so, Ok. the weather is getting better, BUT, The Trent twixt Beeston and Trent and Mersey canal, is still "in flood".

I, err I mean we , have made an executive decision to go back to Nottingham for a few days.I will take Mick and his,I mean our wallett shopping. !!!!  and as Summer begins at the week-end, I need a new summer dress, yes even on a narrowboat. !
John and Jan, hope you enjoy The Chesterfield as much as we did.  and when you get to the beautiful lock flight after Shireoaks Marina, do look out for The Bearded Wonder.!  He's a very helpful chap. Not especially talkative, but was involved in getting The Chessie " up and running".