the midlands.
We got away to Braunston to get some fenders and food. An enjoyable trip in the early spring sunshine. On our return we sat out on the back deck to enjoy tea n cake.
The batteries were showing 13 Volts having been left with the solar panel connected while we were away. We put water in the tank this time, only fifteen minutes worth but that lasted 7 days. Much better to have water on tap than using the bottles. It did not take long to pump it all out when we left. On with the gas for a cup of tea. Then a snack before tackling that list!
The temperature had gone down to minus three while we were away and was now 16c. So we plugged in the land line to put on the fan heater. The diesel radiators gave us a boost in the evenings.
Our front door desperately needed some draft excluder fitted. So strips of wood with rubber sealant was screwed to the frame, much more effective than stuffing paper in the gaps!
During the next two days we took the window panes out to clean the glass both sides and wipe out the metal frames. They were so grubby that some vegetation was growing there! It was a good job it had been sunny and warm.
The doors at the back are made of mahogany and were difficult to open and close. Much of the varnish had pealed off at the bottom so I scraped most of it off. Then trimmed the bottom edge to free up the stiffness. Teak oil was then applied to protect the wood. In time I intend to replace all the varnish and apply the teak oil.
Our friend Colin was in the neighbourhood and paid us a visit one afternoon. After the work done so far we could do with some time off! Thanks for the cookies, Colin.
We continued making progress by putting up some pictures and coat hooks. Things are gradually finding their place on board. The smaller table is proving its worth so the table and chair set that came with the boat has been offered to charity. Our own larger TV was hung on a bracket but we were disappointed when it failed to find a signal. The little TV that came with the boat only just works with a poor picture and will have to do for now. Must be a poor signal area here half way between Oxford and the midlands.
We got away to Braunston to get some fenders and food. An enjoyable trip in the early spring sunshine. On our return we sat out on the back deck to enjoy tea n cake.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Worth a try ?
A friend told me that if your partner does not use all their tax allowance the unused bit can be transferred to the higher earner. Go to gov.uk/marriage-allowance to apply. It is the lower earner that applies for the transfer to the higher earner. If it works the higher earner pays less tax!
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Making it our own
Danger, working party on board. We had bought the boat to Cropredy marina in December. An ex hire craft we have to make our own. The 'to do' list grew as we traveled and while getting through the end of year festivities.
Winter visits are a basic existence on board with no hot or cold running water on board. Water is collected in containers from the local tap. We do have mains electricity via the landline so we are able to use our fan heater to keep warm. We have a battery charger so there is no need to run the engine.
On the day we arrived a storm had traveled over from the USA. It was very wet and windy, despite that our fan heater managed to get the temperature up to a comfortable level. We stayed two nights but had to run the diesel heater as well first thing in the mornings.
We managed to tick many jobs off that list so the accommodation has improved. We left the batteries being trickle charged by our solar panel.
On the day we arrived a storm had traveled over from the USA. It was very wet and windy, despite that our fan heater managed to get the temperature up to a comfortable level. We stayed two nights but had to run the diesel heater as well first thing in the mornings.
We managed to tick many jobs off that list so the accommodation has improved. We left the batteries being trickle charged by our solar panel.
Must recommend this 'Moonraker' digital aerial for the TV. It worked well back home when tested inside next to the TV. On the boat it sticks on a smooth surface outside and gets its 12v power via the lead. It stayed put even through that windy storm!
Thursday, January 21, 2016
N F P's
New Forest Ponies
After those frosty days the sun made the winter month of January almost spring like. So off we went for a walk after driving to 'Deer Leap' not far from home.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Fantasy, Myth or Legend?
Fantasy
the faculty or activity of imagining impossible or improbable things.
Myth
a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
Legend
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated.
Are we all in a fantasy, myth or legend?
The date is counting the years from a time long ago when our own fantasy, myth or legend was created.
Different cultures in this world seem to need to maintain their own fantasy, myth or legend. Often resulting in war and destruction.
We pass the time at home watching films of fantasy, myth and legend. At the same time we are being creative thinking about improvements to our boat and bungalow. Going for walks and wishing we could spend more time in the garden or even on the boat! No snow here but it is cold now.
Strange to see the Spring arriving so early. The natural world is changing. Can we change with it or for it?
the faculty or activity of imagining impossible or improbable things.
Myth
a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
Legend
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated.
Are we all in a fantasy, myth or legend?
The date is counting the years from a time long ago when our own fantasy, myth or legend was created.
Different cultures in this world seem to need to maintain their own fantasy, myth or legend. Often resulting in war and destruction.
We pass the time at home watching films of fantasy, myth and legend. At the same time we are being creative thinking about improvements to our boat and bungalow. Going for walks and wishing we could spend more time in the garden or even on the boat! No snow here but it is cold now.
Strange to see the Spring arriving so early. The natural world is changing. Can we change with it or for it?
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Space work
On Friday 15 th January an English man went into space to work. Tim Peake was staying on the International Space Station (ISS) with a team from America and Russia.
One of the power systems had failed so a Shunt Unit needed replacing. That device regulates the energy made by the solar panels.
Tim Peake and Tim Cobra put on their space suits and went out into the vacuum of space. Taking with them all the tools and equipment required. Everything is tethered to the station using clips and straps as they move to the failed Shunt Unit. Even though they are weight less they still have mass. Heavy items with more mass are more difficult to move.
It took an hour to get to the Unit. Once there Tim Cobra, the American, slackened the bolt holding the unit to the ISS. They had to wait until the ISS was in the dark side of earth. This is when the solar power reduces to zero. Only then is it safe to change the Shunt Unit and avoid sparks!
Ten turns of the bolt released the unit and Tim Peake examined the connections that proved to be clean and undamaged. The new unit was lined up and safely bolted in place. As the space men packed up and moved back to the air lock the ISS returned to sunshine. The power system was working again.
Every so often the space men were required to check each others suits for any damage caused as they worked.
I was able to watch the whole procedure on my computer transmitted from the ISS via the ESA website. How amazing is that!
One of the power systems had failed so a Shunt Unit needed replacing. That device regulates the energy made by the solar panels.
Tim Peake and Tim Cobra put on their space suits and went out into the vacuum of space. Taking with them all the tools and equipment required. Everything is tethered to the station using clips and straps as they move to the failed Shunt Unit. Even though they are weight less they still have mass. Heavy items with more mass are more difficult to move.
It took an hour to get to the Unit. Once there Tim Cobra, the American, slackened the bolt holding the unit to the ISS. They had to wait until the ISS was in the dark side of earth. This is when the solar power reduces to zero. Only then is it safe to change the Shunt Unit and avoid sparks!
Ten turns of the bolt released the unit and Tim Peake examined the connections that proved to be clean and undamaged. The new unit was lined up and safely bolted in place. As the space men packed up and moved back to the air lock the ISS returned to sunshine. The power system was working again.
Every so often the space men were required to check each others suits for any damage caused as they worked.
I was able to watch the whole procedure on my computer transmitted from the ISS via the ESA website. How amazing is that!
Monday, January 04, 2016
A responce from CART
Stella Ridgeway is one of our boater reps. I told her about our problems before Christmas and this is the statement she got from the Trust.
The local team have advised me they are currently carrying out their lift maintenance program which is carried out twice yearly.
The local team have advised me they are currently carrying out their lift maintenance program which is carried out twice yearly.
The winter works commenced from bridge 141 last week (Monday 28 December) heading south and is continuing over the next 2 weeks.
So it is worth passing on problems to our boater reps.
Monday, December 28, 2015
And now the floods
We are so relieved to have been able to get Moore 2 Life safe to Cropredy Marina. It was such a difficult trip and now we know that the river Cherwell is in flood. That would have stopped us in our tracks and seriously spoiled our Christmas.
I have reported our difficulties to CRT and NABO. The charity are more likely to respond when us boaters report problems, or so I have been told. So lets all try that tactic and see what happens. We could also make contact with our 'boater' reps in CRT !
As it was we were able to have Christmas Lunch cooked by Tracy when we went to play with our grand children. They are growing up fast with their technical toys. The next party was at our place a few days later when my brother Brod with Annie, Chris Tracy and the boys came round. Ann and I provided a buffet for them all.
I have reported our difficulties to CRT and NABO. The charity are more likely to respond when us boaters report problems, or so I have been told. So lets all try that tactic and see what happens. We could also make contact with our 'boater' reps in CRT !
As it was we were able to have Christmas Lunch cooked by Tracy when we went to play with our grand children. They are growing up fast with their technical toys. The next party was at our place a few days later when my brother Brod with Annie, Chris Tracy and the boys came round. Ann and I provided a buffet for them all.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Driving home for Christmas
We got back to the boat on the Sunday before Christmas. Another car load of stuff to find space on the boat. Once unpacked we went to the cafe at the boat yard for a relaxing tea n cake. Ann decided to bring ready meals for our first trip.
It was cool in the boat so on went the rads to warm up while the engine charged the batteries. We wondered how much diesel we had in the tank. Ann found a ready made dipstick which indicated more than half full, that should be enough for the trip. There was not much water in the tank up front when we dipped our own stick in. We had decided to use a couple of jerry cans for water. At the end of the trip it has to be all pumped out for the winter months.
Next day we took the car up to Cropredy marina and got a taxi back. That plan went well in the warm comfortable taxi. Our first problem was getting the boat away from the boat yard mooring! There were so many boats in the way. It took a gradual process of push an shove to get us on our way.
The lift bridges down this way presented the next problem. Many had blown down in the wind. Normally held up with chains anchored to the ground. The chains had broken and were too short to reach. I was obliged to fetch the boat hook to reach up to the chain. By now the wind and rain was testing our resolve to carry on. Then we entered that deep lock at Somerton. Ann was doing her best to shut the large single heavy bottom gate. I had to use the boat hook to help prise the gate shut while down on the boat. It was quite a struggle.
This was Hell on earth but we battled on determined to get at least half way just past Nell Bridge. At least the wind had calmed down and there was some blue sky. We were cold, wet and tired. On again with the rads to get warm n dry. We consumed one of those handy ready meals, what joy!
On Tuesday we set off after breakfast under a cloudy sky. Please don't rain. There were two more locks before Banbury with those heavy single bottom gates and one of them demanded the use of our boat hook again.
We met Maffi in Banbury and he kindly lifted the bridge for us. He is the first boater we know to see our Moore to Life. Thanks to him for lending us a third mooring rope.
Continuing on to Cropredy was relatively uneventful. Once in the marina we got the diesel tank filled for the winter months. They had kept our original mooring empty for us and we moved the boat there and tied up.
Next day it took a while to shut all the boat systems down for winter. The water tank pumped out in ten minutes so it was just as well we had those jerry cans! I plugged in the land line and were thankful that the charger put energy back in the batteries! After packing the car, emptying the cassette, turning off the gas and electric we were on our way home.
Happy Christmas to all our readers.
It was cool in the boat so on went the rads to warm up while the engine charged the batteries. We wondered how much diesel we had in the tank. Ann found a ready made dipstick which indicated more than half full, that should be enough for the trip. There was not much water in the tank up front when we dipped our own stick in. We had decided to use a couple of jerry cans for water. At the end of the trip it has to be all pumped out for the winter months.
Next day we took the car up to Cropredy marina and got a taxi back. That plan went well in the warm comfortable taxi. Our first problem was getting the boat away from the boat yard mooring! There were so many boats in the way. It took a gradual process of push an shove to get us on our way.
Ann at Allen's Lock
The lift bridges down this way presented the next problem. Many had blown down in the wind. Normally held up with chains anchored to the ground. The chains had broken and were too short to reach. I was obliged to fetch the boat hook to reach up to the chain. By now the wind and rain was testing our resolve to carry on. Then we entered that deep lock at Somerton. Ann was doing her best to shut the large single heavy bottom gate. I had to use the boat hook to help prise the gate shut while down on the boat. It was quite a struggle.
This was Hell on earth but we battled on determined to get at least half way just past Nell Bridge. At least the wind had calmed down and there was some blue sky. We were cold, wet and tired. On again with the rads to get warm n dry. We consumed one of those handy ready meals, what joy!
On Tuesday we set off after breakfast under a cloudy sky. Please don't rain. There were two more locks before Banbury with those heavy single bottom gates and one of them demanded the use of our boat hook again.
Chas at Slat Mill Lock
We met Maffi in Banbury and he kindly lifted the bridge for us. He is the first boater we know to see our Moore to Life. Thanks to him for lending us a third mooring rope.
Continuing on to Cropredy was relatively uneventful. Once in the marina we got the diesel tank filled for the winter months. They had kept our original mooring empty for us and we moved the boat there and tied up.
Next day it took a while to shut all the boat systems down for winter. The water tank pumped out in ten minutes so it was just as well we had those jerry cans! I plugged in the land line and were thankful that the charger put energy back in the batteries! After packing the car, emptying the cassette, turning off the gas and electric we were on our way home.
Happy Christmas to all our readers.
Wednesday, December 09, 2015
Back on a boat
It has been at least four months without a boat for us. All our stuff came off Moore 2 Life in August when she got sold. It was all stored in boxes at home.
At last we arrived at Oxford Narrowboats to see and inspect our next Moore to Life. Our grandson Ben suggested having the 'smiley'. A car full of our stuff was then transferred to the boat. Now at least it is back in the right place. But during the following hours and days things moved around to try different situations.
The new Beta engine and batteries were exercised for a few hours to provide hot water and a charge. The Eberspacher heated up the saloon and cabin. All the boat systems were checked out intermately. Being an 'ex hire', pumps were made easy to get at and change quickly. The majority of lights are LEDs. A simple switch panel enabled the switching on and off power to the lights, pumps, fridge and inverter / charger.
Next day we decided to set off to Banbury in the car. Most of the parking spaces were full and we were about to give up when we found one space.
The public were able to to go down inside and were told about the canal history and how a lock works.
Banbury lock had been fully emptied for inspection and cleaned out. Many items were recovered including a pile of mobile phones!
Chris, Tracy and our grand children came up on the Sunday to see the boat. Chris installed a volt meter next to that simple switch panel. Previously I was checking the power at a light fitting! A cafe at the boat yard provided a good menu for lunch.
We returned home on Tuesday in order to prepare for the Christmas season and write this blog! The mobile signal was non existent at the boat yard! Now we plan to go back to Lower Heyford on Sunday 20 th December with another load of stuff, take the car to Cropredy and get a lift back to the boat yard. Setting off on a trip to move the boat back to Cropredy on the Monday.
At last we arrived at Oxford Narrowboats to see and inspect our next Moore to Life. Our grandson Ben suggested having the 'smiley'. A car full of our stuff was then transferred to the boat. Now at least it is back in the right place. But during the following hours and days things moved around to try different situations.
The new Beta engine and batteries were exercised for a few hours to provide hot water and a charge. The Eberspacher heated up the saloon and cabin. All the boat systems were checked out intermately. Being an 'ex hire', pumps were made easy to get at and change quickly. The majority of lights are LEDs. A simple switch panel enabled the switching on and off power to the lights, pumps, fridge and inverter / charger.
Next day we decided to set off to Banbury in the car. Most of the parking spaces were full and we were about to give up when we found one space.
The public were able to to go down inside and were told about the canal history and how a lock works.
Banbury lock had been fully emptied for inspection and cleaned out. Many items were recovered including a pile of mobile phones!
Chris, Tracy and our grand children came up on the Sunday to see the boat. Chris installed a volt meter next to that simple switch panel. Previously I was checking the power at a light fitting! A cafe at the boat yard provided a good menu for lunch.
We returned home on Tuesday in order to prepare for the Christmas season and write this blog! The mobile signal was non existent at the boat yard! Now we plan to go back to Lower Heyford on Sunday 20 th December with another load of stuff, take the car to Cropredy and get a lift back to the boat yard. Setting off on a trip to move the boat back to Cropredy on the Monday.
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Changed plans
No chance now of moving Moore to Life to Cropredy marina before Christmas.
Canal and River Trust have changed their stoppage plans. Originally 3 locks were having work done in November/ December. We had a plan to get through early in December. Originally there was a 3 day open gap. But now as one lock opens the next closes on the same day!
We hope to get up to Oxford Narrowboats next Friday and stay over the weekend. Taking a car load of our stuff to make Moore to Life our second home.
I have just read the latest Boater's Update from CART. It seems to say that you can stay for up to 14 days without a permit! You only need the permit if you plan to stay longer.
Canal and River Trust have changed their stoppage plans. Originally 3 locks were having work done in November/ December. We had a plan to get through early in December. Originally there was a 3 day open gap. But now as one lock opens the next closes on the same day!
We hope to get up to Oxford Narrowboats next Friday and stay over the weekend. Taking a car load of our stuff to make Moore to Life our second home.
I have just read the latest Boater's Update from CART. It seems to say that you can stay for up to 14 days without a permit! You only need the permit if you plan to stay longer.
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